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Finolex Cables Limited Launches LED
MUMBAI : Finolex Cables Limited, India’s largest and leading manufacturer of electrical and communication cables today launched FinoLED- a premium and high quality variety of LED lighting.
Designed to the highest quality specifications, the FinoLED product range is intended to satisfy the demand and requirement of quality lighting in the industrial, commercial and architectural markets like hotels, restaurants, offices and municipalities, among others.
Since comfortable and pleasant lighting is a must for certain industries, the LED lights will be an ideal replacement for normal GLS lamps, CFL bulbs and HID lamps.
The range includes:
· Retrofit bulb shaped LED in 0.5w Deco in five colours and specifications of 3w, 5w, 7w, 10w, 12w and 14w
· Indoor Lighting including LED Flat Panel Down lighter
· LED Slim Tube light fixture in 4w, 10w and 18w
· Street light varying between 20w to 210w
· Industrial High Bay Fixtures varying from 45w to 210w
The company has already been manufacturing an entire range of CFL’s & T5 Tubes in their state of art factory based at Urse, Pune.
Finolex’s CFL’s & T5 are made available Pan India through a strong distribution network under the Brand Name Finoglow.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sridhar Reddy – President, Marketing, Finolex Cables Ltd said “Our intention has always been to take innovation, quality, dependability and safety to the next level. We at Finolex Cables believe that high quality products such as these will revolutionize the lighting industry and help drive the Finolex Group’s growth while providing great value and excellence to our customers.
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
