An Introduction to

Chennai

&

Mahindra World City,

New Chennai
India’s most polluted and
unsafe city…

New Delhi
The city with the
highest traffic density
in India…

Bangalore
India’s most
expensive city…

Mumbai
The 2nd most industrialized city in India…

The 2nd largest recruiter in India…

The city with the 2nd longest beach in the world…

Chennai…
What images does it bring to your mind?

Filter coffee? Silk Saris? Music Sabhas?

Come with us on a myth-exploding journey

through Chennai
Myth # 1

Chennai is about filter coffee…

Today it’s also about
cappuccinos, mocha
cafes and mocktail
bars.
Idly-Sambar is on the
same menu as organic
food.
And Retail malls,
Entertainment Zones, and
the ECR all keep the city
rocking.

Besides Dublin, of course!


Tamil is not compulsory in school
and college

The largest number of English

medium schools in India are
located in Tamil Nadu.

Kollywood’s super star Rajanikanth is a Maharashtrian

Chennai is home to diverse Indian and international

communities.
Myth # 2

Chennai is about family businesses

Established business
houses rub shoulders
with new age
entrepreneurs.
And the Detroit of India now goes global.

“Let Tamil Nadu be a rival to Detroit in the future.”

PM Dr. Singh while announcing ARAI’s automobile testing
facility near Chennai.

Capital of the third largest economy in India

Third largest recipient of FDI in 2004

2nd largest Software Exporter

30% share of India’s Hardware exports

35% share of auto components

21% share of passenger cars

33% share of commercial vehicles production in India

Sectors on a hiring trend include
IT, ITES , Telecom, Textiles &
Garments, Hospitality, Healthcare

Opportunities in support services

such as Education, Catering, Travel
& Leisure, Transport & Logistics, …

Compensation packages
commensurate with best in the
industry

Ford Motors , USA US$ 400 mn
2656 foreign
Hyundai Motors, South Korea US$ 850 mn
companies have
St Gobain , France US$ 250 mn
so far invested ~
US$ 6.80 billion in
Nokia, Finland US$ 150 mn
Chennai
Xansa , UK US$ 47 mn

Visteon , USA US$ 150 mn

Mitsubishi, Japan US$ 50 mn

ILGIN Auto parts US$ 10 mn

Delphi, USA US$ 45 mn
Myth # 3

Chennai is just a town

World-class medical facilities at a fraction of Mumbai costs

Healthcare costs range between Rs 1250 to Rs 3000 for an A/C Room

International airport, 2 sea
ports and one of the finest
public transport systems in the
country – buses, suburban
trains, MRTS, call taxis
Five different boards of education
And no quotas systems too!
Students need not be domiciles
of TN to gain admission

Students eligible for admission

in Colleges with EC from
University of Madras

Reputed engineering and

medical colleges with science
and arts colleges that are rated
among the top ten in the country.

Chennai has several residential
clusters

Rentals range from Rs 8/- Rs 15/-
per sq ft (City) & start at Rs 4/- per
sq ft in the suburbs

All residential clusters have access
to schools, healthcare services,
entertainment & recreation facilities
Chennai… An old city pulsing with new
energy - morning, noon and night.
But just a short drive away, is a brand new city …
Come, let’s explore…

A day in the life of a Mahindra World City

resident.
6.00 a.m.

Wake up to the
sound of chirping
birds.

Over 300 acres of
residential infrastructure

Sylvan County
The First Premium
Residential Enclave

Offering a choice of
bungalows, apartments
and row houses
6.30 a.m.

Jog along the lake

breathing in fresh
clean air.

A 1400-acres city
surrounded by
hills, forests and lakes

And growing soon to

3000 + acres
8.00 a.m.

Drop child off at

school.

School to be an integral part of the City

To be promoted by the Mahindra Education

Trust

will provide the finest standards in

education
9.00 a.m.

Prepare for a
video conference at
work.

Top line telecom
facilities from 4
service providers

Electricity substation
on site

Abundant potable
water
11.00 a.m.

Receive client at
airport.

Just 30 min from airport

Located on NH 45

Rail Station on site

1.30 p.m.

Lunch with wife in

the office next door.

Home to some of the
best names in the
corporate world

4 Est. Employment over

50,000
6.30 p.m.

Pick up wife and kids at

Mall.
Food Court, Retail Outlets, Banks / ATMs
Apollo Medical Centre

Doctor on call

Pathology, Radiology,
Pharmacy

Recovery Rooms
Ambulance services
10.00 p.m.

Take a walk
under a starlit
sky.

24 X 7 Security

Private Sector
maintenance

Emergency services
such as police station
& fire brigade close
at hand
Just another day in the City of Tomorrow… Today.

Thank You