2026

Chennai, February 22, 2026: Mahindra World City Chennai successfully hosted the 4th edition of the MWC Marathon on Sunday, 22 February 2026, marking the much-anticipated return of the marquee running event. Organised by the MWC Runners Club in collaboration with Mahindra World City Chennai, the MWC Marathon 2026 witnessed strong participation of over 4,700 runners across age groups and reaffirmed its position as a professionally curated, world-class running event.

A key highlight of this edition was its AIMS-certified course, accredited by World Athletics, ensuring internationally recognised standards, precise distance measurement, and credibility for competitive runners and enthusiasts alike.

The marathon featured five race categories - 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, 10 km (timed) and 21.097 km Half Marathon (timed), catering to runners across age groups and fitness levels. The event was hosted at Mahindra World City Chennai, with a two-day lifestyle Expo with bib distribution and comprehensive on-ground support including hydration, medical and physiotherapy services.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vikram Goel, Chief Business Officer – Industrial, Mahindra Lifespaces, said, “The MWC Marathon reflects our commitment to fostering community engagement and promoting health and well-being within Mahindra World City Chennai. Hosting an AIMS-certified race underscores our focus on global standards, precision, and creating meaningful experiences for participants.”

The MWC Marathon 2026 reinforced Mahindra World City Chennai as a destination that seamlessly integrates infrastructure, sustainability, and active community living, bringing together professional runners, fitness enthusiasts, and families for a memorable sporting experience.

About Mahindra World City Chennai Mahindra World City, Chennai is India’s first integrated business city developed under the PPP between Mahindra Group and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO). Mahindra World City, Chennai is spread across 1550 acres and is located on NH32 within the influence zone of Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) & Chennai-Vizag Industrial Corridor (CVIC). The integrated city is a global benchmark in sustainable development and has a Multi-Sector Special Economic Zone spread across 450 acres, a Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) spread across 400 acres and co-located social & residential infrastructure planned in ~280 acres. Mahindra World City, Chennai is India’s first Zero Waste to Landfill integrated city and is an IGBC Platinum rated green township.

Chennai, February 06, 2026: Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai Limited (MIPCL), a joint venture between Mahindra World City Developers Limited and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, marks yet another significant milestone with the commencement of operations of Mitsubishi Electric India Private Limited’s air conditioner and compressor manufacturing facility at Origins by Mahindra in Chennai. The facility, spread across 52 acres within the integrated industrial cluster, represents the scaling up of Mitsubishi Electric India’s manufacturing presence in India. The facility was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M.K. Stalin, through a virtual plaque unveiling. Developed with an investment of approximately ₹2,100 crore, the facility underscores Mitsubishi Electric India’s long-term commitment to India and further strengthens Tamil Nadu’s position as a preferred destination for high-value, technology-led manufacturing. With an annual production capacity of 300,000 indoor and outdoor room air conditioners and 650,000 compressors, the expansion contributes to the development of a strong regional supplier ecosystem, and aligns with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. At the inauguration, Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M.K. Stalin said, “Chennai continues to serve as the manufacturing backbone of Tamil Nadu, anchored by a deep and well-established industrial ecosystem. The inauguration of Mitsubishi Electric India’s new air conditioner and compressor manufacturing facility reflects the state’s growing potential and our commitment to enabling businesses from India and across the world to strengthen manufacturing, expand operations, and grow sustainably in Tamil Nadu.” Atsushi Takase, Managing Director, Mitsubishi Electric India, said, “India is witnessing a rapid growth for energy-efficient and high-quality air-conditioning solutions. This facility will support this growing demand through local manufacturing, while enabling us to respond faster to customer needs, strengthen quality control, and ensure sustainable operations. It will position India as a core hub within Mitsubishi Electric’s global air conditioning business. Aligned with the progressive industrial vision of the Tamil Nadu government, this investment underscores our long-term commitment to India, Tamil Nadu, and the country’s manufacturing ambitions.” Vikram Goel, Chief Business Officer – Industrial, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited, said, “The expansion of Mitsubishi Electric India’s manufacturing operations at Origins by Mahindra reflects the strength of our integrated industrial cluster model. We focus on building future-ready ecosystems that combine world-class infrastructure, sustainability-led development, and seamless connectivity. The continued expansion of large global manufacturers like Mitsubishi Electric India within our developments reinforces the trust placed by these brands in our platform and our ability to support long-term industrial growth.” Origins by Mahindra, Chennai is strategically located on NH16 and lies within the influence zones of the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) and the Chennai–Visakhapatnam Industrial Corridor (CVIC). The industrial cluster offers proximity to the ports of Chennai, Ennore and Kattupalli, enabling efficient logistics and supply chain operations for manufacturing-led businesses. The expansion of Mitsubishi Electric India’s operations further strengthens Origins by Mahindra, Chennai’s ecosystem of leading global manufacturers and reinforces Mahindra Lifespaces’ commitment to enabling sustainable, high-quality industrial development aligned with India’s manufacturing ambitions.