Chennai’s new status symbol and landmark Express Avenue (EA), the largest shopping mall in South India was inaugurated by Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Monday.

Inaugurating the mall the CM said that “Express Avenue is like a crowning memorial for the services rendered by late Ramnath Goenka, the doyen of Indian journalism”.

Shopping malls should also aim at promoting the “richness of our culture, tradition and heritage said Governor Surjit Singh Barnala while congratulating Express Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (EIPL) for executing the mega project.

Express Avenue would be the future landmark of Chennai and would light up the heart of the city in an environment that would infuse into Chennai a fresh attractiveness as a tourist destination said EIPL Chairperson Saroj Goenka.

Built over a 10-acre property with an investment of around Rs 750 crore it promises to be an attraction for tourists and shoppers across south India. It houses some of the best global brands. The mall offers products and services ranging from fashion and food to home needs, leisure and entertainment.