 "Shine Jacob")
Shine Jacob
Shine Jacob
Shine Jacob is a senior journalist, with experience of over 15 years across print and electronic media. He has covered a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, logistics, and the automobile industry. He has previously worked with the Times of India, Moneycontrol, Livemint, Cogencis, in addition to regional Malayalam media. Currently based in Chennai, he has also worked as a business journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.
Shine Jacob is a senior journalist, with experience of over 15 years across print and electronic media. He has covered a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, logistics, and the automobile industry. He has previously worked with the Times of India, Moneycontrol, Livemint, Cogencis, in addition to regional Malayalam media. Currently based in Chennai, he has also worked as a business journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.
Shine Jacob
West Asia crisis forces leaner menus at India's peak wedding season
LPG shortage forces caterers to rethink menus as India heads into a season of 4 million marriages and ₹60K crore in spending
 "West Asia crisis forces leaner menus at India's peak wedding season")
Aster to add 4,000 beds, invest ₹4K cr in 2 years: Dy MD Alisha Moopen
With regulatory approvals secured, the merger of Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India is set to close next quarter, paving the way for major hospital expansion
 "Aster to add 4,000 beds, invest ₹4K cr in 2 years: Dy MD Alisha Moopen")
Ashok Leyland breaks ground for EV battery pack facility in Tamil Nadu
Ashok Leyland breaks ground for a battery pack manufacturing facility near Chennai with an investment of Rs 400-500 crore to support localisation and strengthen India's EV ecosystem
 "Ashok Leyland breaks ground for EV battery pack facility in Tamil Nadu")
West Asia conflict: From biryani to dosa, LPG crisis bites into menus
Industry body asks 500,000 eateries to scale down cooking-intensive dishes
 "West Asia conflict: From biryani to dosa, LPG crisis bites into menus")
Renault puts India at centre of futuREady plan; four models by 2030
Renault names India a key global production and growth hub in its futuREady strategy, with plans to launch four new models in the country by 2030 as part of a global rollout of 36 vehicles
 "Renault puts India at centre of futuREady plan; four models by 2030")
Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma invest in Hyderabad's TRUZON Solar
Cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma announce investment in Hyderabad-based TRUZON Solar, signalling growing interest in India's renewable energy sector
 "Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma invest in Hyderabad's TRUZON Solar")
West Asia war: 45K Indian containers stuck; export costs increase fivefold
Exporters stare at either a diversion in routes, or a U-turn to India
 "West Asia war: 45K Indian containers stuck; export costs increase fivefold")
India's electric vehicle sales revved up across categories in February
However, month-on-month, there was a decline over January's high base
 "India's electric vehicle sales revved up across categories in February")
Netflix to open Hyderabad hub for high-end VFX, post-production on Mar 12
Netflix will open its Hyderabad hub on March 12, featuring high-value post-production, VFX and virtual production capabilities, strengthening the city's position in the AVGC sector
 "Netflix to open Hyderabad hub for high-end VFX, post-production on Mar 12")
Auto retail sector posts record sales at 2.41 mn units in February: Fada
Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles hit highest February sales ever, reflecting broad-based demand and GST 2.0 impact
 "Auto retail sector posts record sales at 2.41 mn units in February: Fada")
Andhra plans ₹25K incentive for second child under new population policy
Andhra Pradesh has proposed a structured population management strategy, including a Rs 25,000 incentive for a second child, as the state confronts a falling fertility rate
 "Andhra plans ₹25K incentive for second child under new population policy")
Healthcare's pricing opacity demands regulation: Star Health MD & CEO
Star Health sees 50% surge in demand after GST waiver on health policies as it targets ₹30,000 crore premium by FY28 and calls for a healthcare regulator
 "Healthcare's pricing opacity demands regulation: Star Health MD & CEO")
MRF to invest ₹5,300 crore in new tyre plant in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga
MRF has signed a non-binding MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to set up a greenfield tyre manufacturing unit in Sivaganga with an investment of Rs 5,300 crore over 12 years
 "MRF to invest ₹5,300 crore in new tyre plant in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga")
Angels in white: Indian nurses hold the line under the shadow of conflict
One nurse stuck in Iran, says Kerala official; others in the region reportedly safe
 "Angels in white: Indian nurses hold the line under the shadow of conflict")
Indian auto firms on wait-and-watch as West Asia crisis blows up
Indian automakers assess West Asia exposure amid rising tensions, as export risks remain limited but higher fuel and input costs could weigh on domestic demand
 "Indian auto firms on wait-and-watch as West Asia crisis blows up")
Govt moves to shield trade as West Asia conflict chokes sea routes
The Centre has set up a multi-ministry support desk to assist exporters and importers as the West Asia conflict disrupts cargo movement, congests ports and heightens logistics challenges
 "Govt moves to shield trade as West Asia conflict chokes sea routes")
West Asia crisis: Piled-up cargo, frozen orders hit textile industry
Vessels wait outside ports as buyers in the UAE and Gulf pause shipments, raising freight, insurance and margin risks for Tiruppur and Surat exporters
 "West Asia crisis: Piled-up cargo, frozen orders hit textile industry")
From Dubai to Qatar: Fear reaches the diaspora amid West Asia crisis
In recent days, multiple countries across West Asia have reported attacks, interceptions or heightened security alerts
 "From Dubai to Qatar: Fear reaches the diaspora amid West Asia crisis")
Poll season potboiler in TN: Panneerselvam's crossover adds new complexity
O Panneerselvam's crossover adds new complexity to a finely poised electoral battle shaped by shifting alliances and Vijay adding a new variable
 "Poll season potboiler in TN: Panneerselvam's crossover adds new complexity")
UPI volumes dip in February on fewer days even as daily averages rise
UPI transactions fell month-on-month in February due to the shorter month, but daily volumes and values increased, reflecting steady digital payment adoption across channels
 "UPI volumes dip in February on fewer days even as daily averages rise")