Shine Jacob

Shine Jacob

Shine Jacob is a seasoned journalist and short-story writer with an experience of over a decade and a half 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 financial journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.

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PM E-DRIVE scheme delivers 1.13 million electric vehicles in its first year

Despite halving the per-unit demand incentive to Rs 5,000 per kWh, PM EDRIVE enabled 3.4 times higher annual EV volumes than FAME II

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 11:52 PM IST

Citroën India sees three-fold rise in Q4 sales on strategy shift

Growth has been supported by continued product innovation, expanded export programmes, and strengthened engineering and software capabilities as the quarter progresses, the company said

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 11:46 PM IST

IIT Madras study: PEM electrolysers can cut power use in green hydrogen

IIT Madras researchers say proton exchange membrane electrolysers can improve efficiency versus alkaline systems and that design choices can reshape lifecycle emissions and material needs for scale-up

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 6:06 PM IST

Sisir Radar bags $7 million Series A to launch India's private SAR by 2026

Kolkata-based Sisir Radar has raised $7 million in a Series A led by 360 ONE Asset. It is targeting India's first private L-band SAR satellite launch by 2026 for 24/7 imaging

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 3:46 PM IST

Kavach expansion puts ₹50,000 crore train protection market in play

In addition, the companies are targeting export markets, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and West Asia, that may boost their business in the long run

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 12:20 AM IST

200 milestones behind it in 2025, Isro readies for Gaganyaan tests

From a surge in startups to crewed mission preparations, 2025 marks a transformative year as India eyes $44 billion space economy by 2033

Updated On: 14 Dec 2025 | 11:36 PM IST

Semi-final shock for Left in Kerala local body polls as rivals gain

Months before Assembly elections, Congress sees resurgence and BJP continues making inroads.

Updated On: 14 Dec 2025 | 11:07 PM IST

Dubai beckons: Indian students add West Asia to study abroad map

The majority of the students are opting for business and management, data science, analytics and AI, and STEM programmes due to Saudi's Vision 2030 investments

Updated On: 14 Dec 2025 | 11:04 PM IST

Mexico imposes up to 50% tariff on imports from India and China

Mexico's decision to levy tariffs of 5-50% on over 1,400 products from India and other Asian nations has alarmed exporters already hit by US duties, with engineering goods and automobiles

Updated On: 11 Dec 2025 | 11:16 PM IST

Propel unveils India's largest next-gen e-tippers range, mobility solutions

Propel Industries expanded its electric mining and construction lineup with four new e-tippers, a next-generation connectivity platform and comprehensive EV service programme for heavy-duty operations

Updated On: 11 Dec 2025 | 1:38 PM IST

$70 bn and rising: Amazon's $35 billion bet lifts India's AI tide

Amazon's mega 5-yr plan tops announcements made by Microsoft, Google

Updated On: 11 Dec 2025 | 12:11 AM IST

Telangana Summit: From Vantara to Bollywood, ₹5.4 trn deals in the pipeline

Day two of the summit witnessed investments of around Rs 2.49 trillion, spread across information technology, green energy, sports, and tourism, among others

Updated On: 09 Dec 2025 | 10:40 PM IST

Vietnam's Vingroup plans $3 bn investment in Telangana across sectors

Conglomerate proposes phased investments spanning electric taxi fleet, a mobility platform, social infra and renewable energy

Updated On: 09 Dec 2025 | 12:34 PM IST

Day 1: Telangana summit attracts ₹1.88 trillion investment proposals

Brookfield commits ₹75K cr for Bharat Future City

Updated On: 09 Dec 2025 | 6:34 AM IST

Tamil Nadu govt set to buy out Indian Railways' stake in Chennai MRTS

State to acquire Railways' 33% stake for ₹600-700 crore, seeks ₹4,000 crore World Bank loan to upgrade the 25-km line to Metro standards by 2027

Updated On: 09 Dec 2025 | 6:22 AM IST

On the road: Trump group set to invest nearly ₹1 trillion in Telangana

As Hyderabad plans 'Donald Trump Avenue', the conglomerate proposes investment in nearby future city

Updated On: 08 Dec 2025 | 11:55 PM IST

PV retail sales up 20% in November, inventory down to 44-46 days: Fada

Besides GST benefits, the jump was aided by the marriage season, better supply of high-waiting models, and sustained push from compact sport utility vehicles

Updated On: 08 Dec 2025 | 11:22 PM IST

Telangana: Young, hungry & restless in the bold chase for global capital

India's youngest state courts big money with speed, sweeteners, and swagger, positioning itself as South India's challenger in the bold chase for global capital

Updated On: 08 Dec 2025 | 12:11 AM IST

HD Hyundai plans $2 bn shipyard in Thoothukudi; Tamil Nadu pitches policy

South Korea's HD Hyundai, one of the world's largest ship manufacturers, is planning to build a shipyard in Thoothukudi. The project may reportedly see an investment of around $2 billion

Updated On: 07 Dec 2025 | 10:17 PM IST

Gorilla Glass maker Corning's ₹1,000 crore Chennai unit on track

Corning, through its Optiemus JV Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies, has inaugurated a Rs 1,000-crore mobile cover-glass unit in Chennai, targeting 30 million pieces capacity in the first phase

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 10:46 PM IST