Shine Jacob
 "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.
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.
Shine Jacob
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
 "Sisir Radar bags $7 million Series A to launch India's private SAR by 2026")
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
 "Kavach expansion puts ₹50,000 crore train protection market in play")
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
 "200 milestones behind it in 2025, Isro readies for Gaganyaan tests")
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.
 "Semi-final shock for Left in Kerala local body polls as rivals gain")
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
 "Dubai beckons: Indian students add West Asia to study abroad map")
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
 "Mexico imposes up to 50% tariff on imports from India and China")
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
 "Propel unveils India's largest next-gen e-tippers range, mobility solutions")
$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
 "$70 bn and rising: Amazon's $35 billion bet lifts India's AI tide")
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
 "Telangana Summit: From Vantara to Bollywood, ₹5.4 trn deals in the pipeline")
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
 "Vietnam's Vingroup plans $3 bn investment in Telangana across sectors")
Day 1: Telangana summit attracts ₹1.88 trillion investment proposals
Brookfield commits ₹75K cr for Bharat Future City
 "Day 1: Telangana summit attracts ₹1.88 trillion investment proposals")
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
 "Tamil Nadu govt set to buy out Indian Railways' stake in Chennai MRTS")
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
 "On the road: Trump group set to invest nearly ₹1 trillion in Telangana")
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
 "PV retail sales up 20% in November, inventory down to 44-46 days: Fada")
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
 "Telangana: Young, hungry & restless in the bold chase for global capital")
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
 "HD Hyundai plans $2 bn shipyard in Thoothukudi; Tamil Nadu pitches policy")
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
 "Gorilla Glass maker Corning's ₹1,000 crore Chennai unit on track")
VinFast to expand facility for electric two-wheelers, buses in Tamil Nadu
VinFast will invest an additional $500 million to expand its Thoothukudi facility for electric bus and e-scooter manufacturing, under a new MoU with Tamil Nadu
 "VinFast to expand facility for electric two-wheelers, buses in Tamil Nadu")
Ultraviolette raises $45 million from Ferrari-investor Lingotto, Zoho
EV two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette has raised $45 million in its Series E round from Zoho and Exor's Lingotto, as it scales production, advances battery tech and prepares for an IPO by FY28
 "Ultraviolette raises $45 million from Ferrari-investor Lingotto, Zoho")
Patanjali to set up ₹118 cr wellness hub under Andhra's tourism plan
Patanjali Group will invest ₹118 crore to establish a holistic wellness hub at Yendada in Visakhapatnam, becoming the first private project under AP's new health and spiritual tourism circuit strategy
 "Patanjali to set up ₹118 cr wellness hub under Andhra's tourism plan")
