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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.

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Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland bats for more scrappage boost

Ashok Leyland has urged the government to offer stronger scrappage incentives to accelerate fleet replacement, even as it plans to set up new scrappage centres and revives legacy truck brands

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland bats for more scrappage boost
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

At No. 4, VinFast racing towards podium finish in India EV market

Tesla, which also made its India debut in July 2025, is making inroads cautiously

At No. 4, VinFast racing towards podium finish in India EV market
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

With EU FTA, textile firms hope to surpass Bangladesh in European exports

India's textile and apparel industry expects the India-EU trade deal to boost exports, help Tiruppur overtake Bangladesh in Europe and revive growth after tariff-led losses

With EU FTA, textile firms hope to surpass Bangladesh in European exports
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

On track to achieve ₹25 trn business by Dec 2030: Indian Bank MD & CEO

Indian Bank's Q3 FY26 profit rose 8% as strong RAM loan growth, steady CASA ratio and cautious pricing lifted margins, with MSMEs and retail driving advances

On track to achieve ₹25 trn business by Dec 2030: Indian Bank MD & CEO
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Shriram Finance Q3FY26 results: Net profit dips 22% to ₹2,529.65 crore

Shriram Finance's Q3FY26 net profit fell 22% to ₹2,529.65 crore due to a high base last year, even as income, margins and AUM posted healthy growth

Shriram Finance Q3FY26 results: Net profit dips 22% to ₹2,529.65 crore
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 9:09 PM IST

TASE Global inaugurates ₹150 crore aerostructures facility near Chennai

New Sriperumbudur unit marks company's entry into global aerostructures market, adds export capacity and skilled jobs

TASE Global inaugurates ₹150 crore aerostructures facility near Chennai
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

TVS Emerald secures ₹425 cr equity investment from IFC for expansion

TVS Emerald secures ₹425 crore equity investment from IFC to fund new residential projects in Chennai and Bengaluru, targeting ₹4,400 crore in potential revenue

TVS Emerald secures ₹425 cr equity investment from IFC for expansion
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Indian Bank Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 8% to ₹3,146.88 crore

The Chennai-based lender made Rs 2,909.73 crore in consolidated net profit in Q3 FY25

Indian Bank Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 8% to ₹3,146.88 crore
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

VinGroup's GSM to pit ownership-first e-taxis against Ola, Uber

Vietnam's largest e-taxi operator plans 5-city rollout with VinFast cars

VinGroup's GSM to pit ownership-first e-taxis against Ola, Uber
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

Pixxel-led group wins India's first private national EO satellite project

Pixxel-led consortium will design, build, own and operate India's first privately led national Earth Observation system under a public-private partnership, deploying 12 satellites over five years

Pixxel-led group wins India's first private national EO satellite project
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

Kerala plans India's 1st 'State bacterium' to boost good microbes

Kerala is set to become India's first state to name a 'state bacterium', aiming to boost awareness, conservation, and innovation around beneficial microbes

Kerala plans India's 1st 'State bacterium' to boost good microbes
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

25% US tariff may affect Iran's Chennai Petroleum Corp dividend claims

Fresh US tariffs on Iran may hit dividend flows to CPCL's Iranian shareholder, though operations stay insulated as the refiner deepens retail foray and expansion plans

25% US tariff may affect Iran's Chennai Petroleum Corp dividend claims
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Space industry seeks PLI, tax sops and procurement push in Budget

India's space industry has sought PLI incentives, tax holidays and a strong government procurement push in the Budget to spur private investment and global competitiveness

Space industry seeks PLI, tax sops and procurement push in Budget
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Vijay's rising star vs the rising sun in run-up to Tamil Nadu polls

TVK's rallies are gaining considerable traction, with multiple surveys indicating that the party may get anywhere close to or above 20 per cent of the vote share

Vijay's rising star vs the rising sun in run-up to Tamil Nadu polls
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Nasa's Artemis II to carry astronauts near Moon after five decades

The first crewed mission beyond low-Earth orbit since 1972 will send four astronauts around the Moon, testing systems critical for future lunar landings

Nasa's Artemis II to carry astronauts near Moon after five decades
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

AM Green's $10 bn Kakinada green ammonia export hub nears key milestone

Complex will begin first major equipment erection on Saturday, with exports planned for Germany, Japan and Singapore and phase one due by March 2027

AM Green's $10 bn Kakinada green ammonia export hub nears key milestone
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

Kerala overtakes bigger states in 2025 personal 4-wheeler EV adoption

Kerala has overtaken more industrialised states in personal electric vehicle adoption, driven by strong middle-class uptake, policy support, and charging infrastructure

Kerala overtakes bigger states in 2025 personal 4-wheeler EV adoption
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

Aule Space raises $2 mn to develop satellite life extension jetpacks

Aule Space has raised $2 mn in pre-seed funding led by pi ventures to build autonomous satellite jetpacks that dock with geostationary

Aule Space raises $2 mn to develop satellite life extension jetpacks
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 6:00 AM IST

Kerala charges ahead of bigger states in 2025 personal EV adoption

Kerala has emerged as a leader in personal electric vehicle adoption in 2025, recording one of the highest EV penetration rates and the largest share of private four-wheelers among top states

Kerala charges ahead of bigger states in 2025 personal EV adoption
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Tamil Nadu to set up India's first sovereign AI park for ₹10K crore

'Digital Sangam': State partners Sarvam AI to build India's first full-stack, government-led AI ecosystem

Tamil Nadu to set up India's first sovereign AI park for ₹10K crore
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 11:19 PM IST