 "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.
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Berry Alloys to invest ₹1,200 cr in Andhra Pradesh steel materials complex
The integrated manganese and steel materials complex in Vizianagaram is expected to create 813 direct jobs and strengthen Andhra Pradesh's growing metals value chain
 "Berry Alloys to invest ₹1,200 cr in Andhra Pradesh steel materials complex")
The 'Whistle Revolution' echoes across the Opposition in Tamil Nadu
As the TVK consolidates power, an exodus from the AIADMK is redrawing the state's political landscape
 "The 'Whistle Revolution' echoes across the Opposition in Tamil Nadu")
Indian Bank, Bank of Maharashtra begin Q1 earnings season on a high
Indian Bank looks to mobilise $2 bn in FCNR (B) deposits
 "Indian Bank, Bank of Maharashtra begin Q1 earnings season on a high")
India lays out tariffs, quotas for UK autos under FTA, to cut levy to 10%
Industry sees no immediate disruption in premium segment
 "India lays out tariffs, quotas for UK autos under FTA, to cut levy to 10%")
Atelier Expressions to acquire luxury handcrafted mithai brand Khoya
TVS Venu Group's premium lifestyle platform will acquire a majority stake in Khoya, strengthening its portfolio of artisanal brands rooted in heritage and craftsmanship
 "Atelier Expressions to acquire luxury handcrafted mithai brand Khoya")
Private sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal
Hyderabad-based Midwest Ltd has become the first Indian private company to secure overseas rare earth assets through an agreement with Indonesia's state-run PERMINAS
 "Private sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal")
Ford's India GCC bets big on tech for growth; opens new Coimbatore hub
Coimbatore becomes Ford Business Solutions' continuity hub as digital talent drives expansion
 "Ford's India GCC bets big on tech for growth; opens new Coimbatore hub")
Indian auto component industry scales ₹7.6 trn turnover in FY2025-26
The performance was driven by robust domestic demand, higher vehicle production, sustained investments in capacity and technology, and steady export growth
 "Indian auto component industry scales ₹7.6 trn turnover in FY2025-26")
Centre asks OEMs to audit connected vehicles' software and devices
The Centre has asked automakers to audit connected vehicle software and battery systems after security flaws exposed electric vehicles to remote hacking risks
 "Centre asks OEMs to audit connected vehicles' software and devices")
Space debris: Cosmoserve to test debris removal technology aboard Vikram-1
Cosmoserve Space's Mission Embrace will fly aboard Skyroot's maiden orbital launch to demonstrate soft robotic satellite capture technology for future active space debris removal missions
 "Space debris: Cosmoserve to test debris removal technology aboard Vikram-1")
Blurgs AI, an IIT-Madras alumni deep tech startup, raises $2.2 mn
Funding led by Pravega Ventures and Shastra VC will support global expansion, strengthen AI capabilities and accelerate product development across defence and commercial maritime markets
 "Blurgs AI, an IIT-Madras alumni deep tech startup, raises $2.2 mn")
Auto retail sales jump 22% in June, fastest growth in three months
Record June retail sales across vehicle segments underscore resilient consumer demand, supported by GST changes, rural momentum and rising adoption of alternative-fuel vehicles
 "Auto retail sales jump 22% in June, fastest growth in three months")
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 to lift tech demos, robotic arm, art to orbit
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 will carry technology demonstrations, a robotic arm experiment and artwork as India prepares for its first privately developed orbital rocket launch
 "Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 to lift tech demos, robotic arm, art to orbit")
TVS Apache crosses 7 mn customers, marks milestone with new campaign film
TVS Motor Company marked the milestone with the launch of its 'Tu Race Laga' campaign, highlighting Apache's racing heritage and presence across 90 countries
 "TVS Apache crosses 7 mn customers, marks milestone with new campaign film")
Ashok Leyland, Rosmerta join hands for end-of-life vehicle scrappage
The partnership will give Ashok Leyland customers access to Rosmerta's authorised scrappage facilities, along with support for deregistration and statutory documentation
 "Ashok Leyland, Rosmerta join hands for end-of-life vehicle scrappage")
'Commercial chipmaking in Sanand validation of India's long-term vision'
CG Semi has commenced commercial production at its G1 OSAT facility in Sanand, Gujarat
 "'Commercial chipmaking in Sanand validation of India's long-term vision'")
India's native black tiger shrimp stages comeback in premium export markets
India's indigenous Black Tiger shrimp has staged a strong export comeback, driven by disease-free breeding, improved farming practices and rising demand from China and Europe
 "India's native black tiger shrimp stages comeback in premium export markets")
EV startups seek level playing field under PLI scheme; knock on govt's door
Ather, Euler Motors, River Mobility, Matter and Raptee urge the government to extend PLI benefits to new-age EV firms, citing investments, exports and manufacturing growth
 "EV startups seek level playing field under PLI scheme; knock on govt's door")
Kerala explores ₹60,000 crore high-speed rail, with partial public equity
The rail system may require about 1,000 MWh a day, which is equivalent to Rs 31.50 lakh worth of electricity being saved every day
 "Kerala explores ₹60,000 crore high-speed rail, with partial public equity")
The silver solvers: How Kerala is tackling the ageing population challenge
Kerala is attempting to tackle the fallout of a very southern trend: A growing elderly population. Others may want to take note
 "The silver solvers: How Kerala is tackling the ageing population challenge")