Shine Jacob
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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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Girish Mathrubootham retires from Freshworks to focus on Together Fund
Mathrubootham has led the company since its inception in 2010 and spearheaded its initial public offering in 2021
 "Girish Mathrubootham retires from Freshworks to focus on Together Fund")
New GST rates: Bikes over 350 cc may see sales rush till September 22
The GST rate hike on motorcycles above 350 cc to 40% may lead to a sales spike before September 22 but could affect long-term plans of premium manufacturers like Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor
 "New GST rates: Bikes over 350 cc may see sales rush till September 22")
TVS Motor launches Ntorq 150, India's first 'hyper sport scooter'
TVS Motor launches the Ntorq 150, India's first 'hyper sport scooter', marking its entry into the high-capacity scooter market with advanced features, performance enhancements, and a 149.7cc engine
 "TVS Motor launches Ntorq 150, India's first 'hyper sport scooter'")
GST cut brings hope to textile MSMEs; expensive garments to see price hikes
The new GST changes provide relief to textile MSMEs and consumers but could lead to higher prices for garments above Rs 2,500. Industry experts call for a relook at the pricing thresholds
 "GST cut brings hope to textile MSMEs; expensive garments to see price hikes")
Stalin's UK visit: TN bags investments in defence, renewable, textile
Tamil Nadu inks UK MoUs across aerospace, maritime, renewable energy, textiles, and education, boosting global investment and job creation
 "Stalin's UK visit: TN bags investments in defence, renewable, textile")
Tamil Nadu signs investment deals worth Rs 3,819 cr at German conclave
Chief Minister Stalin gets commitments worth Rs 7,020 cr during his visit to the European country
 "Tamil Nadu signs investment deals worth Rs 3,819 cr at German conclave")
Ashok Leyland inks ₹5,000 cr pact with China's CALB for next-gen batteries
Ashok Leyland's partnership with China's CALB will drive next-gen battery manufacturing for EVs and energy storage, with ₹5,000 cr investment
 "Ashok Leyland inks ₹5,000 cr pact with China's CALB for next-gen batteries")
UPI transactions up 3% in August to 20 bn as festive demand lifts usage
Festive season demand lifted UPI volumes in August, while IMPS declined; FASTag and AePS posted strong gains, reflecting India's deepening digital payments adoption
 "UPI transactions up 3% in August to 20 bn as festive demand lifts usage")
Tamil Nadu bags investments worth ₹3,201 crore from German majors
Tamil Nadu has attracted Rs 3,201 crore in German investments during CM Stalin's Europe tour, creating over 6,250 jobs, with BMW discussing EV expansion in Chennai
Dealerships face inventory glut in August as car buyers await GST cuts
VAHAN data shows 3% m-o-m drop in retail auto sales; EV market hopes hold up
 "Dealerships face inventory glut in August as car buyers await GST cuts")
India needs to think about its leapfrog moment in AI research: B Ravindran
IIT Madras' B Ravindran says India must focus on AI penetration, data, and infrastructure - not just chasing ChatGPT - as BharatGPT, Sarvam and India AI mission chart the nation's path forward
 "India needs to think about its leapfrog moment in AI research: B Ravindran")
India's space startups team up to share skills and expertise, minimise risk
What stood out was the group's zero-cost bid. Though the government is offering up to ₹350 crore in financial support, these companies have opted to bear the entire investment themselves
 "India's space startups team up to share skills and expertise, minimise risk")
Textiles seek more incentives as govt extends duty-free cotton imports
Tamil Nadu urges higher export incentives and faster EU trade deal as duty-free cotton imports extended till Dec 31, while farmers complain of falling domestic cotton prices due to cheap US supplies
 "Textiles seek more incentives as govt extends duty-free cotton imports")
Front seat view: Luxury cars and bikes rev up for the festival season
Luxury carmakers are shifting into high gear with a mix of product launches, personalised experiences & lifestyle-led engagement
 "Front seat view: Luxury cars and bikes rev up for the festival season")
Rare-earth crisis may impact EV industry's festival sales: TVS Motor
Firm launches new EV scooter Orbiter for ₹99,900
 "Rare-earth crisis may impact EV industry's festival sales: TVS Motor")
Centre extends cotton import relief; TN, industry push for more sops
Tamil Nadu and industry bodies urge higher export incentives, faster EU trade deal and wider market access as US tariff hits Tiruppur's exports; Centre extends cotton relief till December 31
 "Centre extends cotton import relief; TN, industry push for more sops")
Weighed down by 50% US levy, Indian exporters recalibrate strategy
Vinod Kumar, president of the India SME Forum, said outreach to about 100,000 members has drawn 1,035 responses, with entrepreneurs already mapping ways to cope with the tariffs
 "Weighed down by 50% US levy, Indian exporters recalibrate strategy")
Auto body knocks on finmin door for faster GST reforms, compensation cess
M&M stops wholesale supply of high-ticket ICE vehicles on sales drop, fear of cess loss
 "Auto body knocks on finmin door for faster GST reforms, compensation cess")
Companies line up RE projects worth ₹43,358 crore in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh cleared Rs 43,358 crore of renewable projects totalling 2,600 MW under its ICE Policy, with major investments from Navayuga, Serentica, Hexa, and Brightfuture
 "Companies line up RE projects worth ₹43,358 crore in Andhra Pradesh")
Electric vehicle spark fires up R&D spending by legacy two-wheeler majors
Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor crossed Rs 1,000 crore in R&D spend for the first time, as legacy OEMs accelerate innovation to compete with new-age EV players
 "Electric vehicle spark fires up R&D spending by legacy two-wheeler majors")