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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The Kerala Story row: The mise-en-scene of propaganda meets probity
NOT CURTAINS YET: Facing accusations of a controlled narrative, The Kerala Story is unlikely to see 'The End' any time soon. And this is just the trailer...
 "The Kerala Story row: The mise-en-scene of propaganda meets probity")
Muthoot Microfin to foray into Andhra Pradesh, Telangana in FY24
It is also expecting the disbursement too to touch Rs 11,000 crore during the year. In 2022-23, the company saw its disbursements increasing to Rs 8,104 crore, up from Rs 4,600 crore last year
 "Muthoot Microfin to foray into Andhra Pradesh, Telangana in FY24")
EV sales across categories see yearly rise in April, shows FADA data
According to data, on a yearly basis, passenger vehicles saw 159 per cent increased compare to April 2022, up from 2,252 units to 5,824 units
 "EV sales across categories see yearly rise in April, shows FADA data")
APSEZ cargo handling rises 13% in April YoY, credits improved infra
Four ports recorded significant sequential growth in monthly volumes, says company
 "APSEZ cargo handling rises 13% in April YoY, credits improved infra")
Tech Mahindra, FIDE join hands for franchisee-based chess competition
Brings AI, VR and AR to improve fan experience; First edition to be held in Dubai, between June 21 and July 2
 "Tech Mahindra, FIDE join hands for franchisee-based chess competition")
April auto retail sales drop of 4% on decline in two-wheeler demand
Fall in passenger vehicle sales after eight months was another factor behind the overall decline
 "April auto retail sales drop of 4% on decline in two-wheeler demand")
April auto retail sales drop of 4% on decline in two-wheeler demand
The two-wheeler and passenger vehicle categories experienced YoY degrowth of 7% and 1%, respectively
 "April auto retail sales drop of 4% on decline in two-wheeler demand")
Small towns turn big for SaaS sector amid headwinds in global market
Headwinds in the global market are encouraging both major players and newer entrants to set up distributed workforce models outside of the major cities
 "Small towns turn big for SaaS sector amid headwinds in global market")
APSEZ cargo handling up 9% in FY23, customs receipts rise 96% in 2 yrs
India's largest transport utility will spend Rs 850 cr over time to upgrade port infrastructure
 "APSEZ cargo handling up 9% in FY23, customs receipts rise 96% in 2 yrs")
IPO-bound TVS SCS raises Rs 520 cr from Hero, Bajaj, SBI and others
Company has sought market regulator's approval to raise as much as Rs 750 cr
 "IPO-bound TVS SCS raises Rs 520 cr from Hero, Bajaj, SBI and others")
UPI transactions at record high in April, touch Rs 14.07 trn
Some 1 bn transactions worth around Rs 1.37 trn happened during the last three days of April
 "UPI transactions at record high in April, touch Rs 14.07 trn")
India's Rs 1.08-trillion bullet train project is setting new benchmarks
A raft of cutting-edge technologies is being used to speed up project completion
 "India's Rs 1.08-trillion bullet train project is setting new benchmarks")
Private sector banks likely to continue their hiring spree in FY24
ICICI, HDFC Bank added over 50,000 employees in FY23
 "Private sector banks likely to continue their hiring spree in FY24")
Creating a bigger reach very important in MSMEs: Shriram Finance exec VC
We have been talking to various interested parties, but there is no fixed plan to sell 15 per cent at any point of time, says Umesh Revankar, executive vice chairman of Shriram Finance
 "Creating a bigger reach very important in MSMEs: Shriram Finance exec VC")
With more than 54,700 cases in April, Covid concerns on a high in Kerala
According to experts, unless mortality rates are high or some severe issues are reported, there is no reason to panic
 "With more than 54,700 cases in April, Covid concerns on a high in Kerala")
HC gives Matrimony.com breather in legal fight with Google over billing
Tech giant asked not to remove matchmaking firm's app from Play Store till June 1
 "HC gives Matrimony.com breather in legal fight with Google over billing")
Industry fumes as Tamil Nadu hold back bill increasing working hours
The law mandated 48 working hours in a week. It included four days of work and three days off in a week
 "Industry fumes as Tamil Nadu hold back bill increasing working hours")
Modi inaugurates Kerala projects worth Rs 3,200 cr; Kochi gets water metro
Public transport and logistics being completely transformed in the country, he says
 "Modi inaugurates Kerala projects worth Rs 3,200 cr; Kochi gets water metro")
Summer is here: The heat is on as states face climate calamities
Majority unprepared with action plans, as extreme weather looms: Experts
 "Summer is here: The heat is on as states face climate calamities")
PM Modi to inaugurate India's first water metro in Kochi on Tuesday
He will also flag off Kerala's first Vande Bharat Express and inaugurate other projects worth more than Rs 3,200 cr
 "PM Modi to inaugurate India's first water metro in Kochi on Tuesday")
