 "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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Environment concerns on shale gas weigh heavy on govt mind
Draft of shale gas policy has been sent for inter-ministerial consultation-to ministry of finance, environment, law & planning commission
 "Environment concerns on shale gas weigh heavy on govt mind")
Only 39% of Indian SMEs have presence abroad: FICCI-Grant Thornton survey
While almost 90% of the respondents are looking to expand their business in th efuture, 97% Indian org looking to expand are wanting to do so in the next 3 years
 "Only 39% of Indian SMEs have presence abroad: FICCI-Grant Thornton survey")
Direct benefits transfer for LPG again put off
This is the second postponement of the DBT launch in LPG. It was initially planned to be introduced from January 1
 "Direct benefits transfer for LPG again put off")
Oil, gold prices bring relief, not comfort
It might be tempting to believe that the fall in prices of crude oil and gold will bring down India's current account deficit. But the narrative isn't this simple
 "Oil, gold prices bring relief, not comfort")
Easing global prices aid govt efforts in cutting down oil subsidy by half
Revenue loss on sale of diesel, kerosene, LPG will drop around 48% to Rs 84,440 cr in 2013-14
OMCs expect under-recovery to halve in FY14
Relief seen from easing global crude oil prices, phased diesel decontrol and capping of LPG cylinders
 "OMCs expect under-recovery to halve in FY14")
Petronet plans mini-terminal in Andaman & Nicobar
The company is also set to commission its second terminal in Kochi in July
 "Petronet plans mini-terminal in Andaman & Nicobar")
IOC raises Rs 1,700 crore via bonds
The AAA bonds havwe a maturity of 5 years with a put and call option at the end of 18 months & 36 months
 "IOC raises Rs 1,700 crore via bonds")
Govt yet to make up mind on Rangarajan panel proposals
The Rangarajan committee report was facing flak from the finance, power and fertiliser ministries over its recommendations on pricing
Petronet Q4 net profit at Rs 245 crore
The company's net sales for the quarter under review saw a 33.5% hike to Rs 8,440.8 cr
 "Petronet Q4 net profit at Rs 245 crore")
ONGC strikes three more oil & gas discoveries
Board clears investment proposals worth over Rs 2,000 crore
 "ONGC strikes three more oil & gas discoveries")
Infy, HCL Tech, Wipro among the greenest in BRICS
Brazil's alternative energy company, Cemig, tops the list of Environmental Tracking (ET) BRICS 300 Carbon Ranking
 "Infy, HCL Tech, Wipro among the greenest in BRICS")
Three ministries oppose Rangarajan committee's gas pricing formula
Rs 60,352-cr impact on power, urea makers; FinMin comes up with its own formula
 "Three ministries oppose Rangarajan committee's gas pricing formula")
Now, GSPC & Cairn also seek higher gas prices
GSPC told the oil ministry it received 34 bids quoting $8.8 per mBtu, in an e-auction
 "Now, GSPC & Cairn also seek higher gas prices")
OVL, OIL may buy India energy ticket to Myanmar
Myanmar has put on the block 30 offshore blocks, 11 shallow and 19 deep-sea oil and gas blocks, on a production-sharing basis
 "OVL, OIL may buy India energy ticket to Myanmar")
Narendra Kumar takes over as new MD of Indraprastha Gas
Kumar took over the reins of IGL from M Ravindran, who has been repatriated back to GAIL after he was selected Director (HR) of GAIL
India to show world way on 'star-rated' green homes
Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency has developed star rating programme for buildings
 "India to show world way on 'star-rated' green homes")
'Diplomacy' draws OVL to Bangladesh
Almost all global majors have deserted the offshore bidding, citing 'un-viability' and 'lack of clarity'
 "'Diplomacy' draws OVL to Bangladesh")
BP wants incentive for gas production
Could hold board meet in India next month
 "BP wants incentive for gas production")