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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Adani Group to invest Rs 1 trn in Andhra Pradesh over next decade
Conglomerate has plans for ports, cement, energy, and data centres, alongside Google's $15-bn AI hub in Visakhapatnam
 "Adani Group to invest Rs 1 trn in Andhra Pradesh over next decade")
Andhra to seek $1 trn investments over a decade, committed to deep tech: CM
State's innovation efforts include plans to launch India's first drone taxis in two years, says Chandrababu Naidu
 "Andhra to seek $1 trn investments over a decade, committed to deep tech: CM")
Andhra eyeing investments worth ₹40 trn by 2029: N Chandrababu Naidu
Naidu outlines a tech-driven roadmap for the state - from AI data centers and quantum computing to green hydrogen and MSME-led industrial growth
 "Andhra eyeing investments worth ₹40 trn by 2029: N Chandrababu Naidu")
ReNew to invest Rs 60,000 cr in Andhra in multiple green energy projects
Company's plans include green ammonia, hybrid renewable facilities
 "ReNew to invest Rs 60,000 cr in Andhra in multiple green energy projects")
Ashok Leyland Q2 profit hits record ₹820 cr, plans ₹10k-cr battery unit
This was mainly owing to reduction in losses of its electric vehicle arm
 "Ashok Leyland Q2 profit hits record ₹820 cr, plans ₹10k-cr battery unit")
Andhra, Tillman Global sign deal for ₹15,000 cr Visakhapatnam data centre
Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU with Tillman Global Holdings to develop a 300 MW hyperscale data centre campus in Visakhapatnam with an investment of Rs 15,000 crore over 12 months
 "Andhra, Tillman Global sign deal for ₹15,000 cr Visakhapatnam data centre")
India to post multi-fold rise in neodymium production by FY27 end: IREL
IREL, which comes under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), currently handles mining and initial processing of these rare earth elements (REEs)
 "India to post multi-fold rise in neodymium production by FY27 end: IREL")
GTB launches India's 1st man-made beach at 'Republic of Nature' in Chennai
GTB Urban Developers launches Republic of Nature in Chennai, India's first man-made beach township on ECR, featuring luxury villas, sustainable design, and an IHCL SeleQtions hotel partnership
 "GTB launches India's 1st man-made beach at 'Republic of Nature' in Chennai")
Apollo Hospitals expects restructuring to conclude by Q4FY27: CFO
Apollo Hospitals CFO says the restructuring and listing of its digital and pharmacy businesses will be completed by the last quarter of FY27, after approvals from regulators including SEBI and NCLT.
 "Apollo Hospitals expects restructuring to conclude by Q4FY27: CFO")
SpaceTech startup ULOOK raises ₹19 crore from growX, InfoEdge Ventures
The funding will accelerate ULOOK's mission to build indigenous capability in radio-frequency intelligence, marking a decisive step toward strengthening India's technological sovereignty in space
 "SpaceTech startup ULOOK raises ₹19 crore from growX, InfoEdge Ventures")
GST 2.0, festival cheer drove record vehicle sales in October: Fada
Festivals also contribute to the rise in overall automobile retail sales, says dealers association
 "GST 2.0, festival cheer drove record vehicle sales in October: Fada")
Apollo Hospitals PAT up 26% in Q2; eyes HealthCo breakeven within 2 qtrs
Strong revenue growth and specialty performance boost Apollo Hospitals' Q2 earnings, even as HealthCo narrows losses by half and targets breakeven in the next two quarters
 "Apollo Hospitals PAT up 26% in Q2; eyes HealthCo breakeven within 2 qtrs")
Shriram Life posts 17% rise in individual new business premium in H1FY26
The insurer's individual new business annualised premium equivalent (APE) grew 8 per cent YoY to ₹544 crore, while renewal premiums surged 43 per cent
 "Shriram Life posts 17% rise in individual new business premium in H1FY26")
Sanmar Group inks long-term feedstock supply pacts with UAE's TA'ZIZ
Under the long-term supply arrangements, TA'ZIZ will provide The Sanmar Group with over 350,000 tonnes per annum of petrochemical feedstocks
 "Sanmar Group inks long-term feedstock supply pacts with UAE's TA'ZIZ")
Vedanta's power business secures 500 MW power purchase deal from Tamil Nadu
Meenakshi Energy will supply 300 MW and VLCTPP will supply 200 MW of power to Tamil Nadu under a five-year contract
 "Vedanta's power business secures 500 MW power purchase deal from Tamil Nadu")
A 100-year-old Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reinvents itself with technology
Plagued by boardroom squabbles and financial trouble, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank was seen by some as ossified, community-based relic of the past. Now modern technology centre offers a glimpse of future
 "A 100-year-old Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reinvents itself with technology")
CSB Bank Q2 profit rises 16% to Rs 160 crore on strong income growth
Fairfax-backed CSB Bank reports higher profit and strong deposit growth in Q2, with stable asset quality and improved margins
 "CSB Bank Q2 profit rises 16% to Rs 160 crore on strong income growth")
Mitsubishi Corp buys stake in India's KIS Group, debuts into biogas segment
KIS Group aims to invest $1 billion across renewable gas and biofuel solutions in Southeast Asia and India by 2030
 "Mitsubishi Corp buys stake in India's KIS Group, debuts into biogas segment")
Wheels of industry slow down, await workhorses from Bihar Assembly polls
With 30-60% of Bihar's migrant workforce on leave for Chhath and polls, industries from Tamil Nadu to Punjab face production slowdowns and labour shortages across key sectors
 "Wheels of industry slow down, await workhorses from Bihar Assembly polls")
Satyakam Arya set to take over as president and CEO of Hino Motors
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles MD and CEO Satyakam Arya will lead Hino Motors, a Toyota Group company, marking the first time an Indian will head a Japanese automobile major
 "Satyakam Arya set to take over as president and CEO of Hino Motors")
