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From election strategy to Tamil Nadu industries: The rise of S Keerthana

Shine Jacob profiles TVK's youngest minister, handling the high-profile industries portfolio

Startups power Indian quantum computing push with homegrown innovation

About 100 homegrown firms are building advanced hardware and supply chains for tech transformation, reports Shine Jacob

Eicher Motors posts record Q4 profit, plans ₹3,400 crore FY27 capex

Royal Enfield maker Eicher Motors reports record quarterly earnings and plans Rs 3,400 crore capital expenditure for capacity expansion and growth

Apollo HealthCo eyes Q1FY27 breakeven amid group restructuring plans

Apollo HealthCo is expected to achieve cash breakeven by Q1FY27 as Apollo Hospitals advances a restructuring plan involving demerger and merger of key units

Apollo Hospitals posts 36% jump in Q4 net profit to Rs 529 crore

The hospital chain reported strong revenue and profit growth in FY26, driven by healthcare services, digital health and pharmacy businesses

Adani Green to develop 2,250 Mw pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved Adani Group's 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project in YSR Kadapa district under its clean energy policy framework

Star Health wants 65% of business to come from smaller cities: Anand Roy

Anand Roy talks regarding its ambitious plans to focus on tier II and tier III cities, the rising role of artificial intelligence, and security measures after the data breach incident

Cricket Australia eyes Chennai to host upcoming Big Bash League matches

Cricket Australia is exploring Chennai as a venue for Big Bash League matches to expand its global audience and strengthen advertising revenue prospects

India to drive Hyundai Motor's global production, export road map

Hyundai Motor India plans to cross 1 million units of production capacity by FY28, with Chennai playing a central role in exports and new model launches

TVS Venu Group to acquire up to 9.9% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank

TVS Venu Group comprises of TVS Motor, TVS Credit, TVS Emerald and other entities, including promoter entities with a revenue of $ 6.5 billion in FY26

Will no longer be dependent on growth only via gold loans: CSB Bank MD, CEO

CSB Bank expects balanced growth across retail, SME, wholesale and gold loans as it enters the scale phase of its SBS 2030 transformation plan

CM-designate V D Satheesan anchors hope on Kerala's blue economy

The CM-designate draws a revival road map amid state's economic challenges, explains Shine Jacob

Freight rates likely to rise 3-3.5% as truckers fear margin wipeout

Truck operators and logistics firms expect freight rates to rise after the latest diesel price hike, warning of mounting pressure on margins and operating costs

Vadassery Damodaran Satheesan wins the race for Kerala chief minister

V D Satheesan has emerged as Kerala's next chief minister after the Congress leadership backed the popular Opposition leader following strong support from party workers and the public

Cong picks VD Satheesan as Kerala chief minister after days of suspense

The 61-year-old leader is widely credited with the United Democratic Front's (UDF's) historic 102-seat victory in the 16th Assembly elections held last month

Labour drift: South India industry feels absence of Bengal, Assam workers

Companies in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are offering incentives to migrant workers amid concerns over jobs, fuel costs and the impact of the West Asia crisis

PM Modi's EV push lifts industry confidence, but policy gaps persist

India's EV industry sees stronger momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his push for electric mobility amid rising sales and infrastructure growth

Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM, promises new social justice era ahead

Amid whistles, TVK chief becomes first non-Dravidian CM to take oath in TN since 1969. Shine Jacob reports

Left support takes Vijay's TVK closer to majority in Tamil Nadu

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to become Tamil Nadu chief minister after TVK claimed support of 120 MLAs amid intense political negotiations

Space funding hits record as Skyroot becomes India's first space unicorn

India's private space sector is witnessing a funding boom, with investments surging after policy reforms opened the industry to private players