 "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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Panapakkam puts Tamil Nadu on Jaguar Land Rover's global production map
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and JLR have begun operations at a Rs 9,000 crore plant in Panapakkam, positioning Tamil Nadu as a key node in Jaguar Land Rover's global manufacturing network
 "Panapakkam puts Tamil Nadu on Jaguar Land Rover's global production map")
Tata Motors PV starts manufacturing at new TN unit; Evoque first model
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover have commenced operations at their ₹9,000 crore Panapakkam plant in Tamil Nadu, rolling out the Range Rover Evoque as the first vehicle
 "Tata Motors PV starts manufacturing at new TN unit; Evoque first model")
Holy sweet triggers sour political battle in Andhra as war of words erupts
SIT report on the alleged adulteration in Tirupati laddu led to a fresh war of words between TDP and YSRCP
 "Holy sweet triggers sour political battle in Andhra as war of words erupts")
India-US deal: Textile players stitch back frayed hopes after tariff cut
An analysis by CITI of data from the US Office of Textiles and Apparel showed that US imports of textiles and apparel from India fell 31.4 per cent in November 2025 compared with November 2024
 "India-US deal: Textile players stitch back frayed hopes after tariff cut")
Karur Vysya Bank expects total business to cross ₹3 trn in 4 years: MD
KVB MD B Ramesh Babu talks about the future road map, product strategy, and business growth
 "Karur Vysya Bank expects total business to cross ₹3 trn in 4 years: MD")
India-US trade deal: FY27 textile, apparel exports to grow in double digits
Industry executives expect India's textile and apparel exports to the US to post double-digit growth in FY27, aided by improved competitiveness following the India-US trade deal
 "India-US trade deal: FY27 textile, apparel exports to grow in double digits")
Mitsubishi Electric India expands Chennai footprint with ₹2,100 cr plant
Mitsubishi Electric India has begun operations at its new air conditioner and compressor manufacturing facility in Chennai, marking a Rs 2,100 crore investment
 "Mitsubishi Electric India expands Chennai footprint with ₹2,100 cr plant")
Truck rentals flat in January; EV and CV sales sustain momentum: Report
India's mobility sector opened 2026 on stable footing, with truck rentals holding steady month-on-month, healthy year-on-year growth across routes, and strong demand for EVs, SUVs, freight transport
 "Truck rentals flat in January; EV and CV sales sustain momentum: Report")
Jaguar Land Rover to start production of premium cars at Tamil Nadu unit
Jaguar Land Rover will begin assembling premium cars at its new Tamil Nadu plant on February 9, marking a step towards full-scale luxury car manufacturing in India
Tariff cut puts Indian toys, games back in game in US: How it's faring
Renewed interest from US, EU and UK buyers after tariff cuts is positioning India as a key sourcing hub for global toy majors ahead of the Autumn-Winter 2026 season
 "Tariff cut puts Indian toys, games back in game in US: How it's faring")
Leather industry looks at boom year with US, EU trade deals in bag
India-US and India-EU trade deals lift sentiment for leather exporters, who expect stronger orders, factory expansion and job creation as global sourcing shifts to India
 "Leather industry looks at boom year with US, EU trade deals in bag")
TMB Q3 results: Net profit up 14% at ₹342 crore, asset quality improves
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank posts record ₹342 crore Q3 FY26 profit, driven by strong business growth, improved asset quality and rising MSME and retail lending
 "TMB Q3 results: Net profit up 14% at ₹342 crore, asset quality improves")
US deal, FTAs likely to stitch a new growth story for textiles sector
With the US agreeing to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, industry expects India's textile and apparel exports to gain a competitive edge and post double-digit monthly growth from FY27
 "US deal, FTAs likely to stitch a new growth story for textiles sector")
Shrimp industry gets a fresh lease of life after cut in US tariffs
Indian shrimp exporters have welcomed the US decision to cut tariffs, easing severe cost pressures, though industry players say the move came too late as major import orders for 2026 are in place
 "Shrimp industry gets a fresh lease of life after cut in US tariffs")
Budget 2026: Indian Railways to see record capex of ₹2.92 trillion in FY27
Union Budget for 2026-27 lines up new high-speed rails, freight corridor
 "Budget 2026: Indian Railways to see record capex of ₹2.92 trillion in FY27")
Union Budget 2026-27: ECMS outlay nearly doubled to ₹40,000 crore
Phase-II of semicon mission announced
 "Union Budget 2026-27: ECMS outlay nearly doubled to ₹40,000 crore")
UPI transactions marginally up to 21.7 billion, value at ₹28.3 trillion
UPI transactions rose marginally in January, with volumes at 21.7 billion and value touching ₹28.3 trillion, underscoring steady momentum in India's digital payments ecosystem despite month-on-month m
 "UPI transactions marginally up to 21.7 billion, value at ₹28.3 trillion")
EU trade deal spurs big strides: India set to walk the world with Kickers
Chennai-based Kothari to buy considerable stake in Kickers BBV
 "EU trade deal spurs big strides: India set to walk the world with Kickers")
India gets a foot in Europe's footwear supply-chain door after trade pact
Proposed EU trade pact could shift sourcing from Southeast Asia to Indian export clusters
 "India gets a foot in Europe's footwear supply-chain door after trade pact")
India-EU trade deal: Auto firms eye India to take on Chinese rivals
Look to use India's manufacturing cost advantage as carmakers from China have gained market share in EU in recent years
 "India-EU trade deal: Auto firms eye India to take on Chinese rivals")