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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Banks await RBI approval for appointing second whole-time director
Few need time as no regulatory approval yet for new CEO
 "Banks await RBI approval for appointing second whole-time director")
No ammonia emission in Ennore plant area in Dec: Coromandel International
An expert who conducted the audit stated that the chances of line pressurisation beyond the design condition are not a credible scenario
 "No ammonia emission in Ennore plant area in Dec: Coromandel International")
IIT Madras researchers develop AI model to determine the age of a foetus
Currently, the age of a foetus (Gestational age or GA) is determined using a formula developed for the Western population
 "IIT Madras researchers develop AI model to determine the age of a foetus")
Lok Sabha polls: It may not be a cakewalk for Rahul, Congress in Kerala
In the run-up to Lok Sabha polls, LDF appears to be better placed than in 2019 and BJP is leaving no stone unturned to emerge as a challenger in the state
 "Lok Sabha polls: It may not be a cakewalk for Rahul, Congress in Kerala")
VinFast kicks off Tamil Nadu unit construction, seeks cut in import duty
The project aims to evolve into a first-class electric vehicle production hub in the region, with an annual capacity of up to 150,000 units
 "VinFast kicks off Tamil Nadu unit construction, seeks cut in import duty")
Google-backed space startup Pixxel set to launch 6 satellites from June
This comes almost a year after the Alphabet-owned company became part of a $36-million funding round for the Indian satellite-image startup
 "Google-backed space startup Pixxel set to launch 6 satellites from June")
India's space industry over the moon after Centre eases FDI norms
Move will attract investments worth $5 billion in five years, say industry experts
 "India's space industry over the moon after Centre eases FDI norms")
Ashok Leyland clocks three million vehicles production milestone
Ashok Leyland has been a driving force in the Indian and international commercial vehicle sector with technology at the forefront
 "Ashok Leyland clocks three million vehicles production milestone")
VinFast Auto to break ground for Tamil Nadu EV facility on February 25
The establishment of VinFast's integrated electric vehicle facility in Tamil Nadu is anticipated to generate approximately 3,000 to 3,500 employment opportunities locally
India amends policy, allows 100% FDI in manufacture of satellite components
74% FDI has been permitted for satellite manufacturing and operation, satellite data products, and ground segments and user segments
 "India amends policy, allows 100% FDI in manufacture of satellite components")
IIT Madras records 92% jump in Indian patents granted during 2023
The number of international patents filed, including those granted under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, also recorded a significant increase, going up to 105 in 2023, from 58 in the preceding year
 "IIT Madras records 92% jump in Indian patents granted during 2023")
JICA signs Rs 2,800 cr loan pact for Chennai peripheral ring road project
The objective of the project is to meet the rapidly increasing traffic demand in the Chennai metropolitan area, ease congestion, reduce transportation time
 "JICA signs Rs 2,800 cr loan pact for Chennai peripheral ring road project")
TVS Supply Chain Solutions extends contract with Rolls-Royce for 5 years
The partnership extension is for the state-of-the-art Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Singapore serving the Asia Pacific markets for Rolls-Royce's Power Systems business unit
 "TVS Supply Chain Solutions extends contract with Rolls-Royce for 5 years")
Ashok Leyland lays foundation stone for electric bus plant in Uttar Pradesh
The primary focus will be on the production of electric buses while also having the capability to produce other vehicles powered by existing and other emerging alternative fuel
 "Ashok Leyland lays foundation stone for electric bus plant in Uttar Pradesh")
TN Budget: Hut-free mission aims at 800,000 concrete houses by 2030
The scheme called Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam will be implemented at a cost of Rs 3,500 crore, giving an opportunity to the poor to build their dream homes
 "TN Budget: Hut-free mission aims at 800,000 concrete houses by 2030")
Mitsubishi Corp to acquire 32% stake in TVS Vehicle Mobility for Rs 300 cr
TVS Mobility holds dealerships of major companies like Ashok Leyland, Honda, Mahindra and Renault among others, mainly in states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, AP, Telangana and MP
 "Mitsubishi Corp to acquire 32% stake in TVS Vehicle Mobility for Rs 300 cr")
Harley-Davidson, Triumph blaze a trail, give Royal Enfield a tough ride
Make waves in above 350cc segment, growing demand spurs production growth
 "Harley-Davidson, Triumph blaze a trail, give Royal Enfield a tough ride")
Ola Electric slashes prices of three S1 models by up to Rs 25,000
Besides Ola Electric, several EV players such as Ather, Okaya, and Bajaj have slashed the prices of their products to make electric vehicles more affordable and accelerate their adoption in India
 "Ola Electric slashes prices of three S1 models by up to Rs 25,000")
Expected Infrastructure push sets South India's cement market in motion
Industry majors and analysts expect the rise in overall infrastructure capital outlay in the Interim Budget to Rs 11.11 trillion in 2024-25
 "Expected Infrastructure push sets South India's cement market in motion")
Muthoot Finance Q3 results: Net profit up 23% owing to higher gold prices
The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,145 crore during the third quarter of 2023-24
 "Muthoot Finance Q3 results: Net profit up 23% owing to higher gold prices")
