Shine Jacob
 "Shine Jacob")
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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Delhi pollution curbs open new market for ICE-to-EV retrofitters
Delhi's tighter pollution norms are boosting demand for EV retrofits, but industry players are urging the government to cut GST and ease regulatory hurdles to scale up conversions
 "Delhi pollution curbs open new market for ICE-to-EV retrofitters")
Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group looks to buy 20% in Shriram Finance
Shriram group may still stay promoter after $4 bn deal
 "Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group looks to buy 20% in Shriram Finance")
Stalin seeks solution to US tariff issue, warns of layoffs in textiles
Stalin said the impact is spreading across districts, with exporters in Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Erode and Karur facing a combined daily revenue loss of ₹60 crore
 "Stalin seeks solution to US tariff issue, warns of layoffs in textiles")
Oben Electric raises ₹85 crore, targets ₹100 crore revenue in FY26
Oben Electric raises ₹85 crore in a pre-Series B round to scale showrooms, boost brand reach and accelerate product launches as it targets break-even by FY27
 "Oben Electric raises ₹85 crore, targets ₹100 crore revenue in FY26")
PM E-DRIVE scheme delivers 1.13 million electric vehicles in its first year
Despite halving the per-unit demand incentive to Rs 5,000 per kWh, PM EDRIVE enabled 3.4 times higher annual EV volumes than FAME II
 "PM E-DRIVE scheme delivers 1.13 million electric vehicles in its first year")
Citroën India sees three-fold rise in Q4 sales on strategy shift
Growth has been supported by continued product innovation, expanded export programmes, and strengthened engineering and software capabilities as the quarter progresses, the company said
 "Citroën India sees three-fold rise in Q4 sales on strategy shift")
IIT Madras study: PEM electrolysers can cut power use in green hydrogen
IIT Madras researchers say proton exchange membrane electrolysers can improve efficiency versus alkaline systems and that design choices can reshape lifecycle emissions and material needs for scale-up
 "IIT Madras study: PEM electrolysers can cut power use in green hydrogen")
Sisir Radar bags $7 million Series A to launch India's private SAR by 2026
Kolkata-based Sisir Radar has raised $7 million in a Series A led by 360 ONE Asset. It is targeting India's first private L-band SAR satellite launch by 2026 for 24/7 imaging
 "Sisir Radar bags $7 million Series A to launch India's private SAR by 2026")
Kavach expansion puts ₹50,000 crore train protection market in play
In addition, the companies are targeting export markets, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and West Asia, that may boost their business in the long run
 "Kavach expansion puts ₹50,000 crore train protection market in play")
200 milestones behind it in 2025, Isro readies for Gaganyaan tests
From a surge in startups to crewed mission preparations, 2025 marks a transformative year as India eyes $44 billion space economy by 2033
 "200 milestones behind it in 2025, Isro readies for Gaganyaan tests")
Semi-final shock for Left in Kerala local body polls as rivals gain
Months before Assembly elections, Congress sees resurgence and BJP continues making inroads.
 "Semi-final shock for Left in Kerala local body polls as rivals gain")
Dubai beckons: Indian students add West Asia to study abroad map
The majority of the students are opting for business and management, data science, analytics and AI, and STEM programmes due to Saudi's Vision 2030 investments
 "Dubai beckons: Indian students add West Asia to study abroad map")
Mexico imposes up to 50% tariff on imports from India and China
Mexico's decision to levy tariffs of 5-50% on over 1,400 products from India and other Asian nations has alarmed exporters already hit by US duties, with engineering goods and automobiles
 "Mexico imposes up to 50% tariff on imports from India and China")
Propel unveils India's largest next-gen e-tippers range, mobility solutions
Propel Industries expanded its electric mining and construction lineup with four new e-tippers, a next-generation connectivity platform and comprehensive EV service programme for heavy-duty operations
 "Propel unveils India's largest next-gen e-tippers range, mobility solutions")
$70 bn and rising: Amazon's $35 billion bet lifts India's AI tide
Amazon's mega 5-yr plan tops announcements made by Microsoft, Google
 "$70 bn and rising: Amazon's $35 billion bet lifts India's AI tide")
Telangana Summit: From Vantara to Bollywood, ₹5.4 trn deals in the pipeline
Day two of the summit witnessed investments of around Rs 2.49 trillion, spread across information technology, green energy, sports, and tourism, among others
 "Telangana Summit: From Vantara to Bollywood, ₹5.4 trn deals in the pipeline")
Vietnam's Vingroup plans $3 bn investment in Telangana across sectors
Conglomerate proposes phased investments spanning electric taxi fleet, a mobility platform, social infra and renewable energy
 "Vietnam's Vingroup plans $3 bn investment in Telangana across sectors")
Day 1: Telangana summit attracts ₹1.88 trillion investment proposals
Brookfield commits ₹75K cr for Bharat Future City
 "Day 1: Telangana summit attracts ₹1.88 trillion investment proposals")
Tamil Nadu govt set to buy out Indian Railways' stake in Chennai MRTS
State to acquire Railways' 33% stake for ₹600-700 crore, seeks ₹4,000 crore World Bank loan to upgrade the 25-km line to Metro standards by 2027
 "Tamil Nadu govt set to buy out Indian Railways' stake in Chennai MRTS")
On the road: Trump group set to invest nearly ₹1 trillion in Telangana
As Hyderabad plans 'Donald Trump Avenue', the conglomerate proposes investment in nearby future city
 "On the road: Trump group set to invest nearly ₹1 trillion in Telangana")
