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.
Page 16 - Shine Jacob/undefined
Strong EV lineup pushes hybrids to the back seat; penetration hits 4.4%
EVs are taxed at 5% while hybrid vehicles attract an overall tax rate of 43%
 "Strong EV lineup pushes hybrids to the back seat; penetration hits 4.4%")
'Jai Hind!' echoes from space as an Indian enters orbital club after 41 yrs
Axiom-4 marks the first Indian government-backed spaceflight since 1984 with Shubhanshu Shukla onboard, signalling a major step towards the Gaganyaan mission
 "'Jai Hind!' echoes from space as an Indian enters orbital club after 41 yrs")
India returns to space after 41 yrs, Shubhanshu Shukla lifts off on Axiom-4
His 14-day mission at the International Space Station will include around 60 intense research experiments representing 31 countries
 "India returns to space after 41 yrs, Shubhanshu Shukla lifts off on Axiom-4")
No sign of panic among Indian exporters; shift to Cape of Good Hope route
Despite Iran-Israel instability, exporters report no disruption in trade as 96 per cent of India's container traffic shifts to the Cape of Good Hope route
 "No sign of panic among Indian exporters; shift to Cape of Good Hope route")
Chennai-based Raptee lines up its own operating system for T30 bikes
Chennai-based Raptee.HV will begin delivery of India's first high-voltage EV motorcycle, the T30, featuring its own Linux-based OS and price parity with ICE rivals
 "Chennai-based Raptee lines up its own operating system for T30 bikes")
TVS Emerald secures new land parcel in Bengaluru; eyes ₹700 crore revenue
TVS Emerald expands Bengaluru footprint with a 7.18-acre acquisition in Rayasandra, aiming to develop a premium residential project with ₹700 crore revenue potential
 "TVS Emerald secures new land parcel in Bengaluru; eyes ₹700 crore revenue")
Textile industry knits business with AI as companies adopt technology
AI-enabled machines have features like precision stitching and predictive maintenance for improving production
 "Textile industry knits business with AI as companies adopt technology")
The Keeladi question: Tamil pride, archaeology and political rivalry
The village becomes a flashpoint as Tamil parties champion ancient roots and the BJP-led Centre calls for further archaeological verification
 "The Keeladi question: Tamil pride, archaeology and political rivalry")
Isro transfers SSLV tech to defence major HAL in a ₹511 crore deal
HAL wins bid for end-to-end SSLV production, marking a pivotal shift in India's commercial space ambitions and boosting the small satellite launch ecosystem
 "Isro transfers SSLV tech to defence major HAL in a ₹511 crore deal")
Andhra clears ₹28,546 cr investments; Adani Group to spend ₹18,910 cr
IT company Cognizant will invest almost ₹1,583 crore to set up a campus in Visakhapatnam
 "Andhra clears ₹28,546 cr investments; Adani Group to spend ₹18,910 cr")
Sundaram Finance expands Sundaram Wealth as special service to serve HNIs
Sundaram Wealth will primarily target families and individuals who require sophisticated wealth management solutions beyond traditional investment products
 "Sundaram Finance expands Sundaram Wealth as special service to serve HNIs")
EV plans face 24-month delay as OEMs, suppliers hit R&D, execution limits
The study finds that the sector's biggest challenge is not a lack of vision or technology, but a widespread execution breakdown across the value chain
 "EV plans face 24-month delay as OEMs, suppliers hit R&D, execution limits")
Spacetech startup GalaxEye to build second satellite with 0.5 m resolution
The satellite has near 0.5 metre resolution for quality insights needed in defence and other critical sectors. GalaxEye's first satellite, Mission Drishti, is scheduled for launch later this year
 "Spacetech startup GalaxEye to build second satellite with 0.5 m resolution")
Freshworks appoints Ian Tickle as Chief of Global Field Operations
Tickle, previously interim CGFO and head of international sales, will lead Freshworks' global field operations and growth strategy, reporting directly to CEO Dennis Woodside
 "Freshworks appoints Ian Tickle as Chief of Global Field Operations")
ONGC set to foray into imported liquefied natural gas business by Q4FY26
Eyes Henry Hub and West Asia for spot deals, plans to cater to city gas sector
 "ONGC set to foray into imported liquefied natural gas business by Q4FY26")
Focus areas will be retail penetration, MSMEs: Indian Bank's Binod Kumar
Binod Kumar lines up the strategy to focus more on retail and micro, small, and medium enterprises, plans to improve technology via an investment of Rs 1,300 crore, and outlines the growth roadmap
 "Focus areas will be retail penetration, MSMEs: Indian Bank's Binod Kumar")
India's CV industry quietly begins shift to hydrogen-powered vehicles
Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and Daimler lead India's shift to hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles as pilot trials expand under the National Green Hydrogen Mission
 "India's CV industry quietly begins shift to hydrogen-powered vehicles")
Rare earth magnet crisis may be too good to waste for India's EV ambitions
China's near monopoly on rare earths has rattled Indian automakers, triggering a diplomatic push and renewed urgency for local processing capacity
 "Rare earth magnet crisis may be too good to waste for India's EV ambitions")
Sunjay Kapur obit: Polo enthusiast who galvanised Sona Comstar's fortunes
Kapur was playing polo when reportedly a bee flew into his mouth triggering complications that led to a cardiac arrest and his death
 "Sunjay Kapur obit: Polo enthusiast who galvanised Sona Comstar's fortunes")
ICICI commits ₹550 cr for Tata Memorial's cancer care centre in Vizag
ICICI Bank and Tata Memorial Centre launch advanced cancer block treat 3,000 patients annually
 "ICICI commits ₹550 cr for Tata Memorial's cancer care centre in Vizag")
