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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P B Balaji, a CFO who plays with a straight bat, now captains JLR
Balaji's rise to the top spot at JLR as its CEO comes at a time when the company is in a transition phase, lining up plans for more electric vehicles
 "P B Balaji, a CFO who plays with a straight bat, now captains JLR")
KICL forays into value footwear market with Zodiz and Jeetlo acquisition
The brands cater to the price- and quality-conscious mass market, offering products below Rs 1,000 per pair - a segment that accounts for nearly 80 per cent of total Indian footwear consumption
 "KICL forays into value footwear market with Zodiz and Jeetlo acquisition")
Sundaram Midcap Fund clocks 24.1% CAGR over 23 years since its launch
A Rs 1 lakh investment in 2002 now worth Rs 1.4 crore; fund strategy credited for consistent long-term returns and risk-managed portfolio across market cycles
 "Sundaram Midcap Fund clocks 24.1% CAGR over 23 years since its launch")
Tamil Nadu seals ₹32,554 crore investment deals, creating 50,000 jobs
Tamil Nadu government signs Rs 32,554 crore investment deals, creating 50,000 jobs in South Tamil Nadu. Key projects include a space park and shipbuilding PSU, with JSW and RGE as major investors
 "Tamil Nadu seals ₹32,554 crore investment deals, creating 50,000 jobs")
Vietnamese auto major VinFast inaugurates EV assembly unit in Thoothukudi
The plant was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. VinFast Tamil Nadu is the company's third operational plant and the fifth project in its global manufacturing network
 "Vietnamese auto major VinFast inaugurates EV assembly unit in Thoothukudi")
Bumpy road ahead? US tariffs likely to weigh on auto parts makers
An Icra report indicated that India was at a disadvantage to rivals like Japan, Vietnam, and Indonesia
 "Bumpy road ahead? US tariffs likely to weigh on auto parts makers")
VinFast lines up big India plans; TN plant to start production on August 4
Dealers see spike in customer interest
 "VinFast lines up big India plans; TN plant to start production on August 4")
Age of anxiety: Pressure, long hours, and layoff fears affect employees
At times, this stress reaches a tipping point, resulting in tragedy. Last month, a 52-year-old chief manager at a public sector bank in Pune died by suicide, citing workplace pressure in his note
 "Age of anxiety: Pressure, long hours, and layoff fears affect employees")
In-space industry set to unlock multi-billion dollar mkt in manufacturing
In-space manufacturing uses the near-weightless environment of space to produce materials and products of superior quality
 "In-space industry set to unlock multi-billion dollar mkt in manufacturing")
Soon, mega shipbuilding component unit may come up in Thoothukudi
CREW and a foreign major to build South India's largest ship component unit in Thoothukudi, boosting Tamil Nadu's maritime ambitions and job creation
 "Soon, mega shipbuilding component unit may come up in Thoothukudi")
Donald Trump's 25% tariff hit triggers layoff warning from exporters
No Russia penalty yet; key meetings between Goyal and exporters on Saturday, Sunday
 "Donald Trump's 25% tariff hit triggers layoff warning from exporters")
Renault sees India as export hub, completes Chennai unit takeover
French automaker gets fair trade regulator's approval for deal as it plans four new cars
 "Renault sees India as export hub, completes Chennai unit takeover")
Andhra clears new ₹4,600 cr policy to boost electronic part manufacturing
The state plans to achieve an overall target of $100 billion in investments in the electronics ecosystem, a government source said
 "Andhra clears new ₹4,600 cr policy to boost electronic part manufacturing")
Indian PCB market will hit $10 billion by early next decade: J S Gujral
The Indian market today is estimated to be around $6 billion, which is expected to cross $10 billion by early next decade, says Gujral
 "Indian PCB market will hit $10 billion by early next decade: J S Gujral")
UPI tops Rs 25 trn in July; IMPS transactions rise as FASTag volumes fall
UPI transactions in July climbed to 19.47 bn in volume and Rs 25.08 tn in value, with AePS and IMPS also rising while FASTag saw a dip in both volume and value
 "UPI tops Rs 25 trn in July; IMPS transactions rise as FASTag volumes fall")
Maruti Suzuki Q1 profit up 0.8% as exports offset weak domestic sales
Carmaker posts Rs 3,792 crore profit in Q1 FY26 as exports to Japan and others rise 37%, softening the impact of a 4.5% domestic sales decline
 "Maruti Suzuki Q1 profit up 0.8% as exports offset weak domestic sales")
US tariff, discount demands threaten Indian exporters' profit margins
Textile exporters from hubs like Tiruppur have indicated that buyers in the US are making a pitch for high discounts, urging Indian manufacturers to shoulder part of the financial strain of tariffs
 "US tariff, discount demands threaten Indian exporters' profit margins")
TVS Motor logs 32% rise in Q1 net profit on highest-ever quarterly sales
TVS Motor posts record Q1 sales and 32% profit growth; exports hit all-time high, standalone PBT and EBITDA margins also show strong improvement
 "TVS Motor logs 32% rise in Q1 net profit on highest-ever quarterly sales")
THINK Gas to invest ₹10,000 cr, aims for top spot in city gas distribution
The company said its proposed merger with AG&P Pratham will be completed by the first half of 2026
 "THINK Gas to invest ₹10,000 cr, aims for top spot in city gas distribution")
India-US space partnership takes off with successful NISAR launch
Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) is the costliest earth observation satellite till date, with an investment of $1.5 billion
 "India-US space partnership takes off with successful NISAR launch")
