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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Auto sales shrug off rare earth, US tariff clouds to log June gains
Increase nearly 5%; retail sales of PVs see 2.5% rise, according to Fada data
 "Auto sales shrug off rare earth, US tariff clouds to log June gains")
Hydrocarbon exploration auctions: ONGC may tie up with Petrobras, BP, RIL
ONGC targets full sweep of 25 blocks in country's largest exploration round
 "Hydrocarbon exploration auctions: ONGC may tie up with Petrobras, BP, RIL")
Truck rentals, EV and tractor sales rise in June; car sales see decline
June 2025 saw healthy growth in truck rentals and EVs, steady agri demand for tractors, while passenger vehicles and two-wheelers faced subdued consumer sentiment
 "Truck rentals, EV and tractor sales rise in June; car sales see decline")
Muthoot FinCorp launches Tranche VI NCD issue to raise ₹290 crore
The NCDs offer flexible tenures from 24 to 72 months with monthly, annual, and cumulative payouts and aim to raise up to Rs 290 crore within the Rs 2,000 crore shelf limit
 "Muthoot FinCorp launches Tranche VI NCD issue to raise ₹290 crore")
Foxconn Technology's 'Plan B' to rescue iPhone production in India
Foxconn operates 223 factories and offices across 24 countries, including 12 in India
 "Foxconn Technology's 'Plan B' to rescue iPhone production in India")
IN-SPACe transfers 10 ISRO technologies to private sector for space growth
The transfers aim to give private players opportunity to access technologies available with Isro, enabling them to use space-related tech for commercial applications in space as well as other sectors
 "IN-SPACe transfers 10 ISRO technologies to private sector for space growth")
Karur Vysya Bank, Kshema General Insurance announce strategic alliance
The companies said the collaboration marks a seminal change in India's bancassurance landscape through a strategic alliance and a product tailored for the agricultural community
 "Karur Vysya Bank, Kshema General Insurance announce strategic alliance")
Tamil Nadu plans seafood exports of $5 bn, sets roadmap for blue economy
State has India's second-longest coastline but is seventh among seafood-exporting states
 "Tamil Nadu plans seafood exports of $5 bn, sets roadmap for blue economy")
How a Chennai-based face recognition firm helped Bihar use mobile voting
FaceTagr, which claims to be in the world's top one per cent in facial recognition technology accuracy, is also being used by defence personnel on the border, besides corporates and airports
 "How a Chennai-based face recognition firm helped Bihar use mobile voting")
Astronaut 634 Shubhanshu Shukla: Shux blends science, sweets and space
Shubhanshu Shukla'S first seven days on the Ax-4 have combined science, ceremony, and moments of levity
 "Astronaut 634 Shubhanshu Shukla: Shux blends science, sweets and space")
Foxconn recalls staff from India, iPhone 17 production may be hit
Apple's plan to scale iPhone production in India may be disrupted as Foxconn recalls Chinese staff, delaying training and tech transfer for iPhone 17 manufacturing
 "Foxconn recalls staff from India, iPhone 17 production may be hit")
Tafe settles Agco dispute, retains Massey Ferguson brand in India
TAFE to buy back AGCO's 20.7% stake for $260 million, retains exclusive Massey Ferguson rights in India, Nepal, Bhutan; ends legal battle and commercial ties
 "Tafe settles Agco dispute, retains Massey Ferguson brand in India")
UPI transaction volume dips 1.5% in June, after record rise in May
IMPS, FASTag and AePS transactions also clock decline
 "UPI transaction volume dips 1.5% in June, after record rise in May")
Apollo eyes 20-23% growth in new co; says restructuring to unlock value
New entity combining Apollo 24/7, HealthCo, and Keimed aims for Rs 25,000 crore revenue by FY27 with 7% EBITDA margin; IPO planned in 18-21 months
 "Apollo eyes 20-23% growth in new co; says restructuring to unlock value")
AMG acquires 17.5% stake in Greenko Energy Holdings for $1.4 billion
AMG will own 25 per cent stake, including AMG promoter's current share, in Greenko post-closing of this transaction in July
 "AMG acquires 17.5% stake in Greenko Energy Holdings for $1.4 billion")
Luxury cars' share in EV sales up as uber rich shift to clean fuel
India's ultra-rich are embracing EVs, with the luxury electric segment growing 66% in 2025; Mercedes, BMW, Audi lead, aided by new launches and better charging infra
 "Luxury cars' share in EV sales up as uber rich shift to clean fuel")
Vietnamese EV major VinFast ties up with myTVS to boost after-sales service
The Vietnamese firm's $2 billion manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi is expected to start production of EVs in the next two months to cater to the domestic Indian market
 "Vietnamese EV major VinFast ties up with myTVS to boost after-sales service")
SatSure, Dhruva Space sign MoU to deliver end-to-end space-based solutions
The strategic partnership aims to combine Earth Observation analytics with satellite platform capabilities to serve strategic and commercial users with high-reliability Indian tech
 "SatSure, Dhruva Space sign MoU to deliver end-to-end space-based solutions")
Fossil to future: ONGC charts a bold path; pivots to LNG, renewables
As oil loses ground and an era of energy transition dawns, ONGC, India's flagship producer, has accelerated plans for renewables, biofuels, and nuclear ventures
 "Fossil to future: ONGC charts a bold path; pivots to LNG, renewables")
Ashok Leyland secures order for 200 trucks from Instant Transport
Ashok Leyland will supply 200 trucks to Instant Transport Solution as part of a strategic deal that reinforces its leadership in India's commercial vehicle segment
 "Ashok Leyland secures order for 200 trucks from Instant Transport")
