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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Automakers gear up to roll out EVs without rare earth magnets by FY27
While companies remain tight-lipped about the development, most acknowledge that such a transition is essential to align with the rapid growth of the EV sector
 "Automakers gear up to roll out EVs without rare earth magnets by FY27")
Dysprosium, terbium may top India's rare earth wishlist before China
Amid uncertainty over rare earth approvals from China, India pushes to secure dysprosium and terbium imports essential for magnet production in electric vehicles and wind turbines
 "Dysprosium, terbium may top India's rare earth wishlist before China")
Naidu eyes AP as green energy hub with ₹14 trn investment pipeline
As Naidu completes a year in office, Andhra Pradesh has attracted ₹14 trillion in investments, led by clean energy, with ₹9.2 trillion already cleared or incentivised
 "Naidu eyes AP as green energy hub with ₹14 trn investment pipeline")
Tafe, Agco Corp likely to settle tractor brand battle outside court
Tafe has given up directorship in Agco as part of deal
 "Tafe, Agco Corp likely to settle tractor brand battle outside court")
World's largest container ship docks at Vizhinjam International Seaport
MSC IRINA boasts of an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping
 "World's largest container ship docks at Vizhinjam International Seaport")
Midwest Advanced Materials bets ₹1,000 crore on rare earth magnets
Plans first production by Dec; secures Sri Lankan mines
 "Midwest Advanced Materials bets ₹1,000 crore on rare earth magnets")
Chinese dumping concerns rise on PET resins; industry calls for action
Domestic players allege unfair trade by Chinese suppliers like Wankai, urging DGTR to tighten anti-dumping actions to protect India's petrochemical sector
 "Chinese dumping concerns rise on PET resins; industry calls for action")
AC norms bring chills to truck segment; to pinch pockets by up to 2%
Truck sales dipped in May 2025 as AC cabins became mandatory for all new medium and heavy vehicles, with OEMs backing the rule and fleet owners flagging cost and workforce concerns
 "AC norms bring chills to truck segment; to pinch pockets by up to 2%")
Indo-Pak conflict: FMCG sales soar, auto sector hit in border areas in May
Border tensions in May triggered panic FMCG buying and a dip in vehicle, fuel and cinema sales in Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat and J&K, with uneven recovery across sectors
 "Indo-Pak conflict: FMCG sales soar, auto sector hit in border areas in May")
Shukla's ISS flight set to mark liftoff for India's space industry
Axiom Mission 4 to take off on June 10; will trigger larger role for pvt sector in country's human spaceflight programme, say experts
 "Shukla's ISS flight set to mark liftoff for India's space industry")
How Sri City's Ravindra Sannareddy turned scrubland into an industrial hub
Lunch with BS: Sri City has now grown to employ over 65,000 people. Sannareddy dream is to take it past 100,000 by its 25th year
 "How Sri City's Ravindra Sannareddy turned scrubland into an industrial hub")
Auto sales up 5% on rural demand boost, passenger vehicles disappoint
Car sales down 3% in May amid tensions with Pak
 "Auto sales up 5% on rural demand boost, passenger vehicles disappoint")
Boson Cell leads India's march towards sustainable energy storage solutions
Boson Cell launches two lithium variants to support India's clean mobility, drone, and renewable sectors, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat energy self-reliance mission
 "Boson Cell leads India's march towards sustainable energy storage solutions")
Rare earth crisis: Indian companies hopeful as global panic sets in
With China tightening rare earth exports, Indian firms eye domestic incentives and stockpiling, as global automakers and medical device makers face rising supply fears
 "Rare earth crisis: Indian companies hopeful as global panic sets in")
Son rise at TVS Motor: Sudarshan Venu to take charge as chairman in August
TVS Motor names Sudarshan Venu Chairman and MD from August 2025; Ralf Speth to step down and become Chief Mentor as part of Venu Srinivasan family's succession plan
 "Son rise at TVS Motor: Sudarshan Venu to take charge as chairman in August")
Bangladesh unrest cuts India's medical tourism revenue by up to 35%
India sees sharp fall in Bangladeshi medical tourists in FY25 as regime change and visa curbs hurt Apollo and Manipal revenues; recovery expected only by FY26
 "Bangladesh unrest cuts India's medical tourism revenue by up to 35%")
Yamaha rolls out 5 millionth bike from Chennai plant, marks 10 years
India Yamaha Motor's Chennai plant has completed 10 years of operations and produced its 5 millionth two-wheeler, playing a key role in exports and premium product strategy
 "Yamaha rolls out 5 millionth bike from Chennai plant, marks 10 years")
Agile Robots starts Rs 300 crore robotic machine parts unit in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin inaugurates Agile Robots' AI-powered machine parts unit in Kanchipuram; SOL India kicks off ₹175 crore air separation plant in Ranipet
 "Agile Robots starts Rs 300 crore robotic machine parts unit in Tamil Nadu")
Car exports zoom even as domestic sales stall; Maruti eyes 50% share
Hyundai sees overseas demand rising
Maruti Suzuki seeks govt help to revive small car demand in India
The company also said that it was not seeing an immediate impact from China's restrictions on rare earth magnets exports
 "Maruti Suzuki seeks govt help to revive small car demand in India")
