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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Rare earth supply pinch puts India's EV makers on a six-week clock
China controls 92 per cent of global REM magnet production, with other players like Japan (7 per cent) and Vietnam (1 per cent) contributing marginally
 "Rare earth supply pinch puts India's EV makers on a six-week clock")
Shashi Tharoor's independent stance fuels friction within Congress
Tharoor's independent stance and BJP-like nationalist tilt are testing Congress loyalty, stoking intra-party friction and future uncertainty, writes Shine Jacob
 "Shashi Tharoor's independent stance fuels friction within Congress")
UPI numbers hit all-time high in May, cross ₹25 trn for the first time
The previous record was in March 2025, when it clocked 18.3 billion in volume and ₹24.77 trillion in value
 "UPI numbers hit all-time high in May, cross ₹25 trn for the first time")
India hub for illegal online betting, sites got 5 bn visits in FY25: Report
The annual deposits in these illegal platforms is estimated to the tune of $100 billion, says the CUTS International report
 "India hub for illegal online betting, sites got 5 bn visits in FY25: Report")
Passenger vehicle sales remain flat, wholesale numbers up marginally in May
Auto sales in May 2025: M&M wholesale numbers up 21%, Tata Motors posted an 11% dip in wholesale numbers
 "Passenger vehicle sales remain flat, wholesale numbers up marginally in May")
No indications of US market slowing due to tariff, says TVS SCS MD
The tally of our Fortune 500 customers increased from 78 to 91 in the last one year, Ravi Viswanathan said
 "No indications of US market slowing due to tariff, says TVS SCS MD")
Chennai to become Hyundai's largest export hub outside South Korea
Marking 25 years of exports from India, Hyundai targets 7-8% export growth in FY26 as demand from emerging markets rises and Chennai Port expands facilities
 "Chennai to become Hyundai's largest export hub outside South Korea")
India may overtake major Asian peers in car sales growth by 2030: Moody's
India's car market is set to grow at 3.5% CAGR to 2030 with 5.1 mn units sold annually as firms plan $10 bn investments to expand EV and battery manufacturing base
 "India may overtake major Asian peers in car sales growth by 2030: Moody's")
Sanlam invests ₹105 crore in Shriram AMC, enters Indian AMC sector
Sanlam acquires 23% stake in Shriram AMC via preferential allotment, joining as co-promoter and reaffirming a two-decade strategic collaboration with Shriram Group
 "Sanlam invests ₹105 crore in Shriram AMC, enters Indian AMC sector")
CIEL HR posts 35% profit growth, expands HR tech ahead of planned IPO
IPO-bound CIEL HR reports ₹14.67 crore net profit and ₹1,504.5 crore revenue in FY25, driven by tech-enabled HR solutions and two strategic acquisitions
 "CIEL HR posts 35% profit growth, expands HR tech ahead of planned IPO")
Ageing truck fleet rekindles commercial vehicle makers' revival hopes
However, industry experts believe that FY26 could mark a turnaround, with mid-single-digit growth expected in the MHCV segment as replacement demand begins to pick up
 "Ageing truck fleet rekindles commercial vehicle makers' revival hopes")
Boat capsize: Kerala on high alert, efforts on to avert major marine crisis
All company representatives of MSC have arrived in Kochi and have been advised to visit both the Indian Coast Guard and MMD offices, Sonowal said
 "Boat capsize: Kerala on high alert, efforts on to avert major marine crisis")
States' race for space investment may help sector hit $44 bn by 2033
This follows the opening up of space to private participation in June 2020, the Indian Space Policy of 2023, and a lucrative foreign direct investment policy of February 2024
 "States' race for space investment may help sector hit $44 bn by 2033")
Vessel sinks near Kerala coast, sparks hazardous fuel leak fears
Of the 24 crew members, 21 were reportedly rescued by the Navy and Coast Guard on Saturday
 "Vessel sinks near Kerala coast, sparks hazardous fuel leak fears")
Global giants may eye a slice of Tamil Nadu's 2 million laptop tender
State floats largest laptop procurement via single tender
 "Global giants may eye a slice of Tamil Nadu's 2 million laptop tender")
We are well positioned as long as Indian market grows: Dheeraj Hinduja
Dheeraj Hinduja talks about its export ambitions, electric vehicle (EV) business, and geo-political scenario
 "We are well positioned as long as Indian market grows: Dheeraj Hinduja")
With Jupiter in its orbit, Andhra Pradesh emerges as India's solar hub
State government attracts Jupiter Renewables' Rs 2,700-cr investment for solar manufacturing and is in talks with Tata Power, Waaree, and Vikram Solar
 "With Jupiter in its orbit, Andhra Pradesh emerges as India's solar hub")
How Ashok Leyland uses tech to ease life for drivers, fleet operators
AI puts smart, safe and connected vehicles in top gear
 "How Ashok Leyland uses tech to ease life for drivers, fleet operators")
Ashok Leyland posts record Q4 profit, plans ₹1,000 crore FY26 capex
For full FY25, its net profit grew 25 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹3,100.8 crore, while revenue was up 6 per cent at ₹48,535.14 crore
Dalmia Bharat under I-T lens post HC nod on reopening of assessment
Madras HC rules in favour of tax department on reopening Dalmia Cement's case involving KKR's ₹500 crore investment, triggering fresh scrutiny over round-tripping
 "Dalmia Bharat under I-T lens post HC nod on reopening of assessment")
