 "Shine Jacob")
Shine Jacob
Shine Jacob
Shine Jacob is a senior journalist, with experience of over 15 years 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 business journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.
Shine Jacob is a senior journalist, with experience of over 15 years 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 business journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.
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IPL final offers a pitch for profit for airlines, hotels and eateries
Mumbai-Ahmedabad airfares have risen to ₹13,000-15,000 from the usual ₹3,000-5,000
 "IPL final offers a pitch for profit for airlines, hotels and eateries")
Maran group launches Tamil Nadu's first micro-drama app, KadhaiShorts
The Tamil micro-drama platform will offer two-minute episodic content rooted in hyperlocal storytelling and plans multilingual expansion by FY27-end
 "Maran group launches Tamil Nadu's first micro-drama app, KadhaiShorts")
Despite uncertainties, we will stick to Saudi investment plans: Hinduja
On course to start a new 5,000 capacity plant in Saudi Arabia, says Dheeraj Hinduja, chairman, Ashok Leyland
 "Despite uncertainties, we will stick to Saudi investment plans: Hinduja")
Ashok Leyland posts record Q4 profit of ₹1,405 crore on strong demand
The Hinduja Group flagship reported record quarterly and annual revenues, EBITDA and profit, driven by strong commercial vehicle sales and export growth
 "Ashok Leyland posts record Q4 profit of ₹1,405 crore on strong demand")
Red Balloon Aerospace launches India's 1st domestic super-pressure platform
Founded in 2025, Red Balloon Aerospace achieved operational commercial flight in just eight months, marking one of the fastest development timelines in the global near-space sector
 "Red Balloon Aerospace launches India's 1st domestic super-pressure platform")
TVS Motor tops global rankings in 'durable consumer goods' stocks
TVS Motor Company has been ranked the world's top durable consumer goods stock by WirtschaftsWoche and BCG after delivering strong shareholder returns and robust financial growth
 "TVS Motor tops global rankings in 'durable consumer goods' stocks")
Mounting costs turn the heat on India Inc amid West Asia conflict
Firms diversify sourcing, redraw playbook, increase prices to tide over crisis
 "Mounting costs turn the heat on India Inc amid West Asia conflict")
A silver lining for Indian eldercare companies lies overseas markets
The company has already drawn up plans to expand into Mauritius and is also eyeing Sri Lanka and Dubai
 "A silver lining for Indian eldercare companies lies overseas markets")
From election strategy to Tamil Nadu industries: The rise of S Keerthana
Shine Jacob profiles TVK's youngest minister, handling the high-profile industries portfolio
 "From election strategy to Tamil Nadu industries: The rise of S Keerthana")
Startups power Indian quantum computing push with homegrown innovation
About 100 homegrown firms are building advanced hardware and supply chains for tech transformation, reports Shine Jacob
 "Startups power Indian quantum computing push with homegrown innovation")
Eicher Motors posts record Q4 profit, plans ₹3,400 crore FY27 capex
Royal Enfield maker Eicher Motors reports record quarterly earnings and plans Rs 3,400 crore capital expenditure for capacity expansion and growth
 "Eicher Motors posts record Q4 profit, plans ₹3,400 crore FY27 capex")
Apollo HealthCo eyes Q1FY27 breakeven amid group restructuring plans
Apollo HealthCo is expected to achieve cash breakeven by Q1FY27 as Apollo Hospitals advances a restructuring plan involving demerger and merger of key units
 "Apollo HealthCo eyes Q1FY27 breakeven amid group restructuring plans")
Apollo Hospitals posts 36% jump in Q4 net profit to Rs 529 crore
The hospital chain reported strong revenue and profit growth in FY26, driven by healthcare services, digital health and pharmacy businesses
Adani Green to develop 2,250 Mw pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved Adani Group's 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project in YSR Kadapa district under its clean energy policy framework
 "Adani Green to develop 2,250 Mw pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh")
Star Health wants 65% of business to come from smaller cities: Anand Roy
Anand Roy talks regarding its ambitious plans to focus on tier II and tier III cities, the rising role of artificial intelligence, and security measures after the data breach incident
 "Star Health wants 65% of business to come from smaller cities: Anand Roy")
Cricket Australia eyes Chennai to host upcoming Big Bash League matches
Cricket Australia is exploring Chennai as a venue for Big Bash League matches to expand its global audience and strengthen advertising revenue prospects
 "Cricket Australia eyes Chennai to host upcoming Big Bash League matches")
India to drive Hyundai Motor's global production, export road map
Hyundai Motor India plans to cross 1 million units of production capacity by FY28, with Chennai playing a central role in exports and new model launches
 "India to drive Hyundai Motor's global production, export road map")
TVS Venu Group to acquire up to 9.9% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank
TVS Venu Group comprises of TVS Motor, TVS Credit, TVS Emerald and other entities, including promoter entities with a revenue of $ 6.5 billion in FY26
 "TVS Venu Group to acquire up to 9.9% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank")
Will no longer be dependent on growth only via gold loans: CSB Bank MD, CEO
CSB Bank expects balanced growth across retail, SME, wholesale and gold loans as it enters the scale phase of its SBS 2030 transformation plan
 "Will no longer be dependent on growth only via gold loans: CSB Bank MD, CEO")
CM-designate V D Satheesan anchors hope on Kerala's blue economy
The CM-designate draws a revival road map amid state's economic challenges, explains Shine Jacob
 "CM-designate V D Satheesan anchors hope on Kerala's blue economy")