Shine Jacob
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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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Bain Capital to invest Rs 4,835 crore in Manappuram Finance for 18% stake
The acquisition will be through a preferential allotment of equity and warrants at ₹236 per share, a 30 per cent premium over the six-month average trading price
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Private sector in Indian space tech: Progress, challenges, and future
Sunita Williams' return in a SpaceX capsule has put the focus back on the role of private sector in space journeys
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Everhope Oncology secured $10 million seed funding for expansion
This is the largest healthcare seed round in the last 24 months
 "Everhope Oncology secured $10 million seed funding for expansion")
From robots to AI, technology drives progress in bullet train project
New tools and processes speed up surveys, improve the use of labour and equipment, and strengthen safety
 "From robots to AI, technology drives progress in bullet train project")
EV companies' mindset should be of a startup: TI Clean Mobility MD
Gupta spoke about the company's growth roadmap, export plans, and upcoming launches
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Railways clears tracks for India's first 40-kilometre hyperloop project
IIT Madras incubated TuTr Hyperloop to launch the world's first commercial hyperloop technology-based project next month
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Zetwerk Manufacturing plans IPO in 15-24 months, aims to raise $500 million
The new factory will focus on manufacturing control boards for washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, and IT hardware
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TN Budget: Fiscal deficit at 3% of GSDP in FY26; Hosur to be new GCC hub
Finance minister Thangam Thennarasu said that the state's revenue for the financial year 2025-26 is estimated at Rs 3,31,569 crore, while expenditure is estimated at Rs 3,73,204 crore
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Foxconn chief-Rajaa drive, which went viral, may bring 'good news' to TN
Young Liu discussed critical minerals, storage plans, and improving the component ecosystem during the 45-minute drive with the minister
 "Foxconn chief-Rajaa drive, which went viral, may bring 'good news' to TN")
Language dispute: Tamil Nadu drops rupee symbol from Budget logo
Chief Minister M K Stalin released the new logo on the X platform in a pre-Budget video
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Coromandel International to acquire 53% stake in NACL for Rs 820 crore
Proposed acquisition will position Coromandel as one of the leading players in Indian crop protection industry
 "Coromandel International to acquire 53% stake in NACL for Rs 820 crore")
Godrej Consumer Products Tamil Nadu FMCG unit eyeing US, LatAm markets
The plant officially started operations with the ceremonial activation of the production line by Chief Minister M K Stalin, who marked the occasion by turning on the first production run
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Mahindra at number two: Tech development, EV plans to drive its future
125-acre campus of Mahindra Research Valley in Tamil Nadu fuelling company's innovations
 "Mahindra at number two: Tech development, EV plans to drive its future")
Trump tariffs unlikely to impact rising Indian textile exports, say experts
In terms of tariffs on textiles and clothing, while India imposes a 10.4 per cent tariff on US imports, the tariff for Indian importers in the US is 9 per cent
 "Trump tariffs unlikely to impact rising Indian textile exports, say experts")
Tata Power arm set to invest Rs 49K cr in RE projects in Andhra Pradesh
This partnership aligns with the state's vision to enhance its renewable energy portfolio and accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and green energy future
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Andhra Pradesh bags Rs 1,700 crore solar project lined up for Telangana
This comes close on the heels of the reported relocation of key investments from Telangana, like Corning International Corporation to Tamil Nadu and Kaynes Semicon to Gujarat
Weak earnings, tougher financing norms drive auto retail sales down
PVs dip 10% in Feb; M&M breaks into number two spot for first time
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From Telangana to Gujarat, states compete fiercely for new-age investments
Over the past two years, states, have intensified their competition to attract particularly in new-age industries, such as mobile phone and laptop assembly, semiconductor manufacturing and packaging
 "From Telangana to Gujarat, states compete fiercely for new-age investments")
Luxury car market may double by 2030: Volvo Cars India MD Jyoti Malhotra
Considering what we have in the Indian market, Volvo is very competitively placed. We are performing quite well in different segments, Malhotra said
 "Luxury car market may double by 2030: Volvo Cars India MD Jyoti Malhotra")
The ePlane Company, ETAC join forces to give wing to flying taxis
This partnership goes beyond just developing aircraft - it aims to build an entire ecosystem
 "The ePlane Company, ETAC join forces to give wing to flying taxis")