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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Google-backed space startup Pixxel set to launch 6 satellites from June
This comes almost a year after the Alphabet-owned company became part of a $36-million funding round for the Indian satellite-image startup
 "Google-backed space startup Pixxel set to launch 6 satellites from June")
Ashok Leyland clocks three million vehicles production milestone
Ashok Leyland has been a driving force in the Indian and international commercial vehicle sector with technology at the forefront
 "Ashok Leyland clocks three million vehicles production milestone")
India amends policy, allows 100% FDI in manufacture of satellite components
74% FDI has been permitted for satellite manufacturing and operation, satellite data products, and ground segments and user segments
 "India amends policy, allows 100% FDI in manufacture of satellite components")
IIT Madras records 92% jump in Indian patents granted during 2023
The number of international patents filed, including those granted under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, also recorded a significant increase, going up to 105 in 2023, from 58 in the preceding year
 "IIT Madras records 92% jump in Indian patents granted during 2023")
JICA signs Rs 2,800 cr loan pact for Chennai peripheral ring road project
The objective of the project is to meet the rapidly increasing traffic demand in the Chennai metropolitan area, ease congestion, reduce transportation time
 "JICA signs Rs 2,800 cr loan pact for Chennai peripheral ring road project")
TVS Supply Chain Solutions extends contract with Rolls-Royce for 5 years
The partnership extension is for the state-of-the-art Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Singapore serving the Asia Pacific markets for Rolls-Royce's Power Systems business unit
 "TVS Supply Chain Solutions extends contract with Rolls-Royce for 5 years")
Ashok Leyland lays foundation stone for electric bus plant in Uttar Pradesh
The primary focus will be on the production of electric buses while also having the capability to produce other vehicles powered by existing and other emerging alternative fuel
 "Ashok Leyland lays foundation stone for electric bus plant in Uttar Pradesh")
TN Budget: Hut-free mission aims at 800,000 concrete houses by 2030
The scheme called Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam will be implemented at a cost of Rs 3,500 crore, giving an opportunity to the poor to build their dream homes
 "TN Budget: Hut-free mission aims at 800,000 concrete houses by 2030")
Mitsubishi Corp to acquire 32% stake in TVS Vehicle Mobility for Rs 300 cr
TVS Mobility holds dealerships of major companies like Ashok Leyland, Honda, Mahindra and Renault among others, mainly in states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, AP, Telangana and MP
 "Mitsubishi Corp to acquire 32% stake in TVS Vehicle Mobility for Rs 300 cr")
Harley-Davidson, Triumph blaze a trail, give Royal Enfield a tough ride
Make waves in above 350cc segment, growing demand spurs production growth
 "Harley-Davidson, Triumph blaze a trail, give Royal Enfield a tough ride")
Ola Electric slashes prices of three S1 models by up to Rs 25,000
Besides Ola Electric, several EV players such as Ather, Okaya, and Bajaj have slashed the prices of their products to make electric vehicles more affordable and accelerate their adoption in India
 "Ola Electric slashes prices of three S1 models by up to Rs 25,000")
SC suggests expert panel to explore restart of Vedanta's Sterlite Copper
Committee to have experts from the field of environment
 "SC suggests expert panel to explore restart of Vedanta's Sterlite Copper")
Expected Infrastructure push sets South India's cement market in motion
Industry majors and analysts expect the rise in overall infrastructure capital outlay in the Interim Budget to Rs 11.11 trillion in 2024-25
 "Expected Infrastructure push sets South India's cement market in motion")
Muthoot Finance Q3 results: Net profit up 23% owing to higher gold prices
The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,145 crore during the third quarter of 2023-24
 "Muthoot Finance Q3 results: Net profit up 23% owing to higher gold prices")
Automotive supplier ZF Group inaugurates new manufacturing unit in TN
With an Rs 1,800 crore project outlay, ZF plans to strengthen its manufacturing presence and expansion in India with investment realization by 2030
Credit platform Yubi announces partnership with Axis Bank, Muthoot Microfin
Alliance will serve diverse sectors, with initial focus on microfinance institutions
 "Credit platform Yubi announces partnership with Axis Bank, Muthoot Microfin")
In the fast lane: Retail car sales hit a record in Jan on wedding demand
However, concerns persist regarding PV inventory levels, which are now within the 50-55 day range
 "In the fast lane: Retail car sales hit a record in Jan on wedding demand")
TN attracted Rs 9.65 trillion investments since DMK took charge: Minister
Recently, the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 secured investments amounting to Rs 6.64 trillion and approximately 2.6 million jobs for the state
 "TN attracted Rs 9.65 trillion investments since DMK took charge: Minister")
Apollo Hospitals targets over 15% topline growth per annum till 2030
On the hospital front, AHEL aims to boost volume growth across key specialties such as cardiology, oncology, and neurosciences.
 "Apollo Hospitals targets over 15% topline growth per annum till 2030")
Kerala govt plans drive and charge infrastructure for electric vehicles
Pilot project to take shape in FY25; roads to have copper coils with receivers on vehicles
 "Kerala govt plans drive and charge infrastructure for electric vehicles")