 "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.
Shine Jacob
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")
Freight rates likely to rise 3-3.5% as truckers fear margin wipeout
Truck operators and logistics firms expect freight rates to rise after the latest diesel price hike, warning of mounting pressure on margins and operating costs
 "Freight rates likely to rise 3-3.5% as truckers fear margin wipeout")
Vadassery Damodaran Satheesan wins the race for Kerala chief minister
V D Satheesan has emerged as Kerala's next chief minister after the Congress leadership backed the popular Opposition leader following strong support from party workers and the public
 "Vadassery Damodaran Satheesan wins the race for Kerala chief minister")
Cong picks VD Satheesan as Kerala chief minister after days of suspense
The 61-year-old leader is widely credited with the United Democratic Front's (UDF's) historic 102-seat victory in the 16th Assembly elections held last month
 "Cong picks VD Satheesan as Kerala chief minister after days of suspense")
Labour drift: South India industry feels absence of Bengal, Assam workers
Companies in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are offering incentives to migrant workers amid concerns over jobs, fuel costs and the impact of the West Asia crisis
 "Labour drift: South India industry feels absence of Bengal, Assam workers")
PM Modi's EV push lifts industry confidence, but policy gaps persist
India's EV industry sees stronger momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his push for electric mobility amid rising sales and infrastructure growth
 "PM Modi's EV push lifts industry confidence, but policy gaps persist")
Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM, promises new social justice era ahead
Amid whistles, TVK chief becomes first non-Dravidian CM to take oath in TN since 1969. Shine Jacob reports
 "Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM, promises new social justice era ahead")
Left support takes Vijay's TVK closer to majority in Tamil Nadu
Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to become Tamil Nadu chief minister after TVK claimed support of 120 MLAs amid intense political negotiations
 "Left support takes Vijay's TVK closer to majority in Tamil Nadu")
Space funding hits record as Skyroot becomes India's first space unicorn
India's private space sector is witnessing a funding boom, with investments surging after policy reforms opened the industry to private players
 "Space funding hits record as Skyroot becomes India's first space unicorn")
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam reaches out to Left, VCK to shore up numbers
TVK sought support to prove majority in Tamil Nadu, while Congress leaders in Kerala openly jockeyed for the chief minister's post after poll results
Royal Enfield to set up ₹2,200 cr unit in Andhra, expand outside Tamil Nadu
The company will invest approximately Rs 2,200 cr in two phases to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Satyavedu in Tirupati district, close to Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border
 "Royal Enfield to set up ₹2,200 cr unit in Andhra, expand outside Tamil Nadu")
Skyroot Aerospace raises $60 mn, becomes a unicorn valued at $1.1 bn
Skyroot Aerospace has raised nearly $60 million at a $1.1 billion valuation as the private space company prepares for the maiden launch of its Vikram-1 orbital rocket
 "Skyroot Aerospace raises $60 mn, becomes a unicorn valued at $1.1 bn")
Assembly election results: What to expect from the three unknowns
BJP has promised an industrial park in Singur
 "Assembly election results: What to expect from the three unknowns")
Auto sales raced to record 2.61 million units in April: Fada data
GST 2.0 boost and rural tailwinds kept growth on track
 "Auto sales raced to record 2.61 million units in April: Fada data")
Carrier Global to break ground on ₹1,000 crore chiller facility at Sri City
Carrier Global will set up a Rs 1,000 crore chiller manufacturing unit at Sri City, boosting Andhra Pradesh's ambition to become a global hub for data infrastructure and components
 "Carrier Global to break ground on ₹1,000 crore chiller facility at Sri City")
Operation Vijay: TVK breaks Dravidian duopoly in Tamil Nadu after 50 years
But falls short of absolute majority
 "Operation Vijay: TVK breaks Dravidian duopoly in Tamil Nadu after 50 years")
A turn of fortune for Jana Nayagan: Art imitates life in Tamil Nadu
According to a report by digital content platform Pinkvilla, the film - a political drama - may see worldwide release on May 8
 "A turn of fortune for Jana Nayagan: Art imitates life in Tamil Nadu")