Shine Jacob
 "Shine Jacob")
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.
Shine Jacob
Aerospace turf war: Andhra, Karnataka lock horns to attract investment
States clash after Karnataka scraps farmland plan; Andhra pitches 8,000 acres
 "Aerospace turf war: Andhra, Karnataka lock horns to attract investment")
Greenlam to invest ₹1,147 crore in Andhra for South's largest laminate unit
Andhra government will provide incentives of around Rs 329 cr to the company
 "Greenlam to invest ₹1,147 crore in Andhra for South's largest laminate unit")
Shubhanshu Shukla back on Earth, India's deep space dreams get wings
After 18 days in space, Shubhanshu Shukla becomes first Indian to visit ISS, boosting India's Gaganyaan mission and space goals including a Moon landing by 2040
 "Shubhanshu Shukla back on Earth, India's deep space dreams get wings")
Shukla conducts 7 Indian experiments aboard ISS during Axiom-4 mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, led seven Indian-designed experiments during Axiom-4, advancing life sciences for future space travel
 "Shukla conducts 7 Indian experiments aboard ISS during Axiom-4 mission")
ManipalCigna to expand Tamil Nadu reach as Sarvah drives new business
Sarvah, ManipalCigna's flagship plan, accounted for 52 per cent of new business in Tamil Nadu in early 2025 as the company plans 10 new branches and 10,000 advisors
 "ManipalCigna to expand Tamil Nadu reach as Sarvah drives new business")
VinFast starts bookings for electric SUVs in India as Tesla makes debut
Vietnam company's subsidiary will assemble cars in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
 "VinFast starts bookings for electric SUVs in India as Tesla makes debut")
India's space odyssey begins anew with ambitious plans for the future
With government investments of ₹1.5 trillion expected by 2035, the size of the Indian space economy is expected to grow significantly from its current $8 billion
 "India's space odyssey begins anew with ambitious plans for the future")
With space cities, Andhra Pradesh sets course for Rs 25K cr inflows
Two space cities planned in Lepakshi and Tirupati, spanning 33,000 acres, to attract global investments and align with Centre's Rs 1.5 trillion space sector roadmap
 "With space cities, Andhra Pradesh sets course for Rs 25K cr inflows")
Global EV majors Tesla, VinFast, Kia set for India face-off on Tuesday
Global EV majors Tesla, VinFast and Kia to launch models, announce prices and open bookings on the same day, intensifying India's electric vehicle battle
 "Global EV majors Tesla, VinFast, Kia set for India face-off on Tuesday")
Isro to industry: Tech transfers fueling private sector's orbital lift-off
Isro's tech expertise has found wider uses. Now, IN-SPACe is driving deeper tech transfers to power the private sector's orbital lift-off
 "Isro to industry: Tech transfers fueling private sector's orbital lift-off")
VinFast to start production at Tamil Nadu facility, deliveries in August
VinFast is set to begin production at its $2 billion Tamil Nadu plant this month and plans to start vehicle deliveries from the festive season, with a focus on exports and an expanding service network
 "VinFast to start production at Tamil Nadu facility, deliveries in August")
Musk & Mumbai debut: EV maker Tesla to open first India store on July 15
Tesla will compete with its Chinese rival BYD, as well as domestic major Tata Motors in the Indian market
 "Musk & Mumbai debut: EV maker Tesla to open first India store on July 15")
Mercedes not aiming to chase numbers in luxury car space: MD & CEO
Santosh Iyer, managing director and chief executive officer of Mercedes-Benz India, talks about the rising competition ahead of Tesla's India entry
 "Mercedes not aiming to chase numbers in luxury car space: MD & CEO")
Valuation of Manipal Hospitals hits $13 billion; firm eyes IPO in 2026
Bengaluru-based Manipal Hospitals cements top spot with major expansion, aims IPO
 "Valuation of Manipal Hospitals hits $13 billion; firm eyes IPO in 2026")
Hyundai Motor India and IIT-M team up to fuel H2 technology dreams
Hyundai Motor India has teamed up with IIT Madras and Guidance Tamil Nadu to launch the Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre, aimed at advancing green hydrogen technology and India's clean energy future
 "Hyundai Motor India and IIT-M team up to fuel H2 technology dreams")
Syrma SGS Technology anchors ₹1,800 crore PCB push in Andhra Pradesh
Syrma SGS Technology, in collaboration with Shinhyup Electronics, will establish India's largest PCB and CCL manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 1,800 crore
 "Syrma SGS Technology anchors ₹1,800 crore PCB push in Andhra Pradesh")
Suhora, OSK partner to put India on hyperspectral map, tackle key issues
Suhora Technologies has teamed up with Orbital Sidekick to introduce high-resolution hyperspectral satellite services in India, enabling the identification of rare earth minerals, methane leaks, etc
 "Suhora, OSK partner to put India on hyperspectral map, tackle key issues")
Auto sales shrug off rare earth, US tariff clouds to log June gains
Increase nearly 5%; retail sales of PVs see 2.5% rise, according to Fada data
 "Auto sales shrug off rare earth, US tariff clouds to log June gains")
Fueling Change: How CNG is transforming India's passenger car landscape
According to a report by Equirus, CNG has been steadily increasing across regions over the past one year, with the East region led by Bihar witnessing a significant increase
 "Fueling Change: How CNG is transforming India's passenger car landscape")
IIT Madras to launch Rs 200 crore VC Fund, target next-gen unicorns
IIT Madras announces the launch of a Rs 200 crore VC fund to nurture startups and target next-gen unicorns. The fund will focus on Series-A and pre-Series A investments in IITM-incubated companies
 "IIT Madras to launch Rs 200 crore VC Fund, target next-gen unicorns")
