Shine Jacob
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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.
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Automobile retail sales up 14% in March; post 21% YoY growth in FY23
All vehicle categories, except tractors, post double-digit growth for March and the full financial year
 "Automobile retail sales up 14% in March; post 21% YoY growth in FY23")
Dhanlaxmi Bank sees 23% rise in gold loan book; total deposits up 7%
The bank's total business grew 11.26 per cent to Rs 23,194 crore as on March 2023
 "Dhanlaxmi Bank sees 23% rise in gold loan book; total deposits up 7%")
Wabtec Corp plans to make Bihar factory into an export-oriented unit
A strong order book of around $1.5 billion itself is proof of Wabtec's growing strength in the Indian rail sector
 "Wabtec Corp plans to make Bihar factory into an export-oriented unit")
Zoho expands regional outreach, will open hub offices in Tamil Nadu, UP
CEO Sridhar Vembu says company wants to create 'economically prosperous rural communities' through its offices
 "Zoho expands regional outreach, will open hub offices in Tamil Nadu, UP")
People rush back to vaccination centres as Covid-19 scare resurfaces
Hospitals check equipment, trial run of oxygen plants ahead of mock drills
 "People rush back to vaccination centres as Covid-19 scare resurfaces")
Shriram General Insurance bets big on EVs, join hands with several OEMS
Company targets 40% growth in gross direct premium in 2023-24
 "Shriram General Insurance bets big on EVs, join hands with several OEMS")
Chennai's Rs 4,400 cr water desalination deal given to Wabag group
It is South East Asia's largest such order for treating water meant for public use
 "Chennai's Rs 4,400 cr water desalination deal given to Wabag group")
Curd conundrum: FSSAI clarifies on dahi label after protests in South India
FSSAI had notified provisions for omission of the term "curd" from the Standards of Fermented Milk Products through a notification on January 11 this year
 "Curd conundrum: FSSAI clarifies on dahi label after protests in South India")
40% jump in cases in a day: Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?
India continues to report a spike, but experts are divided on whether the surge is a wave yet or a ripple
 "40% jump in cases in a day: Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?")
South Indian Bank to name new CEO by May as Ramakrishnan announces exit
Search committee considering internal and external options for selecting new chief of Thrissur-based lender
 "South Indian Bank to name new CEO by May as Ramakrishnan announces exit")
MSME, gold will grow faster than any other segment: Shriram Finance CEO
"Multiple people have shown interest (in Shriram Housing Finance), including the who's who of the private equity world"
 "MSME, gold will grow faster than any other segment: Shriram Finance CEO")
Piramal, TPG on verge exit from Shriram General Insurance Holdings
Likely to sell combined stake of 30% in the company at an enterprise valuation of $2 billion, say sources
 "Piramal, TPG on verge exit from Shriram General Insurance Holdings")
Tamil Nadu's Hosur belt switches on as hub for EVs, ancillary units
Tamil Nadu is pulling out the stops to develop this north-western region of the state as a centre for the EV industry
 "Tamil Nadu's Hosur belt switches on as hub for EVs, ancillary units")
IIT-M researchers develop device to detect milk adulteration in 30 seconds
Paper-based portable device can also used to test water, fresh juices, and milkshakes
 "IIT-M researchers develop device to detect milk adulteration in 30 seconds")
Chennai's Renaatus gets $ 29 mn contract expand Maldives airport
Project funded by Exim Bank of India, involves constructing an air traffic control tower, fire station and upgrading terminal
 "Chennai's Renaatus gets $ 29 mn contract expand Maldives airport")
Godrej Security sees Rs 1,200 cr revenue by 2025, bets on landmarks, BFSI
Company's systems used at Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar and by State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank
 "Godrej Security sees Rs 1,200 cr revenue by 2025, bets on landmarks, BFSI")
Cotton industry seeks govt-regulated process to end certification imbroglio
Move follows IOAS suspension of Control Union India from testing Indian organic textile products; entire value chain likely to be impacted as CU India handles 75% of certification of organic textiles
 "Cotton industry seeks govt-regulated process to end certification imbroglio")
IIT Madras, IISER come up with new method to detect milk adulteration
This technique can be used to detect starch adulteration in milk up to 0.005% weight by volume of starch
 "IIT Madras, IISER come up with new method to detect milk adulteration")
Ahead of Karnataka polls, Bommai govt keen to score high on investments
Of proposals worth Rs 9.8 trillion in last year's investors' summit, 52 per cent have been realised, so far, claim state officials
 "Ahead of Karnataka polls, Bommai govt keen to score high on investments")
Ranveer Singh, Kohli top in brand value; South India stars rise: Report
South Indian celebrities increasingly becoming the face of India's leading brands, it says
 "Ranveer Singh, Kohli top in brand value; South India stars rise: Report")
