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National Junior Records Tumble At U20 Athletics Federation Competition

National Junior Records Tumble At U20 Athletics Federation Competition

Rediff.com4 days ago

Abhay Singh of Reliance won gold in the men's 200m race as national junior records continued to tumble on the final day of the 24th National U20 Athletics Federation Competition here on Sunday.

Auto firms hope to drive to Europe taking the FTA route

Auto firms hope to drive to Europe taking the FTA route

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The India-EU free trade deal could help Indian-made cars enter Europe at lower costs and challenge Chinese dominance.

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

India tops medal table in SAAF Senior C'ships; Lankan star Pathirage clinches javelin gold

GST 2.0: Renault to cut vehicle prices by up to Rs 96,395 from Sep 22

GST 2.0: Renault to cut vehicle prices by up to Rs 96,395 from Sep 22

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Renault India on Saturday said it will reduce prices of its vehicles by up to Rs 96,395 to pass on full benefit of the recent GST rate cut to buyers. The GST Council, earlier this week, approved limiting slabs to 5 per cent and 18 per cent, effective from September 22.

Operation Sindoor casts shadow on car sales in May

Operation Sindoor casts shadow on car sales in May

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Fada estimates that global supply chain headwinds like scarce availability of rare earth elements for electric vehicle components and geopolitical tensions may affect urban consumer sentiment in June as well.

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

'We are very quickly going to announce the timeline of our launches, which should start giving us the turnaround'

Renault plans 5 new cars in 3 yrs, seeks regulatory clarity

Renault plans 5 new cars in 3 yrs, seeks regulatory clarity

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The Centre should provide a clear regulatory pathway that it will follow so that automobile companies can plan their investments and car launches accordingly, Venkatram Mamillapalle, managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO), Renault India Operations, said on Tuesday. Renault is planning to launch five cars - including a B-plus segment sport utility vehicle (SUV), a C-segment SUV and an electric vehicle (EV) - in India in the next three years, he told reporters. In early 2022, the ministry of road transport and highways had announced that cars in India would be required to have six airbags from October 1, 2022.

Renault-Nissan to invest Rs 5,300 cr in TN, to roll out 6 new models including EVs

Renault-Nissan to invest Rs 5,300 cr in TN, to roll out 6 new models including EVs

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

France-based automobile manufacturer Renault and Japan-headquartered Nissan on Monday committed investments of $600 million (around Rs 5,300 crore) in the country 15 years after foraying into the Tamil Nadu automobile industry. The fresh round of investments would witness roll out of six new models between the two companies including -- two electric vehicles -- representing the two global brands, Nissan Global chief operating officer and Member, Alliance Board Ashwani Gupta said in Chennai.

Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP, India's first crash testing programme

Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP, India's first crash testing programme

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched the country's first crash testing programme Bharat NCAP aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is India's own crash testing programme and is cheaper than tests conducted abroad, Gadkari said, adding that the star ratings will help buyers understand the quality of the product and make an informed purchase decision. Bharat NCAP will be implemented from October 1, 2023.

Selfie with mom: 'No one can replace her'

Selfie with mom: 'No one can replace her'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Kalpathy Sivaramakrishnan Venkatram tells us the impact his late mother had on his life.

India remains an attractive FDI destination

India remains an attractive FDI destination

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

India remains an attractive destination for foreign direct investments (FDI) on account of healthy prospects of economic growth and its skilled workforce, according to a survey by Deloitte. A large proportion of international business leaders remain confident in India's short- and long-term prospects and are readying plans to make additional and first-time investments in the country, it said on Tuesday. "The survey, which questioned 1,200 business leaders of multinational corporations in the US, UK, Japan and Singapore, found that India remains an attractive destination for investments, scoring highly for its skilled workforce and prospects for economic growth," the survey - India's FDI Opportunity - said.

My Life Lesson: 'Life is a game, keep playing it'

My Life Lesson: 'Life is a game, keep playing it'

Rediff.com3 May 2019

We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.

Cyrus Mistry takes charge of Tata Motors

Cyrus Mistry takes charge of Tata Motors

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

To deliver on strategy that late Slym was executing.

'I carry Prahalad's intellectual curiosity in my heart'

'I carry Prahalad's intellectual curiosity in my heart'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Dr Venkatram Ramaswamy, Hallman Fellow of Electronic Business and Professor of Marketing at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, is in India to speak at Guruspeak, an annual event organized by IIM-Calcutta.

CAG audits: Another pair of eyes won't hurt companies

CAG audits: Another pair of eyes won't hurt companies

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Instead of only government departments and state-owned undertakings, the CAG can now audit private companies, too.

12 auto models may be launched this festive season

12 auto models may be launched this festive season

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Close to 50 models were launched in India in the past 12 months, but companies have not been able to realise their potential due to the pandemic.

Sania unhappy with performance

Sania unhappy with performance

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

"I am not happy with my performance, because I did a lot of mistakes," Sania said at the post-match media meet.

Renault to focus on petrol vehicles; phase out Lodgy

Renault to focus on petrol vehicles; phase out Lodgy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The company would roll out the BS-VI range of products and an automatic transmission version of its latest car 'Triber' next year.

Consolidated statements: Govt might give firms 1 more year

Consolidated statements: Govt might give firms 1 more year

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Relief would only be for unlisted companies; listed ones already have to prepare statements once a year.

RBI mandates 100% provisioning for fraud cases

RBI mandates 100% provisioning for fraud cases

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The entire amount is to be provided for four quarters.

Ahead of BSVI, bad news awaits car buyers

Ahead of BSVI, bad news awaits car buyers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Let alone a discount, they might not even get the model, variant or colour of choice in BS-IV-compliant vehicles.

New Companies Act draft hits small auditors more

New Companies Act draft hits small auditors more

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Auditors have to be compulsorily changed by a company at the end of two five-year terms, say the new rules.

Renault steps on the gas to find success recipe in India

Renault steps on the gas to find success recipe in India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Renault will start with a slew of new products that will be launched over the second half of this year and next year, apart from giving facelifts to the Kwid and Duster.

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Among the cars unveiled at the Auto Expo on Wednesday was Mahindra and Mahindra's e-KUV for Rs 8.2 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. With a single charge range of 150 km and a 55 min fast charging upto 80 pc, it was both a head-turner and a conversation-starter.

How the BJP chose a chief minister

How the BJP chose a chief minister

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

When Nirmala Sitharaman and Narendra Tomar arrived in Shimla, they could not have anticipated the scene that awaited them.

'Playing for India teaches you to play under pressure'

'Playing for India teaches you to play under pressure'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Axar Patel, who grabbed attention with his effective left-arm spin bowling for India in the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka, today insisted he was a batsman who could bowl.

She made Virat, Shraddha designers

She made Virat, Shraddha designers

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Anjana Reddy explores the market for home-grown Indian celebrity fashion brands at affordable prices.

Cabinet gives nod for Telangana; Hyd to be joint capital

Cabinet gives nod for Telangana; Hyd to be joint capital

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Centre on Thursday evening took the first significant step towards creation of a separate Telangana state from out of Andhra Pradesh and decided that Hyderabad will be the joint capital of the two states for 10 years.

'It's a relief to be Kalki again'

'It's a relief to be Kalki again'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Kalki Koechlin talks about her upcoming projects, marriage and much more!