Aditi Phadnis &Amp; Ajay Modi

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For carmakers India remains a complex market with few successes

For carmakers India remains a complex market with few successes

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2017

Big brands like Hyundai, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), Toyota and Renault have lost share.

Now 2 million WagonRs on Indian roads

Now 2 million WagonRs on Indian roads

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2017

Maruti Suzuki is set to steer its fourth brand into 2 million club. The numbers convey a sense of the contribution that WagonR makes to Maruti Suzuki.

'Gap between the people and government is widening'

'Gap between the people and government is widening'

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2017

The bureaucracy in Haryana blamed the government for inexperience and criminal negligence.

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2017

'Qatar has been funding and supporting terrorist organisations.' 'It has used its media to spread lies and create unrest in neighbouring countries.'

What the future holds for Bihar

What the future holds for Bihar

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2017

'As general elections draw near, the BJP and the JD-U (in whatever form it is) will do a deal -- the state to the JD-U in return for support at the Centre for the BJP.'

Don't mess with Ahmed Patel

Don't mess with Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2017

The Rajya Sabha election was personal so it had to be won and Amit Shah needed to be sent a message.

Now, China starts 'video war' against India

Now, China starts 'video war' against India

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

The video, produced by Xinhua, China's official news agency, ridicules India and Indians, and has poorly spelt subtitles and racial stereotypes.

Ola, Uber to soon drive e-vehicles

Ola, Uber to soon drive e-vehicles

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

Initially it will procure only e-rickshaws and e-autos for leasing to operators

OYO CEO: 'We have 70,000 keys'

OYO CEO: 'We have 70,000 keys'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

'Customer expectation and need was quite limited when we started in 2013.' 'Now the expectation is little more and a lot of hard work is needed again.'

Bajaj changes gear for a power ride with Triumph

Bajaj changes gear for a power ride with Triumph

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

The no-equity partnership will develop a range of mid-capacity 250-750cc motorcycles.

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

Most say they will review their Make in India plans as prices may top pre-GST level

Hyundai to focus more on domestic market

Hyundai to focus more on domestic market

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2017

Facing capacity constraint, firm is yet to take a call on setting up a new manufacturing unit in India.

Soon, you could run your car on bio-diesel

Soon, you could run your car on bio-diesel

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2017

This is the project to turn municipal and agri-waste into fuel sources like diesel, jet fuel, naptha and petroleum. It is called IH2.

GST is actually good news for Mercedes

GST is actually good news for Mercedes

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

Roland Folger, managing director and chief executive officer at Mercedes Benz India calls the calendar year (CY) 2016 a year of 'lost opportunities' as NCR diesel ban and demonetisation led to a flat performance.

Are we on the brink of water wars?

Are we on the brink of water wars?

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2017

'Nature does not send us a bill, so we ignore them in decision making until we hit a moment of crisis, such as the current shortage of water.'

Monsoon hope revs up rural car sales

Monsoon hope revs up rural car sales

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

While Maruti leads with 30% volume growth, Hyundai sold 18,337 vehicles in rural markets during April-June

What will Sharif do now?

What will Sharif do now?

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

The Panama verdict will decide how Pakistan handles its leadership problems.

Modi's ministers didn't mind Pranab scolding them

Modi's ministers didn't mind Pranab scolding them

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2017

The President may not have agreed with the government on many occasions. Not once was this ever made public -- though he told off ministers in private.

It's confirmed! India IS a mega tourist destination

It's confirmed! India IS a mega tourist destination

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

India saw 4.2 million foreign tourists till May mainly thanks to visitors from Bangladesh

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

Car makers see a dip in demand from their biggest buyers, Ola and Uber. Demand from aggregators weakened for a number of reasons after a strong growth last year.