Aditi Phadnis &Amp; Ajay Modi

Stories by Aditi Phadnis &Amp; Ajay Modi

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2016

Seven auto companies lost share in the current year because of different reasons.

Aadhaar cleared through Money Bill route: Why Modi cannot use this option every time

Aadhaar cleared through Money Bill route: Why Modi cannot use this option every time

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2016

The Centre needs to have dialogue with the Opposition instead of letting politics come in the way; it needs to stoop to conquer, says Aditi Phadnis.

How Maruti Suzuki is putting S-Cross back on track

How Maruti Suzuki is putting S-Cross back on track

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2016

High price, combined with the decision to go only for diesel and position it as a crossover, resulted in its limited success

Petrol car sales rev up as diesel faces headwinds

Petrol car sales rev up as diesel faces headwinds

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2016

This trend is likely to gain pace with the new infrastructure cess on diesel vehicles.

EPF tax a fallout of the UPA regime: Pawan Kumar

EPF tax a fallout of the UPA regime: Pawan Kumar

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2016

Pawan Kumar, organising secretary of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), tells Aditi Phadnis it will join forces with other trade unions if necessary to oppose the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) provisions in the Union Budget.

Can the Congress survive without The Family?

Can the Congress survive without The Family?

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2016

'The family is the final court of appeal, the first among unequals. If there is no family, all leaders are equal. If all leaders are equal, anyone can lead the Congress. So every time the family has stayed in the background, the Congress has split.'

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2016

FMCG, automobile industries say if GST regime kicks in, rail hubs can take Make in India to a new high.

So who was orchestrating the Haryana mayhem and why?

So who was orchestrating the Haryana mayhem and why?

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2016

Current events in Haryana have set the state back 20 years. But this is just the beginning. Let's play a game. Let's try figuring out how much further the state can slide.

Jat agitation singes auto dealers in Rohtak

Jat agitation singes auto dealers in Rohtak

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2016

The Jats, who went on a rampage to demand quota, attacked the showrooms of only non-Jats.

Jat stir rattles India Inc

Jat stir rattles India Inc

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2016

Govt assurances fail to cut ice with Jat leaders as agitation intensifies, Maruti halts production at two plants; highways, railway lines blocked

Allow Parliament to function, says PM, but Congress defiant

Allow Parliament to function, says PM, but Congress defiant

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2016

Ahead of the budget session, PM Narendra Modi appealed to the opposition to allow Parliament to function. While his call was taken positively by most of the parties, the Congress signalled that disruption will be their main weapon to raise several issues.

Toyota targets Indian small car market

Toyota targets Indian small car market

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2016

The company has capacity to manufacture 310,000 units annually.

'Our people don't criticise the BJP openly'

'Our people don't criticise the BJP openly'

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2016

'...even if they have profound differences. We discuss within our party and with each other, but not openly. We just reminded the BJP that they too, should follow this dharma.'

Meet the next Benazir

Meet the next Benazir

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2016

Last year, Maryam Nawaz accompanied her father to Washington, but played a role beyond being the dutiful daughter. She was 'discovered' by the White House, and was hosted by Michelle Obama.

Stakes are high for this assembly seat in MP

Stakes are high for this assembly seat in MP

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2016

The battle for Maihar in the upcoming bypolls is crucial for the Congress as well as the BJP.

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2016

New electric and hybrid vehicles on display as manufacturers plug into environment-friendly segment.

Auto Expo Day 2: Futuristic cars steal the show

Auto Expo Day 2: Futuristic cars steal the show

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2016

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.

Auto Expo Day 1: Metals stole the march over Bollywood and cricketers

Auto Expo Day 1: Metals stole the march over Bollywood and cricketers

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2016

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhat all turned up at the 13th edition of the gala car fair.

Is Mehbooba delaying government formation to reset the BJP-PDP equation?

Is Mehbooba delaying government formation to reset the BJP-PDP equation?

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2016

Mehbooba wants a congenial political atmosphere and everybody's support before taking the reins of power; hence the delay in government formation. Aditi Phadnis opines.