Aditi Phadnis &Amp; Ajay Modi

Stories by Aditi Phadnis &Amp; Ajay Modi

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2018

The key beneficiary of this expansion in the motorcycle market happens to be Bajaj Auto.

E-travel firms to top $10 bn bookings in FY19

E-travel firms to top $10 bn bookings in FY19

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2018

The increase in bookings has also meant a significant reduction in overall costs for the online travel agencies and a consequent narrowing of losses.

NGT asks Volkswagen India to deposit Rs 100 cr for flouting emission norms

NGT asks Volkswagen India to deposit Rs 100 cr for flouting emission norms

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2018

However, the company has claimed its vehicles are 'compliant' with the country's emission norms and that it will 'challenge' the tribunal's order.

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2018

From April 2020, manufacturers will have to hike prices of diesel cars sharply to accommodate the costs incurred in the transition to BS VI emission norms, and widening the gap between a diesel and petrol car.

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2018

Ghosh, 43, will be reporting to 25-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, who founded OYO with a single hotel in 2013.

Shareholders force head honchos of Apollo Tyres to take pay cut

Shareholders force head honchos of Apollo Tyres to take pay cut

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2018

The move comes after Neeraj Kanwar's reappointment as managing director was rejected by minority shareholders owing to his salary, which increased in spite of a fall in the company's profitability.

Have mid-sized sedans reached the end of the road?

Have mid-sized sedans reached the end of the road?

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2018

With multiple options in the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and compact sedan space, the mid-size sedan seems to be losing its charm among customers.

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2018

Bundelkhand is thought to be an area where Mayawati has some influence. Both Amit Shah and Shivraj Chouhan believe every weapon in the arsenal must be used to ensure victory.

How Rajapaksa played his cards

How Rajapaksa played his cards

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2018

Mahinda Rajapaksa recovered from his 2015 electoral losses, went to the people and campaigned about the injustice done to him. Without attempting to be subtle, he underscored his image of the Sinhala Buddhist warrior a la Dutugemunu, the king of Sri Lanka (164 BC to 140 BC) who led the military campaign against the invading warlord Elara.

Wily Sirisena checkmates his rivals

Wily Sirisena checkmates his rivals

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2018

Maithripala Sirisena was considered so meek and self-effacing that he appeared no threat to anyone. What a mistake his rivals made!

Two--wheeler firms hope Diwali will put the sparkle back in sales

Two--wheeler firms hope Diwali will put the sparkle back in sales

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2018

Navratri and Onam saw flat sales, but industry hopes to turn the corner with a cracker of a Diwali.

States where Brand Nano is still alive

States where Brand Nano is still alive

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2018

Tata Motors, however, will not be able to meet this small demand and keep the Nano alive from October next year, when safety regulations for existing car models kick in.

UP's record on law and order is disgraceful

UP's record on law and order is disgraceful

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2018

'Yogiji has neither been successful in reducing crime in the state nor has he been able to make the people feel that they are safe,' says one UP minister.

September sees car sales fall for 3rd consecutive month

September sees car sales fall for 3rd consecutive month

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2018

Scooters, once the fastest growing sub-segment, also declined for the second consecutive month in September.

Why did PM punish/humiliate General Khanduri?

Why did PM punish/humiliate General Khanduri?

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2018

'The standing committee on defence was flagging what the services had said.' 'As a soldier, General Khanduri might have felt that it was his duty to point this out in the greater good of India,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

Why Rahul made Ahmed Patel Congress treasurer

Why Rahul made Ahmed Patel Congress treasurer

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2018

Rahul is going about the restructuring of the Congress leadership in a gradual, deliberate fashion: No sudden jerks, no abrupt moves. So while seniors like Janardan Dwivedi were edged out, Ahmed Patel has been retained.

Budget hotels beat 5-star peers in revenue growth

Budget hotels beat 5-star peers in revenue growth

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2018

The data shows the average room rate of two-star hotels increased by 8.5 per cent in FY18, even though it lagged on occupancy at 61.8 per cent, down 1.4 per cent year-on-year

Post fundraising, OYO's estimated value is pegged at $5 billion

Post fundraising, OYO's estimated value is pegged at $5 billion

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2018

This e-series funding round also makes OYO the most valued hospitality company in the country, ahead of the Tata group's Indian Hotels Company, which owns the Taj brand of hotels, and EIH, which owns the Oberoi brand of hotels.

Hyundai overtakes Ford as India's top car exporter

Hyundai overtakes Ford as India's top car exporter

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2018

So far, the current year has not been great for the leading car exporters from India. In the top five list of exporters -- Hyundai, Ford, Maruti Suzuki, General Motors and Volkswagen -- it is only Hyundai which is clocking a growth.

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2018

'To become more Indianised we had to be more colourful,' Rahil Ansari, Audi's India head, tells Ajay Modi.