Ajay Modi &Amp; Jyoti Mukul

Stories by Ajay Modi &Amp; Jyoti Mukul

Car sales may go south this December

Car sales may go south this December

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2016

The industry was expecting to sell 3 million passenger vehicles for the first time in 2016-17, but now it seems a moot possibility.

Mahindra's set to revamp used car auctions

Mahindra's set to revamp used car auctions

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2016

M&M's used car biz becomes the first private firm to tie up with a bank for conducting online auctions of repossessed and off-lease cars. Ajay Modi reports.

Much in demand these days: CAs and their creative solutions

Much in demand these days: CAs and their creative solutions

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2016

Amid persistent fear of prosecution and penalty, people across income classes are looking for ways to do away with stacks of higher denomination currency.

Despite falling volumes, Mercedes expands range to take on Audi, BMW

Despite falling volumes, Mercedes expands range to take on Audi, BMW

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

German luxury car maker has expanded its product offering with the launch of 11 products this year.

GST won't make luxury cars, SUVs cheaper

GST won't make luxury cars, SUVs cheaper

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2016

It is immediately not clear how GST will impact the mass car market. Experts, however, say the level of tax on smaller cars will have to be at a differential to the sedans.

Maruti finds Hyundai, Tata race past it in October

Maruti finds Hyundai, Tata race past it in October

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2016

Strong festive demand in October helped carmakers register a seven-per cent volume growth in the domestic market, even as the largest player, Maruti Suzuki, reported low single-digit growth.

Maruti Suzuki's revenue set to beat Japanese parent's

Maruti Suzuki's revenue set to beat Japanese parent's

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2016

Maruti Suzuki growing in double-digits; Suzuki's Japan Q1 top line rose only 1%.

Toyota goes for facelift to shake off taxi image

Toyota goes for facelift to shake off taxi image

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2016

One of the smallest players in India's car market, it is banking on new-look Etios to make inroads into the personal vehicle segment

South pips north in car, durables & realty

South pips north in car, durables & realty

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2016

Good pay hikes, positive macroeconomic factors and the taming of inflation have had a positive effect on purchases

Gas price mess: Decision to punish RIL has again been put off

Gas price mess: Decision to punish RIL has again been put off

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2016

Dharmendra Pradhan lays bare the next course of action for his ministry and says RIL will have to pay the same price at which it produced the volumes.

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2016

Central Industrial Security Force chief OP Singh briefed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the heightened arrangements at airports, ports and other vital installations guarded by the central force.

Book a car during shraadh, get a gold coin

Book a car during shraadh, get a gold coin

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2016

A number of companies, including Maruti Suzuki, Renault and Nissan, are giving gold coins to buyers who book cars by the month-end. There are other benefits as well, reports Ajay Modi.

Carmakers get pricing wrong as models crowd market

Carmakers get pricing wrong as models crowd market

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2016

The first major pricing error was made by market leader Maruti Suzuki when it launched its first crossover the S Cross

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2016

The old guard is still involved in broad corporate decision-making, but quite a few new business heads have started making their mark at the group

Consumers paying Rs 80-90 per LED bulb, not Rs 50 as claimed by PM

Consumers paying Rs 80-90 per LED bulb, not Rs 50 as claimed by PM

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2016

The use of these bulbs is estimated to save 3,900 Mw of power, leading to an annual saving of Rs 7,990 crore

Kashmir hotels feel unrest chill

Kashmir hotels feel unrest chill

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2016

Only 10,059 tourists have visited the state this month compared to around 90,000 in July

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

Maruti Suzukisaid it was trying to offer more factory-fitted CNG cars to address environmental concerns

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2016

Little attention is being paid to keep roads, bridges and flyovers in good shape

How Renault put itself back in the game

How Renault put itself back in the game

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

The French car maker has gained a firm footing in the small car segment, and is well on its way to becoming the topmost European car brand in India

Secret behind Renault Kwid's success in India

Secret behind Renault Kwid's success in India

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

A large part of the credit for the Kwid's success goes to sourcing of local components. This allowed Renault to launch the car at Rs 256,000 in September 2015