Ajay Modi &Amp; N Sundaresha Subramanian

Stories by Ajay Modi &Amp; N Sundaresha Subramanian

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.

Congress, BJP got Rs 5,450 cr from 'unknown sources'

Congress, BJP got Rs 5,450 cr from 'unknown sources'

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2016

I-T returns data show 83% of the Congress' and 65% of the BJP's total income was from anonymous benefactors.

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.

American test awaits Tata & Co

American test awaits Tata & Co

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2016

Every move that strengthens Cyrus Mistry's position in companies like Indian Hotels could prolong the uncertainty.

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%.

Silence is no longer an option, says Tata-funded IiAS

Silence is no longer an option, says Tata-funded IiAS

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2016

In absence of hard facts, the group risks losing public trust, says the firm, which has investment from the Tatas

Cyrus Mistry's lame duck to Mukesh Ambani's leopard: When businessmen seek refuge in the animal kingdom

Cyrus Mistry's lame duck to Mukesh Ambani's leopard: When businessmen seek refuge in the animal kingdom

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2016

Top businessmen often seek refuge in the animal kingdom to describe their situation

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

Trusts withdrew Rs 4,000 crore prematurely from Tata Sons in May

Trusts withdrew Rs 4,000 crore prematurely from Tata Sons in May

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2016

Terms reveal that such premature redemption is allowable on dividend reset dates in case there is no agreement on the dividend rate

Cyrus Mistry: In 24 hours, from chairman to non-exec director

Cyrus Mistry: In 24 hours, from chairman to non-exec director

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2016

A non-executive director typically does not engage in the day-to-day management of the organisation

Singhvi, Salve will advise Tatas on Mistry exit fallout

Singhvi, Salve will advise Tatas on Mistry exit fallout

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2016

Tata Group expects to do some tightrope walking on legal issues in the days ahead.

Why was Cyrus Mistry shown the door?

Why was Cyrus Mistry shown the door?

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2016

Experts view this as a case of "failed experiment" in succession

No pay, it's all work for these Indian promoters

No pay, it's all work for these Indian promoters

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

Around 300 promoters serve their company boards for free.

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

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.

When it comes to PSB appointments, 'BJP flavour' is the strongest

When it comes to PSB appointments, 'BJP flavour' is the strongest

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2016

Promises have been made in the past about cleaning up bank boards, revamping processes, purging vested interests. How far away is that Promised Land?