Ajay Modi &Amp; Namrata Acharya

Stories by Ajay Modi &Amp; Namrata Acharya

Land of rising two-wheeler sales

Land of rising two-wheeler sales

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2017

The biggest two-wheeler market in the world is -- of course -- India. Guess who are the gainers? Yamaha and Honda.

Why Escorts wants to be fitter

Why Escorts wants to be fitter

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2017

Successful inroads in new markets could drive Escorts' national share above the current 11 per cent, reports Ajay Modi.

Carmakers eye niche branding for taxi fleet

Carmakers eye niche branding for taxi fleet

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

Move aimed at removing confusion among private buyers

Note ban: MFIs seek more time for loan repayments

Note ban: MFIs seek more time for loan repayments

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

In December 2016, RBI had granted additional 60 days for repayment of certain loans

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Second body blow after diesel ban on engines of 2,000 cc and above in NCR.

When small is actually BIG!

When small is actually BIG!

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

Tata now occupies the fourth slot with the incremental volumes from the Tiago

Why India's auto majors are a sad lot today

Why India's auto majors are a sad lot today

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2017

Auto majors face dip in exports due to credit squeeze in Lanka, Nepal

Ginger's battle plan: bed, bath, breakfast & broadband

Ginger's battle plan: bed, bath, breakfast & broadband

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

The Tata group-owned budget hotel chain is going back to drawing board to reboot the brand. Is it too late?

Dominar wins 350cc race against Enfield, claims Bajaj

Dominar wins 350cc race against Enfield, claims Bajaj

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

However, Enfield said Bajaj was celebrating too early.

Renault sees more steam in Kwid despite volume blips

Renault sees more steam in Kwid despite volume blips

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

Kwid's early success is evident from a number of 50,000 in booking in just about a month of launch in September 2015

These banks are betting on local hiring in face of cost-effective staff crunch

These banks are betting on local hiring in face of cost-effective staff crunch

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

These banks are finding it hard to pick up seasoned bankers at the pay they are offering

Has Renault's Kwid hit a speed-breaker?

Has Renault's Kwid hit a speed-breaker?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2017

Company's sale to dealers hit an eight-month low to 6,924 units in January.

The worst of note ban is over for car sales

The worst of note ban is over for car sales

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2017

Car sales likely to touch record 3-mn mark by the end of March.

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

Akito Tachibana, who took charge as managing director at Toyota's India operations from April 2016, talks to Ajay Modi on Delhi diesel car ban and DeMo.

Onion prices crash 40% in wholesale markets

Onion prices crash 40% in wholesale markets

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

The cost of production of onion is around 800-900 per quintal, while prices are hovering around 500 per quintal across major wholesale markets.

Why India is a land of dream for Suzuki

Why India is a land of dream for Suzuki

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2017

The carmaker has managed to significantly improve its product mix in the past two-three years by successfully launching sedans, utility vehicles and premium hatchbacks.

Kolkata is shell companies' favourite address

Kolkata is shell companies' favourite address

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

In Kolkata, there is a community of chartered accountants, and it is easy to find 'directors', who for Rs 5,000 will sign anywhere.

Retail car sales up 3.5% in Dec despite note ban

Retail car sales up 3.5% in Dec despite note ban

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2017

Maruti Suzuki's inventory across its dealerships is a 100,000 vehicles at the end of any month. However, it was only 34,000 vehicles at the end of December 2016.

Who are Maruti Suzuki's biggest customers?

Who are Maruti Suzuki's biggest customers?

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

Hyundai, which is also toeing Maruti's lines, said special schemes are offered to engage the cab aggregators, including annual-maintenance-contract packages and extended warranty.

How note ban saved the sugar industry

How note ban saved the sugar industry

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

A projected drop in production in the 2016-17 sugar season (October-September) has kept domestic prices firm, reflecting in improved profitability and stock prices of companies.