Ajay Modi &Amp; Namrata Acharya

Stories by Ajay Modi &Amp; Namrata Acharya

After cash crunch, banks grapple with space crunch

After cash crunch, banks grapple with space crunch

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2016

If struggling with dealing with queues of people asking for new notes wasn't enough, banks are now facing the challenge of storing the old notes in their strong rooms.

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.

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

Work in mandis across UP and in northern India which till Tuesday, witnessed heavy arrivals of newly harvested paddy, saw a steep decline.

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

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

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

Bandhan sprints into new role as universal bank

Bandhan sprints into new role as universal bank

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2016

With over Rs 15,000 crore in deposits, its strategy is a hit for now, but the real test will come when it starts lending to retail and corporate customers in a big way

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

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

Small finance banks to woo depositors with better rates

Small finance banks to woo depositors with better rates

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

These banks need to build a significant deposit base to start full-fledged banking.

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

Sunil Munjal bows out of Hero MotoCorp

Sunil Munjal bows out of Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2016

Sunil Munjal will pursue new business interests and lead Hero Corporate Services as its chairman.

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2016

Young buyers willing to frequently replace older models with newer ones are boosting bookings and sales.