Ajay Modi &Amp; Surajeet Dasgupta

Stories by Ajay Modi &Amp; Surajeet Dasgupta

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.

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.

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.

After 35 years, Maruti to relocate its Gurugram plant

After 35 years, Maruti to relocate its Gurugram plant

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2018

The carmaker has sought 1,292 acres at Industrial Model Township, Sohna, 25km from Gurugram.

How globe trotting Indians are writing this firm's success story

How globe trotting Indians are writing this firm's success story

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2018

Of the 23 million visas processed by VFS in 2017 calendar year, one fifth were in India, making it the company's biggest market.

Suzuki's mega dream: To sell 5 mn cars annually by 2030

Suzuki's mega dream: To sell 5 mn cars annually by 2030

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2018

It expects the Indian market to grow to 10 million units annually by 2030 and it intends to control half the market then, like it does now.

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2018

Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2018

India is the first country to launch the second generation Amaze and the car has been developed considering the needs and aspirations of Indian customers

Buying a car has become a high-tech affair in India

Buying a car has become a high-tech affair in India

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2018

Customers, instead of visiting showroms, now do most of their decision-making in the comfort of their drawing rooms using internet

Why Fiat Chrysler's ambitious India plan went for a toss

Why Fiat Chrysler's ambitious India plan went for a toss

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2018

The April-June quarter of 2018 happens to be the weakest for the Jeep since the launch, making it evident that it is not easy for a carmaker to sustain growth with a single product.

US becomes 2nd-biggest market for Made in India cars

US becomes 2nd-biggest market for Made in India cars

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2018

India has exported passenger vehicles worth $268 million to the US in three months ended June

Hero MotoCorp rides into used two-wheeler business

Hero MotoCorp rides into used two-wheeler business

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2018

Hero Sure helps the customer get the best price for his vehicle on the basis of a transparent evaluation process.

How Hilton plans to spread its wings in India

How Hilton plans to spread its wings in India

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2018

Hilton has also hired Mallika Rao Bedi, former head of human resources at Oberoi and Trident Gurugram, as its regional head of human resources (Asia Pacific).

The Oberoi is yet to get its glory back!

The Oberoi is yet to get its glory back!

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2018

An industry executive said The Oberoi had a lot of C-Suite guests and most such companies decide to give a new or renovated property some time to stablise before they start booking.

EcoSport success puts Ford on fast track to SUVs

EcoSport success puts Ford on fast track to SUVs

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2018

EcoSport accounts for almost 40 per cent of the cumulative one million units sold by Ford in India till date, which is a reason why more than half of its future launches could be SUVs.

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2018

Hoteliers are tweaking their pricing strategies to adjust to the new stickiness in the market.

At $277 million, Bangladesh is India's biggest two-wheeler export market

At $277 million, Bangladesh is India's biggest two-wheeler export market

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2018

Indian two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto are the biggest beneficiaries of this surge and, between the two, they are estimated to control about half of the local market there