Ajay Modi &Amp;Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Ajay Modi &Amp;Amp; T E Narasimhan

Kalyan Jewellers aims to strike gold abroad

Kalyan Jewellers aims to strike gold abroad

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2017

Kalyan Jewellers is eyeing overseas expansion by catering to India-like markets and the diaspora

Why dealers are spooked about GST roll-out

Why dealers are spooked about GST roll-out

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

FMCG, durables, pharma firms say they remain unclear about transition gains and losses

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

It's bullish on electric vehicle segment as govt is keen to buy around 20-25k electric vehicles

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

Rediff.com   25 May 2017

The Chandrayaan-2 will conduct the next level of scientific studies on the Moon, writes T E Narasimhan.

Success mantra of India's automakers

Success mantra of India's automakers

Rediff.com   22 May 2017

Reliance on a single model begins at about 40% and goes up to 80 % in case of some companies

Volvo to assemble cars in India

Volvo to assemble cars in India

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

India to be Swedish car maker's second assembly base after Malaysia

With Jaago Re 2, Tata Tea ups its game

With Jaago Re 2, Tata Tea ups its game

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Tata Tea looks to separate itself from the crowd and reclaim its positioning as a socially responsible label with a new version of its Jaago Re campaign.

Hungry kya? MTR may have something for you

Hungry kya? MTR may have something for you

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

MTR re-positions its brand to cater early morning to the hungry urban young. It has launched a range of breakfast foods to pave the way for future product and brand transformation.

Maruti close to M&M, Tata Motors combined m-cap

Maruti close to M&M, Tata Motors combined m-cap

Rediff.com   17 May 2017

Worth Rs 210,024 cr, it is Rs 1,100 cr shy of combined Rs 211,186 cr value of Tata Motors and M&M

Haryana will soon get a one-stop village for all automobiles

Haryana will soon get a one-stop village for all automobiles

Rediff.com   17 May 2017

Haryana plans 100-acre automobile village Auto Village proposes to have about 80 vehicle showrooms and workshops of all automobile brands

You can lease Delhi's Taj Mansingh if you have Rs 400cr to spare

You can lease Delhi's Taj Mansingh if you have Rs 400cr to spare

Rediff.com   17 May 2017

Given the hotel's prime location, it is obvious that there will be some serious bidders trying their luck when an auction is held in the second half of this calendar year.

A peek into Fiat Chrysler's India growth plan

A peek into Fiat Chrysler's India growth plan

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

Fiat Chrysler will be shipping its first India made product - the Compass SUV - to right hand drive markets like UK, Japan, Australia and South Africa in the next few months.

Honda Cars' comeback may dash Tata Motors' hopes

Honda Cars' comeback may dash Tata Motors' hopes

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

In the first 4 months of CY17, Honda has sold 14% more units than Tata Motors

The mystery of a car launch

The mystery of a car launch

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

Price is no longer king. Maruti now has a new strategy to score over rivals.

A Dzire not to be Swift

A Dzire not to be Swift

Rediff.com   12 May 2017

Maruti has plans to rev up sales of the Dzire, India's fourth most-sold car, by relaunching it.

Ford rides on exports to become 3rd largest car-maker in India

Ford rides on exports to become 3rd largest car-maker in India

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Ford is among several multinational automobile companies in India for whom exports now bring bigger volumes than local sales.

Tamil Nadu faces worst drought in 140 years

Tamil Nadu faces worst drought in 140 years

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

The storage of water in the six major reservoirs in the state was just 6.2 per cent of capacity as of April 27, 2017, reports T E Narasimhan and Gireesh Babu.

How carmakers in India are going hi-tech to woo customers

How carmakers in India are going hi-tech to woo customers

Rediff.com   8 May 2017

Records of millions of car owners are mined to generate leads, pitch sales and get feedback to develop vehicles, says Ajay Modi.

Skoda awaits a ride with Tata Motors

Skoda awaits a ride with Tata Motors

Rediff.com   3 May 2017

The company believes there is a shift in consumer demand, more buyers could opt for Skoda in future

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

As temperatures begin to soar, AC makers have become extravagant with their claims and ad budgets as they look to get brand penetration up from the current low levels of four per cent, says T E Narasimhan.