Ajay Modi And Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Stories by Ajay Modi And Sanjeeb Mukherjee

NGT asks Volkswagen India to deposit Rs 100 cr for flouting emission norms

NGT asks Volkswagen India to deposit Rs 100 cr for flouting emission norms

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2018

However, the company has claimed its vehicles are 'compliant' with the country's emission norms and that it will 'challenge' the tribunal's order.

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2018

From April 2020, manufacturers will have to hike prices of diesel cars sharply to accommodate the costs incurred in the transition to BS VI emission norms, and widening the gap between a diesel and petrol car.

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2018

Ghosh, 43, will be reporting to 25-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, who founded OYO with a single hotel in 2013.

Shareholders force head honchos of Apollo Tyres to take pay cut

Shareholders force head honchos of Apollo Tyres to take pay cut

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2018

The move comes after Neeraj Kanwar's reappointment as managing director was rejected by minority shareholders owing to his salary, which increased in spite of a fall in the company's profitability.

Have mid-sized sedans reached the end of the road?

Have mid-sized sedans reached the end of the road?

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2018

With multiple options in the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and compact sedan space, the mid-size sedan seems to be losing its charm among customers.

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2018

The railways, the country's largest employer, will be hiring 127,000 people in 2018-2019, for which 23.7 million are competing.

Two--wheeler firms hope Diwali will put the sparkle back in sales

Two--wheeler firms hope Diwali will put the sparkle back in sales

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2018

Navratri and Onam saw flat sales, but industry hopes to turn the corner with a cracker of a Diwali.

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.

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2018

The minimum support price for the rabi season will not radically alter the falling trajectory of farm incomes

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.

Southwest monsoon withdraws, leaves 9% rain deficit

Southwest monsoon withdraws, leaves 9% rain deficit

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2018

Twelve of the 36 meteorological subdivisions recorded deficient rainfall, while the rest witnessed normal to excess rain. In total, 38 per cent of the 662 districts received below-normal rain.

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.

Rains to hit paddy yield in north India

Rains to hit paddy yield in north India

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2018

In Central India, the standing soybean and pulses crops have also been hit but the loss isn't massive as the showers were followed by relatively bright sunshine that helped absorb soil moisture

India will continue to be world's No 1 sugar producer

India will continue to be world's No 1 sugar producer

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2018

'India is there to stay as it has always been a consumer.' 'Its consumption has been huge, mainly due to demographics.'

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.

In spite of abundant agri products why are farmers unhappy?

In spite of abundant agri products why are farmers unhappy?

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2018

The irony of this scheme to benefit farmers is that it could add to the problems for the government because the mechanism to procure and store crops like pulses, coarse cereals and oilseeds barely exists.

Withdrawal of 2018 southwest monsoon delayed

Withdrawal of 2018 southwest monsoon delayed

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2018

A likely western disturbance over north India during the weekend might cause heavy to very heavy showers in a few places, including New Delhi.

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.