Ajay Modi And Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Stories by Ajay Modi And Sanjeeb Mukherjee

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.

Soaring fuel prices to make food, transport costlier

Soaring fuel prices to make food, transport costlier

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2018

With fuel being the main input cost for the transport sector, rise in cost of operations is a given. The sector is unsure on the extent of being able to pass this on through rentals or to absorb it with higher volumes.

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.

States given two options to ensure MSP for farmers

States given two options to ensure MSP for farmers

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2018

The NITI Aayog, in a concept note floated a few months back, had suggested three models of procurement but the Centre, at least for the time being, has decided to rely on existing PSS schemes along with giving states the option of choosing Bhawantar Bhugtan for oilseeds.

Southwest monsoon has been fairly normal this year: IMD

Southwest monsoon has been fairly normal this year: IMD

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2018

Sowing had started on a sluggish note in several parts of the country because of delay in the onset of the monsoon but has picked up pace subsequently as the rains progressed and performed appreciably well in August.

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

Modi govt to launch 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas' project in 2.5 lakh gram panchayats

Modi govt to launch 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas' project in 2.5 lakh gram panchayats

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2018

The mega campaign, to start on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, will be conducted just before the elections in three major Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states and also before the 2019 general elections.

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.

How India's rural landscape is changing

How India's rural landscape is changing

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2018

This survey also shows how things have moved forward since the last large-scale sample survey conducted by NSSO in 2012-13

Kerala flood hits spice market; shortage in supply pushes up prices

Kerala flood hits spice market; shortage in supply pushes up prices

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2018

At Delhi's markets, cardamom, pepper selling at double their recent rates

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.