Ajay Modi And Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Stories by Ajay Modi And Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Maruti's market share has zoomed past global trends

Maruti's market share has zoomed past global trends

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2017

Maruti is now at a market share of 50.4%, up from 47.3% last year. In China, the world's biggest market, Volkswagen is the largest, with a share of 17%. In America, the second biggest, GM is leader with 18%. One exception is South Korea, where Hyundai has a market share in excess of 60%.

Gujarat verdict: 'India's youth are unsatisfied'

Gujarat verdict: 'India's youth are unsatisfied'

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2017

A clear message was that the ongoing seven-decade-old model of agriculture, based on extensive reliance on subsidy by the government at every stage, was not going to work, said NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar.

Drought hits 52 districts in three states

Drought hits 52 districts in three states

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2017

These three states sought a combined financial assistance of Rs 11,186 crore

11% rise in rural incomes but migration continues unabated

11% rise in rural incomes but migration continues unabated

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2017

80% of the surveyed districts did not show any change in migration

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2017

A decline in the real estate sector, rising debt and the company's alleged involvement in 2G scam caused damage to the business and its image.

Nov auto sales were driven by MUL, Hyundai and M&M

Nov auto sales were driven by MUL, Hyundai and M&M

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2017

Data issued by Siam shows sale of PVs (cars, vans and utility vehicles) grew 14.3 per cent to 275,417 vehicles.

After a Rs 600-cr renovation, Oberoi Delhi to open from Jan 1

After a Rs 600-cr renovation, Oberoi Delhi to open from Jan 1

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2017

The hotel is equipped with new, clean air technology which promises its guests the cleanest air in the city on par with global standards.

Maruti overtakes SBI, HDFC in race for m-cap

Maruti overtakes SBI, HDFC in race for m-cap

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2017

The country's biggest carmaker is now more valuable than the combined market cap of the three leading automobile companies in the country: Tata Motors (Rs 1,18,684 crore), M&M (Rs 86,336 crore) and Ashok Leyland (Rs 34,700 crore).

Why this December is the best month to buy a car

Why this December is the best month to buy a car

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2017

From Alto to Audi, get car discounts of up to Rs 900,000

Survival battle revs up in India's auto sector

Survival battle revs up in India's auto sector

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2017

Automobile companies are worried about challenges from electric mobility, automation and connected vehicles.

Basmati Billionaires: 'We are born in rice'

Basmati Billionaires: 'We are born in rice'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

India gets its first basmati billionaire family. The promoter family of KRBL reaps gains from high demand for basmati in India and overseas. The company had a stock of 300,000 tonnes of rice as of September 30.

Tata Nano reaches end of the road as dealers stop orders

Tata Nano reaches end of the road as dealers stop orders

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

Dealers of Tata Motors in most parts of the country have stopped placing orders for this small car in the last three-four months and the showrooms are displaying contemporary models such as Tiago, Tigor, Hexa and Nexon.

Hero's next: electric two-wheelers

Hero's next: electric two-wheelers

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2017

The firm, which showcased an electric variant of its Duet scooter at the 2016 Auto Expo, is working on two models at its Jaipur R&D centre.

How Verna turned around Hyundai's fortune

How Verna turned around Hyundai's fortune

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2017

Hyundai sold 6,054 units of the new Verna in September, against 6,010 units of the Honda City and 5,603 units of the Maruti Ciaz.

Govt plans to construct 59,000 km of roads in 2017-18

Govt plans to construct 59,000 km of roads in 2017-18

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2017

Centre, states to share the amount in 60:40 ratio to link unconnected rural habitations and upgrade existing roads till 2020

In rural India, non-farm activities is the main source of income!

In rural India, non-farm activities is the main source of income!

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2017

Workers moving out of agriculture to the rural labour force were largely getting absorbed in construction activities

Will Captur change Renault's fortunes in India?

Will Captur change Renault's fortunes in India?

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2017

A lot rides on this new vehicle for Renault, the seventh largest player in domestic passenger vehicle market, as its brand new SUV takes on Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Creta and Ford EcoSport.

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2017

Firms are offering employees flexi hours; demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed.

Suzuki motorcycles ride into India on Maruti's backbone

Suzuki motorcycles ride into India on Maruti's backbone

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2017

Most of the engines used by Suzuki's two-wheelers in India are manufactured by Maruti at its Manesar plant.

GST has not reduced travel time, rue truckers

GST has not reduced travel time, rue truckers

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2017

Beside flying squads from RTOs at different points on highways, challans are imposed without any reason. The situation is especially difficult in states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.