Akshara Srivastava, Sharleen D'Souza, &Amp; Sohini Das

Stories by Akshara Srivastava, Sharleen D'Souza, &Amp; Sohini Das

GST 2.0 boosts petrol-diesel car sales over EVs

GST 2.0 boosts petrol-diesel car sales over EVs

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

While GST on ICE vehicles was brought down significantly, for electric cars it remained at 5 per cent.

GST 2.0 Puts Luxury Cars In Fast Lane

GST 2.0 Puts Luxury Cars In Fast Lane

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

India's luxury auto market is rebounding after a slow start to 2025, with GST 2.0 emerging as the main catalyst.

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

Rediff.com   2 days ago

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.'

'There Was Chaos At Every Gate'

'There Was Chaos At Every Gate'

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Flyers faced a double blow as air fares on Air India flights out of Delhi and those of SpiceJet soared past Rs 1 lakh one-way on some routes, and even those showed 'sold out' despite the airlines adding capacity.

Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides

Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides

Rediff.com   5 days ago

As the rupee has been on a downward slide and crossed 90 a dollar, consumer electronics firms are looking to raise prices of products ranging from air conditioners (ACs) to television panels up to 10 per cent.

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2025

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with breathlessness, fatigue, palpitations, brain fog, or unexplained clotting tendencies.

'The Big Fat Indian Wedding Has Only Gotten Fatter'

'The Big Fat Indian Wedding Has Only Gotten Fatter'

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2025

'...since the pandemic, driven by the worlds of influencers and Bollywood.'

Seniors to Drive 25% of India's Pharma

Seniors to Drive 25% of India's Pharma

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

'Once the 60-plus population hits 20 to 30 per cent of the country, the demand for elderly-care treatments will surge -- cardiac, metabolic, neurological, and musculoskeletal medicines are going to dominate the market for the next several decades.'

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged past IT consulting behemoth Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to reclaim its crown as the country's most valued brand, according to the 2025 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Indian Brands report.

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

This innovation works by stimulating our natural organs so that it can produce and maintain the insulin balance.

Marico Q2 net down 0.7%

Marico Q2 net down 0.7%

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2025

The consolidated net profit of Marico, the maker of Parachute coconut oil, declined 0.7 per cent in the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26).

Tourism Faces Jolt After Delhi Blast

Tourism Faces Jolt After Delhi Blast

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2025

'Tourists from long-haul markets such as the US, UK, and Western Europe are especially sensitive to such news, and short-term cancellations or postponements of planned trips can be expected.'

VinFast Outsells Tesla in Festival Season But BYD Is King

VinFast Outsells Tesla in Festival Season But BYD Is King

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2025

Vinfast sold 137 cars versus Tesla's 109 during the festive months of September and October, as BYD maintained a strong lead with over 1,100 cars sold, according to Fada data.

USFDA's new draft biosimilar rules to benefit Indian biotech cos

USFDA's new draft biosimilar rules to benefit Indian biotech cos

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration's (USFDA)'s new draft guidelines aimed at speeding up and reducing the cost of developing biosimilars - lower-priced, near-replicas of complex biologic medicines - could significantly benefit Indian biotech companies.

Britannia Industries looks to drive volume-led growth

Britannia Industries looks to drive volume-led growth

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2025

Britannia Industries is looking to drive volume-led growth as it looks to target regions, consumer-centric products and distribution. The company also wants to make sure that it is price-competitive in each of the regions.

Trent profit up 11%, revenue rises 16%

Trent profit up 11%, revenue rises 16%

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2025

Fashion and lifestyle retailer Trent on Friday reported a 11.3 per cent on year rise in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26). Its revenue from operations rose 15.9 per cent to Rs 4,817.68 crore in Q2 compared to the same period last year.

Bajaj Auto posts highest ever quarterly revenue and PAT

Bajaj Auto posts highest ever quarterly revenue and PAT

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2025

Pune-based two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto posted its highest ever quarterly revenue and profit after tax (PAT) in Q2FY26. Even as consolidated revenues were up 18.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 15,734.7 crore, PAT zoomed 53.2 per cent to Rs 2,122 crore.

Glowcations: When Travel Becomes Skincare Routine

Glowcations: When Travel Becomes Skincare Routine

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2025

More Indians are choosing trips based on beauty rituals, skincare treatments and access to cult products.

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

'Napcations' Catch On In India

'Napcations' Catch On In India

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

Instead of ticking off bucket-list activities, 'Nap'cations revolve around curated rest. Think blackout curtains, memory foam beds, herbal teas, rejuvenating spa sessions, and even anytime breakfasts.