Anjali Singh, Business Standard

Stories by Anjali Singh, Business Standard

Ola Electric shifts IPO funds from R&D to debt amid sales slump

Ola Electric shifts IPO funds from R&D to debt amid sales slump

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd is redirecting 575 crore from its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds, originally earmarked for research and product development, towards debt repayment and organic growth initiatives, signalling mounting pressure on the electric-vehicle maker.

Goldman Cuts India Market Outlook

Goldman Cuts India Market Outlook

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Goldman Sachs has materially lowered its earnings growth forecast for Indian companies by a cumulative 9 percentage points over the next two years.

Hiring Outlook Brightens for FY27

Hiring Outlook Brightens for FY27

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Hiring demand strongest in ecommerce, tech startups, healthcare, and energy sectors, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune leading.

'No Governance Issue In HDFC Bank'

'No Governance Issue In HDFC Bank'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2026

'Being an important institution in the banking system, we are subject to regulatory supervision, both offsite and onsite.' 'When you look at the intensity at which these levels of supervision come, we, on the board and in management, believe there should not be any surprises.'

'You End Up Firefighting': Finance Minister

'You End Up Firefighting': Finance Minister

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2026

'Uncertainty level A in the morning, uncertainty level B in the afternoon. If I answer about tariff rates now, I'll be outdated by the evening.'

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2026

'The day that the market realises that they've overspent (on AI) and there's a sudden collapse in the capex, then India can start outperforming again.'

AI Can Make India World's Creative Capital

AI Can Make India World's Creative Capital

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2026

'Not the back office for the world's content. The leader. The standard-setter.'

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2026

Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for multinational companies (MNCs) deepening their focus on artificial intelligence (AI), life sciences, and global capability centres (GCCs), supported by the city's strong pharmaceutical (pharma) base, deeptech talent pool, and a policy environment that encourages high-value investment.

Electric vehicle retail sales zoom in Jan

Electric vehicle retail sales zoom in Jan

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2026

India's electric vehicle (EV) markets expanded gains in January compared to the year-ago period, as two-wheeler and passenger vehicle sales triggered a shuffle in the competitive landscape, data from an automobile dealers' association showed.

Rare-Disease, Cancer Drugs Get Cheaper

Rare-Disease, Cancer Drugs Get Cheaper

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2026

For patients, the immediate impact is a reduction in the final cost of therapies that often run into lakhs per month.

Bajaj Auto logs best quarterly earnings in Q3

Bajaj Auto logs best quarterly earnings in Q3

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2026

Two-wheeler (2W) major Bajaj Auto on Friday posted its highest ever quarterly revenue and profit during the third quarter of 2025-26 (Q3FY26). Bajaj Auto's consolidated net profit for the quarter grew by 25 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 2,749 crore, with the revenue also growing 23 per cent to Rs 16,204 crore.

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2026

India's electric two-wheeler (e2W) manufacturers have urged the government to extend subsidies under the PM E-Drive (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme beyond March 2026, cautioning that a withdrawal could slow near-term demand even as confidence in long-term electric mobility adoption remains intact.

Southern states hold the steering wheel in India's ePV transition

Southern states hold the steering wheel in India's ePV transition

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2026

India's electric passenger vehicle (ePV) market has expanded sharply over the past five years, with registrations rising from just 3,252 units in 2020 to about 170,000 in 2025. Throughout this scale-up, southern states have remained the bedrock of adoption, consistently contributing around one-third of national electric vehicle (EV) registrations - emphasising the region's role as the structural backbone of India's EV transition.

Two-wheeler Industry hits speed bump over ABS mandate

Two-wheeler Industry hits speed bump over ABS mandate

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2026

India's two-wheeler industry is seen growing 6-9% in 2026, though a proposed ABS mandate for sub-125cc models could push up prices and temper volumes.

SUVs rule resale market despite small cars getting cheaper

SUVs rule resale market despite small cars getting cheaper

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

Data from used-car platforms suggest that buyer preferences have remained broadly stable post-GST, with SUVs retaining their dominance even as price adjustments played out across segments.

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

Network scale seen as central to tapping smaller markets.

Indian pharma companies see sharp drop in adverse USFDA findings in 2025

Indian pharma companies see sharp drop in adverse USFDA findings in 2025

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2026

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) recorded a significant decline in serious regulatory findings at Indian drug manufacturing facilities between January and December 2025. Data reveals that 'official action indicated' (OAI) cases - the most severe classification - nearly halved over the past year.

Northern Borders 'Stable Yet Sensitive': Defence Ministry

Northern Borders 'Stable Yet Sensitive': Defence Ministry

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

The deployment of the army in all sectors along the Line of Actual Control, the de facto border between India and China, is 'robust, well poised and prepared to deal with any emerging contingency'.

3.84 Trillion Spent On These Weapons...

3.84 Trillion Spent On These Weapons...

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

The largest tranche came in July, in the wake of Operation Sindoor, with the DAC according acceptance of necessity -- or initial approval -- for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approximately 1.05 trillion through indigenous sourcing.

India's diagnostic chains are in expansion mode. Here's why

India's diagnostic chains are in expansion mode. Here's why

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2025

India's diagnostics sector is accelerating capacity addition and geographic expansion, as large chains and regional players invest in new laboratories, integrated centres and dense sample collection networks to tap rising demand for preventive, advanced and precision testing.