Anjali Singh, Aneeka Chatterjee

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

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

Rediff.com   3 days ago

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   4 days ago

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.

Cheers! Kingfisher rolls out Smooth for beer aficionados

Cheers! Kingfisher rolls out Smooth for beer aficionados

Rediff.com   7 days ago

The new beer's rollout has begun in Rajasthan. Under a phased expansion strategy, Karnataka is expected to follow, with more states to be added based on early response.

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.

Women Power India's Retail Push

Women Power India's Retail Push

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

'It's harder to attract women initially, but once they come in, retention is significantly higher.'

Why non- NCR developers are flocking to Gurugram

Why non- NCR developers are flocking to Gurugram

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2025

Gurugram, already established as the corporate hub of Delhi-NCR, is increasingly attracting developers from outside the region, drawn by robust end-user demand, premium pricing, and emerging development opportunities.

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.

Carmakers Gear Up To Hit Refresh Button

Carmakers Gear Up To Hit Refresh Button

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2025

'In India's competitive automotive market, staying relevant means continuously raising the bar.'

Cancer Therapies Break New Ground

Cancer Therapies Break New Ground

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2025

'India is clearly moving toward more targeted treatment pathways in high-burden cancers.'

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2025

The latest move removes one of the key friction points for visitors, temporary liquor permits, while allowing licensed hotels and restaurants operational flexibility.

Emcure sets sights on pan-Indian obesity market with Poviztra

Emcure sets sights on pan-Indian obesity market with Poviztra

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2025

Emcure Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it saw Poviztra, its newly launched semaglutide brand, as a "long-term" opportunity in India's fast-evolving obesity and cardiometabolic therapy market, even as price competition in the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) segment intensified.

Biocon launches diabetes & obesity drugs in Netherlands

Biocon launches diabetes & obesity drugs in Netherlands

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2025

Biocon Limited has launched its GLP-1 peptide, liraglutide, for the treatment of diabetes and obesity in the Netherlands, as the biopharmaceutical firm positions itself as a global player in the fast-growing diabetes and obesity market currently dominated by the likes of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.

Why Carmakers Are Reviving Old Names

Why Carmakers Are Reviving Old Names

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2025

Indian automakers are reviving legacy nameplates to leverage brand recall and stand out in a crowded market, as classic badges like Sierra, Safari, Baleno and Scorpio return to attract buyers.

2026 will see launch of over 25 new cars

2026 will see launch of over 25 new cars

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2025

Starting January, the market is expected to welcome models like the Tata Punch 2025 which is expected to be around 6 lakh, Mahindra BE 07 EV around 29 lakh, Maruti WagonR Electric around 8.5 lakh, Toyota 3-Row SUV around 14 lakh, and Volkswagen Tera to be around 8 lakh.

Mahindra To Build 1000 Ultra-Fast Charging Points On Highways

Mahindra To Build 1000 Ultra-Fast Charging Points On Highways

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is stepping beyond vehicle manufacturing to build a national electric-mobility ecosystem.

JLR Boosts India Tech Hub With 106-Crore Lease

JLR Boosts India Tech Hub With 106-Crore Lease

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2025

The deal includes a security deposit of 10.10 crore and features an unusually steep 15 per cent escalation every three months, which stands out in Bengaluru's commercial leasing market.

JLR cyberattack hit TaMo PV Q2 showing; FY26 outlook cut

JLR cyberattack hit TaMo PV Q2 showing; FY26 outlook cut

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2025

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) on Friday reported a 13 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decline in consolidated revenue from operations for the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), largely due to the cyberattack on its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in late August that forced a shutdown of its manufacturing operations for over five weeks.

Yamaha Gears Up for India's E2W Race With 2 Models

Yamaha Gears Up for India's E2W Race With 2 Models

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2025

Yamaha expects its first EVs to hit showrooms by the last quarter of FY26 (January - March), once network readiness is complete.