Arindam Majumder And Shally Seth Mohile

Stories by Arindam Majumder And Shally Seth Mohile

Pawan Ruia throws hat into the ring to buy out Air India

Pawan Ruia throws hat into the ring to buy out Air India

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2021

Ruia, a chartered accountant whose business ranged from sugar to textiles and heavy engineering to tyres, refused to comment on queries about his interest in Air India.

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2021

Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new model launches as they seek to recoup previous year's loss in volumes, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

'Budget should focus on making manufacturing competitive'

'Budget should focus on making manufacturing competitive'

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2021

'It has the potential to add half a trillion dollars to the economy over the next five years.'

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2021

The electric vehicle evolution in India's passenger vehicle market has remained frozen in time and may see limited adoption over the next decade, experts say.

Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2021

The Three-Pointed Star also unveiled its 2021 motto coined as 'Reimagining Excellence', which aims at making the brand more desirable and drawing customers closer.

Drone maker ideaForge bags biggest order from armed forces

Drone maker ideaForge bags biggest order from armed forces

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2021

The Army signed a $20-million deal with the Infosys-backed drone maker recently.

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2021

Firm attributes move to pandemic and legal spat with Fiat Chrysler, says it is in line with group's strategy to re-think capital allocation and drive efficiency.

Govt extends cap on domestic airfares till March 31

Govt extends cap on domestic airfares till March 31

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2021

However, airlines will need to sell 20 per cent seats below midpoint of the fare band on each flight instead of 40 per cent as mandated earlier.

Will Tesla's entry boost sale of EVs in India?

Will Tesla's entry boost sale of EVs in India?

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2021

With only a handful of models by a few manufacturers including Tata Nexon, MG ZS, Hyundai Kona, among others, the segment has remained under tapped.

Auto sales in December saw double-digit rise

Auto sales in December saw double-digit rise

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2021

The growth momentum that started during the festival season is likely to sustain in the new year, reports Arindam Majumder.

Airlines seek easier loan restructuring norms

Airlines seek easier loan restructuring norms

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2021

For any airline to be eligible for restructuring, the current ratio has to be equal to or higher than 0.4, while 'debt to Ebitda' has to be equal to or less than 5.5.

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2021

After selling brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE in over 70 countries, Bajaj Auto plans to enter Thailand this year followed by Brazil next year.

Want to buy a Lamborghini?

Want to buy a Lamborghini?

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2021

A flurry of new models like the Huracan STO, Huracan EVO RWD Spyder will arrive in India in 2021.

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2021

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra & Mahindra have decided to scrap their previously announced automotive joint venture and it will continue its independent operations in India as it is. The two companies determined that they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the December 31, 2020 'longstop' or expiration date of a definitive agreement the organisations entered into in October 2019, Ford Motor Company said in a statement.

Air India's new owner can sack staff

Air India's new owner can sack staff

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2020

The new owner may be allowed to dispose of assets accruing from the 10-26 per cent of the net assets of the company.

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2020

Dispute arose as Indian carriers objected to Emirates flying passengers beyond Dubai, and Dubai authorities complained that Indian airlines have been flying more flights than allocated to its carriers.

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2020

Miffed hotels, restaurants stare at huge losses on account of advance planning for events that they now have to shelve.

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy; to cease manufacturing ops on Dec 24

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy; to cease manufacturing ops on Dec 24

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2020

In spite of straddling the market with multiple competitively priced models, GM was pushed to the fringes by the rivals from Japan and Korea.

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2020

From free salons to discounted room rates, hotels are offering it all.

Maruti still rules the Indian market

Maruti still rules the Indian market

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2020

With 15 models and a market share of close to 50 per cent, it rules the Indian market, selling almost 1.5 million units every year, rolling out one model every ten seconds.