Arnab Dutta &Amp; T E Narasimhan

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Datsun, Sunny to drive exports for Renault-Nissan's Chennai plant

Datsun, Sunny to drive exports for Renault-Nissan's Chennai plant

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2019

The automaker said that production at the Renault Nissan Alliance Plant, where Nissan, Renault and Datsun brands are manufactured, had gone up by 15 per cent and was expected to increase further on the back of increasing export orders.

Onion likely to bring cheer to your kitchen

Onion likely to bring cheer to your kitchen

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2019

With 3,000 tonnes of imported onion entering the market over the next fortnight, the price should start cooling off. Soon after, the new crop of onions will arrive, further reducing prices.

Pollution in Delhi: Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike

Pollution in Delhi: Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2019

While Hindware is expecting sale of its air purifiers to double this year, brands like Xiaomi, Blue Star and Daikin, too, are expecting significant rise in sales.

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2019

From new and competitively-priced iPhones to slashing prices of its older models, it had a multi-pronged strategy.

How Sugar Free plans to win the twin battle of misinformation and competition

How Sugar Free plans to win the twin battle of misinformation and competition

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2019

To become part of the consumer's monthly shopping cart, Sugar Free has launched new formats and variants and waged war against online venom.

Your Apple iPhone XR is now 'Made in Chennai'

Your Apple iPhone XR is now 'Made in Chennai'

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2019

The development comes at a time when growing tension in US-China trade ties is forcing companies to explore alternative manufacturing sites in order to derisk operations.

India's automakers hit the fast lane in overseas markets

India's automakers hit the fast lane in overseas markets

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2019

Even as domestic passenger car sales declined 29.4 per cent between April and August this year, exports grew 6.5 per cent, partially cushioning the blow from slowing sales.

Green firecracker norms may rob Sivakasi's sparkle

Green firecracker norms may rob Sivakasi's sparkle

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2019

Some experts opine that green crackers are yet not practical and question government's move to promote them.

First mover Medimix hopes to ride ayurvedic wave now

First mover Medimix hopes to ride ayurvedic wave now

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2019

The packaging is new and so is the way it talks to customers. Plus the brand has been extended into hair oil, shampoo and body wash, products that appeal to the young.

Now Laxmi Vilas Bank under RBI scanner for bad loans

Now Laxmi Vilas Bank under RBI scanner for bad loans

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2019

The PCA plan covers various suggestions or measures to recover non-performing assets (NPAs), reduce costs, boost capital, downsize risk-weighted assets, and improve profitability, among others. The LVB management is in the process of implementing all of these, said sources.

In a first since 1998, rough diamonds will be auctioned in Surat

In a first since 1998, rough diamonds will be auctioned in Surat

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2019

So far, rough diamonds mined from the Panna mines in Madhya Pradesh were auctioned online but displayed only at Panna.

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2019

The government will create an EV Venture Capital Fund, for financial support to start-ups in the segment. The overall aim is to make Tamil Nadu the preferred destination for EVs and component makers.

Auto slump: Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick

Auto slump: Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2019

Average overall sales which used to be around 8,000 units a year ago has dropped to 7,000-7,500 units in a month. A lot of government projects have been announced but these are yet to translate to boost CV sales.

India likely to get new Parliament building in 2022

India likely to get new Parliament building in 2022

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2019

According to plans, the new structure will be more energy efficient, fitted with all modern amenities like multilevel parking facility, centralised air conditioning systems and solar panels, reports Arnab Dutta/Business Standard.

75 new smartphones will kick off festive season sales!

75 new smartphones will kick off festive season sales!

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

In the coming weeks, online retailers are expected to further raise the pitch with shopping festivals, discounts, and cashback offers.

'Orbiter's life to be 7 years as it has extra fuel'

'Orbiter's life to be 7 years as it has extra fuel'

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2019

'Till date, 90-95 per cent of the mission objectives have been accomplished' 'Future programmes will go as planned' After the moon landing mishap, K Sivan, chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation spoke to T E Narasimhan/Business Standard of the future and the mood among his scientists. Edited excerpts:

Secret behind the success of 90-year old Brand MTR

Secret behind the success of 90-year old Brand MTR

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2019

While the traditional masala portfolio continues to hold its sway, the brand is up against stiff competition from food delivery apps and the thriving community of restaurants that they support for its ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat fare.

Auto firms unsure if benefits will be seen in festive season

Auto firms unsure if benefits will be seen in festive season

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2019

This year, both rural and urban markets have reported around 18 per cent fall in the first quarter. However, most auto majors expect that by January, there would be a pick up.

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2019

Gits now has super food mixes like brown rice and flax seeds idli mix, oats idli mix and such other products. It has also launched an organic and vegan version of ready meals abroad. It also has an e-store, besides selling through Flipkart, Amazon and Big Basket.

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2019

Market leaders saw good traction for new cars, including the electric ones.