Deepak Patel &Amp; Sohini Das

Stories by Deepak Patel &Amp; Sohini Das

Why luxury carmakers will see quicker transition to EVs

Why luxury carmakers will see quicker transition to EVs

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2023

While Mercedes-Benz India expects 25 per cent of its India sales to come from EVs in the next four years, BMW says it estimates around 10 per cent of sales to come from those in the near future.

Field testing started for fuel-agnostic engines

Field testing started for fuel-agnostic engines

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2023

Cummins India will soon start producing fuel-agnostic engine systems at the Tata-Cummins plant in Phaltan in Satara district of Maharashtra, senior officials at Cummins India said. The firm will start limited production by the end of 2023 and mass production will likely begin by 2024, the officials said.

How Toyota India will tackle it's slow growth

How Toyota India will tackle it's slow growth

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2023

'In terms of semiconductors, challenges do remain in the pan industry, but I think we are much better than where we were a year or so back.'

India 'Stay Calm' About Kraken: Experts

India 'Stay Calm' About Kraken: Experts

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2023

The Kraken COVID-19 variant accounts for almost 41 per cent of all Covid infections.

Maruti Suzuki underestimated SUV segment's growth

Maruti Suzuki underestimated SUV segment's growth

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2023

According to Siam data, Indian auto companies sold 982,456 units of utility vehicles in the first half of FY23, a 50.29 per cent growth over the corresponding period last year.

'It may take time for EV to become your only car'

'It may take time for EV to become your only car'

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2023

'If it is your second car (electric vehicle), you typically keep it for travel within the city.' 'And the first car (internal combustion engine-run vehicles) can then be used to travel to some other cities.'

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2023

Almost all of these companies either unveiled their new electric vehicle or alternative energy-powered models.

Mercedes To Drive 10 New Models In 2023

Mercedes To Drive 10 New Models In 2023

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2023

'Since we have a long waiting period, customers will be able to see cars for the next one year which are going to be produced and block (book) them.' 'So, if there is a wedding or a birthday in October, they can already check its availability in that month and block it.'

What Employees Can Expect In 2023

What Employees Can Expect In 2023

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2023

'Enterprises have become more demanding in terms of their productivity expectation from their employees.'

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2023

Clock 11% growth in the first 11 months of 2022.

Doctors want govt to allow 4th booster

Doctors want govt to allow 4th booster

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2023

'The protective effect of the vaccine lasts for about nine months to a year.' 'For health workers that period is already over. This is the right time to augment their immunity.'

Why Is USFDA Inspecting India Pharma Firms?

Why Is USFDA Inspecting India Pharma Firms?

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2022

Indian drug firms continue to work closely with the FDA, and most have also appointed consultants to help them grasp the regulatory minutiae in the US.

Indians Not Taking Booster Covid Vaccine

Indians Not Taking Booster Covid Vaccine

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2022

Less than 30,000 booster doses daily in December.

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2022

The joint inspections is to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs available in the country

Nasal Covid Vaccine Available In Jan

Nasal Covid Vaccine Available In Jan

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2022

The vaccine would not have production scalability issues unlike Covaxin, Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 virus vaccine.

Kinetic to start producing electric version of Luna at Ahmednagar plant

Kinetic to start producing electric version of Luna at Ahmednagar plant

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2022

Kinetic Engineering (KEL), the makers of the iconic Luna two-wheelers in the seventies, will soon start producing components for an electric version of the moped. Pune-based Kinetic said in September that Luna would make a comeback in an electric avatar. The electric Luna, or E-Luna, will be launched by KEL's sister company Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions.

Why Jet Airways has failed to take wings

Why Jet Airways has failed to take wings

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

These are the four primary issues that have soured the relationship between SBI-led lenders and JKC and delayed the resumption of commercial flights by Jet Airways, once India's largest private airline, which went bankrupt in 2019. Over the past three years, the airline went through an insolvency process under which JKC's resolution plan was approved by a committee of creditors (lenders) and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in October 2020 and June 2021, respectively. But this didn't mean an end to the problems.

Akasa, Jet 2.0: Tough Path Ahead

Akasa, Jet 2.0: Tough Path Ahead

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

'I hope they all survive, but it is a tough world.' 'The carriers who are already established are already struggling.'

Mask Up, Covid Is Not Over Yet

Mask Up, Covid Is Not Over Yet

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2022

'If there are any symptoms/variants of concern, states can prepare accordingly.'

Adani group to invest Rs 10,700 crore to expand Lucknow airport

Adani group to invest Rs 10,700 crore to expand Lucknow airport

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2022

The Adani group will invest Rs 10,700 crore into Lucknow airport's expansion so that its annual passenger handling capacity zooms from 4 million passengers per annum (MPPA) to 39 MPPA. The airport's expansion plan received clearance from the Union environment ministry on December 15. However, the plan submitted to the ministry did not mention the deadline for the expansion.