Devidutta Tripathy And Aditi Shah

Stories by Devidutta Tripathy And Aditi Shah

Rajan says RBI working to clean up lenders' balance sheets

Rajan says RBI working to clean up lenders' balance sheets

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2016

The government plans to inject a total Rs 70,000 crore into the lenders over four years

Home loans offer silver lining for India's banks

Home loans offer silver lining for India's banks

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2016

Home loans also pose lower bad-debt risks for the banks than corporate loans.

The gloomy side of India's cheap car boom

The gloomy side of India's cheap car boom

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2016

Poor contract workers often have little or no access to safety equipment or health benefits in factories.

Will Messi magic win fans for Tata Zica?

Will Messi magic win fans for Tata Zica?

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2016

Tata Zica was designed by an international team resulting in a more modern look.

Supreme Court upholds ban on sale of large diesel cars in Delhi

Supreme Court upholds ban on sale of large diesel cars in Delhi

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a December ruling that temporarily banned the sale of large diesel cars in New Delhi to combat toxic smog in India's capital.

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2015

Among those who have the most to lose from India's haphazard policies are dealers selling cars made by Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra, Daimler AG's and Tata Motors' luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover

Supreme Court slaps temporary ban on luxury diesel car sales in Delhi

Supreme Court slaps temporary ban on luxury diesel car sales in Delhi

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2015

Supreme Court slaps temporary ban on luxury diesel car sales in Delhi.

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2015

ICICI Bank has the largest proportion of SDR loans as a percentage of its total, followed by state-run United Bank of India and Canara Bank.

BMW will raise car prices in India by up to 3% starting 2016

BMW will raise car prices in India by up to 3% starting 2016

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2015

BMW plans to launch 15 models during this year, with four brand new models that would be imported from our global centres and the rest will be re-launches.

In India, where no-frills cars rule, Toyota bets on premium models

In India, where no-frills cars rule, Toyota bets on premium models

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2015

Toyota Motor Corp is betting on pricier premium models offering better safety and quality.

Ola raises $500 million from Softbank, others

Ola raises $500 million from Softbank, others

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2015

Ola competes with Uber Technologies in India.

Amazon may export delivery lessons from India to cut costs abroad

Amazon may export delivery lessons from India to cut costs abroad

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2015

E-commerce in India could grow to $137 billion by 2020 from $11 billion in 2013, says Morgan Stanley, and firms like Amazon, local market leader Flipkart and rival Snapdeal, backed by Japan's SoftBank, are fighting for a bigger share.

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2015

The changes would be the most ambitious overhaul to date of rules governing the liquidation or revival of companies in India.

Volkswagen India likely to recall 100,000 cars

Volkswagen India likely to recall 100,000 cars

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2015

This would impact Vento, Jetta and Passat sedan cars, Polo hatchback and Polo Cross crossover in India.

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2015

Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin America.

India auto industry body calls for unified emissions rules

India auto industry body calls for unified emissions rules

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2015

The government said in a statement earlier this year that by April 1, 2017 cars sold in all Indian cities will need to meet the Bharat Stage IV norms.

Volkswagen India now investigating Polo cars

Volkswagen India now investigating Polo cars

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2015

Volkswagen sold about 45,000 cars in India in the year to end-March, of which about two-thirds were Polo hatchbacks

Starbucks rival to launch India's biggest IPO in 3 years next week

Starbucks rival to launch India's biggest IPO in 3 years next week

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2015

Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd is backed by KKR & Co.

Utility debts threaten Modi's power-for-all drive

Utility debts threaten Modi's power-for-all drive

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2015

Across India, decades of mismanagement and political meddling have left utilities selling electricity below cost and turning a blind eye to rampant theft.

Nissan, Renault, GM have a superb plan to revive sales in India

Nissan, Renault, GM have a superb plan to revive sales in India

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2015

Nissan and Renault say they will compete with new models, especially small cars, and by growing their dealer network.