Ishita Ayan Dutt, Shine Jacob, Archis Mohan

Stories by Ishita Ayan Dutt, Shine Jacob, Archis Mohan

'Mercedes not chasing numbers in luxury car space'

'Mercedes not chasing numbers in luxury car space'

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2025

'In the luxury car segment, the adoption of EVs is almost double compared to the mass market.'

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2025

For Luxmi, the Brew Tea deal ticks key boxes in its strategy, mainly, focusing on quality and branding.

285 Tweaks Proposed to Income Tax Bill

285 Tweaks Proposed to Income Tax Bill

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2025

'The government, if it deems fit, will incorporate the changes in the Bill, take approval from the Cabinet before moving the bill for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha.'

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2025

VF 7 and VF 6, as the models are called, will go on sale in August after the inauguration of VinFast's plant in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and deliveries will follow later.

Foxconn's 'Plan B' to rescue iPhone production in India

Foxconn's 'Plan B' to rescue iPhone production in India

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2025

A day after news emerged that Foxconn Technology Group was "forced" by Beijing to send back its Chinese engineers and technicians from its Tamil Nadu plant, sources indicate that the global electronics giant has already drawn up an alternative plan to rescue its India iPhone 17 production by bringing in experts from mainly Taiwan and the US.

What Shux Did In His 1st Week In Space

What Shux Did In His 1st Week In Space

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2025

Shubhanshu Shukla's first seven days in space have combined science, ceremony, and moments of levity.

Hydrogen-run cars get a boost with Hyundai-IITM tieup

Hydrogen-run cars get a boost with Hyundai-IITM tieup

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2025

The only other company working on hydrogen cars in India is Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2025

'India's farmers will be unable to compete with the US, given the subsidies that the latter provides its farmers.'

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2025

Despite the benefits of hybrid technology, a lack of government backing and few launches have kept the segment from gaining ground.

Andhra Bets on AI to Fight Mosquito Menace

Andhra Bets on AI to Fight Mosquito Menace

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2025

When mosquito numbers cross safe limits in any area, automatic alerts will be sent, and civic teams will carry out spraying or fogging operations.

Truck rentals, EV and tractor sales rise in June

Truck rentals, EV and tractor sales rise in June

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2025

Truck rentals saw a positive momentum across most key trunk routes due to an increased pre-kharif agricultural activity and a resilient manufacturing sector. The Kolkata-Guwahati-Kolkata corridor witnessed a month-on-month (M-o-M) rise of 2.4 per cent, while the Mumbai-Chennai-Mumbai route grew by 1.9 per cent and the Delhi-Hyderabad-Delhi route saw a 1.6 per cent increase in truck rentals, said June edition of the Shriram Mobility Bulletin.

Chandra says Tata Steel's UK ops will turn Ebitda-positive this year

Chandra says Tata Steel's UK ops will turn Ebitda-positive this year

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

Tata Steel's UK operations, which have largely been a struggle since the acquisition, are expected to turn earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda)-positive this financial year (2025-26/FY26) and possibly profitable by the next. Responding to shareholder queries at Tata Steel's annual general meeting, Tata group chairman N Chandrasekaran said, "We expect the UK to perform much better this year compared to last year - it will definitely be Ebitda-positive."

Why Is Foxconn Pulling Staff From India?

Why Is Foxconn Pulling Staff From India?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

The Foxconn move may have been prompted by the Chinese government's focus on strengthening its supply chain.

Quad's Mineral Mission: PM Eyes Latin American Deals

Quad's Mineral Mission: PM Eyes Latin American Deals

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

Increasing cooperation in critical minerals will top Prime Minister Modi's agenda during his discussions with leaders of Ghana, Argentinia, Brazil and Namibia.

BJP Gears Up For National President Election

BJP Gears Up For National President Election

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

The BJP's constitution mandates that the party should complete the process of electing block, district and state chiefs before it elects its national president.

'Keeladi Could Be Older Than Indus Valley'

'Keeladi Could Be Older Than Indus Valley'

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

'There is no doubt about the antiquity of Tamil Nadu.'

Apollo eyes 20-23% growth in new co; says restructuring to unlock value

Apollo eyes 20-23% growth in new co; says restructuring to unlock value

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2025

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL) on Tuesday said its ongoing restructuring aims to unlock the value of its omni-channel pharmacy and digital businesses, while enhancing shareholder returns. The newly-formed entity is expected to achieve a year-on-year growth rate of 22-23 per cent, driven by the e-pharmacy segment and other business verticals, with a revenue target of Rs 25,000 crore by the financial year 2027.

The Jet Set Prefers Luxury Electric Cars

The Jet Set Prefers Luxury Electric Cars

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2025

The share of EVs in the luxury segment rose from 7 per cent in January-May 2024 to 11 per cent during the same period in 2025, marking a 66 per cent growth in the electric luxury segment.

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2025

'Most of Tagore's important correspondence is held in institutional archives. So offerings like this in the public domain are few and far between.'

India Pursuing FTAs With Mature, Rule-Bound Markets: Jaishankar

India Pursuing FTAs With Mature, Rule-Bound Markets: Jaishankar

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2025

'The logic every one of our neighbours must realise is that working with India will give you benefits, and not working with India has a cost.'