Ishita Ayan Dutt, Shivani Shinde, Shine Jacob, Deepak Patel, Amritha Pillay

Stories by Ishita Ayan Dutt, Shivani Shinde, Shine Jacob, Deepak Patel, Amritha Pillay

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

Within weeks of announcing his exit as executive chairman of the global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Freshworks, its founder Girish Mathrubootham appears to be on an investment spree.

A bike with integrated radar and camera-safety systems!

A bike with integrated radar and camera-safety systems!

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette launches the fighter jet-inspired X-47 Crossover electric motorcycle at Rs 2.49 lakh, with deliveries to commence in October.

Amazing growth story of the Jindal group

Amazing growth story of the Jindal group

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

You have to grow, and grow fast - that's the DNA of the JSW group, chairman Sajjan Jindal said as JSW Cement made its debut on the stock market mid-August. The remark captured not just the moment but also the momentum of JSW's growth story.

Agnikul Launches India's 1st 3D-Printed Rocket Hub

Agnikul Launches India's 1st 3D-Printed Rocket Hub

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2025

For the first time in India, the facility enables 3D printing of aerospace and rocket components up to one metre in height.

Luxury Cars, Bikes Rev Up For Festival Season

Luxury Cars, Bikes Rev Up For Festival Season

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2025

Luxury carmakers are shifting into high gear with a mix of product launches, personalised experiences and lifestyle-led engagement.

Plan To Travel During Diwali?

Plan To Travel During Diwali?

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

'This festival season, advance airfares for major metros are up 20 to 25 per cent from last year.'

Small SUVs likely to see maximum growth post GST cut

Small SUVs likely to see maximum growth post GST cut

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

The small sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment - comprising models less than 4 metres in length - could witness the "maximum" growth among all categories in the coming months following the recent goods and services tax (GST) rate rationalisation, Tarun Garg, chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), said.

US Tariffs May Drop To 10-15%: CEA

US Tariffs May Drop To 10-15%: CEA

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

'I do believe there will be a resolution in the next couple of months on the penal tariff and hopefully on the reciprocal tariff also.'

$282 Billion Indian IT Industry In US Right Wing's Cross Hairs

$282 Billion Indian IT Industry In US Right Wing's Cross Hairs

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

The US remains the largest market for IT outsourcing, and for Indian giants TCS, Infosys and Wipro, it contributes around 40 per cent of their top line.

How Gen Z And Social Media Are Changing Nepal

How Gen Z And Social Media Are Changing Nepal

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

From mobilising protests to choosing the interim prime minister -- Discord, Bitchat became virtual control rooms, even as familiar platforms like TikTok, Reddit, Instagram, etc. played their part.

Late Engineering Changes Stall 80% of Auto Launches

Late Engineering Changes Stall 80% of Auto Launches

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

'The delay is high in India, and even higher in the case of electric vehicles.'

It's time to get started, put money in deals: M&A financing opens up

It's time to get started, put money in deals: M&A financing opens up

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

Last fortnight, State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty lifted the veil on a subject long spoken of in corporate corridors: Why can't our banks finance mergers and acquisitions (M&As)? Change is in the air: Indian Banks' Association (of which Setty is the chairman) is to "make a formal request" to Mint Road to make way for it. Thus far the exclusive turf of foreign banks even though its funding remains offshore - as in, it's not on these entities rupee-book (and a few select shadow banks) - a most lucrative segment in the investment banking suite, M&As, will be homeward-bound.

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

Opposition-ruled states warn of steep annual losses; Centre assures higher consumption will offset revenue hit.

Tariff poses major challenge for Maruti's exports to US

Tariff poses major challenge for Maruti's exports to US

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

Almost 30 per cent of Maruti's auto-component exports are to the US, and about half of that is facing a duty of 25 per cent and the other half 50 per cent.

Airport operator to be accountable for 3rd-party service standards: AERA chief

Airport operator to be accountable for 3rd-party service standards: AERA chief

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2025

An airport operator will be responsible for maintaining overall service standards at an airport, including those delivered by third-party service providers, under new rules being framed by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA), its chairman SKG Rahate told aviation stakeholders at a meeting on Wednesday

Gadkari: 'E20 Fuel Criticism Is Propaganda'

Gadkari: 'E20 Fuel Criticism Is Propaganda'

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2025

'The petrol lobby is very rich and strong.'

Indian IT Cos Feel H-1B Heat

Indian IT Cos Feel H-1B Heat

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2025

'It is good to have the H1-B visa option but if tomorrow things happen to change, it is not the end of the world situation.'

EV makers relieved at status quo on GST levy

EV makers relieved at status quo on GST levy

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2025

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers breathed a sigh of relief after the GST Council on Wednesday night retained the concessional 5 per cent rate on EVs, though they now face competition from small petrol and diesel cars, which will attract a lower 18 per cent levy.

'US Is An Important Market For Us'

'US Is An Important Market For Us'

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2025

Businesses are testing new markets, tapping into domestic demand, and pushing the government for relief.

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2025

Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor crossed Rs 1,000 crore in R&D spend for the first time, as legacy OEMs accelerate innovation to compete with new-age EV players.