Kalpana Pathak And Swaraj Baggonkar

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From Rs 4.3-49 lakh, Harley-Davidson has it all

From Rs 4.3-49 lakh, Harley-Davidson has it all

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

With the launch of three new bikes in october, Harley-Davidson, the luxury cruiser motorcycle manufacturer, has brought its country-wide offering in line with its other overseas markets. British motorcycle brand, Triumph, is the only price competitor.

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

At present, there are many vehicles that weigh close to the proposed increased weight of 600 kg.

Grocery chains log on to e-commerce

Grocery chains log on to e-commerce

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2014

Reliance Retail follows Future Group in online foray

India formula behind Hyundai's new high

India formula behind Hyundai's new high

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

As other global car makers struggle in India to keep sales consistent, the Korean player has made a heady combination out of design, launches and localisation.

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Banking and IT lead; see September hiring rise 52%, 34% y-o-y, respectively.

Can Bajaj Pulsar hit back at rivals?

Can Bajaj Pulsar hit back at rivals?

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2014

Companies like Yamaha Motor India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, Suzuki Motorcycle India and TVS Motors are all geared up to launch bikes to shake-up Bajaj's stronghold -- the 150-250-cc segment

RIL may not gain from the gas price hike: Analysts

RIL may not gain from the gas price hike: Analysts

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2014

RIL estimates output from KG-D6 could reach up to 60 mscmd in the next five years, when all satellite fields are brought into production.

Hyundai might develop car from scratch in India

Hyundai might develop car from scratch in India

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2014

Localisation for present-generation Hyundai cars will also rise from the average 85-90 per cent.

RIL could report flat profit growth in Q2

RIL could report flat profit growth in Q2

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

RIL might see its September quarter's profit between Rs 5,600 crore and Rs 5,670 crore.

RIL faces dealer block for reopening petrol pumps

RIL faces dealer block for reopening petrol pumps

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Dealers are not happy with the company's latest retailing policy and decided not to re-open their pumps.

German firm hurls espionage charge at Hero Cycles

German firm hurls espionage charge at Hero Cycles

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Munjal firm dismisses allegations, says it aborted deal as 'closing conditions' were not fulfilled

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

New campaigns rev up their marketing pitch, while new challengers such as Tata Motors with the Zest promise to put up a spirited fight

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

People are not just splurging on clothes, mobiles and household goods through the online route, they are also looking at cars and even houses.

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2014

Tata was concerned that most innovations were happening outside India, some by Indians.

Global CEOs find India frustrating but irresistible

Global CEOs find India frustrating but irresistible

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2014

The government plans to take India into the top 50 ranks in ease of doing business in the next two years with efforts such as shifting all applications for industrial licenses online.

Premiums, fuel price squeeze diesel car sales

Premiums, fuel price squeeze diesel car sales

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

According to a report by rating and research agency CRISIL, it now takes six years to recover the premium-between Rs 100,000 on small cars and Rs 300,000 on luxury sedans-paid for diesel variants.

BPCL, Indian Oil to revive premium petrol brands on excise cut

BPCL, Indian Oil to revive premium petrol brands on excise cut

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2014

For BCPL's branded petrol, Speed, the price differential with regular petrol is now between Rs 2.74 and Rs 3.75 per litre.

Costly sedans run out of steam

Costly sedans run out of steam

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2014

High-end mid-sized sedans, comfy SUVs and entry-level luxury models steal their show.

M&M offers professional valuation of used cars

M&M offers professional valuation of used cars

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2014

Promoted by conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra, Autoinspekt, a cloud-based vehicle inspection platform, is fast emerging as a critical tool for used car buyers and sellers.

Oil and gas sector seeks tax holiday

Oil and gas sector seeks tax holiday

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2014

Oil and gas players' wish list includes incentivising E&P investments and reintroduction of income tax holiday for exploration and production activities, among others.