Krishna Kant &Amp;Amp; Shally Seth Mohile

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Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2021

The electric vehicle evolution in India's passenger vehicle market has remained frozen in time and may see limited adoption over the next decade, experts say.

India's m-cap to GDP ratio crosses 100% for first time in over a decade

India's m-cap to GDP ratio crosses 100% for first time in over a decade

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2021

BSE-listed companies' market capitalisation reached Rs 197.7 trillion on January 21, against India's nominal GDP of Rs 190 trillion during 12 months ended December 2020.

Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2021

The Three-Pointed Star also unveiled its 2021 motto coined as 'Reimagining Excellence', which aims at making the brand more desirable and drawing customers closer.

Voda, Airtel take on Rel Jio in exchanges, signal the fight is on

Voda, Airtel take on Rel Jio in exchanges, signal the fight is on

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2021

Over the three-month period, Airtel's stock price has rallied from Rs 432 to Rs 540, while Vodafone Idea has risen from Rs 9.2 to Rs 11.8 per share.

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2021

Firm attributes move to pandemic and legal spat with Fiat Chrysler, says it is in line with group's strategy to re-think capital allocation and drive efficiency.

Nifty achieves another milestone as valuation hits all-time high of 40x

Nifty achieves another milestone as valuation hits all-time high of 40x

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2021

This is first time in 25 years that a benchmark equity index in India is trading at a P/E multiple of 40x or higher.

Tatas beat govt as largest promoter of listed companies in India

Tatas beat govt as largest promoter of listed companies in India

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2021

Tata Sons stake in the group's listed companies is now worth Rs 9.28 trillion, up 34.4 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis. In comparison, the Government of India's stake in listed central public sector undertakings (PSUs) is currently valued at Rs 9.24 trillion

As Covid cases start declining, more people are returning to workplaces

As Covid cases start declining, more people are returning to workplaces

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2021

More people seemed to be returning to their workplaces towards the end of the year, even as railway and electricity numbers disappointed. Most other indicators held on to their gains.

Will Tesla's entry boost sale of EVs in India?

Will Tesla's entry boost sale of EVs in India?

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2021

With only a handful of models by a few manufacturers including Tata Nexon, MG ZS, Hyundai Kona, among others, the segment has remained under tapped.

Share of family-owned firms in total market capitalisation rises to 64.5%

Share of family-owned firms in total market capitalisation rises to 64.5%

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2021

The growth was led by family-owned companies and business groups with presence in pharmaceuticals, information technology services, and consumer products.

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2021

After selling brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE in over 70 countries, Bajaj Auto plans to enter Thailand this year followed by Brazil next year.

Want to buy a Lamborghini?

Want to buy a Lamborghini?

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2021

A flurry of new models like the Huracan STO, Huracan EVO RWD Spyder will arrive in India in 2021.

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2021

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra & Mahindra have decided to scrap their previously announced automotive joint venture and it will continue its independent operations in India as it is. The two companies determined that they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the December 31, 2020 'longstop' or expiration date of a definitive agreement the organisations entered into in October 2019, Ford Motor Company said in a statement.

Rupee may end 2020 as worst performing currency in Asia

Rupee may end 2020 as worst performing currency in Asia

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2021

Rs 1,000 now buys $13.5 against $14 a year ago.

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2020

Miffed hotels, restaurants stare at huge losses on account of advance planning for events that they now have to shelve.

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy; to cease manufacturing ops on Dec 24

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy; to cease manufacturing ops on Dec 24

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2020

In spite of straddling the market with multiple competitively priced models, GM was pushed to the fringes by the rivals from Japan and Korea.

FMCG stocks come back on bulls' radar after nearly 4 months on sidelines

FMCG stocks come back on bulls' radar after nearly 4 months on sidelines

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2020

Some analysts see more upside in FMCG stocks given the performance gap between the sector and the market.

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2020

From free salons to discounted room rates, hotels are offering it all.

Maruti still rules the Indian market

Maruti still rules the Indian market

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2020

With 15 models and a market share of close to 50 per cent, it rules the Indian market, selling almost 1.5 million units every year, rolling out one model every ten seconds.

Mahindra's Ssangyong misses loan repayment of Rs 480 cr to JP Morgan

Mahindra's Ssangyong misses loan repayment of Rs 480 cr to JP Morgan

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2020

M&M, which owns a 75 per cent stake in SYMC, rescued the sport-utility vehicle (SUV) maker from near-insolvency in 2010 but has struggled to revive its fortunes.