Neha Alawadhi &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

Stories by Neha Alawadhi &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

Genpact wants grads as leaders!

Genpact wants grads as leaders!

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2019

"We made a conscious decision that we will not get influenced by the years of experience," says Piyush Mehta, chief human resource officer, Genpact.

In 6 months Maruti sold 2 lakh BSVI compliant cars

In 6 months Maruti sold 2 lakh BSVI compliant cars

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2019

The figures are encouraging for the auto industry amid apprehension that due to higher cost and lack of fuel availability, cars with stricter emission standards may not be popular in initial stages. Automakers had even cited this confusion as one of the reasons for dwindling car sales in India, reports Arindam Majumder.

Car sales continue to slide in September, Maruti's down by 32.7%

Car sales continue to slide in September, Maruti's down by 32.7%

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2019

However, compared to August, vehicle sales increased by 15.25 per cent on the back of discounts. Maruti led the market in offering heavy discounts and incentives for buyers and dealers, reports Arindam Majumder.

Govt refuses to budge on September 30 e-com deadline

Govt refuses to budge on September 30 e-com deadline

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2019

The e-commerce companies believe the government is using this exercise to take an unauthorised look into their financials, shareholding and operations.

Gig workers set to come under labour laws

Gig workers set to come under labour laws

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2019

According to draft Code on Social Security, 2019, gig and platform workers will be entitled to life and disability cover, health and maternity benefits, among others.

India wakes up to rogue drone threat after Saudi attack

India wakes up to rogue drone threat after Saudi attack

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2019

While the Saudi drone strike has put the focus back on anti-drone measures, caution also stems from the fact that India has a number of large oil refining assets close to India-Pakistan border.

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2019

The need to use behavioral techniques for spotting terrorism acts was felt after such an exercise had helped customs officials recover cash and drugs.

Govt all set to woo US investors for agri and SME sectors

Govt all set to woo US investors for agri and SME sectors

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2019

Swadeshi Jagran will be leading the delegation on a multi-city tour, expected to start on September 21. The week-long trip will include meetings with industry bodies and government agencies.

Shashi Tharoor to head Parliamentary Committee on IT

Shashi Tharoor to head Parliamentary Committee on IT

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2019

The panel will likely play an important role as the Personal Data Protection Bill gets tabled in Parliament.

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2019

'The idea is to have a separate and independent consultation on non-personal data, and decide the contours of how it should be regulated, whether as guidelines, rules, or a separate policy,' said a senior official at MeitY.

NITI Aayog's artificial intelligence proposal gets FinMin's nod

NITI Aayog's artificial intelligence proposal gets FinMin's nod

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2019

NITI Aayog had been asking for Rs 7,500 crore for three years to set up an AI framework.

Digital frauds continue to plague Mastercard

Digital frauds continue to plague Mastercard

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2019

Mastercard recently launched an authentication product called Identity Check Express that enables customers to verify transactions on their own.

Zomato, Swiggy agree to resolve issues raised by restaurant body

Zomato, Swiggy agree to resolve issues raised by restaurant body

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2019

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Will auto sales pick up this festive season? Dealers are skeptical

Will auto sales pick up this festive season? Dealers are skeptical

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2019

The muted expectation of dealers come at a time when vehicle manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra and others reported a double-digit fall in wholesale dispatches to dealerships in July and August.

August brings more depressing news for auto sector

August brings more depressing news for auto sector

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2019

Sales of four- and two-wheelers almost halved in August, compared to the equivalent month last year.

How Toyota, Suzuki plan to beat slowdown in auto industry

How Toyota, Suzuki plan to beat slowdown in auto industry

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2019

While Toyota will acquire 4.94 per cent shares of Suzuki, worth $ 908 million, the latter will make a $ 454-million investment in the biggest automaker of Japan. Premium products from the Maruti stable such as the Baleno, Ciaz and Vitara Brezza will be sold under the Toyota brand with small changes.

Maruti Suzuki seeks better lending terms for dealers

Maruti Suzuki seeks better lending terms for dealers

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2019

Lenders have become worried as some dealers were not using the money provided to them for car financing.

DGCA plans to bring airline staff under breathalyser

DGCA plans to bring airline staff under breathalyser

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2019

The regulator is now planning to bring in other workers in the aviation ecosystem under the purview of the breath-analyser test. It will include air traffic control officers (ATCOs), ground-handling personnel, flight despatchers, aerodrome operation personnel and engineers.

Ground incidents in airports force DGCA to intervene

Ground incidents in airports force DGCA to intervene

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2019

The regulator will audit an airport's ground facilities, its turnaround and general safety procedures, and the movement of vehicles. Underground facilities, ground servicing equipment, passenger boarding bridges, condition of the apron, marking and lighting, and availability of foreign object dustbin bins will be checked.

IndiGo: Gangwal vs Bhatia spat resurfaces

IndiGo: Gangwal vs Bhatia spat resurfaces

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2019

Gangwal said he will not vote in favour of resolutions that intend to expand the size of the board to 10 members. Gangwal wants a seven-member board.