Nevin John &Amp; Swaraj Baggonkar In Mumbai

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Reliance stops gasoline supply to Iran

Reliance stops gasoline supply to Iran

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2009

This follows a letter written by eight US Congressmen to that country's Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) asking it to immediately suspend all financial assistance to RIL until the company agrees to stop selling gasoline to Iran.

Tata Power may divest stake in 2 group firms

Tata Power may divest stake in 2 group firms

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2009

Tata Power Company, the largest private sector power player in the country, plans to divest part of its stake in group companies Tata Teleservices and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) to raise about Rs 2,000 crore for funding its ongoing projects, said informed sources.

Stimulus for commercial vehicles may fll flat

Stimulus for commercial vehicles may fll flat

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2009

R Sridhar, managing director, Shriram Transport Finance Company, said, "The depreciation advantage will only benefit large and medium truck and bus operators, who are also tax payers. But their size in the market is quite small when compared to small operators who form about 75 per cent of the CV market."

Crisis: Automakers reworking export strategy

Crisis: Automakers reworking export strategy

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2009

A majority of HMIL's current export comprises the i10 model, which is exported to Asia, Latin America and Western Europe. In addition, the company has stated that 90 per cent of the i20 model (a premium hatchback) will be exported. The company will produce 150,000 units of the model annually.

Wadias plan to revisit Danone stake price

Wadias plan to revisit Danone stake price

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2008

The Wadia group is looking to renegotiate the price of Groupe Danone's stake in Britannia Industries following the market slump and the credit squeeze in the global markets.

Rivals to counter Sterlite's revised bid

Rivals to counter Sterlite's revised bid

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2008

Sterlite's revised offer to acquire Asarco may see fresh rival bids as the valuation of the bankrupt US copper miner fell in line with the commodity prices.

Bharat Forge to cut output

Bharat Forge to cut output

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2008

Bharat Forge, India's largest auto components maker, said it will cut production as demand from car makers shrink.

Tata Steel feels land acquisition pangs in Vietnam

Tata Steel feels land acquisition pangs in Vietnam

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2008

Tata Steel's $5 billion steel project in Vietnam has hit a roadblock, thanks to a delay in land allocation.

Taj, Trident flooded with reservation requests for

Taj, Trident flooded with reservation requests for

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2008

The Trident and Taj Mahal Palace and Tower said they have been flooded with requests for reservations at their restaurants when they reopen December 21, almost a month after the terrorist attacks on these landmark hotels destroyed significant portions of both buildings.

Hyatt plans to open 10 more hotels in 5 years

Hyatt plans to open 10 more hotels in 5 years

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2008

The Chicago-headquartered company, which currently operates five hotels in India under the Hyatt Regency, Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt brands in Mumbai, New Delhi, Goa and Kolkata, said it will also introduce two-three more brands in the country. The Chicago-headquartered company currently operates five hotels in India under the Hyatt Regency, Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt brands in Mumbai, New Delhi, Goa and Kolkata.

FIPB sets aside L&T objections, clears Ralf Schnei

FIPB sets aside L&T objections, clears Ralf Schnei

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2008

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board has cleared a proposal by German plastic moulding major Ralf Schneider to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in India, setting aside objections raised by its former Indian partner Larsen & Toubro under Press Note 1 of the Foreign Direct Investment policy.

Mumbai Trident readies to reopen

Mumbai Trident readies to reopen

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2008

Hotel expects 25-30 per cent occupancy on December 21 when it throws open its doors. Trident regulars are preparing to return to the hotel sooner than later.

Many car makers plan January price rise

Many car makers plan January price rise

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2008

Some analysts, however, suggest that car-makers threaten price rises every January in a bid to clear calendar year-end inventory. "There is always a threat from auto companies, usually in January, on a price increase in an attempt by them to clear the inventory. Sometimes, the ploy is never exercised," said Mahatesh Sabarad, a Mumbai-based analyst with Centrum Broking.

Reliance Retail to hasten expansion in six months

Reliance Retail to hasten expansion in six months

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2008

The retail arm of the Mukesh Ambani-led group had almost halted its expansion plans as a credit crunch roiled markets across the globe forcing companies to withhold new projects. The company also froze fresh recruitment.

Logan to get cheaper by Rs 60,000

Logan to get cheaper by Rs 60,000

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2008

A day after leading car makers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor decided to cut vehicle prices in the wake of a reduction in taxes, Mahindra Renault on Tuesday said its Logan sedan will be offered at a discount of Rs 60,000.

R-Com to buy back FCCBs

R-Com to buy back FCCBs

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2008

To be the first firm to take advantage of new RBI ruling.

Bonanza for buyers of used cars

Bonanza for buyers of used cars

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2008

Forget about the Tata Nano for Rs 100,000. Or buying a sleek Yamaha R15 for over Rs 97,000. An array of car models is now available at prices under Rs 100,000, thanks to an expected 20 to 25 per cent fall in used-car prices on certain models, in response to the government's decision to reduce Central value added tax (Cenvat) four percentage points for new cars.

M&M, Fiat defer launches on terror strike

M&M, Fiat defer launches on terror strike

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2008

Slowdown in vehicle demand also behind decision.

Over 2,000 auto parts units face closure

Over 2,000 auto parts units face closure

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2008

The current slump in the automobile sector has delivered a hard knock to component makers -- classified as small and tiny enterprises -- as about 600 manufacturing units in Jamshedpur have shut down operations, while more than 2,000 other units spread across the country are on the verge of closure.

Nissan to cut sourcing from Maruti

Nissan to cut sourcing from Maruti

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2008

Nissan Motor Company, Japan's third-largest auto maker, has decided to cut its small car sourcing target from India's biggest car company Maruti Suzuki by 80 per cent in view of the severe downturn in Europe's automobile market.