Pavan Lall &Amp; Ram Prasad Sahu

Stories by Pavan Lall &Amp; Ram Prasad Sahu

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

The new Swift: pocket friendly, cute as a button and reliable

The new Swift: pocket friendly, cute as a button and reliable

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2021

While the latest, fourth-generation Swift makes no pretence of being a performance car or the last word in luxury, what it does stand for is amply evident, notes Pavan Lall.

Global operations key trigger for Godrej Consumer

Global operations key trigger for Godrej Consumer

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2021

While domestic market growth is important, the sales trajectory in the international markets, which account for 45 per cent of the revenues, will be a key rerating trigger, say analysts.

Burger King India IPO: Street is bullish about its long-term growth

Burger King India IPO: Street is bullish about its long-term growth

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2021

Near-term prospects hinge on the progress of the second wave of Covid-19. A lockdown will dent prospects as 60 per cent of revenues come from the dine-in segment.

Route Mobile IPO: Company's signal stays strong on surge in Cloud adoption

Route Mobile IPO: Company's signal stays strong on surge in Cloud adoption

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2021

The gains came on expectations that the company will post strong growth given its presence in application to peer services and the fast-growing communication platform as a service segment.

For ITC, the key growth driver will be packaged foods

For ITC, the key growth driver will be packaged foods

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2021

Given the expectations of growth in the packaged foods segment, the company seeks to become a Rs 1-trillion FMCG business by FY30.

Mercedes-Benz's A35 AMG limousine: Made for the thrill seekers

Mercedes-Benz's A35 AMG limousine: Made for the thrill seekers

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2021

Step on the gas and the power that propels the compact four-seater will take you by surprise as it hurtles towards the 80 kmph like a racing thoroughbred, never compromising any stability thanks to its rigid chassis and solid 1,600-kg kerb weight that gives it a well-planted feel along straights, corners and tricky lanes and roads, says Pavan Lall.

Two stocks to watch out for in the near term

Two stocks to watch out for in the near term

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2021

Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.

There's something different about BMW's 3 Series Gran Limousine

There's something different about BMW's 3 Series Gran Limousine

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2021

Smooth engine, plush interiors, great suspension that handle dodgy roads with ease, futuristic design elements that have little by way of competition in the market -- it's all there, says Pavan Lall.

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2021

Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath is India's youngest new billionaire

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath is India's youngest new billionaire

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2021

Last year, Nikhil Kamath and his brother Nithin jettisoned into a club of the country's 100 wealthiest with their net worth pegged at around Rs 24,000 crore

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2021

Making a debut in India with an SUV, Citroen's products in the next couple of years will clearly chart and define its destiny in what has become both a vibrant but also a daunting market for foreign entrants, says Pavan Lall.

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2021

The answer would have been an unequivocal yes had the A4 been priced more aggressively, says Pavan Lall.

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2021

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership.

Invest in Aurobindo Pharma only for a long term

Invest in Aurobindo Pharma only for a long term

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2021

The focus of the company would be to develop its capability across segments of injectables, vaccines, biosimilars, inhalation and APIs to drive growth.

Why Bharat Forge stock is under pressure

Why Bharat Forge stock is under pressure

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2021

Investors should await consistent growth metrics before looking at an investment in the company.

Volume growth, market share gains key for Hero MotoCorp

Volume growth, market share gains key for Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2021

In addition to new launches and restructuring across product segments, festival demand also aided growth.

Company Watch: Emami, Shriram Transport, Lupin

Company Watch: Emami, Shriram Transport, Lupin

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2021

Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.

The A is now The Quorum: Rana Kapoor family-led business club changes hands

The A is now The Quorum: Rana Kapoor family-led business club changes hands

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2021

The Quorum in Mumbai aims to introduce and extend its blend of hospitality and philosophy of being community-led, content-driven, design-focused and experiential.

Deal wins, digital demand put IT companies back on growth track

Deal wins, digital demand put IT companies back on growth track

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2021

Without exception, the top four majors beat Street estimates across all parameters - revenues, profitability, or net profit growth. However, what stood out were the large deal wins reported by the big two, TCS and Infosys.