Pavan Lall &Amp;Amp; Ram Prasad Sahu

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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.

Why Infosys hiked its growth guidance for FY21

Why Infosys hiked its growth guidance for FY21

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2021

While Infosys has increased the margin guidance for FY21 by 100 bps to 24-24.5 per cent, analysts believe there will pressure on near-term margins as discretionary cuts - promotions and travel, headcount addition, record utilisation, and wage hikes start to reflect on costs.

Volvo S60 takes the safety-first mantra seriously

Volvo S60 takes the safety-first mantra seriously

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2021

With all the safety equipment that it features, the S60 could be the smarter, more mature sedan alternative that consumers in this price category want, says Pavan Lall.

Small and mid-caps for big gains in 2021

Small and mid-caps for big gains in 2021

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2021

While small-caps have delivered higher returns than their large-cap peers, investors would do well to recognise the incremental risk of investing in these companies.

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2021

Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.

How Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor may outperform Hero MotoCorp

How Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor may outperform Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2021

Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor are the largest exporters in the listed space with export revenues of Rs 12,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore.

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 drive a BMW? Check out 2 Series

Want to drive a BMW? Check out 2 Series

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2020

For those who've always wanted to drive a BMW in India, the 2 Series is easily the most fun to drive everyday car that money can buy.

Roadblocks in the path of Maruti Suzuki

Roadblocks in the path of Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2020

Among the key concerns of the Street is market share losses in growth segments, led by higher competitive pressures.

Why Cipla is a good bet for long-term investment

Why Cipla is a good bet for long-term investment

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

While Covid-related sales may come down going ahead, analysts expect the company's domestic sales to outperform the market, led by the chronics portfolio, which accounts for 55 per cent of sales.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2020

For Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler company, it's a calculated gambit to revive Harley-Davidson whose ride in India has been anything but easy since it got here.When automotive firms embark on alliances, it's a roll of the dice on how such marriages will play out.