Pavan Lall And Sohini Das

Stories by Pavan Lall And Sohini Das

How Nykaa plans to spread its wings

How Nykaa plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

It currently has invested in 35 locations, some of which border on a luxury level format and are large at 2,500 square feet.

Ownership battle for Hotel Leela gets murky

Ownership battle for Hotel Leela gets murky

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

Leela

Can Vodafone Idea reap synergy benefits?

Can Vodafone Idea reap synergy benefits?

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

India's largest telecom operator in terms of subscriber numbers has been struggling to raise its share of subscribers in the market for fourth-generation technology services.

MNC pharma cos may be afflicted by pneumonia virus

MNC pharma cos may be afflicted by pneumonia virus

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

Aurobindo Pharma, Cadila Healthcare and Serum Institute are readying their vaccine candidates.

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.

Another family feud comes to the fore, this time at Finolex

Another family feud comes to the fore, this time at Finolex

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

At the immediate heart of the dispute is an inheritance that involves Rs 1,500 crore of shares that were bequeathed on a gift deed on a Rs 500 non-judicial stamp paper.

Why Jio may now have to buy spectrum from the open market

Why Jio may now have to buy spectrum from the open market

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2019

While the company insisted it had enough spectrum across circles, analysts said the company might soon need to acquire some spectrum to ensure uninterrupted service.

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2019

The project will house 3,000 residential units across 10 towers in the first phase on a 20-acre land parcel that Raymond owns in Thane

The Honda Civic is back, bigger and better than before

The Honda Civic is back, bigger and better than before

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2019

The radical styling that consists of 17-inch diamond-cut wheel rims and a chrome grill that comes with a sleek coupe-inspired profile -- the kind you'd expect to see in an Acura or a Lexus sports car -- make the Civic one of the best-looking cars on the road today irrespective of price.

Would you bid for Nirav Modi's art?

Would you bid for Nirav Modi's art?

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2019

Sixty-eight paintings that once belonged to fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi will go under the hammer next week.

Why cold wave across US is good news for Indian drug cos

Why cold wave across US is good news for Indian drug cos

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2019

Companies such as Cadila Healthcare, Lupin, and Natco, which sell generic versions of flu medication in the US market, are likely to benefit.

Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality

Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2019

The six-seater is built for long journeys, especially when you don't want to waste time and would rather wrap up meetings while, say, on the road to the airport, writes Pavan Lall.

With m-cap of Rs 91,000 crore, Titan is the jewel in Tata's crown

With m-cap of Rs 91,000 crore, Titan is the jewel in Tata's crown

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2019

The success stems from Titan's betting hard on wedding jewellery over the last three years. It now contributes 20 per cent to revenue.

The One and Only Mary Kom

The One and Only Mary Kom

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2019

'I am actually quicker now than before,' Boxing legend Mary Kom tells Pavan Lall.

Why Panasonic is keen to leverage the Anchor brand

Why Panasonic is keen to leverage the Anchor brand

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2019

The Anchor and Panasonic connection is a blend of legacy and quality and there really is no question of substituting one for the other. Panasonic is banking on Anchor's familiarity and widespread recall, to push its way ahead in the premium, automation-aided home appliances and accessories market.

Will XUV 300 prove to be Mahindra's saviour?

Will XUV 300 prove to be Mahindra's saviour?

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2019

Mahindra is desperate for a best-seller in the compact SUV space, on which it missed the bus

Sixth-generation BMW M5 is monster of a car

Sixth-generation BMW M5 is monster of a car

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2019

'With 600 horses under the hood, the M5 that comes in a four-wheel drive avatar has historically been a track car, which means it's not going to be at its spirited best on city streets.' 'But this version, which is the sixth generation, has bits and bobs that do try to make it more compatible for everyday commuting,' says Pavan Lall.

Global hotel chains enter Bharat

Global hotel chains enter Bharat

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2019

'Demand in India has been outstripping supply.'