Peerzada Abrar &Amp;Amp; Anjali Singh

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Southern states hold the steering wheel in India's ePV transition

Southern states hold the steering wheel in India's ePV transition

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2026

India's electric passenger vehicle (ePV) market has expanded sharply over the past five years, with registrations rising from just 3,252 units in 2020 to about 170,000 in 2025. Throughout this scale-up, southern states have remained the bedrock of adoption, consistently contributing around one-third of national electric vehicle (EV) registrations - emphasising the region's role as the structural backbone of India's EV transition.

Two-wheeler Industry hits speed bump over ABS mandate

Two-wheeler Industry hits speed bump over ABS mandate

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2026

India's two-wheeler industry is seen growing 6-9% in 2026, though a proposed ABS mandate for sub-125cc models could push up prices and temper volumes.

Battles To Do Your Household Chores

Battles To Do Your Household Chores

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2026

'Instant home services act as an on-demand household support system, bridging the gap between informal domestic help and structured service platforms,'

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2026

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase from the five firms that debuted in 2023 and 38 per cent more than 2024's tally of 13.

SUVs rule resale market despite small cars getting cheaper

SUVs rule resale market despite small cars getting cheaper

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

Data from used-car platforms suggest that buyer preferences have remained broadly stable post-GST, with SUVs retaining their dominance even as price adjustments played out across segments.

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

Network scale seen as central to tapping smaller markets.

Indian pharma companies see sharp drop in adverse USFDA findings in 2025

Indian pharma companies see sharp drop in adverse USFDA findings in 2025

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2026

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) recorded a significant decline in serious regulatory findings at Indian drug manufacturing facilities between January and December 2025. Data reveals that 'official action indicated' (OAI) cases - the most severe classification - nearly halved over the past year.

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2026

'We serve more than 1.2 billion trips annually and have over 1.5 million active earners each month using the platform.'

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing "clear outcomes" in market share from its focused service transformation programme, the company said, as it registered 9,020 units in December, lifting its month-on-month share to 9.3 per cent from 7.2 per cent in November.

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing "clear outcomes" in market share from its focused service transformation programme, the company said, as it registered 9,020 units in December, lifting its month-on-month share to 9.3 per cent from 7.2 per cent in November.

Ahead of IPO, Practo eyes $1 bn GMV

Ahead of IPO, Practo eyes $1 bn GMV

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2025

Digital healthcare platform Practo is targeting annualised gross merchandise value (GMV) of $1 billion by June 2026, with its expanding US operations expected to contribute between $250 million and $300 million, according to people familiar with the company's plans.

India's diagnostic chains are in expansion mode. Here's why

India's diagnostic chains are in expansion mode. Here's why

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2025

India's diagnostics sector is accelerating capacity addition and geographic expansion, as large chains and regional players invest in new laboratories, integrated centres and dense sample collection networks to tap rising demand for preventive, advanced and precision testing.

Carmakers Gear Up To Hit Refresh Button

Carmakers Gear Up To Hit Refresh Button

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2025

'In India's competitive automotive market, staying relevant means continuously raising the bar.'

Cancer Therapies Break New Ground

Cancer Therapies Break New Ground

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2025

'India is clearly moving toward more targeted treatment pathways in high-burden cancers.'

Prosus says India as one of its most critical growth markets

Prosus says India as one of its most critical growth markets

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2025

Prosus, the Amsterdam-based technology investor with net assets valued at over $200 billion spanning payments to e-commerce, has identified India as one of its most critical growth markets, and is increasing its strategic investments here.

Emcure sets sights on pan-Indian obesity market with Poviztra

Emcure sets sights on pan-Indian obesity market with Poviztra

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2025

Emcure Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it saw Poviztra, its newly launched semaglutide brand, as a "long-term" opportunity in India's fast-evolving obesity and cardiometabolic therapy market, even as price competition in the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) segment intensified.

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2025

'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.'

Why Carmakers Are Reviving Old Names

Why Carmakers Are Reviving Old Names

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2025

Indian automakers are reviving legacy nameplates to leverage brand recall and stand out in a crowded market, as classic badges like Sierra, Safari, Baleno and Scorpio return to attract buyers.

2026 will see launch of over 25 new cars

2026 will see launch of over 25 new cars

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2025

Starting January, the market is expected to welcome models like the Tata Punch 2025 which is expected to be around 6 lakh, Mahindra BE 07 EV around 29 lakh, Maruti WagonR Electric around 8.5 lakh, Toyota 3-Row SUV around 14 lakh, and Volkswagen Tera to be around 8 lakh.

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2025

Highlighting India as the company's most important growth market, Fabricio Bloisi, group chief executive officer (CEO) of the Dutch technology investor Prosus signaled a sharp acceleration in artificial-intelligence investments across its portfolio in the country.