Ram Prasad Sahu &Amp; Surajeet Das Gupta

Stories by Ram Prasad Sahu &Amp; Surajeet Das Gupta

Rare-earth squeeze puts electric two-wheeler firms, suppliers at odds

Rare-earth squeeze puts electric two-wheeler firms, suppliers at odds

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

Electric two-wheeler (e2W) companies are upset with some of their suppliers of heavy rare-earth magnet-powered electric motors, who have objected to their proposal - under consideration by the government - that would allow e2W original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) an exemption from localisation norms on electric motors, thereby enabling them to continue receiving the 5,000-per-vehicle subsidy.V

India tightens grip on global smartphone market by value

India tightens grip on global smartphone market by value

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

India is slowly expanding its share as the third-largest market for smartphones globally in terms of value, even as countries like China, at the top, and the UK, at fifth, have seen declines, according to global data from Counterpoint Research.

'Lenovo to Double 'Make in India' Devices in 2 Years'

'Lenovo to Double 'Make in India' Devices in 2 Years'

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2025

'We are increasing our footprint, but other markets also compete - like Indonesia or Vietnam.'

Alto, Wagon R Prices May Drop By 40,000 To 67,000

Alto, Wagon R Prices May Drop By 40,000 To 67,000

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2025

'GST reduction will help larger and high-end cars too.'

Apple Boosts Output For iPhone 17 Launch

Apple Boosts Output For iPhone 17 Launch

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2025

India has become Apple's main export hub to the US, which consumes over $40 billion worth of iPhones annually.

100 New Fab Plants, India Aims Higher

100 New Fab Plants, India Aims Higher

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

'The world now realises that semiconductors are not just important for national security, but also for economic prosperity.'

55 Million E-Challans Issued Till June, But...

55 Million E-Challans Issued Till June, But...

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

Challans worth Rs 10,298 crore were issued, but collections have been a weak 20 per cent.

Classify Strategic Data As 'National Asset'

Classify Strategic Data As 'National Asset'

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

...on par with oil, power, and defence, and to restrict its storage under foreign control.

What July's Hiring Trends Reveal

What July's Hiring Trends Reveal

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2025

Fresher hiring grew by 8 per cent driven by non-IT services oil and gas, real estate, and education sectors.

When gold slips from crown to a likely millstone for Titan Company

When gold slips from crown to a likely millstone for Titan Company

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

The country's largest listed gold jewellery maker, Titan Company, maintained its growth pace in the April-June quarter of 2025-26 (FY26).

Running for top spot, Asics eyes Nike and Adidas turf in India

Running for top spot, Asics eyes Nike and Adidas turf in India

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2025

It has charted an ambitious target. Japanese premium sports goods giant Asics - which sells 75 per cent of its shoes in the country at over ~12,000 a pair - wants to be the No. 1 running shoe player in the $90-a-pair organised market in India, currently dominated by Nike, Adidas and Puma. To do so, it is making an aggressive push into Tier-II and Tier-III cities, where customers are ready to lap them up - as well as setting up company-owned stores in four to five locations across key metros.

Trump's Tariff Give Electronics A Breather

Trump's Tariff Give Electronics A Breather

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2025

But the respite may not last long.

AI Doesn't Scare India's Job Seekers!

AI Doesn't Scare India's Job Seekers!

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2025

Among fresher job seekers, one in three believes AI will create more jobs.

Fuel efficiency norms favour big cars: Maruti's Bhargava

Fuel efficiency norms favour big cars: Maruti's Bhargava

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2025

"My understanding is that the rules are weighted in favour of big cars, even though smaller cars emit fewer emissions per passenger, use less material, and consume less fuel," Bhargava said in an interview with Business Standard.

No option for states to reject bike taxi norms: Rapido cofounder Guntupalli

No option for states to reject bike taxi norms: Rapido cofounder Guntupalli

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2025

Rapido - one of the largest players in the bike taxi commute business - says the new guidelines released by the central government on July 1, permitting "non-transport motorcycles" for aggregators, no longer give states the option of rejecting the revised policy.

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

Whether in cricket or business, Kohli continues to play the long game.

Why Is Foxconn Pulling Staff From India?

Why Is Foxconn Pulling Staff From India?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

The Foxconn move may have been prompted by the Chinese government's focus on strengthening its supply chain.

Regaining share key to more upside in automobile major Hero MotoCorp

Regaining share key to more upside in automobile major Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2025

Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has been the best-performing auto stock over the last three months, gaining over 17 per cent during this period. Multiple tailwinds, especially on the rural front, are expected to boost its volumes. In addition to the demand drivers, new launches too should help drive growth both in the commuter and premium motorcycle categories.

'We're the largest gig worker employer in country'

'We're the largest gig worker employer in country'

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2025

'Today, we have 2 million active drivers earning through our platform every month.'

Rare Earth Magnet Importers Consider 'Force Majeure'

Rare Earth Magnet Importers Consider 'Force Majeure'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2025

Since April 4, around 35 importers in India have either not received any shipment of the magnets or have not been granted the import licences by China.