Ruchika Chitravanshi &Amp; Shally Seth Mohile

Stories by Ruchika Chitravanshi &Amp; Shally Seth Mohile

Auto Expo in the time of coronavirus sees fewer brands

Auto Expo in the time of coronavirus sees fewer brands

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2020

Owing to the poor market conditions and tepid sentiments, the size of the show has shrunk compared to the last edition, which took place in 2018. A majority of the two-wheeler makers, and several car and commercial vehicle makers, have opted out of this year's show, which opens for the media on Wednesday.

It's 2020, but motown is still in slow lane

It's 2020, but motown is still in slow lane

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2020

From Hyundai to Tata Motors, automakers are staring at a bleak future. With no succor provided in the Budget, the pain for companies is likely to continue for the next two quarters.

Budget hikes food subsidy, but cuts it for fertilisers

Budget hikes food subsidy, but cuts it for fertilisers

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has brought down the budgetary allocation for the fertiliser subsidy for FY21 to Rs 71,309 crore, from the RE of Rs 79,998 crore for FY20, while increasing food subsidy to FCI through "ways and means advance" to Rs 50,000 crore for FY21, from Rs 36,000 crore in RE for FY20, and under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to Rs 77,982 crore, from Rs 75,000 crore.

Chinese auto-makers cross Great Wall, drive into Auto Expo

Chinese auto-makers cross Great Wall, drive into Auto Expo

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2020

Chinese automakers Great Wall Motors, FAW Haima Automobile, and Changan Automobile, after dithering about entering India for some years, have been encouraged by the robust sales performance of the late entrants Kia Motors and MG Motors even in a slowing market.

Why anti-trust watchdog turned screws on online retailers

Why anti-trust watchdog turned screws on online retailers

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2020

What seems to have changed over the last two-three years is that earlier the CCI considered online as another channel for retail sales, while it now seems dividing the retail market into two -- online and offline, and looking at them separately, say competition law experts.

With Bajaj in sidecar, Triumph to jointly roll out bikes

With Bajaj in sidecar, Triumph to jointly roll out bikes

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2020

It's the first time in its 178-year-old history that the iconic British motorcycle firm owned by the Bloor family has got into an alliance. Three years after announcement, the two companies formally signed on the dotted lines on Friday for a long-term partnership, which aims to achieve global scale in a segment in which Royal Enfield has head-start.

MG Motors' electric vehicle sold out before launch

MG Motors' electric vehicle sold out before launch

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2020

This number is more than the total number (1,071) of electric cars sold in India in calendar year 2019. MG has stopped registrations for the ZS and will cater to 2,409 of the total bookings.

Chinese auto co to acquire GM's Talegaon plant

Chinese auto co to acquire GM's Talegaon plant

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2020

The move marks the entry of GWM, one of the largest manufacturers of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pick-ups, into the Indian market and a complete exit for GM from the country, two years after it stopped selling cars here.

BS-VI switch will hit 2-wheeler sales until Diwali

BS-VI switch will hit 2-wheeler sales until Diwali

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2020

The BS-VI norms are expected to increase the price of two-wheelers by 10-14 per cent.

CCI warns online retailers against unfair practices

CCI warns online retailers against unfair practices

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2020

The warning by the anti-trust watchdog has come days ahead of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' India visit, about which the Seattle-headquartered company has been tight-lipped. Sources in the know indicated that Bezos, coming on a short trip, has sought a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Maruti only Indian firm among Morgan Stanley arm's top-20 stocks

Maruti only Indian firm among Morgan Stanley arm's top-20 stocks

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2020

Morgan Stanley Sales & Trading, US, believes the stock is better value for money than others and has a upside as high as 73 per cent. A slowdown in the economy has hit demand and led to a fall in overall consumption in an auto market which till recently was one of the fastest growing in the world.

Good news for stressed asset buyers

Good news for stressed asset buyers

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2019

In a major relief to stressed assets, the Cabinet approved the proposed IBC amendment that the licences, permits, concessions, and clearances for a corporate debtor cannot be terminated or suspended or not renewed during the moratorium period. The Cabinet also allowed amending the code to streamline the corporate insolvency resolution process and protect last-mile funding to boost investment in financially distressed sectors.

Maruti is not worried about its exit from diesel

Maruti is not worried about its exit from diesel

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2019

Maruti is sticking to this strategy at a time when rival Hyundai is looking to make the most of the monopoly it will have in the compact diesel segment from April 1, 2020, when the BSVI emission norms kick in. The market leader's confidence stems from the rapid shift in favour of petrol in the PV segment. For newer models such as MG Hector and Seltos, nearly 75 per cent bookings are for petrol variants, Kia has 55 per cent from petrol variants. The change in customer preference from diesel variants to petrol has happened quickly over the past few years.

Tata Motors to cut delivery time with regional stockyards

Tata Motors to cut delivery time with regional stockyards

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2019

This will ensure its vehicles reach dealers much faster and delivered to buyers in a maximum of three days, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Cars to get pricier in 2020

Cars to get pricier in 2020

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2019

Primary steel producers in the domestic market have raised product prices by 2.5 to 3 per cent for December to address margin compression and in anticipation of a demand pick-up.

Hyundai is betting big on compact diesel cars

Hyundai is betting big on compact diesel cars

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2019

The entire range of Hyundai's diesel cars - from compact ones to SUV models, including the soon-to-be-launched Aura - will be eco-friendly.

Ahead of BSVI, bad news awaits car buyers

Ahead of BSVI, bad news awaits car buyers

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2019

Let alone a discount, they might not even get the model, variant or colour of choice in BS-IV-compliant vehicles.

How the Companies Act is likely to change

How the Companies Act is likely to change

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2019

The panel suggests the government be authorised to raise the thresholds, which trigger applicability of Corporate Social Responsibility provisions.

Naresh Goyal, Jet Air under SFIO scanner

Naresh Goyal, Jet Air under SFIO scanner

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2019

The probe agency has found that the company's vast network of sales agents across the globe was not independent of Jet Airways and several of these entities were linked to its founder, Naresh Goyal.

Debt-hit fin service providers get a lifeline

Debt-hit fin service providers get a lifeline

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2019

The government on Friday notified the rules for insolvency and liquidation proceedings of financial service providers (FSPs). These rules, notified by the ministry of corporate affairs, will not be applicable to banks, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.