Sachin P Mampatta &Amp; Shally Seth Mohile

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta &Amp; Shally Seth Mohile

In a first, Hero offers buyback for scooters

In a first, Hero offers buyback for scooters

Rediff.com   13 May 2019

Now, you can own a two-wheeler for Rs 18.5 per day

Why most auto cos may not stop making diesel cars

Why most auto cos may not stop making diesel cars

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

Maruti has announced it will phase out diesel variants from April 1, 2020, when stringent BS VI norms take effect

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala sees NDA government

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala sees NDA government

Rediff.com   5 May 2019

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala sounded another note of caution on the nature of the latest bull run.

Used car market to reach 7.2 mn units in 3 years

Used car market to reach 7.2 mn units in 3 years

Rediff.com   4 May 2019

The used car market is now 1.2 times the size of the new car market.

M&M, Ford ink pact to develop a mid-sized SUV

M&M, Ford ink pact to develop a mid-sized SUV

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2019

Teams of both companies are collaborating on all areas of mutual interest including electrification, distribution and product development.

Why Maruti will phase out diesel cars

Why Maruti will phase out diesel cars

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2019

The diesel car becomes too expensive with BS-VI and market assessment says the customer will not buy it at that price, says R C Bhargava, chairman, MSIL. He expects buyer preference to change swiftly in favour of petrol, CNG, and other alternative technologies.

FB ad spending: BJP loses top spot to Cong in poll week

FB ad spending: BJP loses top spot to Cong in poll week

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

The Congress topped the list of pages with the highest spends for the week ended April 6.

Passenger vehicle sales grow slowest in 4 years

Passenger vehicle sales grow slowest in 4 years

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2019

It came on the back of tepid dispatches in the March quarter as consumer sentiment took a knocking, owing to uncertainty ahead of the general election.

As businesses seek political certainty, there's sharp dip in capex

As businesses seek political certainty, there's sharp dip in capex

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2019

The elections held in April-May 2019 will be an important determinant of future growth and investment.

Motown bracing to drive in slow lane, at least for some months

Motown bracing to drive in slow lane, at least for some months

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2019

Cumulative sale at India's top six passenger vehicle (PV) makers dropped 0.7 per cent to 267,000 units, from 269,000 a year before.

Why Bharat will fail to cheer India Inc in FY20

Why Bharat will fail to cheer India Inc in FY20

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

Falling incomes and longer winter to translate into lower demand for at least some months.

A classic is back as Jawa sales hits bulls eye

A classic is back as Jawa sales hits bulls eye

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2019

Barely a month after breaking covers, the models -- the Jawa, the Jawa 42 and the Perak -- were sold out, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Pakistan has more women MPs than India

Pakistan has more women MPs than India

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2019

With just 11.8 per cent, the nation lags behind its neighbours and peers when it comes to women's representation in national legislatures.

BJP-friendly ads dominated Facebook since February, shows data

BJP-friendly ads dominated Facebook since February, shows data

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2019

A page called 'My First Vote For Modi' accounts for the largest number of ads by number (2,765). Another one called 'Bharat Ke Mann Ki Baat' was second (2,429). 'Namo Supporters' was third with 2,153 ads, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

Will you junk your SUV for the new Honda Civic?

Will you junk your SUV for the new Honda Civic?

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2019

The Rs 17.70-lakh Honda Civic competes with the Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corola Altis and Hyundai Elantra.

Success story of the stunning XUV300

Success story of the stunning XUV300

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2019

At a price starting from Rs 849,000 and going up to Rs 12.14 lakh, the XUV300 competes with the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport, and Honda WR-V.

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2019

Typically, about four to six weeks ahead of the polls, activity in the property market picks up as politicians begin to pull out their money parked in real estate. But this time, it's all quiet till now in real estate so far.

Equity markets lost sheen in Q3

Equity markets lost sheen in Q3

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2019

A combination of fewer listings and falling 'average daily traded value' contributed to the drag in Q3.

Pakistan's economic woes don't allow a conflict with India

Pakistan's economic woes don't allow a conflict with India

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2019

The country has been facing an ever-rising fiscal deficit, increasing debt and a hamstrung economy.

Auto cos report marginal rise in Feb sales

Auto cos report marginal rise in Feb sales

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2019

Cumulative sales of India's top passenger vehicle makers -- Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Motors, Honda Cars, and Toyota Kirloskar -- increased to 206,418 units in February over 200,322 units in the same month last year, an increase of 3 per cent.