Sahil Makkar And Ajay Modi

Stories by Sahil Makkar And Ajay Modi

Babus divided over government's new promotion policy

Babus divided over government's new promotion policy

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

The new policy would create more vacancies at the Centre, as some who were denied promotions are thinking of returning to their home state, report Sahil Makkar and Ishan Bakshi.

GST is actually good news for Mercedes

GST is actually good news for Mercedes

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

Roland Folger, managing director and chief executive officer at Mercedes Benz India calls the calendar year (CY) 2016 a year of 'lost opportunities' as NCR diesel ban and demonetisation led to a flat performance.

Monsoon hope revs up rural car sales

Monsoon hope revs up rural car sales

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

While Maruti leads with 30% volume growth, Hyundai sold 18,337 vehicles in rural markets during April-June

It's confirmed! India IS a mega tourist destination

It's confirmed! India IS a mega tourist destination

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

India saw 4.2 million foreign tourists till May mainly thanks to visitors from Bangladesh

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

Car makers see a dip in demand from their biggest buyers, Ola and Uber. Demand from aggregators weakened for a number of reasons after a strong growth last year.

When it comes to tourism, it's Hindi-Chini bhai bhai

When it comes to tourism, it's Hindi-Chini bhai bhai

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

The year 2017 could be the third year of a double-digit growth in arrivals from China after years of low single-digit growth

Uber, Ola face higher lease payouts under GST

Uber, Ola face higher lease payouts under GST

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

GST impact: Higher lease payouts may hit airlines, cab aggregators.

'All political parties work on black money'

'All political parties work on black money'

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

Jagdish Chhokar, founder-member of the Association for Democratic Reforms says there should be a law to regulate the functioning of political parties.

Buyers speed away from diesel cars

Buyers speed away from diesel cars

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

What's driving consumers to petrol cars? Ajay Modi finds out.

Renault loses steam as buyers shift gears

Renault loses steam as buyers shift gears

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2017

While Renault reported an over 12 per cent decline in sales and lost market share, Market leader Maruti Suzuki grew over 19 per cent.

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2017

These initiatives are expected to increase Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education from 24.5 (2015-16) to 30 (2020).

Scooters capture a third of two-wheeler market

Scooters capture a third of two-wheeler market

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

Sales poised to expand further.

M&M's tractor business turns more fertile than SUVs, CVs

M&M's tractor business turns more fertile than SUVs, CVs

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

M&M's profit before tax from the farm equipment segment rose 31% last year to Rs 2,562 cr

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services

Rural markets still key for FMCGs

Rural markets still key for FMCGs

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2017

Normal monsoon makes FMCG, automobile and consumer durable companies optimistic about growth prospects

Govt schools in 4 BJP-ruled states to go digital

Govt schools in 4 BJP-ruled states to go digital

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

The MHRD plans to track various performance parameters of government school teachers and students through tablets and smartphones, reports Sahil Makkar.

The 2 companies driving India's auto industry

The 2 companies driving India's auto industry

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2017

Take out Maruti Suzuki and Honda, and the auto sector's prospects suddenly don't look all that rosy.

Captain faces an uphill task in Punjab

Captain faces an uphill task in Punjab

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2017

Why does Punjab's CM find it hard to fulfill poll promises?

Maruti drives past 50% market share

Maruti drives past 50% market share

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2017

Hyundai, has a share of about 16% and grew sales by less than 4% in April- May 2017-18

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

The youngest in the new lot is Rahil Ansari, 38, who is heading Audi in India since February