Sahil Makkar And Ajay Modi

Stories by Sahil Makkar And Ajay Modi

Villagers begin early harvesting as tension simmers on border

Villagers begin early harvesting as tension simmers on border

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2016

Most villagers decided to stay back to harvest crops, their only source of livelihood.

South pips north in car, durables & realty

South pips north in car, durables & realty

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2016

Good pay hikes, positive macroeconomic factors and the taming of inflation have had a positive effect on purchases

Book a car during shraadh, get a gold coin

Book a car during shraadh, get a gold coin

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2016

A number of companies, including Maruti Suzuki, Renault and Nissan, are giving gold coins to buyers who book cars by the month-end. There are other benefits as well, reports Ajay Modi.

Carmakers get pricing wrong as models crowd market

Carmakers get pricing wrong as models crowd market

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2016

The first major pricing error was made by market leader Maruti Suzuki when it launched its first crossover the S Cross

'Economic growth is the means to deliver social justice'

'Economic growth is the means to deliver social justice'

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2016

We have brought about a slew of reforms that would help improve governance and also facilitate industrial growth, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje tells Sahil Makkar.

7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows

7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2016

Officials say many politicians and retired bureaucrats make every effort to stay in these government bungalows.

Kashmir hotels feel unrest chill

Kashmir hotels feel unrest chill

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2016

Only 10,059 tourists have visited the state this month compared to around 90,000 in July

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

Can the country afford to have problems of such magnitude in the cities of Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, which not only are the major growth drivers but are also the biggest revenue contributors in their respective states?

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2016

Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

Maruti Suzukisaid it was trying to offer more factory-fitted CNG cars to address environmental concerns

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

Unplanned, last-minute pricing is hurting the aviation sector, as is evident from the balance sheets of Indian carriers

How Renault put itself back in the game

How Renault put itself back in the game

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

The French car maker has gained a firm footing in the small car segment, and is well on its way to becoming the topmost European car brand in India

Secret behind Renault Kwid's success in India

Secret behind Renault Kwid's success in India

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

A large part of the credit for the Kwid's success goes to sourcing of local components. This allowed Renault to launch the car at Rs 256,000 in September 2015

Sunil Munjal bows out of Hero MotoCorp

Sunil Munjal bows out of Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2016

Sunil Munjal will pursue new business interests and lead Hero Corporate Services as its chairman.

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2016

Young buyers willing to frequently replace older models with newer ones are boosting bookings and sales.

Indians upbeat on foreign tours despite terror attacks

Indians upbeat on foreign tours despite terror attacks

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Indian tourists are increasingly settling for other destinations such as Southeast Asian countries, Australia, and New Zealand.

Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike

Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

The current salary paid by the Delhi government amounts to 17 per cent of the total expenditure.

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.

Petrol cars in driver's seat as diesel price goes up

Petrol cars in driver's seat as diesel price goes up

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2016

One litre of petrol now costs Rs 64.76 while the diesel price is Rs 54.70 a litre in Delhi

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.