Samie Modak &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Samie Modak &Amp; T E Narasimhan

After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2019

New regulatory rules, softer freight rates and a liquidity crunch at non-bank lenders are among the reasons.

Why RBI will most certainly cut rate on June 6

Why RBI will most certainly cut rate on June 6

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2019

There is a near consensus that at least a 25 basis points cut, if not 50, can be expected in the June policy.

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2019

The interest it has generated among designers who are helping create new styles and uses for the product is likely to leave a lasting imprint on the future of khadi.

In a first, IFC to invest $35 mn in Manappuram

In a first, IFC to invest $35 mn in Manappuram

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

Gold loan companies offer loans to financially-excluded customers and MSMEs by enabling them to monetise their gold without the need for documentary proof of income

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

Uber, Puma, Nissan, Britannia have already lined up for the upcoming parade of cricketing nations, looking to align with the game and its legion of fans

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

To mark the first anniversary of the Sterlite firing anniversary -- 13 people died and several were injured when the Tamil Nadu police fired on a large crowd protesting -- various organisations will hold rallies and meetings in the port city.

BSE500 companies sitting on a huge cash pile

BSE500 companies sitting on a huge cash pile

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

75 companies can dole out Rs 1.1 trillion from the 'extra cash' to shareholders.

Why NSE deferred announcement of FY19 results

Why NSE deferred announcement of FY19 results

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

NSE's board was to approve on Friday the annual financial statement for the year ended March 31, 2019, but it decided to defer the matter till its legal team firmed up a view on Sebi's order, sources said.

Why NSE is likely to cap Nifty's sector weights

Why NSE is likely to cap Nifty's sector weights

Rediff.com   4 May 2019

Based on a feedback, the exchange could cap a sector's weight at 25 per cent, or align with the broader market.

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

Rediff.com   4 May 2019

Some 1,100 years ago, Uthiramerur had an election system similar to what India has today.

India's second Moon mission to be launched in July

India's second Moon mission to be launched in July

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

The mission has three modules - Orbiter, Lander (Vikram) and Rover (Pragyan)

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

Domestic tyre demand is seen to grow by 7-9 per cent over the next five years.

Why India's garment exporters are stressed

Why India's garment exporters are stressed

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2019

In the last five years of NDA rule, 2018-2019 was the worst for exporters.

Renault steps on the gas to find success recipe in India

Renault steps on the gas to find success recipe in India

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

Renault will start with a slew of new products that will be launched over the second half of this year and next year, apart from giving facelifts to the Kwid and Duster.

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

The national budget 2019-20 had an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore for Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles scheme to boost electric mobility and increase the number of EVs in commercial fleets.

Only 14 IPOs hit the market in FY19

Only 14 IPOs hit the market in FY19

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2019

The number of issues were the lowest since FY15, compared to 45 in FY18.

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2019

The first half of 2019-20 will be under pressure, since prices are expected to go up by Rs 7,000-8,000 at a time when sentiment is poor.

As demands rise, moped sales get a boost

As demands rise, moped sales get a boost

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

Mopeds are sought by people with smaller businesses, with their weight-carrying and haulage ability beside being lighter and easy to manoeuvre in traffic.

The two BIG winners from Royal Enfield

The two BIG winners from Royal Enfield

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

The Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 have been game changers in the upper part of the mid-size segment, with compelling style and highway capability.

Sensex ends 2018-19 with 17.3% gains, most since 2014-15

Sensex ends 2018-19 with 17.3% gains, most since 2014-15

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

A surge in foreign inflows is seen as the major reason behind the latest market surge.