Samie Modak, Sohini Das

Stories by Samie Modak, Sohini Das

Hyundai Gears Up For Rs 27,856 Crore IPO

Hyundai Gears Up For Rs 27,856 Crore IPO

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2024

India's second-largest passenger vehicles firm will be valued at Rs 1.59 trillion at the top-end of the price band of Rs 1,865-Rs 1,960.

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2024

'In India, managers and the leadership almost glorify overworking.'

India Breaks $1 Trillion FPI Mark

India Breaks $1 Trillion FPI Mark

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2024

The Indian markets have delivered high long-term returns, second only to the US.

Sebi board okays new asset class, MF Lite rules

Sebi board okays new asset class, MF Lite rules

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday approved the introduction of a new asset class, designed to offer greater flexibility to fund managers and target investors with a higher risk appetite. The markets regulator also cleared the liberalised Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework, aimed at fund houses that solely launch passively managed schemes. In another significant move, the board reduced the timeframe for rights issues from the current 317 working days to just 23.

TaMo makes upgrade to EV easier through used car marketplace

TaMo makes upgrade to EV easier through used car marketplace

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2024

The company has the largest car park in EVs in India, estimated to be around 170,000 units. As a pilot, it has already started work with used online car marketplace Spinny.

Trent may replace Bajaj Finserv in Sensex rejig in December

Trent may replace Bajaj Finserv in Sensex rejig in December

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2024

Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd's impressive stock market debut has brought cheer to the 100-year-old Bajaj Group, but the conglomerate faces the prospect of Bajaj Finserv being removed from the benchmark Sensex index. According to market expectations, Trent, a Tata group-owned fashion retailer, is likely to replace Bajaj Finserv during the upcoming index rebalancing in December.

India 2nd country after US to make Mercedes 7-seater

India 2nd country after US to make Mercedes 7-seater

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2024

This is not the first EV that Mercedes would be making in India though. It has been making the EQS sedan here for the last 18 months, and has sold 500 units of the car.

With Veero M&M aims to expand LCV portfolio

With Veero M&M aims to expand LCV portfolio

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2024

Priced at Rs 7.99 lakh for the entry-level product, M&M has launched the diesel and CNG variants of Veero, and an electric version will come in the future.

It's Raining Discounts On Cars!

It's Raining Discounts On Cars!

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2024

'We are seeing one of the highest discounts in recent years across companies.' 'October is a crucial month with several festivals coming up.'

'On Track For Best-Ever IPO Year In India'

'On Track For Best-Ever IPO Year In India'

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2024

During the first eight months of CY24, 50 IPOs mobilised Rs 53,453 crore.

IPO Investors Sell IPO Shares In A Week!

IPO Investors Sell IPO Shares In A Week!

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2024

The greater the post-listing gains, the higher the number of investors looking to sell.

Maruti to drive deep into small towns via Arena Satellite showrooms

Maruti to drive deep into small towns via Arena Satellite showrooms

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2024

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) plans to open new Arena Satellite showrooms as the country's largest carmaker aims to tap small towns and new markets, said a senior company executive, amid signs of recovery in rural demand and an approaching festival season. Senior executive officer for marketing and sales MSIL, Partho Banerjee, told Business Standard the company was aiming to penetrate deeper into markets and reach closer to its customers. "We have already had a concept of mobile showrooms in the Arena channel.

COVID-19 Kills 1,700 People Globally A Week

COVID-19 Kills 1,700 People Globally A Week

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2024

WHO has urged people at risk to keep up with their vaccinations with boosters.

I have no retirement or succession plans: Rajiv Bajaj

I have no retirement or succession plans: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2024

Bajaj Auto is gearing up to launch clean-energy vehicles including another motorcycle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), showcase ethanol-powered motorcycles and three-wheelers next month, as well as launch a new Chetak platform early next year, as it closes in on hitting 100,000 monthly sales from clean-energy vehicles this festival season. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Bajaj Auto managing director Rajiv Bajaj said these initiatives were part of the firm's broader goal to achieve monthly sales of 100,000 clean-energy vehicles this festival season.

'No question of bringing in an investor right now'

'No question of bringing in an investor right now'

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2024

'We have got enough internal accruals, and we are able to do acquisitions on our own.'

'Real growth and opportunity are going to come from GLP-1'

'Real growth and opportunity are going to come from GLP-1'

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2024

'It is not just the US and European opportunity, but it is a huge global opportunity.'

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2024

The Indian equity markets will soon account for over a fifth of a key emerging market (EM) benchmark tracked by funds with assets exceeding $500 billion. This development is expected to funnel as much as $3 billion into the domestic markets. Following the latest review undertaken by global index provider MSCI, India's weighting in the MSCI EM index will surpass 20 per cent for the first time, narrowing its gap with the current top-weighted China to fewer than 400 basis points.

CNG Vehicles Ride Past Diesel In Sales Race

CNG Vehicles Ride Past Diesel In Sales Race

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2024

'Primary buyers are commercial taxi and fleet operators and small businessmen.' 'CNG prices have been remarkably stable unlike petrol.'

Big Steel Boys Pushing Future Mobiility Pedal

Big Steel Boys Pushing Future Mobiility Pedal

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2024

From setting up cutting-edge facilities to cater to the domestic market and building capabilities of global standards, the action is building up.