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Indian portals fail to click, says study

Indian portals fail to click, says study

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2007

Interestingly, majority of the 26 highly user-friendly websites come from the world of e-commerce.

Hybrid cars on Indian roads by 2008?

Hybrid cars on Indian roads by 2008?

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2007

With fuel cost soaring to new highs, automobile firms are launching hybrid models to tackle the problem.

Start-ups attract 20% of pvt equity funding

Start-ups attract 20% of pvt equity funding

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2007

Private Equity investments in start-ups accounted for 20 per cent of the overall PE investments in the country, which stood at $7.46 billion in 2006 (over 299 deals).

Skoda India to launch Fabia later this year

Skoda India to launch Fabia later this year

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2007

The car will adhere to the small car norms as specified by the union budget and thereby will benefit from the 16 per cent excise duty.

Ford to set up diesel powertrain facility

Ford to set up diesel powertrain facility

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2007

With the diesel-powered vehicles looking to form a large chunk of the automobile market in the next three to four years, Ford India is planning to set up a diesel engine facility in its existing 350 acre complex in Chennai.

Merc to roll out new C-Class model

Merc to roll out new C-Class model

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2007

Luxury car manufacturer DaimlerChrysler's Indian subsidiary Mercedes is all set to introduce the new C-Class in the domestic market by early 2008.

Gaming to rise 72% yearly

Gaming to rise 72% yearly

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2007

Nasscom states the Indian gaming industry, estimated to be around $48 million (around Rs 210 crore) in 2006, is expected to cross $424 million (around Rs 1,900 crore) by 2010.

BI tools catch with insurance firms

BI tools catch with insurance firms

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2007

Implementation of BI tools can improve the bottom line by 10-15 per cent of insurance companies.

Ford no longer fida on AB Jr

Ford no longer fida on AB Jr

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2007

The first discordant note has just been struck in actor Abhishek Bachchan's new-year symphony, which had thus far been about the success of Guru and his engagement to sweetheart and co-star Aishwarya Rai.

Maruti to export diesel engines to Europe

Maruti to export diesel engines to Europe

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2007

Maruti Udyog is planning to export the diesel engines manufactured in Manesar, Haryana, to its European car assembly plant in Hungary to cater to the local markets there.

Maruti plans Jimny before year end

Maruti plans Jimny before year end

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

India's largest automobile manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch the company's entry-level sports utility vehicle, Jimny in the country by the year-end.

Online air ticketing scores over rail bookings

Online air ticketing scores over rail bookings

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2007

Online air ticket bookings have overtaken online train ticket bookings as travel portals such as makemytrip.com dominate the top-of-mind category brand

GM to unveil diesel Optra

GM to unveil diesel Optra

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2007

General Motors subsidiary Chevrolet will introduce a diesel engine option in Optra by April-May this year. Currently, the car is only available with petrol engine.

Idea likely to launch IPO by month-end

Idea likely to launch IPO by month-end

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2007

Telecom operator Idea Cellular said it is on track with its plans to raise Rs 2,500 crore (Rs 25 billion) through its initial public issue and plans to clear all formalities by the month-end.

DaimlerChrysler to run Tourismo on Indian roads

DaimlerChrysler to run Tourismo on Indian roads

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2006

Germany-based luxury coach manufacturer DaimlerChrysler's subsidiary Mercedes Benz is planning to launch its high-end premier bus Tourismo in India by 2008.

Top IT trends in India

Top IT trends in India

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2006

Research and consultancy firms talk about next year's top IT trends in India.

JSW eyes buyout in Europe

JSW eyes buyout in Europe

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2006

JSW Steel, a part of the $4 billion OP Jindal group, is looking at acquiring a small value-added facility in Western Europe for around $2 million.

Maruti set to drive into South Africa, Europe

Maruti set to drive into South Africa, Europe

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2006

Maruti Udyog, the country's largest car manufacturer, will launch its cars in South Africa by next year and re-enter the European market in 2008-09.

Honda to introduce new Accord

Honda to introduce new Accord

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2006

Passenger vehicle major Honda Siel India will launch the new version of premium sedan Accord by the next year.

Lax security bane of computing world

Lax security bane of computing world

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2006

On an average, Symantec reports two lakh malware submissions per month and anti-spyware product company Max Secure Software has identified over two lakh anti-spyware threats.