Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

Stories by Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

As auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) became the number two player in the retail passenger vehicle segment for the first time in February, powered by its new launches, the company is setting its sights on technology upgrades.

Diabetes Drug Price Drops 90%

Diabetes Drug Price Drops 90%

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

India is home to more than 100 million diabetics, and the demand for anti-diabetic drugs is on the rise -- the Rs 20,611 crore anti-diabetic drug market in India is growing at 9 per cent or so.

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Modi will visit RSS headquarters in Nagpur on March 30.

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

An ACMA-BCG report has targeted Indian auto component exports to hit $100 billion - nearly a fivefold increase from $21 billion currently

JioStar to Earn 6,000 Cr from IPL

JioStar to Earn 6,000 Cr from IPL

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

With 90% of the inventories sold out, JioStar expects to ring in more than a 58% increase over last year's IPL, when it clocked Rs 3,900 crore.

For Tesla, India is a challenge as well as opportunity

For Tesla, India is a challenge as well as opportunity

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

With India's EV penetration at just 2.5 per cent, the market presents an opportunity -- provided Tesla gets its pricing right.

What Bessemer plans to do with its $350 million India-only fund

What Bessemer plans to do with its $350 million India-only fund

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

Bessemer Venture Partners has closed $350 million in capital for its second dedicated India fund to back founders in the region, who build enduring companies.

Crypto: Assess Risks Before Investing

Crypto: Assess Risks Before Investing

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

Market downturns or regulatory shifts can reduce liquidity, making it harder to buy or sell assets when needed.

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

IndiGo is only behind Qatar Airways, which grew slightly faster at 10.4 per cent in the same period, according to the latest data from Official Airline Guide (OAG) based on 20 top airlines in the world.

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

'Expect India to keep doing well irrespective of geopolitics.'

'Take Advantage Of Trump Administration'

'Take Advantage Of Trump Administration'

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

'Pick up momentum and find opportunities from an intelligence-sharing standpoint.'

India Ramps Up Gold Reserves...

India Ramps Up Gold Reserves...

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

The RBI added roughly 3 tonnes in 2025, taking its gold reserves to 879 tonnes as of January 31, 2025.

Govt Ready For Advanced Jet-Engine Deal

Govt Ready For Advanced Jet-Engine Deal

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

It involves India spending an estimated Rs 40,000 crores to Rs 50,000 crores and will take 10 to 15 years to develop.

'We Are Not The Obstacle To Peace'

'We Are Not The Obstacle To Peace'

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

'We will never recognise any part of territories occupied by the Russians.'

AC prices likely to go up by 4-5% due to component shortages

AC prices likely to go up by 4-5% due to component shortages

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2025

As temperatures shoot up this month signalling an early onset of summer, sales of air conditioners (AC) are set to increase, with companies expected to hike the prices of ACs by 4-5 per cent due to component shortages. Leading players like Haier and Bluestar and suppliers like EPack Durables have raised their production capacities to meet the 25-30 per cent rise in demand expected in the coming months.

NDMA Plans 300 More Heat Action Plans as Mercury Rises

NDMA Plans 300 More Heat Action Plans as Mercury Rises

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2025

States are mandated to develop and implement 'heat HAPs' for prevention of heat-induced diseases. But most do not go beyond standard advisory on heat prevention.

Why Govt Is In No Hurry On Digital Competition Bill

Why Govt Is In No Hurry On Digital Competition Bill

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

'Indian players in the digital market should not be dominated by global players, and they should not dominate the smaller players -- these discussions are on.'

Navi Mumbai airport opening pushed back by 2 months

Navi Mumbai airport opening pushed back by 2 months

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

The entire construction of the Navi Mumbai airport project is expected to be completed in five phases.

'Trump uncertainty will not affect India investment'

'Trump uncertainty will not affect India investment'

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

'There is no linkage as far as the Indian power-generating business is concerned.'

Why Home Insurance Is A Must

Why Home Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

A home insurance policy covers damage from earthquakes, fires, explosions, floods, landslides, cyclones, storms, aircraft damage, and acts of terrorism.