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Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2021

The Three-Pointed Star also unveiled its 2021 motto coined as 'Reimagining Excellence', which aims at making the brand more desirable and drawing customers closer.

Isro all set to launch space-themed merchandise

Isro all set to launch space-themed merchandise

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2021

Isro will rope in industry to manufacture customised Isro-theme T-shirts, coffee mugs, posters, key chains, games, jigsaw puzzle and so on.

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2021

Firm attributes move to pandemic and legal spat with Fiat Chrysler, says it is in line with group's strategy to re-think capital allocation and drive efficiency.

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2021

EV players suggest a reduction in the goods and services tax on batteries from 18 to 5 per cent as it would help push demand.

Will Tesla's entry boost sale of EVs in India?

Will Tesla's entry boost sale of EVs in India?

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2021

With only a handful of models by a few manufacturers including Tata Nexon, MG ZS, Hyundai Kona, among others, the segment has remained under tapped.

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2021

After selling brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE in over 70 countries, Bajaj Auto plans to enter Thailand this year followed by Brazil next year.

Want to buy a Lamborghini?

Want to buy a Lamborghini?

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2021

A flurry of new models like the Huracan STO, Huracan EVO RWD Spyder will arrive in India in 2021.

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2021

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra & Mahindra have decided to scrap their previously announced automotive joint venture and it will continue its independent operations in India as it is. The two companies determined that they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the December 31, 2020 'longstop' or expiration date of a definitive agreement the organisations entered into in October 2019, Ford Motor Company said in a statement.

TTK Prestige,India's kitchen 'king' aims to double capacity by FY21

TTK Prestige,India's kitchen 'king' aims to double capacity by FY21

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2020

The company has also set a target of achieving Rs 5,000 crore in the next four years, while for the current fiscal the company expect around 15-18 per cent growth in revenue.

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2020

Miffed hotels, restaurants stare at huge losses on account of advance planning for events that they now have to shelve.

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy; to cease manufacturing ops on Dec 24

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy; to cease manufacturing ops on Dec 24

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2020

In spite of straddling the market with multiple competitively priced models, GM was pushed to the fringes by the rivals from Japan and Korea.

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2020

From free salons to discounted room rates, hotels are offering it all.

Maruti still rules the Indian market

Maruti still rules the Indian market

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2020

With 15 models and a market share of close to 50 per cent, it rules the Indian market, selling almost 1.5 million units every year, rolling out one model every ten seconds.

Mahindra's Ssangyong misses loan repayment of Rs 480 cr to JP Morgan

Mahindra's Ssangyong misses loan repayment of Rs 480 cr to JP Morgan

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2020

M&M, which owns a 75 per cent stake in SYMC, rescued the sport-utility vehicle (SUV) maker from near-insolvency in 2010 but has struggled to revive its fortunes.

Riding on Sonet and Seltos, Kia Motors has big plans for India

Riding on Sonet and Seltos, Kia Motors has big plans for India

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

Higher exports will also drive up volumes, as the company seeks to avail of the benefits under the government's recently announced production linked incentive scheme.

COVID-19 infects IIT-Madras; forces shutdown

COVID-19 infects IIT-Madras; forces shutdown

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

A total of 774 students are on the campus and most of those who were infected were residents of Krishna and Jamuna hostels.

Unrest at Toyota's Bidadi unit puts focus on labour reforms

Unrest at Toyota's Bidadi unit puts focus on labour reforms

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2020

This crisis has arisen just as demand in India's auto sector started seeing some sort of revival after the nationwide lockdown in March/April.

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2020

The TVS family has been engaged, for more than a century, in a diverse range of businesses through various entities in which the branches of the TVS family have invested in or through T V Sundaram Iyengar & Sons, Sundaram Industries, and Southern Roadways - collectively referred to as the TVS Holding Companies.

Next gen from Apollo Tyres family floats trucking start-up

Next gen from Apollo Tyres family floats trucking start-up

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2020

The solution works on the pricing and scheduling algorithms that define key parameters necessary for most efficiently matching the supply and demand of freight and trucks.

Nokia starts manufacturing next generation 5G equipment at Chennai facility

Nokia starts manufacturing next generation 5G equipment at Chennai facility

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

Nokia said it was the first to manufacture the 5G New Radio in India, and it is now producing Nokia AirScale massive Multiple Input Multiple Output solution at the facility.