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'Luxury car market may double by 2030'

'Luxury car market may double by 2030'

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

'From the Indian perspective, young customers with more disposable income will also drive the growth.'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

'Binary fission will happen -- startups will lead to more startups.'

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2025

In 2024 alone, South India saw the highest rise in sales in the luxury segment, with Tamil Nadu reportedly registering a 19.3 per cent increase in premium car registrations from 2022-23

'If There Was A Stock Market For Love, This Was The Bull Run'

'If There Was A Stock Market For Love, This Was The Bull Run'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2025

'We saw 581 chocolate orders per minute and 324 rose orders per minute.'

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

The average Indian works 46.7 hours per week, surpassing even China's 46.1 hours. In some sectors, the numbers are even more staggering.

'This Is Your Chance, India'

'This Is Your Chance, India'

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.' 'You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.'

Tech disrupting traditional industries, warn biz leaders

Tech disrupting traditional industries, warn biz leaders

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

Technology is rapidly reshaping industries that have long been rooted in tradition, driving a wave of innovation that is transforming everything from finance, banking, steel to manufacturing.

'There is a slowdown in the economy'

'There is a slowdown in the economy'

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2025

'I believe that the overall demand for commercial vehicles will improve, even though there is a slowdown in the GDP.'

Focus On 26 EV Launches, Charging Infra At Auto Expo

Focus On 26 EV Launches, Charging Infra At Auto Expo

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2025

With nearly 100 launches and unveils, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, held in Delhi from January 17 to 22, made one thing clear to automobile enthusiasts: Electric vehicles (EVs) are the way ahead for the Indian auto market for years to come.

Trump's Tariff War: India Waits, Watches

Trump's Tariff War: India Waits, Watches

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

'We have to be prepared for the larger disruption that is likely to take place.'

'MRF is now world's 11th largest tyre company'

'MRF is now world's 11th largest tyre company'

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2025

'The favourable rupee-dollar exchange rate, there are opportunities we can tap.'

Thoothukudi ahoy! Adani, Vedanta in race for port project

Thoothukudi ahoy! Adani, Vedanta in race for port project

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2025

The project is critical as the region expects huge investments in the automotive, renewable energy, and space sectors.

Eicher enters 2-3.5 tonne segment with electric SCV

Eicher enters 2-3.5 tonne segment with electric SCV

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2025

The Eicher Pro X is assembled on an all-women assembly line.

Why Ashok Leyland has forayed into mini-truck segment

Why Ashok Leyland has forayed into mini-truck segment

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2025

'This market for diesel starts at around Rs 6.3 lakh and goes up to Rs 7 lakh, and with Saathi we have our usual price set at Rs 6.5 lakh, so we are slightly on the lower side with a superior product.'

Hyundai Bets Big On EV infrastructure

Hyundai Bets Big On EV infrastructure

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2025

The charging infrastructure expansion includes the setup of over 600 DC charging stations by 2030 (including company-owned and company-operated ones) in addition to partnerships with over 10,200 charging points, collaborating with operators like Shell, Charge Zone, and Statiq.

Udaan set for IPO as NCLT clears demerger plan

Udaan set for IPO as NCLT clears demerger plan

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Udaan, India's largest business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce company, has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for its internal corporate restructuring plan, according to sources. By consolidating into a single entity, the restructuring will enhance Udaan's agility and pave the way for various financing options, including the ability to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in India by 2026, according to people familiar with the matter.

Infy founder's son to launch E2W at Bharat Mobility

Infy founder's son to launch E2W at Bharat Mobility

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

Numeros Motors is also planning to come up with a passenger vehicle four-wheeler or a three-wheeler by 2027.

Textile hub Tiruppur threads a recovery on sliding rupee as exports surge

Textile hub Tiruppur threads a recovery on sliding rupee as exports surge

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

In the shadows of a sliding rupee, India's knitwear hub Tiruppur is weaving a success story. While the domestic currency edges closer to the 86 mark against the US dollar, triggering concerns for many sectors, this textile town in Tamil Nadu is finding opportunity in adversity: Between April and December alone, Tiruppur's exports reached Rs 26,000 crore, almost eclipsing last financial year's total of Rs 30,690 crore.

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2025

'Our business continues to roll out its strategy, the role of this GDTC continues to grow.'

Can India become a global innovation hub?

Can India become a global innovation hub?

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has entered into a partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a premier industry organisation representing India's leading new-age companies.