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British parentage, Indian ownership: The Royal Enfield Story

British parentage, Indian ownership: The Royal Enfield Story

Rediff.com   20 hours ago

"When Royal Enfield turned 100, we were struggling for survival"

Longer life for clean-fuel vehicles may improve ownership costs

Longer life for clean-fuel vehicles may improve ownership costs

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The Indian government's proposal to extend the operating life of certain battery-electric, CNG, and hydrogen vehicles under national permits by five years could significantly improve their total cost of ownership (TCO) and residual values, according to industry experts.

Why Southern States Want Families To Have More Kids

Why Southern States Want Families To Have More Kids

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Southern chief ministers fear population stabilisation could reduce their parliamentary representation and tax devolution benefits.

Nepal: New Lake Raises Fresh Flood Fears

Nepal: New Lake Raises Fresh Flood Fears

Rediff.com   7 days ago

This might lead to a further outburst, flooding downstream if left unchecked.

Yamaha Enters India's 200cc Sportsbike Segment with YZF-R2

Yamaha Enters India's 200cc Sportsbike Segment with YZF-R2

Rediff.com   7 days ago

The all-new, globally first YZF-R2 is priced from Rs 2,30,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Hospitals Oppose Room Rate Cap

Hospitals Oppose Room Rate Cap

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2026

'Indian private sector hospitals provide quality healthcare at a fraction of the global cost.'

AMI To Deploy 9,000 Nvidia Rubin GPUs

AMI To Deploy 9,000 Nvidia Rubin GPUs

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2026

The Hyderabad AI factory is being designed to run some of the world's largest and most sophisticated AI models, including trillion-parameter models and next-generation agentic AI applications.

Vijay's Tamil Nadu Attracts Rs 1 Trillion In Investment Commitment

Vijay's Tamil Nadu Attracts Rs 1 Trillion In Investment Commitment

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2026

'If investors are trusting a new establishment in Tamil Nadu, it speaks a lot of the state's investment climate.'

Mumbai firm get Nadcap nod, boosts aircraft component sourcing from India

Mumbai firm get Nadcap nod, boosts aircraft component sourcing from India

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2026

Mumbai-based TCR Engineering Services has become the first independent company in India to receive Nadcap accreditation for materials testing at its Navi Mumbai and Vadodara laboratories, a crucial step for Indian suppliers to enter the global aerospace supply chain.

Boom in EV two-wheeler demand creates supply bottleneck in India

Boom in EV two-wheeler demand creates supply bottleneck in India

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2026

India's electric two-wheeler market has seen record penetration, exceeding 11.2 per cent, driven by crude oil price fluctuations. This surge has led to an unexpected crisis for Indian OEMs, with unfulfilled customer demand reaching 20-30 per cent and average waiting periods exceeding four weeks, a situation expected to intensify during the upcoming festival season.

ISRO Bets Big on Space Startups

ISRO Bets Big on Space Startups

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2026

'ISRO will not manufacture any launch vehicles. That will all be done by the private sector or public sector undertakings.'

Three Business Dailies Set to Launch

Three Business Dailies Set to Launch

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

The last major business daily to launch in India was Financial Chronicle in April 2008, preceded by Mint on February 1, 2007.

India Inc navigates West Asia conflict: Rising costs, price hikes, and margin pressures

India Inc navigates West Asia conflict: Rising costs, price hikes, and margin pressures

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2026

India Inc's first-quarter earnings season was significantly impacted by the West Asia conflict, leading to rising costs, calibrated price increases, and margin pressures across various sectors including FMCG, automotive, steel, and cement. Companies are implementing price hikes to protect profitability, with many anticipating further escalations if input costs remain elevated.

Manappuram Finance transitions to professional leadership, names Ashish Singh CEO

Manappuram Finance transitions to professional leadership, names Ashish Singh CEO

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2026

Manappuram Finance has announced the appointment of Ashish Singh as its new managing director and chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027, marking a significant shift from its family-led governance structure.

El Nino Revives India's Water Disputes

El Nino Revives India's Water Disputes

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2026

Change of guard in some states and evolving El Nino dynamics are triggering fresh actions on raging water-sharing disputes in several states.

GalaxEye Buys StarOps, Expands Space Capabilities

GalaxEye Buys StarOps, Expands Space Capabilities

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2026

'From day one, our vision has been to build a company that develops and owns the technologies defining the future of space.'

India Plans 300 Satellites, Space Station By 2035

India Plans 300 Satellites, Space Station By 2035

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2026

'The prime minister has given us the task of taking at least 300 satellites to orbit in the next five to six years.'

Electrifying! Olectra first co to deploy 4,000 e-buses in India

Electrifying! Olectra first co to deploy 4,000 e-buses in India

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2026

Olectra Greentech Ltd has become the first company in India to deploy 4,000 electric buses on Indian roads, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to sustainable public transport and reinforcing its leadership in electric mobility.

TakeMe2Space's PowerBank-50 Earns Flight Heritage

TakeMe2Space's PowerBank-50 Earns Flight Heritage

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2026

'PowerBank-50 is now space proven, made in India, and ready for every satellite builder in the world.'

Skyroot's Success Changes India's Space Future

Skyroot's Success Changes India's Space Future

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2026

'The Indian private space sector is no longer a high-risk bet; it is a highly bankable, globally competitive asset class capable of easing the global small satellite launch bottleneck.'