Sohini Das, Shine Jacob, Business Standard

Stories by Sohini Das, Shine Jacob, Business Standard

TVS Unveils New Norton Superbike Sketch

TVS Unveils New Norton Superbike Sketch

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2025

TVS Motor Company will reveal an all-new range of motorcycles at EICMA in Milan later this year, led by the new superbike.

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2025

At an estimated 1.9 billion in losses and over 5,000 UK organisations affected, the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack has been labelled the most economically damaging cyber incident in UK history, exposing the deep vulnerability of interconnected supply chains.

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2025

Lining up its 2030 strategy, Hyundai said it was targeting up to 30 per cent export contribution and over 1.5-fold rise in revenue, to cross the 1 trillion milestone in five years.

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety standards.

Electric PV sales more than double in September; Tata Motors leads

Electric PV sales more than double in September; Tata Motors leads

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

Electric passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales jumped more than twofold in September with Tata Motors (TaMo) leading the pack having over 6,000 registrations and a 40 per cent market share.

Mercedes clocks record Navratri sale of 2,500 cars

Mercedes clocks record Navratri sale of 2,500 cars

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2025

'We expect this festival buying spirit to continue in October as well, with upcoming festivities including Dhanteras and Diwali, which traditionally witness spirited buying from customers.'

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

Between April and August this financial year, passenger car exports rose 8.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while domestic sales fell by 8.5 per cent.

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

More Indians start car shopping online, pushing automakers and dealers to respond quickly, train staff, and use AI to turn clicks into showroom visits.

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

'The frenzy for gold is primarily due to the uncertainty surrounding the tariff war.'

H1B Crisis: 'No Point Going To The US'

H1B Crisis: 'No Point Going To The US'

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

'Every parent should rethink their decisions to send their children to the US.'

How Trump's Tariffs Hurts Dollar Town Of Garments

How Trump's Tariffs Hurts Dollar Town Of Garments

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2025

'The US slump could hit our hosiery market hard since 40 per cent of our exports go there.' 'Job losses could be severe if the government doesn't step in fast.'

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

Within weeks of announcing his exit as executive chairman of the global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Freshworks, its founder Girish Mathrubootham appears to be on an investment spree.

A bike with integrated radar and camera-safety systems!

A bike with integrated radar and camera-safety systems!

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette launches the fighter jet-inspired X-47 Crossover electric motorcycle at Rs 2.49 lakh, with deliveries to commence in October.

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

Romance may be personal, but when it enters the workplace, particularly in reporting hierarchies, it becomes a matter of governance.

Agnikul Launches India's 1st 3D-Printed Rocket Hub

Agnikul Launches India's 1st 3D-Printed Rocket Hub

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2025

For the first time in India, the facility enables 3D printing of aerospace and rocket components up to one metre in height.

Luxury Cars, Bikes Rev Up For Festival Season

Luxury Cars, Bikes Rev Up For Festival Season

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2025

Luxury carmakers are shifting into high gear with a mix of product launches, personalised experiences and lifestyle-led engagement.

Late Engineering Changes Stall 80% of Auto Launches

Late Engineering Changes Stall 80% of Auto Launches

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

'The delay is high in India, and even higher in the case of electric vehicles.'

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2025

The rationalisation of goods and services tax (GST), announced on Wednesday, directly lowers the cost of everyday medical consumables, and also high-end therapies in oncology and rare diseases, helping reduce out-of-pocket patient expenditure and better adherence to medication.

Helped by GST move, PV sales growth may rebound to 7% by FY27: Maruti

Helped by GST move, PV sales growth may rebound to 7% by FY27: Maruti

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2025

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India expects auto sales to bounce back to the glory days of 7 per cent growth by FY 27, helped by the proposed GST rate cut which is expected to bring down car prices by 3.5 to 8.5 per cent.