Sohini Das, Shivani Shinde, Deepak Patel, Amritha Pillay &Amp; Shine Jacob

Stories by Sohini Das, Shivani Shinde, Deepak Patel, Amritha Pillay &Amp; Shine Jacob

Maruti to drive deep into small towns via Arena Satellite showrooms

Maruti to drive deep into small towns via Arena Satellite showrooms

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2024

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) plans to open new Arena Satellite showrooms as the country's largest carmaker aims to tap small towns and new markets, said a senior company executive, amid signs of recovery in rural demand and an approaching festival season. Senior executive officer for marketing and sales MSIL, Partho Banerjee, told Business Standard the company was aiming to penetrate deeper into markets and reach closer to its customers. "We have already had a concept of mobile showrooms in the Arena channel.

'Our AUM Will be 3x by 2030'

'Our AUM Will be 3x by 2030'

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2024

'I am very happy to see that the work is starting to bear some fruit now.'

Chennai To Be World's Largest Network Testbed

Chennai To Be World's Largest Network Testbed

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2024

The deal with Nokia will be signed in San Francisco on Friday morning in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who is on a 17-day trip to the US to attract fresh investments.

Is Finternet The Future Of Financial System?

Is Finternet The Future Of Financial System?

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2024

'It allows everybody to participate and controls all assets.' 'We want to have something that allows everyone to participate and control all kinds of assets.'

COVID-19 Kills 1,700 People Globally A Week

COVID-19 Kills 1,700 People Globally A Week

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2024

WHO has urged people at risk to keep up with their vaccinations with boosters.

I have no retirement or succession plans: Rajiv Bajaj

I have no retirement or succession plans: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2024

Bajaj Auto is gearing up to launch clean-energy vehicles including another motorcycle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), showcase ethanol-powered motorcycles and three-wheelers next month, as well as launch a new Chetak platform early next year, as it closes in on hitting 100,000 monthly sales from clean-energy vehicles this festival season. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Bajaj Auto managing director Rajiv Bajaj said these initiatives were part of the firm's broader goal to achieve monthly sales of 100,000 clean-energy vehicles this festival season.

After KCM revival, Vedanta seeks greener pastures in India, abroad

After KCM revival, Vedanta seeks greener pastures in India, abroad

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2024

UK-based Vedanta Resources is looking to start copper production at its Konkola copper mines (KCM) in Zambia and is eyeing to serve global and Indian markets, according to company executives. Promoted by billionaire Anil Agarwal, the miner in November 2023 regained control of the copper mines and smelter, which the Zambian administration had seized in 2019, but needed to pay creditors of the mines to revive operations. The conglomerate was locked in a legal battle over the ownership of the KCM mines prior to a September 2023 Zambia government decision to reinstate the group as owners of the mines.

Chennai Brains Behind Ford's Global Hits

Chennai Brains Behind Ford's Global Hits

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2024

'We participate in the design/development of components and systems for electric vehicles, internal combustion engines, and hybrid vehicles.'

How TCS Rewarded Investors In 20 Years

How TCS Rewarded Investors In 20 Years

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2024

TCS's mcap crossed $100 billion in 2018, 13.5 years after the IPO. It took only four more years to double its mcap to $200 billion.

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2024

'The media is portraying the Malayalam film industry as the worst place, but that's not true.'

'No question of bringing in an investor right now'

'No question of bringing in an investor right now'

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2024

'We have got enough internal accruals, and we are able to do acquisitions on our own.'

Maruti to talk CBG production expansion with Centre: Suzuki Motor

Maruti to talk CBG production expansion with Centre: Suzuki Motor

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2024

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) will hold discussions with the Centre and state governments on how the production of compressed biogas (CBG), which can be used in vehicles that run on compressed natural gas (CNG), can be expanded in the country, its majority shareholder Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) said. The demand for CNG vehicles has been rising significantly in the country. MSIL sold 145,000 CNG vehicles in the first quarter of 2024-25, marking a 28.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth.

'Real growth and opportunity are going to come from GLP-1'

'Real growth and opportunity are going to come from GLP-1'

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2024

'It is not just the US and European opportunity, but it is a huge global opportunity.'

'Indian On Moon By 2040'

'Indian On Moon By 2040'

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2024

'Our vision for the future includes the creation of an active ecosystem, human space flight, a human space station.'

Airfares Already Soar For Diwali!

Airfares Already Soar For Diwali!

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2024

'Airlines are aware that during peak times like Diwali, demand will be high, so prices remain steep even for tickets purchased 90 days ahead.'

A Daily Puja For Kamala Harris' Victory

A Daily Puja For Kamala Harris' Victory

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2024

Every day at 11 am, T Rooban performs a special Abhisheka Aradhana for Kamala Harris' success, pouring liquid offerings over the deity's image while chanting sacred Sanskrit mantras.

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2024

Foxconn's business in India has grown to over $10 billion till 2024.

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2024

Strict screening protocols are to be implemented for passengers arriving from central African countries affected by the outbreak.

TN govt powers Foxconn residence for 18K women

TN govt powers Foxconn residence for 18K women

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2024

The Tamil Nadu government is set to unveil a housing initiative for 18,720 women employed by Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, a key supplier to iPhone-maker Apple, this Saturday. The project, located at Vallam Vadagal near Chennai, marks the first time an Indian state government has constructed a hostel of this scale for a private firm - a model that's been successful in China and Vietnam.