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

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

At No 4, VinFast Racing Towards Podium Finish in India EV Market

At No 4, VinFast Racing Towards Podium Finish in India EV Market

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2026

Six months after its India debut, the Vietnamese automaker has overtaken established players such as Hyundai Motor, BMW, Kia, and Chinese EV major BYD.

'Indian Bank Aims For Rs 25 Trillion Business By December 2030'

'Indian Bank Aims For Rs 25 Trillion Business By December 2030'

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2026

'In the last one year, we have added more than Rs 1.7 trillion, and we are on track.'

Entry-level cars rebound, boost Maruti's quarterly sales to record high

Entry-level cars rebound, boost Maruti's quarterly sales to record high

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2026

Maruti Suzuki sold more cars than ever before, earned more money, and saw many first-time buyers choosing small cars again.

India-EU pact weaves new hope into $100 bn textile export dream

India-EU pact weaves new hope into $100 bn textile export dream

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2026

The proposed trade deal with the 27-nation European Union (EU) is expected to provide zero-duty access to the $95 billion European market for Indian textile and apparel manufacturers. Currently, India's share of the European market is just 6 per cent, or $5.5 billion.

Air India Dreamliner: 'Is This A New Defect?'

Air India Dreamliner: 'Is This A New Defect?'

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2026

'We have been insisting that all Boeing 787 aircraft be grounded and checked for the electrical systems.'

Jeep places India at centre of Asia-Pacific strategy

Jeep places India at centre of Asia-Pacific strategy

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2026

Jeep outlines a renewed regional roadmap with higher localisation, export expansion and focus on products and ownership experience amid intense competition in India's SUV market.

VinFast to roll out e-taxi service in 5 metros

VinFast to roll out e-taxi service in 5 metros

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2026

GSM, which is potentially eyeing a Hong Kong listing and was recently valued at $20 billion, operates on a distinct model -- it owns the e-taxis and employs the drivers, while also supplying cars to independent drivers or fleet operators.

One-time costs drag TaMo CV net profit; wholesales rise 20%

One-time costs drag TaMo CV net profit; wholesales rise 20%

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

Tata Motors' commercial-vehicle (CV) business reported a 48 per cent year-on-year decline in net profit to Rs 705 crore in Q3FY26, even as profit before tax (PBT) rose 65 per cent to Rs 2,568 crore.

Kerala: First State To Have State 'Bacteria'

Kerala: First State To Have State 'Bacteria'

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2026

'We have tags of state animals and birds. However, the invisible world of microbes is doing a lot of things for us in nature, not just for human beings but for the entire life.'

Matter to unveil 2 new e-mobikes in 2 years

Matter to unveil 2 new e-mobikes in 2 years

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2026

At present, e-mobike penetration in India is close to negligible, unlike the scooter segment, where electric scooters account for nearly 20 per cent of sales.

God's Own Country Takes EV Ride To Top Slot

God's Own Country Takes EV Ride To Top Slot

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2026

Kerala has overtaken more industrialised states in personal electric vehicle adoption, driven by strong middle-class uptake, policy support, and charging infrastructure.

IndiGo Rules Out Flight Cancellations After Feb 10

IndiGo Rules Out Flight Cancellations After Feb 10

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2026

'During the meeting with DGCA on Monday, IndiGo assured operational stability and no flight cancellations after February 10, 2026, based on the current approved network, above (sufficient) crew strength.'

ADIF writes to CCI for interim relief to startups in Apple case

ADIF writes to CCI for interim relief to startups in Apple case

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2026

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), in an application to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has alleged that technology company Apple is using dilatory and delaying tactics in the regulator's investigation against the company and has sought interim relief for Indian startups and digital companies, according to people close to the development.

Domestic sales a booster dose for pharma revenues

Domestic sales a booster dose for pharma revenues

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2026

Buoyant domestic sales are expected to lift revenues for pharma companies by 8-11 per cent in Q3FY26, even as declining generic Revlimid (cancer drug) sales in the US remain a key drag. Most brokerages forecast a modest 2-4 per cent growth in profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter. Hospitals and diagnostics companies, meanwhile, are likely to post much stronger numbers, with revenues seen growing 20-22 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y).

First-time luxury buyers power BMW to record sales

First-time luxury buyers power BMW to record sales

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2026

The share of first-time luxury customers in BMW's portfolio has risen sharply -- from around 43 per cent in 2024 to nearly 49 per cent in 2025. In some models, the figure is even higher.

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2026

The automobile and auto-ancillary sector is expected to show strong Q3FY26 results, aided by festival-led demand, rationalisation in goods and services tax (GST) rates for select categories of vehicles, easing interest rates, and improving rural sentiment.

After 54 Years Humans Head To The Moon

After 54 Years Humans Head To The Moon

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2026

For the first time, there will be an Indian connection to a crewed Moon mission.

IndiGo Flyers Get Refunds, Bonus Vouchers

IndiGo Flyers Get Refunds, Bonus Vouchers

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2026

IndiGo has informed DGCA that 'all refunds for IndiGo flight cancellations during the period of December 3-5 have been fully processed and cleared to the original source of payment.'

Bajaj Chetak Takes the Slow Road To Global Reach

Bajaj Chetak Takes the Slow Road To Global Reach

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2026

Bajaj Auto is planning a slow, calibrated push to take the Chetak, its electric scooter, to more than 100 countries on the strength of its distributor network and market-specific localisation rather than an aggressive global rollout, reports Sohini Das.

Mercedes-Benz Hits Speed Bump In 2025, Vows To Stay Course

Mercedes-Benz Hits Speed Bump In 2025, Vows To Stay Course

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2026

Despite a 2.8 per cent fall in 2025 volumes, Mercedes-Benz India reported its best-ever revenue and profitability, led by top-end models, AMG growth and higher BEV mix.