Sohini Das

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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.

'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.'

'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.'

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...

CNG Vehicles Ride Past Diesel In Sales Race

CNG Vehicles Ride Past Diesel In Sales Race

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2024

'Primary buyers are commercial taxi and fleet operators and small businessmen.' 'CNG prices have been remarkably stable unlike petrol.'

Big Steel Boys Pushing Future Mobiility Pedal

Big Steel Boys Pushing Future Mobiility Pedal

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2024

From setting up cutting-edge facilities to cater to the domestic market and building capabilities of global standards, the action is building up.

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2024

'Mankind's experience, sharpness, and execution will make it happen. We are not going for short-term gains.'

TaMo looks to ace last-mile delivery with sub-600 kg SCV

TaMo looks to ace last-mile delivery with sub-600 kg SCV

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2024

Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, is looking to launch a first-of-its-kind sub-600 kg small commercial vehicle, aiming to cater to the growing demand for efficient last-mile delivery solutions, an area currently witnessing a surge in interest from e-commerce giants. This new entrant is set to be positioned just below the marquee Tata Ace, which is popular across the country as "Chota Haathi".

Will Curvv Be An SUV Trend Setter?

Will Curvv Be An SUV Trend Setter?

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2024

'We will have multiple engine options -- electric vehicle and internal combustion engine in diesel and petrol.'

Can Ola Electric Cruise to 6,146 Cr IPO?

Can Ola Electric Cruise to 6,146 Cr IPO?

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2024

The Softbank-backed company has set a price band of Rs 72 to Rs 76 per share for the maiden share sale and is expected to test the appetite for new-age loss-making companies.

India's First Dengue Vaccine Likely To Be Ready By 2026

India's First Dengue Vaccine Likely To Be Ready By 2026

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2024

Dengue has become a major public health concern in India with 289,235 cases reported last year. This year there were 19,447 cases of dengue which resulted in 19 deaths till April 2024.

Mankind Pharma to lead in Indian women's health market after BSV deal

Mankind Pharma to lead in Indian women's health market after BSV deal

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2024

New Delhi-based pharmaceutical major Mankind Pharma is poised to take pole position in women's health portfolio in the India Pharma Market (IPM) after completing the Rs 13,630 crore deal to acquire Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV), senior company officials said. The deal potentially opens doors for Mankind Pharma to the overseas markets, which currently draws 92 per cent of its revenues from India. The combined entity will draw around 13 per cent revenues from the international market, with the remaining coming from the domestic market.

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2024

'Bilateral trade has suffered seriously because of the growing unrest.' 'There is a standstill on both sides amid the curfew.'

Nipah Death Puts Kerala On Alert

Nipah Death Puts Kerala On Alert

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2024

The scare of communicable diseases seems to be gripping the country with Maharashtra reporting 28 Zika cases this year, the highest since 2021.

Downpour Of Diseases In India

Downpour Of Diseases In India

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2024

Kerala has had 202 fatalities in 2024 so far. In July alone, there were 202,122 episodes of fever, 2,250 cases of dengue, 1,850 cases of mumps and several other illnesses. 10,000 cases of dengue have been reported from Karnataka. 1,000 swine flu cases have been documented in Rajasthan.

Honda 2W share rises after on-board norms compliance

Honda 2W share rises after on-board norms compliance

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2024

The battle for the top spot in the two-wheeler market is intensifying. The gap between Hero MotoCorp and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) in retail sales narrowed to just 45,607 units in June. This improvement comes as HMSI has clawed back market share after dipping to a historic low of 18 per cent in May 2023. Now, the retail market shares of the two companies are 28.86 per cent and 25.54 per cent, respectively, compared to 35.54 per cent and 18.05 per cent in May 2023.

Diabetes Drug Linked To Vision Loss?

Diabetes Drug Linked To Vision Loss?

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2024

Study suggested that constant use of Semaglutide may be linked to development of a condition called non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy.

How Kalki's Bujji Was Born

How Kalki's Bujji Was Born

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2024

'Fun stuff does, indeed, happen on X.'

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2024

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories.