Subhayan Chakraborty, Ajay Modi And Dev Chatterjee

Stories by Subhayan Chakraborty, Ajay Modi And Dev Chatterjee

What drove July core sector growth

What drove July core sector growth

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2017

Growth was primarily pushed by a jump in steel and electricity generation, apart from a sustained rise in natural gas output.

It takes 118 days to set up business in India

It takes 118 days to set up business in India

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2017

Tamil Nadu, the best-performing state, managed to do this in 63 days. Land allotment took 156 days nationally and 28 days in Himachal Pradesh. Environmental approval took 91 days nationally and 25 days in Chhattisgarh.

For carmakers India remains a complex market with few successes

For carmakers India remains a complex market with few successes

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2017

Big brands like Hyundai, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), Toyota and Renault have lost share.

Now 2 million WagonRs on Indian roads

Now 2 million WagonRs on Indian roads

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2017

Maruti Suzuki is set to steer its fourth brand into 2 million club. The numbers convey a sense of the contribution that WagonR makes to Maruti Suzuki.

Ola, Uber to soon drive e-vehicles

Ola, Uber to soon drive e-vehicles

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

Initially it will procure only e-rickshaws and e-autos for leasing to operators

OYO CEO: 'We have 70,000 keys'

OYO CEO: 'We have 70,000 keys'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

'Customer expectation and need was quite limited when we started in 2013.' 'Now the expectation is little more and a lot of hard work is needed again.'

Bajaj changes gear for a power ride with Triumph

Bajaj changes gear for a power ride with Triumph

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

The no-equity partnership will develop a range of mid-capacity 250-750cc motorcycles.

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

Most say they will review their Make in India plans as prices may top pre-GST level

Hyundai to focus more on domestic market

Hyundai to focus more on domestic market

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2017

Facing capacity constraint, firm is yet to take a call on setting up a new manufacturing unit in India.

GST is actually good news for Mercedes

GST is actually good news for Mercedes

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

Roland Folger, managing director and chief executive officer at Mercedes Benz India calls the calendar year (CY) 2016 a year of 'lost opportunities' as NCR diesel ban and demonetisation led to a flat performance.

Monsoon hope revs up rural car sales

Monsoon hope revs up rural car sales

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

While Maruti leads with 30% volume growth, Hyundai sold 18,337 vehicles in rural markets during April-June

It's confirmed! India IS a mega tourist destination

It's confirmed! India IS a mega tourist destination

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

India saw 4.2 million foreign tourists till May mainly thanks to visitors from Bangladesh

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

Car makers see a dip in demand from their biggest buyers, Ola and Uber. Demand from aggregators weakened for a number of reasons after a strong growth last year.

When it comes to tourism, it's Hindi-Chini bhai bhai

When it comes to tourism, it's Hindi-Chini bhai bhai

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

The year 2017 could be the third year of a double-digit growth in arrivals from China after years of low single-digit growth

Uber, Ola face higher lease payouts under GST

Uber, Ola face higher lease payouts under GST

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

GST impact: Higher lease payouts may hit airlines, cab aggregators.

Buyers speed away from diesel cars

Buyers speed away from diesel cars

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

What's driving consumers to petrol cars? Ajay Modi finds out.

Renault loses steam as buyers shift gears

Renault loses steam as buyers shift gears

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2017

While Renault reported an over 12 per cent decline in sales and lost market share, Market leader Maruti Suzuki grew over 19 per cent.

Scooters capture a third of two-wheeler market

Scooters capture a third of two-wheeler market

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

Sales poised to expand further.

M&M's tractor business turns more fertile than SUVs, CVs

M&M's tractor business turns more fertile than SUVs, CVs

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

M&M's profit before tax from the farm equipment segment rose 31% last year to Rs 2,562 cr

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services