Subrata Panda And Shally Seth Mohile

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How M&M plans to counter worst sales slump in truck market

How M&M plans to counter worst sales slump in truck market

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2019

Mahindra is the latest among a clutch of other manufacturers that have been using services, fuel efficiency and packages as unique selling proposition. Sales of Mahindra's heavy trucks dropped to 3,427 units in the eight months from April to September.

6-person core group manipulated accounts at PMC Bank

6-person core group manipulated accounts at PMC Bank

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2019

Only when the RBI inspection started on September 19 did they realise that their game was up and one of them had sent a letter to the central bank, leading to the RBI crackdown, report Anup Roy and Subrata Panda.

FIR against PMC Bank brass puts loss at Rs 4,355 cr

FIR against PMC Bank brass puts loss at Rs 4,355 cr

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2019

Police FIR reveals the bank had replaced 44 loan accounts of HDIL with 21,049 fictitious loan accounts. These 21,049 were actually not created in the core banking solution of the bank, but were mere entities in the advances master indent submitted to RBI for conducting its inspection for the year ended March 2018.

RBI officers have FD of Rs 105 cr in PMC Bank

RBI officers have FD of Rs 105 cr in PMC Bank

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2019

The Reserve Bank Officers Cooperative Credit Society, which caters to the credit needs of RBI officers posted all over India, has a fixed deposit of Rs 105 crore in the bank on which the RBI has placed various curbs for six months following revelations of irregularities.

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2019

After the latest spike in crude oil prices, petrol prices could potentially go up to around Rs 90 a litre making a dent in the consumer's wallet. This, the analysts fear, will push the cost of vehicle ownership in the country, further reducing the demand potential for the industry.

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2019

Large chains like the Marriott and Taj that are estimated to consume two million plastic bottles a year have taken a conscious decision to first eliminate PET bottles on their premises and then reduce the use of single-use plastic altogether, saying they are all for a sustainably environment-friendly tomorrow.

Auto dealers look for plans to revive sales, arrest job losses

Auto dealers look for plans to revive sales, arrest job losses

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2019

Auto sales have been declining for 13 straight months as a broader slowdown in the economy has crippled demand across the country.

Truck sales crash 60% in August

Truck sales crash 60% in August

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2019

The overall volume at India's top four M&HCV makers - Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Volvo Eicher, and Mahindra & Mahindra - fell 59.5 per cent to 31,067 units during the month.

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2019

Naresh Goyal-owned group companies, including the airline's general sales agent in India and abroad, and a car rental firm, are among those who have filed claims.

Auto dealers upbeat on revival; see pick-up in festive sales

Auto dealers upbeat on revival; see pick-up in festive sales

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2019

The optimism stems from benign fuel prices, adequate and well distributed rainfall and the recent measures announced by the government to boost liquidity at banks and NBFCs.

Anand Mahindra wants govt to cut GST for auto sector revival

Anand Mahindra wants govt to cut GST for auto sector revival

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2019

Net profit at M&M and Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturing Ltd contracted to Rs 918 crore from Rs 1,238 crore a year ago while revenue and other income decreased to Rs 12,997 crore from Rs 13,551 crore a year ago.

Motown slowdown hits motor insurance

Motown slowdown hits motor insurance

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2019

In the June quarter, growth in the segment stood at around 4 per cent, with premium collection at Rs 15,724 crore against Rs 15,074 crore in the same period of FY19. This was the lowest growth in the last five quarters, starting from Q1FY19.

EV: Govt extends olive branch to automakers

EV: Govt extends olive branch to automakers

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2019

The change in stance follows a strong opposition by automakers of the proposed government plan to ban two-wheelers (below 150cc) and three-wheelers by 2023 and 2025, respectively

More trouble brews for Jet Airways

More trouble brews for Jet Airways

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2019

Jet Airways HQ owner wants resolution professional to vacate premises. The licence for occupying the place has been terminated, on account of the airline having not paid the rent after March.

Lenders to rejig debt of 2 more Anil Ambani firms

Lenders to rejig debt of 2 more Anil Ambani firms

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2019

The two troubled subsidiaries of Reliance Capital have over Rs 20,000 crore debt of both the companies. Reliance Home Finance has a debt of Rs 11,500 crore and Reliance Commercial Finance owes Rs 9,000 crore to lenders.

Jet's resolution professional receives Rs 24K cr worth of claims

Jet's resolution professional receives Rs 24K cr worth of claims

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2019

The IRP has admitted 33 claims from banks worth Rs 8,462 crore, and is verifying Rs 15,044-crore claims from operational creditors and staff.

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2019

While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively participating in the government's e-mobility mission, by launching electrified versions of their existing models, the global firms believe electric is not the best solution for a country where the primary source of power generation is coal, and where infrastructure is a big impediment.

Policyholders prefer to buy insurance physically

Policyholders prefer to buy insurance physically

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2019

The online channel has only been successful in making inroads in metro cities.

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth's salary falls 42% in two years

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth's salary falls 42% in two years

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2019

JLR, the maker of Jaguar F-Type and Range Rover Evoque, was a jewel in the crown of Tata Motors till two years back. But, it has been struggling because of the pending Brexit, a sharp contraction in sales in China, a shift in consumer preference from diesel to gasoline in Europe, higher taxes on diesel vehicles, and tightening regulations.

Lemon Tree Hotels will divest 49% stake in 2 years

Lemon Tree Hotels will divest 49% stake in 2 years

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2019

Most of the hotels in the country, including the Indian ones that traditionally owned assets, have embarked upon an asset light model for a faster growth and quicker returns. Lemon Tree is likely to announce a deal with Keys Hotels in the next two weeks.