Surajeet Das Gupta &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Surajeet Das Gupta &Amp; T E Narasimhan

In a first since 1998, rough diamonds will be auctioned in Surat

In a first since 1998, rough diamonds will be auctioned in Surat

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2019

So far, rough diamonds mined from the Panna mines in Madhya Pradesh were auctioned online but displayed only at Panna.

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2019

The government will create an EV Venture Capital Fund, for financial support to start-ups in the segment. The overall aim is to make Tamil Nadu the preferred destination for EVs and component makers.

Auto slump: Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick

Auto slump: Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2019

Average overall sales which used to be around 8,000 units a year ago has dropped to 7,000-7,500 units in a month. A lot of government projects have been announced but these are yet to translate to boost CV sales.

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2019

Ride-hailing services are also lobbying the government for the recognition of a new category for motorcycle-shared services, where the owner should not have to take a commercial licence. Pooled services is another area where taxi aggregators are hoping to make the government listen to them.

'Orbiter's life to be 7 years as it has extra fuel'

'Orbiter's life to be 7 years as it has extra fuel'

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2019

'Till date, 90-95 per cent of the mission objectives have been accomplished' 'Future programmes will go as planned' After the moon landing mishap, K Sivan, chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation spoke to T E Narasimhan/Business Standard of the future and the mood among his scientists. Edited excerpts:

Secret behind the success of 90-year old Brand MTR

Secret behind the success of 90-year old Brand MTR

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2019

While the traditional masala portfolio continues to hold its sway, the brand is up against stiff competition from food delivery apps and the thriving community of restaurants that they support for its ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat fare.

Auto firms unsure if benefits will be seen in festive season

Auto firms unsure if benefits will be seen in festive season

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2019

This year, both rural and urban markets have reported around 18 per cent fall in the first quarter. However, most auto majors expect that by January, there would be a pick up.

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2019

Gits now has super food mixes like brown rice and flax seeds idli mix, oats idli mix and such other products. It has also launched an organic and vegan version of ready meals abroad. It also has an e-store, besides selling through Flipkart, Amazon and Big Basket.

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2019

Market leaders saw good traction for new cars, including the electric ones.

Uncertainty looms over renewal of mining leases

Uncertainty looms over renewal of mining leases

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2019

Iron ore deposits in the Donimali mine are estimated at 143 million tonnes and worth around Rs 40,000 crore. NMDC had leased the mine in 1968 for a period of 50 years. The lease expired on November 3, 2018.

The French Press, OYO's gift to India's coffee lovers

The French Press, OYO's gift to India's coffee lovers

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2019

OYO is also planning to set up some premium restaurants post the launch of The French Press. In recent months, the company has started four cloud kitchen brands - Adraq, O Biriyani, Paratha Pandit and Master of Momos.

To beat crisis, Hyundai halts production for several days at Chennai unit

To beat crisis, Hyundai halts production for several days at Chennai unit

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2019

Other players who have declared no production days in the recent past, and during this month, include Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Bosch, Jamna Auto, Wabco and Sundaram-Clayton.

DHFL resolution plan: Stakeholders seek legal protection

DHFL resolution plan: Stakeholders seek legal protection

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2019

The stakeholders want protection from any litigation which might arise due to fresh claims against the company, especially after PE funds have bought stake in the company and the resolution plan has been cleared by the bankers.

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2019

Tyre companies are stepping up on exports to offset declining volumes from domestic OEMs.

India's auto sector staring at a bleak future

India's auto sector staring at a bleak future

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2019

286 dealers closed down in 18 months, 32,000 jobs impacted. Maharashtra leads with 84 closures, followed by Tamil Nadu and Delhi. The worst-hit is the passenger car segment.

Betting on rural market, TVS to launch BSVI version of moped

Betting on rural market, TVS to launch BSVI version of moped

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2019

The prices will be decided during the time of launch, as TVS hopes that given the cost increase, the government may consider bringing down GST for two-wheelers.

Hyundai plans to launch EV for the mass market

Hyundai plans to launch EV for the mass market

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2019

With Kona catering for the high-end market, the South Korean automobile conglomerate wants to introduce a product in the EV segment to address the mass segment.

What changes we can expect at Tirupati

What changes we can expect at Tirupati

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2019

'Our priority is how to reduce the waiting time for people for darshan.'

Why Maruti, Hyundai are still betting on Bharat

Why Maruti, Hyundai are still betting on Bharat

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2019

With car penetration of around 22 per 1,000 population, India continues to be a big opportunity to sell cars, especially in rural areas.

Rise and fall of the Dosa King

Rise and fall of the Dosa King

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2019

His blind faith in astrology took him down a tragic path that has now come to define his life.