Surajeet Das Gupta, Shine Jacob

Stories by Surajeet Das Gupta, Shine Jacob

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

As auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) became the number two player in the retail passenger vehicle segment for the first time in February, powered by its new launches, the company is setting its sights on technology upgrades.

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

An ACMA-BCG report has targeted Indian auto component exports to hit $100 billion - nearly a fivefold increase from $21 billion currently

JioStar to Earn 6,000 Cr from IPL

JioStar to Earn 6,000 Cr from IPL

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

With 90% of the inventories sold out, JioStar expects to ring in more than a 58% increase over last year's IPL, when it clocked Rs 3,900 crore.

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

IndiGo is only behind Qatar Airways, which grew slightly faster at 10.4 per cent in the same period, according to the latest data from Official Airline Guide (OAG) based on 20 top airlines in the world.

Zetwerk Manufacturing plans IPO in 15-24 months, aims to raise $500 million

Zetwerk Manufacturing plans IPO in 15-24 months, aims to raise $500 million

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

Zetwerk Manufacturing, a $3.1 billion company in the contract manufacturing space, is planning to come up with an initial public offering within the next 15-24 months, a top company executive said on Saturday. The Bengaluru-based company aims to raise at least $500 million, targeting a valuation of around $5 billion.

'Luxury car market may double by 2030'

'Luxury car market may double by 2030'

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

'From the Indian perspective, young customers with more disposable income will also drive the growth.'

Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Bite Into Apple's India Growth Plans

Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Bite Into Apple's India Growth Plans

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2025

Apple's ambitious strategy to expand iPhone exports, shift more production from China to India at a faster pace, and grow its domestic market hits a Trump-sized roadblock.

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2025

In 2024 alone, South India saw the highest rise in sales in the luxury segment, with Tamil Nadu reportedly registering a 19.3 per cent increase in premium car registrations from 2022-23

Can India's Gold, Silver Slash US Trade Deficit?

Can India's Gold, Silver Slash US Trade Deficit?

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2025

Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council says step will balance trade deficit with the US.

DPIIT to Rope In Corporates For Startup Boost

DPIIT to Rope In Corporates For Startup Boost

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2025

Companies have been approached to set up incubation centres that will offer financial and non-financial support to manufacturing startups at various levels.

Top Biz Families Fuel 20% Of CSR Spends

Top Biz Families Fuel 20% Of CSR Spends

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2025

Tatas, Ambanis, Adanis, Birlas contributed an average of Rs 800 crore to Rs 1,000 crore per family group.

2024 an inflection point in race to become unicorn

2024 an inflection point in race to become unicorn

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

Startups that became unicorns in 2024 took an average of nine years and six months to reach $1 billion valuation, reflecting the impact of a prolonged funding squeeze from PE/VC firms over the past few years.

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

BITS has produced 10 startup unicorn founders in the US.

iPhone Revenue Nears Tata Steel

iPhone Revenue Nears Tata Steel

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

Apple Inc's iPhones assembled in India achieved market revenues of Rs 162,000 crore. Tata Steel's revenue for the same period was Rs 162,324 crore.

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

The average Indian works 46.7 hours per week, surpassing even China's 46.1 hours. In some sectors, the numbers are even more staggering.

Lack of charging infra a shock for booming EV market

Lack of charging infra a shock for booming EV market

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2025

Proliferation of home chargers of around 7 KWh and above, which take six to seven hours to fully charge a car depending on the model, bring running costs down by a third or so. That, coupled with the increasing range of modern electric cars, can lead to a massive increase in sales.

'There is a slowdown in the economy'

'There is a slowdown in the economy'

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2025

'I believe that the overall demand for commercial vehicles will improve, even though there is a slowdown in the GDP.'

Zepto Grabs #2 Spot in Global Food Apps

Zepto Grabs #2 Spot in Global Food Apps

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2025

Zomato is at 5, Swiggy at 9, Blinkit at 10.

Focus On 26 EV Launches, Charging Infra At Auto Expo

Focus On 26 EV Launches, Charging Infra At Auto Expo

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2025

With nearly 100 launches and unveils, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, held in Delhi from January 17 to 22, made one thing clear to automobile enthusiasts: Electric vehicles (EVs) are the way ahead for the Indian auto market for years to come.

Trump's Tariff War: India Waits, Watches

Trump's Tariff War: India Waits, Watches

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

'We have to be prepared for the larger disruption that is likely to take place.'