Swaraj Baggonkar

Stories by Swaraj Baggonkar

Tata Motors bets on GenX Nano for revival

Tata Motors bets on GenX Nano for revival

Rediff.com   7 May 2015

The company took five years to sell the 250,000 units of the Nano.

Renault hopes to turn the corner with compact car

Renault hopes to turn the corner with compact car

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2015

Renault says that one of the reasons why its sales look muted when compared to its peers is its limited reach.

Despite slowdown auto companies continue on rural march

Despite slowdown auto companies continue on rural march

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2015

Most companies operate through a rural development sales consultant.

How Merc plans to take on its contenders

How Merc plans to take on its contenders

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2015

The company got back in the numbers game only in 2013.

How Honda hit the sweet spot in India

How Honda hit the sweet spot in India

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2015

Honda cars has strengthend market share in India in the past five years.

Luxury car makers go native as sales surge

Luxury car makers go native as sales surge

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2015

The growth rate could continue for another seven years.

Small SUV and sedan on Toyota's radar

Small SUV and sedan on Toyota's radar

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2015

It is the global leader in car sales but in India, is a distant fifth.

Auto makers see smooth drive in long term

Auto makers see smooth drive in long term

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2015

Market linking of petrol and diesel prices has helped the industry.

ITC highest bidder for Park Hyatt in Goa, but owner cries foul

ITC highest bidder for Park Hyatt in Goa, but owner cries foul

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2015

Cases filed in 3 high courts.

Must roll out GST this Budget: Automakers

Must roll out GST this Budget: Automakers

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2015

GST will lead to consolidation of multiple indirect taxes

Will Ciaz help Maruti ride its hopes in top gear?

Will Ciaz help Maruti ride its hopes in top gear?

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2015

Ciaz, the mid-sized sedan, was launched in October 2014.

'Air car' will likely debut in H2 of 2015

'Air car' will likely debut in H2 of 2015

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2015

Cars running on air still on Tata Motors' radar

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2015

Pad was a moniker for the Premier Padmini, which became the jewel in the crown of the Mumbai-based Walchand Hirachand Group.

Audi sets Indian roads ablaze as it races ahead of Merc

Audi sets Indian roads ablaze as it races ahead of Merc

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2015

Audi sold 10,851 units last year, higher than Mercedes-Benz, which sold 10,201 units.

Why BMW Mini's popularity is on the rise in India

Why BMW Mini's popularity is on the rise in India

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2015

The German luxury car manufacturer is quietly building on the legacy of the Mini, enticing young, trend-conscious and quality-oriented buyers with the promise of making them stand out in the crowd.

Car makers offer airbags as standard before govt order

Car makers offer airbags as standard before govt order

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2015

German car maker Volkswagen was the first company to offer airbags on all its variants in India from the beginning of this year.

How Tata Zest is taking on Honda Amaze

How Tata Zest is taking on Honda Amaze

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2014

According to industry data, for two months, sale of the Zest (7,359 units) were higher than that of Amaze (6,792 units).

It's going to be an uphill drive for Manza

It's going to be an uphill drive for Manza

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

According to a senior Tata Motors official, the company is taking aggressive steps to correct its product portfolio, with a more 'cleverly defined and targeted strategy'.

Upgrading car safety may cost Rs 12,000 cr to auto makers

Upgrading car safety may cost Rs 12,000 cr to auto makers

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

Carmakers fear an increase of Rs 35,000-40,000 per vehicle for safety equipments.

Tata gives Nano a 'twist'; will buyers go for it?

Tata gives Nano a 'twist'; will buyers go for it?

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

Market watchers believe Tata Motors' move to upgrade the Nano is a right decision.