Swaraj Baggonkar &Amp; Ajay Modi

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Food problems?A portal soon for developing nations

Food problems?A portal soon for developing nations

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2009

The purpose is to strengthen the ability of policymakers in the developing world to respond quickly and adequately to dynamic developments in the world food system. The portal will contain information regarding food crisis response on its 20 partner countries (mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa, but also in Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean).

JLR sells one model a day since India launch

JLR sells one model a day since India launch

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2009

Tata Motors has sold one Jaguar and Land Rover model a day since it launched the marque brands in India just under a month ago -- on June 28. But that's enough to satisfy the company and has, in fact, come as a surprise to many market experts.

Reform Bills unlikely in current LS session

Reform Bills unlikely in current LS session

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2009

According to a Cabinet minister, the UPA's focus during the remaining period of the Budget session will be on passing the Right to Education Bill. Apart from this, the government is planning to bring a Bill to amend the Rubber Act and the National Commission for Heritage Sites Bill. The government will be occupied till July 27 with the General Budget, as contained in the Finance Bill. It will actually not get more than seven days to deal with other legislative business.

India breaks global potash cartel

India breaks global potash cartel

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2009

India has managed to create ripples in the global commodities market with countries like the US and China set to follow its benchmark price for potash, a fertiliser widely used in the country. Breaking a well-entrenched global cartel, government-owned Indian Potash Ltd has managed to negotiate a potash deal with Russian company Silvinit at $460 a tonne

Gas dispute:Mukesh Ambani cites development clause

Gas dispute:Mukesh Ambani cites development clause

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2009

Development plan for K-G basin runs for 12 years, so can't supply to RNRL for 17 years, says RIL.

Bajaj phases out Pulsar 200

Bajaj phases out Pulsar 200

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2009

Bajaj Auto has phased out the Pulsar 200 model to make way for the new Pulsar 220, as both were priced on a par, despite the latter being more powerful.

More than one riddle for govt in RIL gas case

More than one riddle for govt in RIL gas case

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2009

Anil Ambani's Reliance Natural Resources Ltd is laying claim (through a family agreement prior to the group's split) to gas from estranged brother Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd at a fixed price of $2.34 per mBtu

Oil marketing cos to cut aviation fuel prices

Oil marketing cos to cut aviation fuel prices

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2009

Aviation companies are set to get a major relief from high aviation turbine fuel prices. Following a steep decline in crude oil prices, oil marketing companies are looking to cut ATF prices by 5-6 per cent, or Rs 2,000-2,500 a kl across various cities beginning Thursday, said industry sources.

Bajaj Auto to raise stake in Austria's KTM

Bajaj Auto to raise stake in Austria's KTM

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2009

Five-year time frame for 'slow process of integration'. Bajaj Auto, through its 100 per cent Dutch subsidiary, Bajaj Auto International Holding BV, will buy the additional stakes in the Vienna Stock Exchange-listed KTM on-behalf of the company.

Bajaj's 2-wheeler tech to drive small car, too

Bajaj's 2-wheeler tech to drive small car, too

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2009

Bajaj Auto, the country's second-biggest maker of two-wheelers, says it will use its famed digital twin-spark plug technology in its compact car, due for launch in 2011.

Rs 3.5 mn Tata Land Rover on India roads in Oct

Rs 3.5 mn Tata Land Rover on India roads in Oct

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2009

The Freelander, a compact yet premium 4X4 SUV, is sold in large European markets.

Bajaj, Hero Honda woo buyers with fuel efficiency

Bajaj, Hero Honda woo buyers with fuel efficiency

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2009

In the years that the economy boomed and consumers had more money to spend, two-wheeler makers lured buyers with performance and presence. Now, the focus is back on fuel efficiency.

Sanand shift: Nano suppliers still undecided

Sanand shift: Nano suppliers still undecided

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2009

Many vendors who had lost their investment in Singur, West Bengal, after being forced to abort production there, are yet to decide on relocating to Sanand. Most of these suppliers will address the demand for components from their existing plant locations to meet this year's Nano production needs.

Land Rover targets India's defence deals

Land Rover targets India's defence deals

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2009

The company is developing a new model in its research and development centre in the United Kingdom, which will primarily address the defence needs of most countries around the globe, including India, said a senior executive from Land Rover.

Now, Maruti takes a dig at Hyundai

Now, Maruti takes a dig at Hyundai

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2009

Shows i10 in poor light two weeks after Hyundai took swipes at Ritz.

M&M to ride on ex-Chrysler dealers

M&M to ride on ex-Chrysler dealers

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2009

This will help M&M secure a stable line of dealerships fairly quickly, which otherwise is time-consuming and painstaking. Chrysler LLC last month decided to terminate business with 789 dealers -- nearly 25 per cent of its total dealership -- as part of its restructuring process. Mahindra is moving into the US at a time when recession has forced companies to slash jobs, pushing auto sales to the lowest in three decades.

India to relaunch oil exploration bidding in Aug

India to relaunch oil exploration bidding in Aug

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2009

The government is planning to relaunch the eighth phase of bidding for oil and gas blocks under the New Exploration and Licensing Policy (Nelp-VIII) in the second week of August.

For scooters, it's yesterday once more - almost

For scooters, it's yesterday once more - almost

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2009

Scooters, which almost disappeared into the dark alleys of nostalgia, are making a grand comeback. The golden days of the early 80s, when scooters had a 64 per cent market share, are still far away. But the revival signals are strong.

Maruti's 'made-in-India' car to have Japan touch

Maruti's 'made-in-India' car to have Japan touch

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2009

The company has proposed to launch the 'made-in-India' car in the next three years. Given its nascent engineering strength, the Indian auto co is looking at existing platforms. The company will, therefore, save a fortune by not opting for a completely new car platform. Generally, the cost of developing a new platform constitutes a substantial part of the expenditure incurred on a new car's production.

Toyota: Launch sedan from small car plant in India

Toyota: Launch sedan from small car plant in India

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2009

Toyota is launching a compact car by the end of next year from its new production facility close to its existing plant in Bangalore.