Swaraj Baggonkar &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Swaraj Baggonkar &Amp; T E Narasimhan

When the waves came crashing

When the waves came crashing

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

On December 26, 2004, a devastating tsunami took a huge toll on life in Tamil Nadu. A decade later, here's a look at the changes it has brought

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).

Maran has the cash to bail out SpiceJet

Maran has the cash to bail out SpiceJet

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2014

The Forbes magazine had adjudged Maran as the 38th richest man in India, with a net worth of $2.3 billion (as of September).

5 interesting facts about ISRO's largest rocket

5 interesting facts about ISRO's largest rocket

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2014

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday launched its first experimental suborbital flight. Here are five things you need to know about the GSLV Mark III mission.

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.

Hyundai Santro: A journey of triumphs and tribulations

Hyundai Santro: A journey of triumphs and tribulations

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

Hyundai's entry-level Santro still packs a punch but, flanked by spunkier siblings, seems worn out.

Tata Motors fails to tap Zest success

Tata Motors fails to tap Zest success

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2014

Zest buyers are forced to wait up to six weeks for the automated manual transmission version, available only on this car in the compact sedan segment.

Change at the speed of a bullet: The great Royal Enfield comeback

Change at the speed of a bullet: The great Royal Enfield comeback

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2014

Cruising comfortably in the 70s, Royal Enfield sputtered to a stop in the 90s, before its comeback in the first decade of the 21st century.

Buyers line up at showrooms to buy Maruti's automatic cars

Buyers line up at showrooms to buy Maruti's automatic cars

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2014

Two in every five Celerios being sold by Maruti are now equipped with the AMT technology.

Mahindra plans 5 new vehicles to beat competitors

Mahindra plans 5 new vehicles to beat competitors

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2014

The new Scorpio came after a gap of 24 months since its last launch, during which the competition launched a slew of products.

Maruti plans to design, build its own car by 2017

Maruti plans to design, build its own car by 2017

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

In the next 2-3 years the company will pump in Rs 4,000 cr in product development, R&D and marketing infrastructure.

From Rs 4.3-49 lakh, Harley-Davidson has it all

From Rs 4.3-49 lakh, Harley-Davidson has it all

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

With the launch of three new bikes in october, Harley-Davidson, the luxury cruiser motorcycle manufacturer, has brought its country-wide offering in line with its other overseas markets. British motorcycle brand, Triumph, is the only price competitor.

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

At present, there are many vehicles that weigh close to the proposed increased weight of 600 kg.

Tamil Nadu to launch Amma cement soon

Tamil Nadu to launch Amma cement soon

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2014

Govt wanted to launch the scheme on October 27, while the industry had requested for October 30.

India formula behind Hyundai's new high

India formula behind Hyundai's new high

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

As other global car makers struggle in India to keep sales consistent, the Korean player has made a heady combination out of design, launches and localisation.

Nokia union seeks Centre's help to save roughly 6,000 jobs

Nokia union seeks Centre's help to save roughly 6,000 jobs

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she will pursue the matter with the finance ministry

Can Bajaj Pulsar hit back at rivals?

Can Bajaj Pulsar hit back at rivals?

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2014

Companies like Yamaha Motor India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, Suzuki Motorcycle India and TVS Motors are all geared up to launch bikes to shake-up Bajaj's stronghold -- the 150-250-cc segment

Hyundai might develop car from scratch in India

Hyundai might develop car from scratch in India

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2014

Localisation for present-generation Hyundai cars will also rise from the average 85-90 per cent.