Swaraj Baggonkar &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Swaraj Baggonkar &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Upswing in auto sector hiring

Upswing in auto sector hiring

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2010

The index began tracking jobs in the sector from July 2008 and there was a sudden dip of 29 per cent in the month of December 2008, said V Suresh, executive vice president and national head of sales for the portal.

Navi Mumbai airport: Hoteliers bet big

Navi Mumbai airport: Hoteliers bet big

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2010

Navi Mumbai airport can become a hospitality hub, say hoteliers.

M&M blamed for loss of 8,300 US jobs

M&M blamed for loss of 8,300 US jobs

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2010

While directly holding city-based utility vehicle and tractor major Mahindra & Mahindra responsible for a potential job loss to the tune of 8,300 in the United States, its former partner Global Vehicles has called for stricter actions.

Toyota Etios to be launched on December 1

Toyota Etios to be launched on December 1

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2010

Toyota Kirloskar Motor will, over the next 45 days, open around 30 dealerships for a smooth roll out of its much publicised compact car, the Etios, as well as the Etios sedan.

GM to launch 6 models in 2 years

GM to launch 6 models in 2 years

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2010

The new models will debut in India for the first time and will consist of hatchbacks, sedans, multi-utility vehicles and passenger vans under the Chevrolet and GM-SAIC-Wuling banner.

M&M aims to ride into every two-wheeler segment

M&M aims to ride into every two-wheeler segment

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra, the utility vehicle and tractor market leader, says it will leave no stone unturned in the fiercely competitive two-wheeler market. After last week's launch of two indigenously built motorcycles, the company wants to position at least one new product in every segment of the 9.37-million-units-a-year market.

BMW to take mobike call by year end

BMW to take mobike call by year end

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2010

After capturing a fourth of the domestic luxury car market, German automobile maker BMW says it is in the final stages of deciding on launching its premium motorcycle range in the country. The company has been doing a study, checking market response to possible launch of its bikes, if priced on par with the current range of Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Harley Davidson and Ducati premium bikes.

Watch out for the Rajnikanth juggernaut!

Watch out for the Rajnikanth juggernaut!

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2010

On Friday, Endhiran, the big-budget, multi-lingual Rajinikanth starrer, with an 'official' budget of Rs 162 crore and 'unofficial' budget based on market rumour of Rs 250-300 crore, opened to packed houses, with tickets sold out days in advance.

Vangal, foreign investors to sell TMB holdings

Vangal, foreign investors to sell TMB holdings

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2010

Ramesh Vangal and foreign investors backing him have decided to exit the Nadar community-controlled Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB).

M&M ends pact with US distributor for pick-ups

M&M ends pact with US distributor for pick-ups

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2010

The news comes just three days after M&M received certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency allowing it to sell pick-up trucks in that country.

Nano gets a roaring response in God's Own Country

Nano gets a roaring response in God's Own Country

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2010

Tata's small car might just have managed to steal the thunder from the annual boat racing festival in Kerala. For a special offer for Onam, Keralites have decided to give oars a rest, and test-drive the Nano instead.

Mitsubishi to bring small car to India in 3 years

Mitsubishi to bring small car to India in 3 years

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2010

The company is looking to exploit the upper B+ segment, which has seen high demand growth since the launch of Maruti's Swift, followed by several models like the Hyundai i20, Fiat Grande Punto, Maruti Ritz, Volkswagen Polo and Nissan Micra.

M&M to set up Rs 1,800-cr plant near Chennai

M&M to set up Rs 1,800-cr plant near Chennai

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2010

The company which is facing a capacity saturation for its tractors -- a segment where its the market leader with 41 per cent share -- is looking to have an additional capacity in place for future demand.

Tata-Fiat JV faces mounting losses

Tata-Fiat JV faces mounting losses

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2010

Fiat India Automobiles Pvt Ltd (FIAPL), the three-year-old joint venture company formed through the association of Tata Motors and Fiat Auto SpA, is facing rough weather, as it posted record losses last year.

A first by automakers in India

A first by automakers in India

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2010

The company wants to exploit the space further as the online medium is the most cost-efficient advertising option compared to print and television.

Managers go for lessons in M&A

Managers go for lessons in M&A

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2010

In recent days Indian corporate houses are increasingly acquiring companies in Latin America and Europe. But on the other hand these companies are not efficiently managed.

Nokia employees on strike after talks fail

Nokia employees on strike after talks fail

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2010

The Nokia India Employees Progressive Union held discussions with the management on Monday. "The wage settlement offered by company is quite low. We are not happy with that," said Union sources.

Skoda changes gears,to launch a new car every year

Skoda changes gears,to launch a new car every year

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2010

Its track record has been patchy, but the carmaker wants to launch at least one model every year.

Ceat to invest Rs 630 crore to expand capacity

Ceat to invest Rs 630 crore to expand capacity

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2010

Ceat, the tyre manufacturing company of the Rs 16,000-crore RPG Group, will double the capacity of the radial unit it has set up in Halol, Gujarat, with an additional investment of Rs 630 crore.

Auto makers, vendors at odds over supply issues

Auto makers, vendors at odds over supply issues

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2010

Issues relating to shortage of key automotive components, which were supposed to be sorted out a month ago, will hit production even for the next two quarters, as slow ramp-up and discrepancies in tyre prices impact output.