Swaraj Baggonkar And Sounak Mitra

Stories by Swaraj Baggonkar And Sounak Mitra

2015 may be a year of deal making for FMCG sector

2015 may be a year of deal making for FMCG sector

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2015

@015 may be a good year for FMCG firms.

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.

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

SpiceJet's ex promoter Ajay Singh is trying hard to pump in huge money into the airline.

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2014

Amul will now export dairy products to Russia.

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).

Vistara starts bookings, keeps fares much higher than competitors

Vistara starts bookings, keeps fares much higher than competitors

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2014

Vistara will have to face stiff competition from Jet Airways, AirAsia

Why SpiceJet's emergency landing may not be good for consumers

Why SpiceJet's emergency landing may not be good for consumers

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2014

A look at the Kalanithi Maran-controlled airline's place in the domestic aviation sector

Meru Cabs caught in a legal row over Rs 120-crore tax claim

Meru Cabs caught in a legal row over Rs 120-crore tax claim

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2014

Meru Cabs, one of the first radio taxi services in the country, is contesting service tax notices sent to it since 2010 in the Bombay High Court.

Ola Cabs, Meru, TaxiForSure low on financial mileage

Ola Cabs, Meru, TaxiForSure low on financial mileage

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2014

There are about 600,000 taxis in India, generating combined annual revenue of about Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion).

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'.

Clean bowled: Loss making IPL team owners set for better runs?

Clean bowled: Loss making IPL team owners set for better runs?

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

Hit by scams in recent times, the IPL is yet to prove a good business move for its franchisees.

Indians' love for instant messaging shows up

Indians' love for instant messaging shows up

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

WeChat fastest growing at 2,364%, though WhatsApp still dominates, reveals a study by GlobalWebIndex.

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.

Why 'Make in India' is not viable for Microsoft Mobile

Why 'Make in India' is not viable for Microsoft Mobile

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

All future smartphones from Microsoft will be under the Microsoft brand, which means Nokia brand will now be phased out.

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.

Get set go! Micromax wants to take the game higher with 'YU'

Get set go! Micromax wants to take the game higher with 'YU'

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

YU will be run as a separate business, not as an extension, says Rahul Sharma.

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.