Swaraj Baggonkar, Sanjay Jog

Stories by Swaraj Baggonkar, Sanjay Jog

Modi played a crucial role in convincing voters: Fadnavis

Modi played a crucial role in convincing voters: Fadnavis

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2014

Buoyed by the results of exit polls that gave the Bharatiya Janata Party an edge in the Maharashtra assembly elections, state unit chief Devendra Fadnavis said the party would form the government in the state. In an interview, Fadnavis, a leading contender for the chief minister's post, spoke on the party's performance.

With 104 rallies, Gadkari was a busy man during Maharashtra polls

With 104 rallies, Gadkari was a busy man during Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

However, it was Narendra Modi's 27 rallies that attracted maximum attention.

Despite glitches, Maharashtra fares well economically

Despite glitches, Maharashtra fares well economically

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

It, however, lags other states on crucial parameters such as health care and rural poverty.

It's Modi vs the rest in Maharashtra polls

It's Modi vs the rest in Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

While the PM is trying to hardsell his developmental agenda, his rivals are targeting him in the run-up to the assembly election

'BJP wants to come to power by hook or by crook'

'BJP wants to come to power by hook or by crook'

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2014

It is a fight for survival for the Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra, which has been its citadel. In an interview party President Sharad Pawar speaks on the NCP's prospects and how the Bharatiya Janata Party is exploiting Narendra Modi's popularity in the state assembly elections.

German firm hurls espionage charge at Hero Cycles

German firm hurls espionage charge at Hero Cycles

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Munjal firm dismisses allegations, says it aborted deal as 'closing conditions' were not fulfilled

'The economy is reviving, foreign investors are favouring India'

'The economy is reviving, foreign investors are favouring India'

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2014

Minister of State for Commerce and Finance Nirmala Sitaraman, in Mumbai to address election rallies, took time out to talk about the economy, foreign investment and trade facilitation.

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

New campaigns rev up their marketing pitch, while new challengers such as Tata Motors with the Zest promise to put up a spirited fight

'I am ambitious, want to be the CM of Maharashtra'

'I am ambitious, want to be the CM of Maharashtra'

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

Nationalist Congress Party leader and former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar tells Sanjay Jog the allegation of corruption against his party is a political conspiracy. Edited excerpts:

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

People are not just splurging on clothes, mobiles and household goods through the online route, they are also looking at cars and even houses.

Ahead of polls, BJP to hold 300 rallies across Maharashtra

Ahead of polls, BJP to hold 300 rallies across Maharashtra

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Party also plans over 35 virtual rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2014

Tata was concerned that most innovations were happening outside India, some by Indians.

Maharashtra: BJP-Sena 'Mahayuti' on the brink

Maharashtra: BJP-Sena 'Mahayuti' on the brink

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2014

With neither the Bharatiya Janata Party nor the Shiv Sena willing to yield ground on the number of Assembly seats they want to contest, the alliance between them seems to be on the brink.

Uddhav's cool-headed strategy makes BJP furious

Uddhav's cool-headed strategy makes BJP furious

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2014

Sena chief has now put ball in BJP's court indicating that Shiv Sena's tiger is back to roar. Sanjay Jog reports

Premiums, fuel price squeeze diesel car sales

Premiums, fuel price squeeze diesel car sales

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

According to a report by rating and research agency CRISIL, it now takes six years to recover the premium-between Rs 100,000 on small cars and Rs 300,000 on luxury sedans-paid for diesel variants.

Maharashtra polls acid test for Cong-NCP and Maha Yuti

Maharashtra polls acid test for Cong-NCP and Maha Yuti

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

While the ruling combine faces strong anti-incumbency factor, opposition Shiv Sena-BJP needs to strive to win majority. Sanjay Jog reports

Costly sedans run out of steam

Costly sedans run out of steam

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2014

High-end mid-sized sedans, comfy SUVs and entry-level luxury models steal their show.

M&M offers professional valuation of used cars

M&M offers professional valuation of used cars

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2014

Promoted by conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra, Autoinspekt, a cloud-based vehicle inspection platform, is fast emerging as a critical tool for used car buyers and sellers.

Congress, NCP to commence alliance talks today

Congress, NCP to commence alliance talks today

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2014

The commencement of negotiations is close on the heels of the recent decision taken by the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party high commands, to continue alliance during the state assembly election.

18.5 mn Mumbaikars travelled on Mumbai Metro since June 8

18.5 mn Mumbaikars travelled on Mumbai Metro since June 8

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2014

The rise in commuters was also despite the state-run Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority filing a petition against MMOPL on fare fixation.