T E Narasimhan &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by T E Narasimhan &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Jio Platforms deals a big boost for PE investments

Jio Platforms deals a big boost for PE investments

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2020

Investments totaling over $9.5 billion in Jio Platforms by a clutch of private equity firms, following social media giant Facebook's $5.7 billion mid-April investment in the company, helped overall.

How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2020

Smart positioning, continued communication and a global design language have played a big role, say experts

Despite anti-China sentiments will Vivo manage to keep ringing?

Despite anti-China sentiments will Vivo manage to keep ringing?

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2020

As campaigns against Chinese brands intensify and the virus keeps people indoors, Vivo plays it slow with a digital-first launch plan.

'We will continue with China business'

'We will continue with China business'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2020

Sundram Fasteners is planning to grow the Chinese venture further expanding on its product range covering fasteners, bearing housings, machined castings.

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2020

Like everything else, the structure of banks may change, and banks may depend more on digital technologies and artificial intelligence for dealing with both their customers and employees.

Auto retail sales down by 88.87% in May

Auto retail sales down by 88.87% in May

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2020

At the end of May, out of 26,500 outlets about 60 per cent showrooms and 80 per cent workshops were operational across the country.

YES Bank restructures salaries of senior leadership team

YES Bank restructures salaries of senior leadership team

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2020

About 300 employees would come under the ambit of voluntary decision.

Covid-19 crisis: Slippages may jump to Rs 5.5 trillion

Covid-19 crisis: Slippages may jump to Rs 5.5 trillion

Rediff.com   22 May 2020

The incremental stress is mainly from sectors including power, infrastructure, constructions, hospitality, iron and steel, telecom, and realty.

Royal Enfield may recall 15,200 units from export markets

Royal Enfield may recall 15,200 units from export markets

Rediff.com   21 May 2020

This is a precautionary service intervention, and will be undertaken across the UK, rest of Europe and South Korea, the company said.

Indiabulls sacks over 2,000 employees to control expenses

Indiabulls sacks over 2,000 employees to control expenses

Rediff.com   21 May 2020

Scores of employees took to social media to express disappointment and said they were asked to resign over WhatsApp calls. On Twitter, some said they had been asked to resign by May 31 and that there was no severance package and salary would be paid only for May.

Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown

Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown

Rediff.com   20 May 2020

A study by second-hand car dealer CARS 24 showed 42 per cent of the consumer feel the need for a car to travel safely now. Those who used cabs to commute before the pandemic want to buy a car for the family and a two-wheeler for shorter runs.

Maruti: As people prefer pvt transport, hatchbacks are popular

Maruti: As people prefer pvt transport, hatchbacks are popular

Rediff.com   18 May 2020

While the company used to report bookings of 4,000-5,000 every day, following the partial lifting of lockdown, in a week, it has received around 6,000.

10 planned Mercedes launches on schedule

10 planned Mercedes launches on schedule

Rediff.com   16 May 2020

'Even during the lockdown, we have received many online enquiries and subsequent bookings.'

Lockdown effect: Rs 3,500 crores stuck in Hindi/Telugu/Tamil movies

Lockdown effect: Rs 3,500 crores stuck in Hindi/Telugu/Tamil movies

Rediff.com   15 May 2020

'Maybe it's time for Plan B for the film industry.'

Decade's worst time for diamond industry

Decade's worst time for diamond industry

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2020

Diamond industry expects revenues to drop by 20-25% in the current financial year.

Coronavirus spoils the show for media and entertainment business

Coronavirus spoils the show for media and entertainment business

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2020

Finding enough shows to air, creating content that gets people to pay and watch and wooing advertisers back into the fold are going to be the biggest challenges the M&E industry faces.

Hyundai plans to go ahead with new launches despite COVID-19

Hyundai plans to go ahead with new launches despite COVID-19

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2020

Company says work-from-home has been useful; doesn't foresee any delay in launches as it awaits govt clarity on resuming operations.

TVS buys UK's iconic Norton in an all-cash deal

TVS buys UK's iconic Norton in an all-cash deal

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2020

Founded by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham (in 1898), Norton Motorcycles is among the most popular British motorcycle brands of all time.

As lenders go slow, liquidity is a big issue for India Inc

As lenders go slow, liquidity is a big issue for India Inc

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2020

CII said working capital limit enhancement should be accompanied by relaxing norms related to collaterals.

How Tamil Nadu is fighting Covid-19

How Tamil Nadu is fighting Covid-19

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2020

The state is following surveillance, containment, increasing testing facilities, and ensuring essentials at people's doorstep, among other strategies, reports T E Narasimhan.