T E Narasimhan &Amp; Veenu Sandhu

Stories by T E Narasimhan &Amp; Veenu Sandhu

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2020

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings... Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19.

At Tirupati, deity's call proves stronger than covid-19 fears

At Tirupati, deity's call proves stronger than covid-19 fears

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2020

According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), on March 12, 61,652 pilgrims had darshan, after waiting for nearly five hours, compared to 57,352 on March 11, after they waited for nearly eight hours. On February 12, about 61,860 pilgrims had darshan.

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2020

For 2020, 13 brands are said to be on board already and advertising rates have been fixed at a premium of 10-15 per cent over 2019.

Police must be insulated from their political masters

Police must be insulated from their political masters

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2020

The Indian police is governed by the archaic, colonial-era Police Act of 1861, which has no place in a democracy. It was created to make the police subservient to its masters and, consequently, antagonistic to the masses, states Veenu Sandhu.

MG Motor plans to launch affordable EVs shortly

MG Motor plans to launch affordable EVs shortly

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2020

Hopes to launch full-size SUV MG Gloster by Diwali 2020, and have four products in the market in one-and-a-half years of its operations in India.

How Tata Motors has used birds in its aggressive branding exercise

How Tata Motors has used birds in its aggressive branding exercise

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2020

Be it the name, the design and communication campaign and the engagement processes being imagined between the brand and its buyers, the company is casting its cars in a new mould, reports T E Narasimhan.

Sales of commercial vehicles, two-wheelers to rise from H2

Sales of commercial vehicles, two-wheelers to rise from H2

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2020

Industry representatives have said from the second half of the year, they hope to see revival because the rural economy is looking up and the projects the government has announced.

Despite new launches, Samsung continues to lag behind Xiaomi in India

Despite new launches, Samsung continues to lag behind Xiaomi in India

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2020

It has 18.9 per cent share of the market, down from 22.6 per cent for the third quarter of 2018 while Xiaomi has 27.1 per cent share.

How TikTok is expanding its footprint in India

How TikTok is expanding its footprint in India

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2020

Both its short video-sharing apps have ranked as the top two breakout social apps of 2019 in India.

Auto Expo: Despite coronavirus threat no Chinese firm will pull out, says Siam

Auto Expo: Despite coronavirus threat no Chinese firm will pull out, says Siam

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2020

Chinese players form a major part, around 20 per cent of the auto expo this year, despite a slowdown in the Indian automobile sector in the last one year. Over two dozen top officials from various companies were planning to participate in the event, besides a group of journalists.

December's auto sales back in red

December's auto sales back in red

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2020

While commercial vehicle (CV) sales were the worst hit, down by 21 per cent to 67,793 units from 85,833 units, two-wheeler sales dropped by 16 per cent to 12,64,169 units from 15,00,545 units. Passenger car sales dropped nine per cent to 215,716 units from 236,586 units.

Auto Expo: From concept vehicles to facelifts, over 70 launches are scheduled

Auto Expo: From concept vehicles to facelifts, over 70 launches are scheduled

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2020

During the six-day-long event, automakers have planned 10 global launches, 26 India specific launches, six concept vehicles, seven facelifts and 21 vehicle unveilings.

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2020

Indian roads continue to be among the most dangerous in the world. Few people are even aware that the Good Samaritan Law exists. Getting a licence to drive is still far too easy.

Textile hub Tirupur in trouble as world brands cut down export orders

Textile hub Tirupur in trouble as world brands cut down export orders

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2020

MotherCare, the baby and maternity clothes retailer that annually sourced garments worth Rs 100 crore from a single exporter in Tirupur, filed for bankruptcy in the UK and will close all its 79 shops in that country. It was the latest world-famous brand to pull down Tirupur's fortunes.

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

Chinese investors are suddenly in love with Indian startups

Chinese investors are suddenly in love with Indian startups

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2020

Not just from the likes of Alibaba and Didi Chuxing, Indian startups saw a surge in Chinese funding from financial investors in 2019. This is a seven-fold jump from $459 million in 2016.

Isro puts Chandrayaan-2 setback behind it

Isro puts Chandrayaan-2 setback behind it

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2019

The year ended with the launch of the PSLV's 50th mission.

Tamil Nadu polls: A test for AIADMK, DMK

Tamil Nadu polls: A test for AIADMK, DMK

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2019

The new entrants in Tamil Nadu politics, actor-turned-politicians Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, have decided to stay away from the elections, reports T E Narasimhan.

BS-VI effect: Auto firms see PV sales rising in December

BS-VI effect: Auto firms see PV sales rising in December

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2019

A nationwide and compulsory switch to BS-VI is due from April 1, 2020. Amid increase in input and other costs, companies had decided to increase the price of their vehicles from January 2020. This is expected to push sales of passenger vehicles by 2 to 4 per cent in December; reportedly, bookings are in that range.

M&M succession plan: Change of role for Anand Mahindra

M&M succession plan: Change of role for Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2019

Mahindra will serve as a mentor and sounding board for the managing director on issues to be presented to the board, especially in the areas of strategic planning, risk mitigation and external interface. In addition, he will be available to provide feedback and counsel to the managing director on key issues facing the enterprise.