Vimukt Dave And Sohini Das

Stories by Vimukt Dave And Sohini Das

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Second body blow after diesel ban on engines of 2,000 cc and above in NCR.

BJP ready for early elections in Gujarat

BJP ready for early elections in Gujarat

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Political observers say that except for a strong anti-incumbency sentiment, there is little that might go against the BJP.

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

With Maaza, which already has the biggest share in mango beverages in the Indian market, Coke is betting on a winning horse, say experts.

GM's workers on hunger strike for better compensation

GM's workers on hunger strike for better compensation

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Around 625 workers have been fasting since Monday; no disruption of production at the plant

Tata Motors introduces VRS, cuts down hierarchy levels

Tata Motors introduces VRS, cuts down hierarchy levels

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

From a 15-16-level hierarchy, the organisation is moving to a flat five-level hierarchy.

Gujarat plans to give Kerala a run for its coconuts

Gujarat plans to give Kerala a run for its coconuts

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

The Gujarat government believe it can usefully utilise its 1,600-km coast for cultivating more coconuts in the coming years.

Trouble brewing at Tata Motors' Sanand plant

Trouble brewing at Tata Motors' Sanand plant

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

Though the workers have not gone on strike, they moved the labour department for not receiving any wage hike since 2015.

On eve of summer, milk cos feel the heat to raise prices

On eve of summer, milk cos feel the heat to raise prices

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2017

Some players have already raised prices; others in wait-and-watch mode.

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

Workers who had gone to their hometowns and did not return for work after Diwali vacation owing to the demonetisation impact have now started trickling back to the industrial hubs in Gujarat, say Vimukt Dave & Sohini Das.

End of the road for Nano?

End of the road for Nano?

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2017

Sanand produced only 515 Nanos in January, and sold even less, just around 391 units.

A robot gives Tata Motors reasons to smile

A robot gives Tata Motors reasons to smile

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

TAL Manufacturing Solutions expects its indigenously made affordable industrial robot, the Brabo, to boost the robotics vertical and contribute almost 40 per cent of its overall revenues in the next five years. Sohini Das reports.

The race of deos: Why Fogg is winning

The race of deos: Why Fogg is winning

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

India's largest-selling deo brand is constantly reinventing itself, says Sohini Das.

Vote: Will you buy Amul Girl merchandise?

Vote: Will you buy Amul Girl merchandise?

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

Even in her 50s, the Amul Girl has far greater clout than any brand ambassador in India. And India's largest dairy organisation may soon cash in on that. Sohini Das reports.

CarTrade.com bets on used car financing

CarTrade.com bets on used car financing

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2016

The company raised $145 million (about Rs 1,000 crore) recently from investors. The portal, which has 15 million unique customers and 32 million visits per month, is already a market leader. Sohini Das reports from Ahmedabad.

When your employees are family

When your employees are family

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2016

All in kind! Gujarat's model of employee benefits, as seen in the state's family-owned businesses, retains talent with a human touch.

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

Migrant workers are leaving Gujarat, PM Modi's home state, as they have no work.

Will they get their salaries on time?

Will they get their salaries on time?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2016

With the first salary date after demonetisation around the corner, will India's labourers be able to take their hard-earned wages home?

Gujarat notified milk unions to go cashless on Nov 5

Gujarat notified milk unions to go cashless on Nov 5

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2016

Advisory in this regard was issued by the Gujarat government three days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.

Demonetisation to hurt car sales

Demonetisation to hurt car sales

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2016

'It is going to be as high as 50% in the coming one or two months and can be about 20% to 25% in the medium term.'

Old guard celebrates return of Ratan Tata at the helm

Old guard celebrates return of Ratan Tata at the helm

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2016

Unlike Ratan Tata's philosophy, Mistry cared about short-term gains. This is a Diwali gift for many