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Festive demand puts car sales in top gear, volumes grow 23%

Festive demand puts car sales in top gear, volumes grow 23%

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Car sales are likely to grow further in November.

Forget good-bad govt, India Inc focusses on the big picture

Forget good-bad govt, India Inc focusses on the big picture

Rediff.com12 May 2015

India Inc has too much on its plate to ensure double digit growth in FY16.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Ferrari starts new era without Montezemolo

F1 Pitlane Tales: Ferrari starts new era without Montezemolo

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Luca di Montezemolo's resignation as Ferrari chairman on Wednesday severs an historic link with the company's late founder Enzo and marks the end of an era for Formula One's most successful and glamorous team.

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The government's decision to stop surge pricing by app-based taxi companies Uber and Ola ignores the basic principles of economics to appease a vocal section of the vote bank.

'The bullet train can be Modi's legacy'

'The bullet train can be Modi's legacy'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'The politician in him saw to it that the foundation stone was laid in Ahmedabad in the run-up to the assembly election in Gujarat in 2017.' 'But the statesman in him also wants it to be his legacy.'

Maruti S-Cross has arrived, Duster, Ecosport be prepared!

Maruti S-Cross has arrived, Duster, Ecosport be prepared!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Maruti has chosen to call the S-Cross as a premium crossover, which is evident once you look at the hatchback-like profile of the vehicle.

Why PM Narendra Modi keeps mum

Why PM Narendra Modi keeps mum

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Modi's real problem is not his silence on Hindutva excesses growing in the country. He needs to transform India without the minute-by-minute tweets.

It's going to be an uphill drive for Manza

It's going to be an uphill drive for Manza

Rediff.com3 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'.

As end of Fed's 'free money' nears, Americans still likely to spend

As end of Fed's 'free money' nears, Americans still likely to spend

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Spending at restaurants and bars grew more than 8 per cent compared to the year before.

PIX: Mumbai's Jhanvi Rishad rev it up at Valley Run!

PIX: Mumbai's Jhanvi Rishad rev it up at Valley Run!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Among Indian cars Vizag-based Stephen Panchigalla clocked 13.366s in his Skoda Octavia in the same J Class, which was run jointly for both Foreign and Indian cars, to ended up as the 'Fastest Indian Car.' Of the day.

Markets end flat amid volatility; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Markets end flat amid volatility; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Select metal stocks rebounded while power stocks extended losses after SC verdict on coal block allocations.

How Brijmohan Lall Munjal revolutionalised the two-wheeler industry

How Brijmohan Lall Munjal revolutionalised the two-wheeler industry

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The lumbering Ambassador and Fiat cars, it ruled the Indian roads throughout the 1970s, while the Rajdoot and Jawa as well as the old Royal Enfield motorcycles trailed far behind.

Why governments fail in delivering what they promise

Why governments fail in delivering what they promise

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Poor predictability, credibility and effectiveness of fiscal performance have been key reasons for successive governments failing to deliver on their promises.

Mahindra plans 5 new vehicles to beat competitors

Mahindra plans 5 new vehicles to beat competitors

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The new Scorpio came after a gap of 24 months since its last launch, during which the competition launched a slew of products.

Government addresses the Achilles heel of fiscal management

Government addresses the Achilles heel of fiscal management

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The government has at last commenced important structural reforms.

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Decoding Indian cinema's biggest superstar.

'When people are suffering, how can you call it a good cause?'

'When people are suffering, how can you call it a good cause?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'How can you ask the common man alone to suffer when the rich is not doing any sacrifice?' 'To take out 10% of black money, you are punishing 90% of the public who have genuine white money.'

Auto Expo Day 1: Metals stole the march over Bollywood and cricketers

Auto Expo Day 1: Metals stole the march over Bollywood and cricketers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhat all turned up at the 13th edition of the gala car fair.

10 super cool college campuses

10 super cool college campuses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Where education = fun!

Big launches at Asia's largest auto show

Big launches at Asia's largest auto show

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Over 22 passenger and commercial vehicle makers and 18 two- and three-wheeler makers will take part amid proximate security.

Kashmir's choices: Peace or a 1,000-year war

Kashmir's choices: Peace or a 1,000-year war

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'The Kashmiri identity and its unique blend of Sufi Islam, its culture and language can best survive in a plural and secular India.' 'Neither independence nor merger with Pakistan can achieve that objective.' 'Peace will return to Kashmir only when Kashmiris realise this, else they will be part of the 1,000- year war,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Competition panel slaps Rs 2,545 cr fine on top carmakers

Competition panel slaps Rs 2,545 cr fine on top carmakers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday slapped a penalty of Rs 2,545 crore on 14 top carmakers of the country for violating trade norms in the spare-part andafter-sale service market.

The all new Ford Figo is mainly targeted towards the youth

The all new Ford Figo is mainly targeted towards the youth

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The 2015 Ford Figo is a completely new product and does not share anything with its earlier model

The incredible journey of car makers in India

The incredible journey of car makers in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The total number of passenger vehicles (cars and utility vehicles) sold annually in the 1970s was 32,000 units - less than even one week's sales today.

5 hot SUVs coming to India in 2015

5 hot SUVs coming to India in 2015

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

We can't wait to see Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Hyundai ix25 hitting the roads.

The top 5 rivals of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

The top 5 rivals of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Will you ditch Honda City or Hyundai Verna for Maruti's latest offering?

After stumble, can Carlos Ghosn regain his stride?

After stumble, can Carlos Ghosn regain his stride?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Ghosn's partnership with motorcycle and auto-rickshaw maker Bajaj Auto got most publicity.

Volkswagen says 11 million cars hit by scandal, probes multiply

Volkswagen says 11 million cars hit by scandal, probes multiply

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Volkswagen AG said a scandal over falsified US. vehicle emission tests could affect 11 million of its cars around the globe.

Volkswagen CEO's days appear numbered as emissions crisis deepens

Volkswagen CEO's days appear numbered as emissions crisis deepens

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Late on Monday, Volkswagen's U.S. chief Michael Horn said the company had "totally screwed up" and promised to make amends.

How Maruti Suzuki is putting S-Cross back on track

How Maruti Suzuki is putting S-Cross back on track

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

High price, combined with the decision to go only for diesel and position it as a crossover, resulted in its limited success

Maruti rolls out premium SUV S-Cross at Rs 834,000

Maruti rolls out premium SUV S-Cross at Rs 834,000

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and 1.3 litre.

Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you

Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Zica will likely reach showrooms by January 2016 and will be available for sale across the country.

Maruti Ciaz diesel: India's most fuel-efficient car

Maruti Ciaz diesel: India's most fuel-efficient car

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

It may not have a bold design but it addresses the needs for comfortable and affordable commuting.

The RBI has lost credibility and needs a revamp

The RBI has lost credibility and needs a revamp

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

'The temptation of governments, to have a finger in the RBI pie will be just too great to resist, unless extensive amendments are carried out in the RBI Act treating it almost as the fourth branch of the government.'

Rough and tough Hyundai i20 has a long way to go

Rough and tough Hyundai i20 has a long way to go

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

HYUNDAI I20 ACTIVE is fully loaded with features and has two well-refined engine options.

Why the RSS and BJP are the true champions of our democracy

Why the RSS and BJP are the true champions of our democracy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Ironically, it was the members of the BJP (which the Indian press loves to dub as fascist) who resisted the assault on democracy and were jailed for 18 months. The RSS too played a stellar role in the resistance movement during the Emergency. Yet by some strange warped logic, the Indian media deems the Congress party with an established record of authoritarianism as a standard bearer of democracy while damning a true champion -- the BJP, says Vivek Gumaste

Honda Jazz: Not very exciting, but the 2nd most fuel efficient car in India

Honda Jazz: Not very exciting, but the 2nd most fuel efficient car in India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

"Honda Jazz is very spacious and the flexibility inside the cabin makes it extremely versatile, while the new and punchy diesel heart comes at the right time," says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

'Breaking news on television is a joke'

'Breaking news on television is a joke'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

'There is too much news about film stars. There is too much fawning over wealth and power. There is a grey area between seriousness and triviality in news reporting now.' 'Mumbai is still a magnet. All the politicians have property in Mumbai. Politicians are the biggest racketeers here.' Olga Tellis, the legendary reporter who completed 50 years in journalism, tells A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com about her life and experiences.

Is deflation the real threat?

Is deflation the real threat?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Many macroeconomic forecasters have built predictive models on inflation, all of which highlight intense downward pressure on prices.

Mr Modi needs to do more than a prime minister does

Mr Modi needs to do more than a prime minister does

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Mr Modi must stop talking, and start writing