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Tata Aeris Replaces Tigor With Enhanced Features And Design

Tata Aeris Replaces Tigor With Enhanced Features And Design

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The new Tata Aeris, a sub-compact sedan, which replaces the Tigor, promises enhanced features, superior ride quality, and advanced technology.

Mercedes Benz could have sold more cars in India if only...

Mercedes Benz could have sold more cars in India if only...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Mercedes-Benz India's Managing Director & CEO Santosh Iyer stated that demand continues to outstrip supply, particularly for the CLA electric vehicle, with over 1,000 orders and deliveries extending to March-April 2027. The company could have sold an additional 1,000 vehicles if supply had been adequate.

Entry-level Sedans Gain Traction While Midsized Models Continue To Struggle

Entry-level Sedans Gain Traction While Midsized Models Continue To Struggle

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

India's sedan market is experiencing a notable divergence: affordable entry-level sedans are gaining market share, while midsize sedans are seeing a significant decline as buyers increasingly opt for SUVs in higher price brackets.

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'

Longest Nifty Losing Streak Since Covid

Longest Nifty Losing Streak Since Covid

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

'India is collateral damage. There is no way that foreign investors are going to bring money in India despite our yields also going up.'

Volvo Cars May Hike Prices Again Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Volvo Cars May Hike Prices Again Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Geopolitical disruptions have made shipping times unpredictable and raised costs for Volvo Car India, which may have to increase vehicle prices if the situation persists, its Managing Director Jyoti Malhotra said on Monday.

HDFC Bank, Axis, Kotak Mahindra See Robust Deposit Growth in Q2

HDFC Bank, Axis, Kotak Mahindra See Robust Deposit Growth in Q2

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

India's leading private-sector banks, including HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, reported robust deposit growth in the July-September quarter (Q2FY27), significantly aided by the Reserve Bank of India's concessional FCNR(B) swap window.

Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October

Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A 25-basis-point increase would restore some real monetary restraint when expected inflation has risen, liquidity remains easy and growth is strong, points out Amarendu Nandy.

Auto Dealers Gear Up For Robust Oct As Festival Season Bookings Rise

Auto Dealers Gear Up For Robust Oct As Festival Season Bookings Rise

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Automobile dealers in India are reporting healthy bookings ahead of Navratri and Dussehra, with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) indicating strong confidence in a pickup in deliveries from mid-October, despite a high base from last year's GST-led surge.

PM Modi Calls For Unified Global Action Against Cyber Frauds And Deepfakes

PM Modi Calls For Unified Global Action Against Cyber Frauds And Deepfakes

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged for a global framework to combat cross-border cyber frauds and deepfakes, highlighting the need for governments, tech companies, telecom operators, and financial institutions to collaborate. Speaking at the India Mobile Congress 2026, Modi stressed that technology thrives on trust and that India is ready to share its expertise in tackling cyber threats. He also noted the rapid expansion of 5G and the success of digital governance initiatives like Direct Benefit Transfer.

Used-Car Sales Set to Surge 15 per cent This Festive Season

Used-Car Sales Set to Surge 15 per cent This Festive Season

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

More than 40 per cent of Cars24's sales are now linked to rural registration and transport office (RTO) locations, although procurement remains concentrated in urban markets.

Maria Goretti: 'I Miss Making Money'

Maria Goretti: 'I Miss Making Money'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Maria Goretti details her journey of losing and rediscovering her identity, saying, 'After being home for so long, I think somewhere I lost myself. I had nothing.'

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

September marked India's highest-ever monthly EV retail volume. More than one in nine two-wheelers retailed in September was electric.

UPI MDR Framework Needs Rationalisation to Protect Public Trust: IIT Bombay Report

UPI MDR Framework Needs Rationalisation to Protect Public Trust: IIT Bombay Report

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A report by IIT Bombay suggests that the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions needs rationalisation before implementation to safeguard public trust in the digital payments system, highlighting that UPI's long-term economic benefits outweigh potential incremental income from merchant fees.

Hyundai Bets $15.5 Billion on India, Plans 26 Models

Hyundai Bets $15.5 Billion on India, Plans 26 Models

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

India remains one of the Hyundai Motor group's most important and strategic markets globally. The initiative positions India as a strategic core market for the group's growth, emerging market expansion, and next-generation automotive innovation.

RBI's Rupee Measures Offer Short-Term Relief Amid Global Headwinds

RBI's Rupee Measures Offer Short-Term Relief Amid Global Headwinds

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's recent measures, including a dedicated dollar window for state-run oil marketing companies and tightened foreign exchange derivative rules, are expected to provide near-term relief to the rupee's depreciation, but market participants believe global factors and balance of payment dynamics will continue to exert pressure in the medium term.

Indian banks set for healthy profit growth in Q2FY27, but NIMs face pressure

Indian banks set for healthy profit growth in Q2FY27, but NIMs face pressure

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian banks are projected to achieve healthy profit growth in the second quarter of financial year 2027 (Q2FY27), driven by lower credit costs, robust advance growth, and fee income. However, net interest margins (NIMs) are expected to face pressure due to significant mobilisation of foreign currency non-resident (bank) FCNR(B) deposits.

What Went Wrong Between Chandra and Noel Tata?

What Went Wrong Between Chandra and Noel Tata?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Even as lawyers on both sides study the pros and cons of a court battle, there are unanswered questions: When did Tata Trusts review its resolution of 2025 on backing Chandrasekaran for a third term?How will the shareholders of Tata Sons respond on listing and the leadership issue?

GST Council allows small online sellers to use warehouses in other states

GST Council allows small online sellers to use warehouses in other states

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

India's GST Council has approved changes allowing small online sellers to register in states without physical premises by using an e-commerce operator's warehouse as their principal place of business, aiming to boost national sales for small businesses.

'Every Time The Rains Fail, We Talk About Drought; By Next June We Have Forgotten About It'

'Every Time The Rains Fail, We Talk About Drought; By Next June We Have Forgotten About It'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

'Without that one critical irrigation, the entire crop can be lost.'

Why India's Banks Need A Five-Day Week

Why India's Banks Need A Five-Day Week

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A two-day weekend would help employees recover physically and mentally. They would return better prepared for branch work that demands patience, judgment, and accuracy, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Leave ISRO ALONE!'

'Leave ISRO ALONE!'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'I don't think the government will sacrifice such a fine institution for monetary gains.'

'Our Bodies Are Wild Beings'

'Our Bodies Are Wild Beings'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

'Growing up in Bangladesh, I always felt that I was a piece of meat. As soon as I walked down the street, I could be the president of Bangladesh and I would still be a piece of meat because I am a woman.'

Nana Patekar: 'Never Seen Rs 1 lakh In My Life'

Nana Patekar: 'Never Seen Rs 1 lakh In My Life'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

'People started fearing Nana Patekar's frankness. Kuchh bhi bol sakta hai yeh. He once pointed to a major respected politician's belly and asked 'Kya hai yeh?''

India's Primary Market Sees Dozen IPOs in October, Led by Jio Platforms and Zetwerk

India's Primary Market Sees Dozen IPOs in October, Led by Jio Platforms and Zetwerk

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A dozen companies, including major players like Jio Platforms and Zetwerk Manufacturing Business, are poised to launch Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in October, continuing India's strong fundraising momentum in the primary market. These offerings span diverse sectors, reflecting sustained investor interest in businesses with robust growth prospects.

Railways To Phase Out ICF Coaches By FY28

Railways To Phase Out ICF Coaches By FY28

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Roughly 340-350 such rakes remain to be converted out of around 2,000 rakes.

RBI Repo Rate Hike: What It Means For Your EMI

RBI Repo Rate Hike: What It Means For Your EMI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate by 0.25%. Three financial planners explain how soon banks will pass the increased loan interest on, what borrowers should check and what they need to avoid.

How To Protect Inherited Jewellery From Tax Disputes

How To Protect Inherited Jewellery From Tax Disputes

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The assessee must explain the nature and source of jewellery and support the explanation with evidence, tax experts say.

Repo Rate Hike: Impact On Loans, FDs

Repo Rate Hike: Impact On Loans, FDs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

'Existing borrowers who have surplus cash should make partial loan prepayments to offset the impact of rising EMIs and reduce the overall interest burden.'

Dupahiya 2 Review: Less Humour, More Mayhem

Dupahiya 2 Review: Less Humour, More Mayhem

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Dupahiya 2 offers a chaotic yet engaging follow-up to its first season, notes Deepa Gahlot.

NCLT records highest-ever quarterly resolution plan approvals despite vacancies

NCLT records highest-ever quarterly resolution plan approvals despite vacancies

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved a record 107 resolution plans in the second quarter of financial year 2026-27 (Q2FY27), its highest quarterly performance, despite ongoing challenges such as member vacancies and infrastructure constraints.

'Bank Customers Have Become Demanding'

'Bank Customers Have Become Demanding'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'Ultimately, banks are a channel for people to get some long-term return, and this means banks need to adjust their asset-liability mismatch.' 'Customers also need long-term deposits, say those of three-five years. How would they get them if returns on those deposits do not climb?' 'Otherwise, on fixed deposits, a senior citizen doesn't get anything.'

Mutual Funds Record 5% AUM Growth in Q2 FY27 Despite Equity Market Volatility

Mutual Funds Record 5% AUM Growth in Q2 FY27 Despite Equity Market Volatility

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Indian mutual funds experienced a nearly 5 per cent growth in average quarterly assets under management (QAAUM) in the second quarter of FY27, reaching approximately ~87.2 trillion, despite significant equity market turbulence and corrections in largecap and some debt segments.

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

'It is to observe the Sun continuously that you have the Aditya L1 mission.' 'It is in a position from where it can observe the Sun continuously.'

GST Bachat Utsav Gets Half Of Rs 54 Crore Ad Spend

GST Bachat Utsav Gets Half Of Rs 54 Crore Ad Spend

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Across all 10 schemes from FY24 to FY26, print media captured 58.8 per cent of the total ad spending, followed by electronic media at 19.5 per cent, digital media at 14.6 per cent, and outdoor media at 7.2 per cent.

IRDAI proposals could slash broker revenues by 70%, lead to 10 lakh job losses: IBAI

IRDAI proposals could slash broker revenues by 70%, lead to 10 lakh job losses: IBAI

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) has warned that the IRDAI's proposed overhaul of insurance distribution practices could lead to a 70 per cent fall in revenues for intermediaries and result in 10 lakh job losses, citing concerns over the tight feedback deadline and the global uniqueness of the proposed architecture.

AI Can Disrupt Jobs, Not Doom Humanity

AI Can Disrupt Jobs, Not Doom Humanity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'My biggest fear about AI is that humans are going to rush to deploy it before AI is ready.'

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Dig into the prospectus. Use the prospectus to understand the business and its risks.

IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for 'digital arrest' scam

IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for 'digital arrest' scam

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Mumbai Cyber Police have apprehended six individuals, including an IIT graduate and a bank manager, for allegedly defrauding a senior citizen of Rs 1.12 crore through a "digital arrest" scam. The victim was coerced into transferring funds after being threatened with family arrest by impersonators.

India's services sector growth hits 3-month high in September on strong domestic demand

India's services sector growth hits 3-month high in September on strong domestic demand

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

India's services sector experienced its strongest growth in three months in September, with the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rising to 55.2, driven by a sharp increase in new orders and strengthening domestic demand.