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Despite slowdown, auto firms raise salaries

Despite slowdown, auto firms raise salaries

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

The highest pay hikes for the current year are set to come from Maruti Suzuki and Hero Honda.

Force Motors to launch hybrid version of Traveller

Force Motors to launch hybrid version of Traveller

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Force Motors on Thursday said it will launch a hybrid variant of its commercial vehicle 'Traveller' by the end of 2012 after unveiling to the public at the upcoming Auto Expo next month.

How Swift Changed Maruti's Thinking

How Swift Changed Maruti's Thinking

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Swift Dzire has clocked 2.5 million in sales, and you might, in a non-too-distant future, see headlines that the DZire has done 3 million as well, observes Suveen Sinha.

An 80% hike in toll rates at Manesar gate has upset many.

An 80% hike in toll rates at Manesar gate has upset many.

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

On Wednesday, the court approved revision in toll rates at the gate in Manesar. Subsequently, the road ministry gave a nod to an 80 per cent rise in toll rates.

Tata Motors wants to be among India's top 3: Mistry

Tata Motors wants to be among India's top 3: Mistry

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The company is banking on investments lined up for product development and other innovations.

PSLV-C56 successfully places 7 Singaporean satellites into orbit

PSLV-C56 successfully places 7 Singaporean satellites into orbit

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Around 23 minutes after lift-off, the primary satellite got separated and it was followed by six other co-passenger satellites, which were deployed into the intended orbits sequentially, ISRO said.

Tata Motors posts surprise loss in Q1

Tata Motors posts surprise loss in Q1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Total revenue from operations however rose to Rs 67,081.29 crore as compared with Rs 59,818.22 crore in the year-ago period

Foreign shores beckon Tata Motor Finance

Foreign shores beckon Tata Motor Finance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Tatas have a presence in Korea following the acquisition of Daewoo's heavy commercial vehicles business some years ago.

LVM3 rocket suited for Gaganyaan, it performed very well, says Isro chief

LVM3 rocket suited for Gaganyaan, it performed very well, says Isro chief

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The mission is targeted for launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Analysts see more pain ahead for auto firms

Analysts see more pain ahead for auto firms

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

What has hit sentiment further is a draft proposal by the government to increase vehicle insurance premiums for financial year 2022-23 (FY23). Third-party motor insurance premiums have not been increased over the last two years and if this is approved, insurance costs for specific segments could rise by a fifth. The worst impacted is the 350cc and above two-wheeler segment, where premiums are up 21 per cent. Royal Enfield (Eicher Motor) is the market leader in the segment. The premiums in the 150-350cc two-wheeler category are also being inc

Auto industry body wants excise duty reduction in Budget

Auto industry body wants excise duty reduction in Budget

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

SIAM said excise duty must be lowered

SUVs under Rs 10 lakh in India

SUVs under Rs 10 lakh in India

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Force Motor planning to launch a Sports Utility Vehicle in the country.

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto, the king of the market for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers, now wants to replicate this dominance in two-wheelers. The difference is that while the former is zooming - registrations for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers nearly doubled during January-December 2023 - the latter, meaning a market for CNG-powered two-wheelers, does not exist.

Why Bharat Forge stock is under pressure

Why Bharat Forge stock is under pressure

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Investors should await consistent growth metrics before looking at an investment in the company.

Tata Motors global sales zoom 62% in Nov

Tata Motors global sales zoom 62% in Nov

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The country's largest auto company reported a total sales of 75,775 units across its various international operations, which include Tata Motors, Tata Daewoo and the Hispano Carrocera range of commercial vehicles, Tata passenger vehicles and the British marquee brands Jaguar Land Rover.

LCV unit: Leyland, Nissan to invest Rs 2,500 crore

LCV unit: Leyland, Nissan to invest Rs 2,500 crore

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

The two partners have said they'd produce 150,000 vehicles as part of the phase-I plan from their existing facilities in the state, till the new factory goes on stream.

Domestic car sales up 22% in October

Domestic car sales up 22% in October

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Sales of commercial vehicles were up 12.73%.

'Till babus understand reality, growth won't happen'

'Till babus understand reality, growth won't happen'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The babus in Delhi are not able to understand the pain industry is facing.'

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Production at every automotive facility, offices of information technology firms and retail establishments in the state remained shut on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the late chief minister.

M&M invests $7 m in developing army vehicle

M&M invests $7 m in developing army vehicle

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

The company looks to sell the vehicle to Indian and sraeli Army.

Tata Motors sales up 13.7%

Tata Motors sales up 13.7%

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Tata Motors on Tuesday reported a 13.7 per cent increase in total vehicle sales for the fiscal ended March 31, as compared to the previous fiscal.

Major fiscal stimulus package on Saturday likely

Major fiscal stimulus package on Saturday likely

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

According to official sources, the government is likely to announce a major fiscal stimulus package for housing, auto and export sectors on Saturday. The government might also cut cut excise duty on commercial vehicles, and further relax the external commercial borrowing norms. This will help exporters and others.

China eyes auto parts market

China eyes auto parts market

Rediff.com17 Jan 2006

Domestic car sales rise 6% in August

Domestic car sales rise 6% in August

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Sales of commercial vehicles were up 7.58 per cent to 52,198 units in August, SIAM said.

High-tech SMEs will now contribute to Tejas, combat vehicle programmes

High-tech SMEs will now contribute to Tejas, combat vehicle programmes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Aeron Systems, founded in 2008 by Ashvani Shukla and Abhijit Bokil, is looking to contribute to programmes such as the Tejas light combat aircraft

Car sales grew by almost 10%, two-wheelers by 13% in July

Car sales grew by almost 10%, two-wheelers by 13% in July

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Domestic passenger car sales rose by 9.62 per cent to 1,77,604 units in July as against 1,62,022 units in the same month last year.

Big mistakes that crashed Tata Motors' ambitious car dream

Big mistakes that crashed Tata Motors' ambitious car dream

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Many say Tata Motors has perhaps paid the price for being too ambitious.

Tata Motors hikes car prices by up to Rs 40K

Tata Motors hikes car prices by up to Rs 40K

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The company has raised the rates of its utility vehicles Sumo and Grande MK II by Rs 7,800-Rs 10,300.

Why auto sales in January hit speed brake

Why auto sales in January hit speed brake

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Shortage of semiconductors, price hikes pull January auto sales into red. Dec had seen sales grow for 1st time this FY, which dealers called a one-off.

Tata Motors sales down 30% in July

Tata Motors sales down 30% in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The company had sold 73,491 units in the same month last year, Tata Motors said in a statement.

Auto sector discusses issues with Commerce Min

Auto sector discusses issues with Commerce Min

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

In the 2012-13, car sales in India fell 6.69 per cent, which was the first decline in a decade.

Auto sales crash to all-time low

Auto sales crash to all-time low

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The struggling Indian automobile industry on Monday reported yet another worst ever performance with overall domestic sales declining by 18.2 per cent in December 2008, as commercial vehicles and two-wheelers sales crashed heavily.

Auto Expo 2012:  Watch out for 7 BIG launches!

Auto Expo 2012: Watch out for 7 BIG launches!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Auto Expo 2012 is the venue for the launch of seven all-new automotive brands in India.

Piaggio to launch quadricycle in Jan

Piaggio to launch quadricycle in Jan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

Drug money dispute led to murder of 4 in Manipur

Drug money dispute led to murder of 4 in Manipur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The situation in minority-dominated Lilong Chingjao area in Manipur's Thoubal district, where four villagers were gunned down by unidentified assailants, remained calm but tense on Tuesday as additional security forces were deployed, an official said.

Tata Motors sales up 58% in April

Tata Motors sales up 58% in April

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Tata Motors Ltd has posted a 57.7 per cent rise in total vehicle sales at 24,961 units, including exports, in April 2004 over 15,829 vehicles sold in the corresponding period last year.

Maruti rolls out LPG-driven Omni Cargo

Maruti rolls out LPG-driven Omni Cargo

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Maruti Udyog Ltd on Thursday launched an LPG variant of its commercial vehicle Omni Cargo, India's first clean fuel vehicle used for transport applications.

Tata Motors to undertake 3 block closures at Jamshedpur plant

Tata Motors to undertake 3 block closures at Jamshedpur plant

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Block closure planned keeping in mind the weak demand of commercial vehicles.

Gold: Little sparkle for financiers despite tailwinds

Gold: Little sparkle for financiers despite tailwinds

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Gold prices hit record high in the third week of March as fears of bank collapses and high inflation led investors to the traditional safe haven. Gold prices are often inversely correlated to dollar strength because the international price is dollar-denominated. The Federal Reserve's (Fed's) stance indicates that the dollar may appreciate further since it is prepared to keep pushing up policy rates. But demand for gold is also up - the World Gold Council claims central banks are buying in addition to private demand.