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Jayalalithaa aide Sasikala applies for early release from jail

Jayalalithaa aide Sasikala applies for early release from jail

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's close aide V K Sasikala, serving a four-year jail term on graft charges, has sought remission and early release from prison, official sources said on Wednesday.

VK Sasikala pays Rs 10 cr fine, release expected

VK Sasikala pays Rs 10 cr fine, release expected

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Chief Minister K Palaniswami, meanwhile, asserted that the anticipated release of Sasikala would not alter the stand of the AIADM.

Sasikala likely to be released from prison in January 2021

Sasikala likely to be released from prison in January 2021

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Her release, however, might be deferred to February 27, 2022 if she does not pay the 'in-default fine amount'. The information regarding this was revealed in a response by the Superintendent, Central Prison, Bengaluru to a Right to Information (RTI) inquiry.

SC refuses to restrain Centre from training Lankan forces

SC refuses to restrain Centre from training Lankan forces

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to restrain the Centre from training Sri Lankan armed forces saying it is a policy matter of the government and it cannot interfere with it.

Toyota launches 'Etios Xclusive' at Rs 7.82 lakh

Toyota launches 'Etios Xclusive' at Rs 7.82 lakh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Monday launched Etios Xclusive priced in the range of Rs 7.82 lakh (petrol variant) to Rs 8.92 lakh.

10th month of slowdown in motown

10th month of slowdown in motown

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Consumer sentiments have been dampened due to several factors like tight liquidity, high insurance, and high costs

Toyota launches updated versions of Etios, Liva

Toyota launches updated versions of Etios, Liva

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The All New Etios is designed to provide a true sedan experience

Vaamanan is average

Vaamanan is average

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Dream Valley Corporation's Tamil flick starring Jai, is a cocktail of action, suspense and thrills -- but doesn't fulfill expectations.

Toyota to hike vehicle prices by up to 3% from January

Toyota to hike vehicle prices by up to 3% from January

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Japanese auto major Toyota will hike prices of its vehicles across all models in India by up to 3 per cent from January to offset rising input costs.

Bleak future for Indian start-ups funded by Chinese investors

Bleak future for Indian start-ups funded by Chinese investors

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

According to experts, this will have major impact on new investments by Chinese players in companies, such as Paytm, Ola, BigBasket, Byju's, Dream11, MakeMyTrip, and Swiggy, when they go for follow-up funding. Chinese investors, such as Alibaba, Tencent, and Xiaomi, are active in the Indian start-up space, and have collectively invested billions of dollars.

Maruti, Honda, M&M report robust sales in January

Maruti, Honda, M&M report robust sales in January

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

While Hyundai Motor India reported a marginal growth, Toyota Kirloskar Motor witnessed a dip in sales last month.

Rameswaram a half baked romantic tale

Rameswaram a half baked romantic tale

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Produced by ITA Films' S N Raja and directed by S Selvam, Rameswaram, Jeeva's latest offering to hit the silver screens starts off with a bang -- but ends up tearing a giant, gaping hole in the silver screen.

Auto majors in slow lane; July sales see double-digit slump

Auto majors in slow lane; July sales see double-digit slump

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The industry needs stimuli to help revive consumer demand and conversions.

Cars that will cost more from January

Cars that will cost more from January

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, who together control two-thirds of the domestic market, have not yet firmed up a decision on raising prices.

Polls over, but motown still reeling under slow growth

Polls over, but motown still reeling under slow growth

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Passenger vehicle sales continue to drop in June; Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota witness decline. Mahindra & Mahindra, however, reported a 4 per cent growth.

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Japanese auto major announced top level management changes in its Indian arm with Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director slated to move for a new role in its Asia Pacific operations.

After 19% sales growth in May, auto sector braces for price hike

After 19% sales growth in May, auto sector braces for price hike

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Dealers have stocked up vehicles in the run-up to a price hike, which is expected to be announced by leading players some time this month.

Why Toyota is shifting to petrol-only cars

Why Toyota is shifting to petrol-only cars

Rediff.com5 May 2018

The narrowing gap between petrol and diesel prices, an uncertainty around the future treatment of vehicles and low resale price of diesel cars are some of the apparent reasons for the strategy shift

Toyota likely to bring more hybrid cars to India

Toyota likely to bring more hybrid cars to India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The company is currently celebrating the first anniversary of its Camry Hybrid in India during which it has sold 541 units

Car-makers dread a long winter after dull festive season

Car-makers dread a long winter after dull festive season

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Reflecting the mood, passenger vehicle sales in November either remained muted or skidded for most manufacturers as high fuel prices and the higher cost of borrowing dampened buying sentiment.

Carmakers eye niche branding for taxi fleet

Carmakers eye niche branding for taxi fleet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Move aimed at removing confusion among private buyers

Carmakers clock high growth on low base

Carmakers clock high growth on low base

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Data available from top six players - Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, M&M, Tata Motors, Honda and Toyota - shows an average growth of about 42 per cent for the industry in June

Carmakers drive home 9% growth

Carmakers drive home 9% growth

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Maruti, Honda and Tata Motors posted highest sales growth during the month

As govt gets tough, almost every new car now sports airbags

As govt gets tough, almost every new car now sports airbags

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The government has mandated that from October 2017, all new car models will have to be equipped with airbags to meet crash test norms.

SUVs drive the bottomline of auto majors in India

SUVs drive the bottomline of auto majors in India

Rediff.com27 May 2018

For players like Toyota Kirloskar and Ford, the contribution of UVs to overall sales is now well over 60%.

Success mantra of India's automakers

Success mantra of India's automakers

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Reliance on a single model begins at about 40% and goes up to 80 % in case of some companies

No festive cheer in Motown; high fuel prices, interest rates play spoilsport

No festive cheer in Motown; high fuel prices, interest rates play spoilsport

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Toyota reported low single-digit sales growth for the month owing to weak market sentiment

What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The GST Council last year imposed a cess of 15 per cent on hybrid vehicles, in addition to the 28 per cent GST, leading to a total tax burden of 43 per cent against a previous tax rate of 28 per cent.

Why this may be the right time to buy your dream car

Why this may be the right time to buy your dream car

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Despite a rise in input costs, leading car-makers refrain from hiking their price.

Ten models drive into India's elite cars' list

Ten models drive into India's elite cars' list

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Top 10 vehicles, value-wise, is dominated by the two players in the market, Maruti Suzuki & Hyundai

Which are the best selling cars in India?

Which are the best selling cars in India?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Honda saw their passenger vehicle sales improve in August compared to the same month last year, although Ford and Toyota witnessed a decline.

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

While hybrids, CNG and biofuels found favour in 2018 among many carmakers including Maruti Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Honda, others such as M&M and Tata Motors have shown full faith in electric vehicles.

The worst of note ban is over for car sales

The worst of note ban is over for car sales

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Car sales likely to touch record 3-mn mark by the end of March.

Demonetisation woes: Car market in India stops short of 3 mn units in 2016

Demonetisation woes: Car market in India stops short of 3 mn units in 2016

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

December is a month of high retail sales for cars, as companies and dealers push stocks to clear inventories

Toyota's festive bonanza: Innova LE for Rs 12.90 lakh

Toyota's festive bonanza: Innova LE for Rs 12.90 lakh

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Exteriors of Innova always charm the onlookers but this new version has additional features to impress car lovers.

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Car makers see a dip in demand from their biggest buyers, Ola and Uber. Demand from aggregators weakened for a number of reasons after a strong growth last year.

Why this is the right time to buy your dream car

Why this is the right time to buy your dream car

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

From discounts to hundred per cent financing to talks of a price hike, companies are doing everything to ensure retail sales pick up this month.

Auto industry gives thumbs-up to deregulation of diesel

Auto industry gives thumbs-up to deregulation of diesel

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

General Motors India Vice President P Balendran termed the decision as a positive move for the overall economy.

Maruti, Toyota post double digit growth in November

Maruti, Toyota post double digit growth in November

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The measures government takes next to push economic growth will be the key for automotive sector

Domestic car sales drift into slow lane

Domestic car sales drift into slow lane

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Ahead of the international auto show that begins next Wednesday, the Indian auto industry continues to be buffeted with bad news. According to data released by leading automobile companies on Saturday, the industry's sales volumes in January fell about five per cent from those in the same month last year.