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E-toll collection on highways hits the fast lane

E-toll collection on highways hits the fast lane

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The project, anchored by National Highways Authority of India in partnership with National Payments Corporation of India, is gaining momentum, with big banks such as ICICI and non-bank entities like Paytm have also entered the arena.

How Ashok Leyland plans to reinvent itself

How Ashok Leyland plans to reinvent itself

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

More than just a legacy brand in commercial vehicles, Ashok Leyland wants to be seen as an old brand embracing new values.

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It looks good, is comfortable, spacious, very refined and there are plenty of features on offer. It is also the player in its segment to be offered with a petrol engine.

BMW rolls out new Mini Cooper models in India

BMW rolls out new Mini Cooper models in India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

To meet the rising demand for its iconic brand Mini, German luxury carmaker BMW Group on Wednesday launched its British premium luxury small car in the 3-door and 5-door variants with petrol and diesel options.

Chennai rains: Aerial sorties called off

Chennai rains: Aerial sorties called off

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

"The water level in the city has gone down considerably after initial days of flooding. Since Saturday evening all aerial rescue and relief operations have been called off. There are no further communications from either Tamil Nadu government or Centre to carry them out as the city is slowly returning to normalcy," a top IAF official told PTI on Sunday.

No Indian brand among top 100 in the Brand Finance list

No Indian brand among top 100 in the Brand Finance list

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Indian names that figure on the list, but lower down the pecking order include Tatat (101). Airtel (rank: 252), Infosys (287), Life Insurance Corporation of India (292), State Bank of India (334), HCL (390), Indian Oil (427), Reliance (445) and Larsen & Toubro (464).

A happy trip to Diu

A happy trip to Diu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

We had asked you Dear Readers to share photographs and impressions about your favourite Indian beach.

Car manufacturers flock to Gujarat ITIs

Car manufacturers flock to Gujarat ITIs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Car makers have started hiring from Gujarat's industrial training institutes (ITIs) for their factories across the country.

Infosys set to return to double-digit dollar sales growth in FY16

Infosys set to return to double-digit dollar sales growth in FY16

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

New initiatives expected to bear fruit by middle of 2015

Cash crunch slows down commercial vehicle sales

Cash crunch slows down commercial vehicle sales

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Commercial vehicles witnessed a fall of 15-17% in November as buyers struggled to meet margin money requirements, reports Swaraj Baggonkar.

Golf Roundup: Wu secures landmark China Open victory

Golf Roundup: Wu secures landmark China Open victory

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Wu Ashun became the first Chinese golfer to win a European Tour title on home soil.

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

When Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia decided to convert her government's capital outpost into a hub of culture, she transformed Bikaner House into Delhi's premier cultural space, notes Kishore Singh.

Auto industry asks govt to de-license several spectrum bands for telematics tech

Auto industry asks govt to de-license several spectrum bands for telematics tech

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Move to help India export hi-end vehicles.

Sensex ends 146 points higher; RIL, HUL put up a good show

Sensex ends 146 points higher; RIL, HUL put up a good show

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Sensex ends in green, bluechips in spotlight.

Why Kashmiri Pandits are going back after 30 years

Why Kashmiri Pandits are going back after 30 years

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'We know the situation has worsened in the valley, but we are taking the first step.' 'We have lost 30 years of our life. We do not want to wait any longer.' 'The political class always said, you come down to Kashmir.' 'So, we are going to be there and we are going to demand a place to stay.' 'After all, it is our own land.'

Markets end flat amid volatility; bluechips put up a good show

Markets end flat amid volatility; bluechips put up a good show

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Sesnsex ended the day flat on heavy selling pressure.

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

People are not just splurging on clothes, mobiles and household goods through the online route, they are also looking at cars and even houses.

Are we serious about e-cars?

Are we serious about e-cars?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The electric vehicle market in India needs a policy push that goes beyond targets, says Vandana Gombar.

Budget session begins; Sensex, Nifty southbound

Budget session begins; Sensex, Nifty southbound

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices have performed better than the front-liners

Can Sarah carve out a new career in male-dominated Extreme Sailing?

Can Sarah carve out a new career in male-dominated Extreme Sailing?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

British sailor and double Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ayton is carving out a new career as a coach in the ultra-competitive, male-dominated world of high-performance sailing - a kind of Formula One on water.

The new WagonR isn't perfect, but is ready to challenge its rivals

The new WagonR isn't perfect, but is ready to challenge its rivals

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Can a stronger platform, an all-new design, a more powerful engine and an extended feature list make the third-gen WagonR a better car than its rivals? Let's find out

Mercedes-Benz GLS touted as the S-Class of SUVs

Mercedes-Benz GLS touted as the S-Class of SUVs

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Priced at Rs 80.40 lakh, the GLS is definitely better-looking, better-equipped, and a more likeable version of an already successful full-sized luxury SUV

Sports Shorts: Indian juniors pip Malaysia to win Youth Olympic Qualifiers

Sports Shorts: Indian juniors pip Malaysia to win Youth Olympic Qualifiers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Audi Q7: A premium SUV that's stylish and comfortable

Audi Q7: A premium SUV that's stylish and comfortable

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The 2016 Audi Q7 makes perfect sense and turns out to be a very good contender in the premium luxury space in India.

Aon Hewitt strikes Rs 800-cr leasing deal with Unitech

Aon Hewitt strikes Rs 800-cr leasing deal with Unitech

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The deal for 800,000-square foot plot in Gurgaon's Infospace Tikri SEZ is likely to improve real estate absorption rate, which has seen some upside recently.

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

Rediff.com16 May 2016

In the past four months, launches of luxury and super luxury cars have sped ahead of non-luxury ones.

Stocks that shine year after year

Stocks that shine year after year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The S&P BSE Sensex has rallied about 28 per cent in 2014, after formation of a stable government at the Centre.

15 stunning concepts at the Paris auto show

15 stunning concepts at the Paris auto show

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Unlike previous Paris auto shows, where new diesel models took centerstage, much of the buzz this year centred around hybrids and electric vehicles.

Why Pietersen may never play in England again...

Why Pietersen may never play in England again...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Kevin Pietersen may have played his last professional game of cricket in England, former international team mate Geraint Jones said on Thursday.

General Motors set to storm India as Korea costs climb

General Motors set to storm India as Korea costs climb

Rediff.com4 May 2015

General Motors aims to grab at least 5 per cent market share in India within the next decade.

Dream turns sour: A swanky airport and just one flight!

Dream turns sour: A swanky airport and just one flight!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Months after take off, Durgapur airport in West Bengal struggles to stay afloat

Tech Mahindra net up 58% at Rs 718.4 cr

Tech Mahindra net up 58% at Rs 718.4 cr

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

IT services firm Tech Mahindra on Thursday posted a 57.6 per cent growth in consolidated net profit at Rs 718.4 crore (Rs 7.18 billion) for the second quarter ended September 30, aided by growth across verticals especially retail, travel and logistics and uptick in demand from Europe.

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG: Has the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in the world

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG: Has the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in the world

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

It's also tough to find faults with car.

Sensex falls 130 points to end at 28,033; metals, power drag

Sensex falls 130 points to end at 28,033; metals, power drag

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Market breadth ended weak on the BSE with 1,838 declines against 1,218 advances.

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV that eyes the popular Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Range Rover Evoque, among others

Cars, phones that impressed consumers with their amazing features

Cars, phones that impressed consumers with their amazing features

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Like last year, this year too smartphones dominated the most successful launches taking the top three slots, with two auto brands completing the top 5 line-up.

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.

A treasure trove called Shantiniketan

A treasure trove called Shantiniketan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Have you been there?

The corporate story of 2015: When minnows humbled the giants

The corporate story of 2015: When minnows humbled the giants

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

T N Ninan lists a few David-Goliath encounters in the Indian markets, all of which make life interesting, though difficult if you are an investor looking for the next multi-bagger.