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Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

Kia bets big on Make in India

Kia bets big on Make in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Korea's second-largest automaker and Hyundai's sister company showcased a line-up of 16 models from its global portfolio at the ongoing Auto Show

PDAs vs smartphones: who will win?

PDAs vs smartphones: who will win?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Not wanting to be burdened with unwanted bulk, software applications that are never used, Indian users are clearly steering towards the new generation smartphones.

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

A combination of externalities such as global trade wars and slowing growth, continuing glitches in accessing offsets under the GST regime, which has created a liquidity crunch for smaller exporters, and the growing competitiveness of smaller countries are causing the slowdown.

The BMW Mini Countryman is here!

The BMW Mini Countryman is here!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

BMW also unveiled its electric car i3s and hybrid vehicle i8 Roadster along with a slew of other top-end models at the Auto Expo 2018.

Will Captur change Renault's fortunes in India?

Will Captur change Renault's fortunes in India?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

A lot rides on this new vehicle for Renault, the seventh largest player in domestic passenger vehicle market, as its brand new SUV takes on Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Creta and Ford EcoSport.

Nirmala attacks Oppn for creating false narrative around Budget

Nirmala attacks Oppn for creating false narrative around Budget

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

She said that despite government scheme and initiatives ranging from roads to agriculture, housing, scholarships to electricity benefiting lives of people, a false narrative was being created by the opposition that the government was working for cronies.

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Firm to prune domestic costs through initiatives such as voluntary separation

BMW launches limited edition of Gran Turismo at Rs 63 lakh

BMW launches limited edition of Gran Turismo at Rs 63 lakh

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The limited edition of the Gran Turismo comes with a 3.01 litres diesel engine and only 100 units of the car will be available.

Car sales get off to a slow start in 2016

Car sales get off to a slow start in 2016

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Maruti Suzuki posted a marginal increase in January and the likes of Hyundai, Ford and Mahindra & Mahindra reporting a single-digit growth.

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Although residential sales faced a major set back in Q2, they made a comeback with help of pent up demand.

TCS chief on the challenges facing the company

TCS chief on the challenges facing the company

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Macro environment, tech shift main challenges now: N Chandrasekaran

US 'working hard' with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

US 'working hard' with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Trade tensions between India and the US have been rising with President Donald Trump complaining that tariffs imposed by New Delhi on American products were "no longer acceptable".

Heard of Moglix, little Indian company that has Alibaba in its sights?

Heard of Moglix, little Indian company that has Alibaba in its sights?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The founder of the e-commerce firm, which specialises in procurement of industrial products, believes if he plays his cards right, his company could become a unicorn with a valuation of $1 billion in 5 years.

After tax sops, govt ushers FDI reforms to propel growth

After tax sops, govt ushers FDI reforms to propel growth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

FDI is a major driver of economic growth and a source of non-debt finance for the economic development of the country. The government has put in place an investor-friendly policy on FDI, under which investment up to 100 per cent is permitted on the automatic route in most sectors/ activities. At $ 64.37 billion, FDI in 2018-19 is the highest ever investment received for any financial year.

Hyundai targets India with 8 new cars in 4 years

Hyundai targets India with 8 new cars in 4 years

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Lineup includes a family compact car, hybrid, SUV and others.

India's hair care industry is worth Rs 22,500 crores!

India's hair care industry is worth Rs 22,500 crores!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

While demand for hair care products is increasing in both rural and urban markets, urban consumers have proven to be more extravagant, reports T E Narasimhan.

Coronavirus to shave $50 bn off global exports in Feb

Coronavirus to shave $50 bn off global exports in Feb

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

UN economists announced a likely USD 50 billion drop in the worldwide manufacturing exports in February alone as the extent of the damage to the global economy caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) moved further into focus. Citing the China Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI), Pamela Coke-Hamilton, who heads UNCTAD's Division on International Trade and Commodities, said that it had fallen to 37.5 -- a drop of about 20 points -- the lowest reading since 2004. "This also correlates directly to exports and also implies a two per cent drop in overall exports," she said, with a resulting "ripple effect" worldwide "to the tune of a USD 50 billion fall in exports."

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Lenovo to become India's 3rd largest smartphone player by Dec

Lenovo to become India's 3rd largest smartphone player by Dec

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

According to CyberMedia Research, over 7.46 lakh tablets were sold in the January-March 2014 quarter by as many as 30 domestic and international vendors.

Were you following @POTUS?

Were you following @POTUS?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The @POTUS account, with its 13.2 million followers, moves from the Obama administration to the Trump administration. And, for now, Donald Trump intends to tweet as usual from both!

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The following is the full text of US President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of the Congress on February 28, as prepared for delivery and released by the White House press office.

All hail Modi's 1st BJP Budget

All hail Modi's 1st BJP Budget

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The Modi government is notoriously honest about one fact: It does not listen to economists, observes Shekhar Gupta.

China spooks Tata Motors investors

China spooks Tata Motors investors

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Tata Motors is stripped off India's most valuable company tag.

Renault loses steam as buyers shift gears

Renault loses steam as buyers shift gears

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

While Renault reported an over 12 per cent decline in sales and lost market share, Market leader Maruti Suzuki grew over 19 per cent.

After Galwan standoff, India eyes free trade deal with US

After Galwan standoff, India eyes free trade deal with US

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The trade deal, officials say, can lead to an effective trading bloc against the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

There was a discussion on trade matters, market access, regulatory issues and barriers. Both leaders underlined the importance of free and fair trade

'Economy will run on its own despite collapses, failures'

'Economy will run on its own despite collapses, failures'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'The government has realised that the finances of the government are in a precarious state.' 'We are borrowing to fund the ever-burgeoning revenue deficit.' 'Then you are paying interest on the fresh borrowing.' 'For the first time, the government has realised that this cannot go on.'

How real is the 'revival' in auto sector?

How real is the 'revival' in auto sector?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Component makers don't see any recovery yet, but manufacturers believe the end of poor sales is nearing its end.

Auto sales on fast track in Jan

Auto sales on fast track in Jan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

Passenger car sales saw a modest single digit growth in the domestic market in January 2005 at 8.17 per cent even as motorcycles continued their strong run, witnessing a 22.8 per cent jump fuelled by higher demand for Hero Honda and Bajaj Auto bikes.

13 global cities top in luxury home prices

13 global cities top in luxury home prices

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The gap between the performance of Europe and Asia's top cities has narrowed.

With revenue of $31 mn, ignio is another feather in TCS cap

With revenue of $31 mn, ignio is another feather in TCS cap

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

ignio has more than 75 patents filed in the artificial intelligence, machine-learning and intelligent-automation space

After Mi3, Xiaomi brings in Redmi 1S for just Rs 5,999

After Mi3, Xiaomi brings in Redmi 1S for just Rs 5,999

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The strategy of selling the phone will remain the same.

India smartphone growth slips; Samsung still at top: Report

India smartphone growth slips; Samsung still at top: Report

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Among the top five vendors, Micromax (18 per cent) and Lava (54 per cent) were the only ones to have outstripped the market growth.

Gains from corporate tax cuts likely to be wiped out

Gains from corporate tax cuts likely to be wiped out

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The trend in corporate earnings suggests that index earnings could fall to the levels last seen in early 2014.

Sensex soars 500 points; Nifty at 11-month high

Sensex soars 500 points; Nifty at 11-month high

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Nifty50 surged 145 points to close at 8,468 after hitting an intra-day high of 8,475.

Reliance Q1 net rises 6.8%; consumer businesses contribute a third of margins

Reliance Q1 net rises 6.8%; consumer businesses contribute a third of margins

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Reliance reported record pre-tax profit from its retail and telecom businesses. The two now account for nearly 32 per cent of EBITDA, up from close to 25 per cent previously.

Reliance to use 3/4th of rights issue to repay debt

Reliance to use 3/4th of rights issue to repay debt

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The company expects net proceeds of Rs 53,036.13 crore from the rights issue that opens on May 20 and closes on June 3.

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Irrespective of demonetisation and GST blues, IIM Lucknow has been able to successfully place their batch of 459 students.

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

India is the first country to launch the second generation Amaze and the car has been developed considering the needs and aspirations of Indian customers