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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.

Indians more vulnerable to tech support scams, says Microsoft report

Indians more vulnerable to tech support scams, says Microsoft report

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Indians are more vulnerable to technology support-related scams compared to the global average, and lost over Rs 15,000 on average in such scam, a Microsoft research has found. According to the 2021 Global Tech Support Scam Research report, which looks at tech support scams and their impact, consumers in India experienced a relatively high scam encounter rate of 69 per cent during the past 12 months, close to the 70 per cent rate experienced in 2018. In contrast, there was an overall five-point drop in scam encounters globally with a rate of 59 per cent over the same period. The survey was conducted in Spring 2021 and asked consumers to share their experiences with tech support scams for the year prior (January 2020 to present).

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.

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The once-powerful Japanese major is left with little to show in the face of sustained competition from rivals.

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.

Sales of luxury cars zoom

Sales of luxury cars zoom

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Roughly 70 per cent of the country's car owners may cringe at the rise in fuel prices, but the rising cost of petrol and diesel does not appear to have put the brakes on the market for luxury cars, even though they deliver a measly mileage in single digits. Till April, sales of luxury cars, defined as those costing Rs 40 lakh and more, touched 4,000 units the same as the number of cars sold for the whole of 2007.

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".

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 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.

Thums Up, Kinley buoy Coke Q1 sales

Thums Up, Kinley buoy Coke Q1 sales

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

Automobiles output to cross 10 mn in 2006

Automobiles output to cross 10 mn in 2006

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Driven by robust demand, the domestic automobile industry is expected to maintain double-digit growth for the third consecutive calendar year, growing 17 per cent in 2006.

Renault launches most fuel efficient petrol car, Kwid at Rs 2.57 lakh

Renault launches most fuel efficient petrol car, Kwid at Rs 2.57 lakh

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The new car, which would come in four variants and two options, is priced between Rs 2.57 lakh and Rs 3.53 lakh.

A look at the new Nokia N8 smartphone

A look at the new Nokia N8 smartphone

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

We recently got our hands on Nokia's upcoming flagship Symbian^3 device, the Nokia N8, which is due to release at the end of September. A hands-on preview to whet your appetite.

The men behind India's first Bitcoin exchange

The men behind India's first Bitcoin exchange

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The author meets the brains behind Unocoin, the first Indian Bitcoin exchange and merchant processor in India to have raised international funding.

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.

Ideal moment for Opposition to strike against Modi

Ideal moment for Opposition to strike against Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

For the first time in seven years the prime minister finds himself at his most vulnerable, observes Virendra Kapoor.

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."

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Chipmaker Intel, which last week announced a partnership with watches and fashion accessory retailer Fossil Group to develop wearable devices, is scouting for manufacturers to launch such devices in India.

India Inc to face more trouble as profits dip

India Inc to face more trouble as profits dip

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Analysts now expect India Inc to report a decline in both top line and bottom line for the September quarter.

Maruti, Tata Motors, Hyundai put up a good show in Feb

Maruti, Tata Motors, Hyundai put up a good show in Feb

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported 8.7 per cent increase in total sales in February.

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.

Why BigBasket focuses on fruits, vegetables

Why BigBasket focuses on fruits, vegetables

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'We've seen tremendous traction from fruit and vegetables.' 'Around 18% of our business comes from these, almost three times higher than physical stores.'

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

Car sales up 16% in August

Car sales up 16% in August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

The Indian auto industry witnessed contrasting fortunes in the domestic sales of cars and motorcycles in August with the former continuing in the double digit growth path, while bikes slowed down to just 3.43 per cent.

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.

Compacts drive up car mart

Compacts drive up car mart

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Salil Parekh is just what the doc ordered for Infy

Salil Parekh is just what the doc ordered for Infy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

In Parekh, an IIT-Bombay and Cornell University alumnus, Infosys may have finally found a person who will grab the market opportunity with good execution.

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.

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.

Maruti's March sales up 15%

Maruti's March sales up 15%

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

As the excise duty cut for small cars spurred demand, market leader Maruti Udyog Ltd on Monday reported a 15.7 per cent increase in total sales at 63,196 units in March

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.

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.

A dummy's guide to Bitcoin

A dummy's guide to Bitcoin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Rajesh Bhayani highlights all that you need to know about the online currency.

Car makers pin hope for a smoother ride ahead

Car makers pin hope for a smoother ride ahead

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Buoyed by strong sales, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Honda have scaled up their annual targets, but others are still stuck in low gear

Car makers eye festive season to revive fortunes

Car makers eye festive season to revive fortunes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Car makers are cautiously optimistic, even as two-wheeler firms are clearly upbeat.

Mercedes launches new C-Class at Rs 40.9 lakh

Mercedes launches new C-Class at Rs 40.9 lakh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

So far in the first nine months of 2014, Mercedes Benz India has sold 7,529 units, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Xiaomi now a lifestyle player, quietly launching a slew of non-smartphone products like Mi branded luggage, backpacks, apparel, U-shaped pillows, pens, home security cameras and air purifiers.

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.

The rise and rise of Bangladesh

The rise and rise of Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'Beijing is comfortable with Hasina's pragmatism -- perceived as 'pro-India', but staying out of Indian orbit and receptive to forging close ties with China and yet, siding with neither neighbour,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Maruti Suzuki Q4 Net up 10% to Rs 1,882 crore

Maruti Suzuki Q4 Net up 10% to Rs 1,882 crore

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Net sales during the reported quarter rose to Rs 20,594.3 crore, up 14.4 per cent against the year-ago period.