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Ford India's new Coimbatore hub to drive data science, enhance global resilience

Ford India's new Coimbatore hub to drive data science, enhance global resilience

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Ford Business Solutions (FBS) India, the global capability centre for Ford Motor Company, has inaugurated a new office in Coimbatore, its third location in India. This expansion is a strategic move to strengthen the resilience of Ford's global operations, with nearly 50 per cent of its future growth in India expected to be in technology, data science, and data analytics.

Aditi Ashok struggles, misses cut at Ford Championship

Aditi Ashok struggles, misses cut at Ford Championship

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok missed the cut at the Ford Championship after a challenging second round, while Nelly Korda took the lead.

Aditi Ashok Even Par in Ford Championship Opening Round

Aditi Ashok Even Par in Ford Championship Opening Round

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Aditi Ashok carded an even-par 72 in the opening round of the Ford Championship, placing her in a tie for 108th. Lydia Ko and Hyo Joo Kim lead with impressive under-par scores.

Puligilla And Sherif Eye Another Podium Finish In Rwanda Rally

Puligilla And Sherif Eye Another Podium Finish In Rwanda Rally

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif are set to compete in the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally, the third round of the FIA African Rally Championship. The duo, known for their previous podium finishes in WRC3 and ARC3 categories, will drive a Ford Fiesta and aim for another strong performance on the demanding mountain stages.

Arjun Maini to Race for HRT Ford Racing in 2026 DTM Season

Arjun Maini to Race for HRT Ford Racing in 2026 DTM Season

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue to race for HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, the team announced.

Arjun Maini gears up for 2026 DTM season with HRT Ford Racing

Arjun Maini gears up for 2026 DTM season with HRT Ford Racing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue with HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, driving the No. 36 Ford Mustang GT3 EVO as the team prepares for the championship opener in Austria.

Puligilla And Sherif Shine In Rwanda Rally Victory

Puligilla And Sherif Shine In Rwanda Rally Victory

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Indian rally duo Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif secured a comfortable victory in the ARC3 class and an impressive fourth overall finish at the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally, moving up to second in the ARC3 championship standings.

Ford India revises final severance package for employees

Ford India revises final severance package for employees

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Ford India, the subsidiary of United States-based automaker Ford on Thursday said it has arrived at a settlement with the employees union on the severance package following the company's decision to shut its Tamil Nadu plant as part of a restructuring exercise. Accordingly, the company would revise the final severance settlement to an average equivalent of 140 days of gross wages per completed year of service from the ongoing offer of 130 days. "An additional one-time lump sum of Rs 1.50 lakh will also be included in the final settlement." Ford India said in a statement.

Two Pak-backed terror modules plotting attack in Delhi busted; 6 held

Two Pak-backed terror modules plotting attack in Delhi busted; 6 held

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

The Delhi police busted two Pakistan-backed modules linked to gangster Shahzad Bhatti plotting terror attacks in the capital with the arrest of six operatives, officials said on Monday.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty in 11 balls vs Sri Lanka A

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty in 11 balls vs Sri Lanka A

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Just days after an on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka A players in Dambulla, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a sensational 11-ball 50 to break the record for the fastest half-century in the history of List A cricket.

Ford India launches 'Flair'

Ford India launches 'Flair'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2003

With the launch of 'Flair', the new variant of Ford Ikon, auto major Ford India entered the sub-Rs 500,000 mid-sized luxury car market.

Ford India launches toll free number

Ford India launches toll free number

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Ford India announced on Friday the launch of a free nationwide telephonic customer care service.

Ford India offers final severance package for Chennai unit employees

Ford India offers final severance package for Chennai unit employees

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Ford India has offered a "final revised severance package" for its employees at the Chennai unit, which is on average equivalent to 130 days of gross wages per completed year of service. The company said this was rolled out in the absence of any suitable alternative buyer. As part of the earlier package, employees were offered 115 days of gross wages for each completed year of service, which was later revised to 124 days.

Ford India workers' protest for better severance package enters Day 4

Ford India workers' protest for better severance package enters Day 4

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

With Tata Motors subsidiary taking over Ford's passenger vehicle (PV) manufacturing unit at Sanand in Gujarat, uncertainty over the future of Ford's Maraimalai Nagar unit in Tamil Nadu continues, with workers protesting on Thursday demanding a better severance package. There are over 2,000 employees working at the unit. On Thursday, there was a meeting between agitating employees and the state labour department. The workers started protests at the Chennai unit after Tata Passenger Electric Mobility signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Ford India and the Government of Gujarat for acquisition of Ford's PV manufacturing plant at Sanand.

Ford India launches Endeavour

Ford India launches Endeavour

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Ford India Ltd on Tuesday drove into the growing sports utility vehicle market with the launch of its Endeavour model.

Ford India launches Ikon NXT

Ford India launches Ikon NXT

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

Ford India Ltd on Wednesday launched Ford Ikon NXT series, the latest variants of its successful mid-size passenger car, Ford Ikon.

Will Tamil Nadu govt step in to rescue Ford India workers?

Will Tamil Nadu govt step in to rescue Ford India workers?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

An unhappy, restive mood prevails at the Ford factory Maraimala Nagar, 50 km from Chennai, and the surrounding area. The security is tight - not just Ford security personnel but also Tamil Nadu state police who are posted at the main gate. From September 9, when Ford India announced it was phasing out its units in India and leaving, workers at its manufacturing unit at Maraimala Nagar have held onto one hope: that the state government will step in to save their jobs.

Ford India unions call off month-long strike

Ford India unions call off month-long strike

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Employees at Ford India's Chennai unit have called off the strike that started on May 30. Following this, the company has revised its severance package from earlier 115 days to 121 days for employees supporting production. The company indicated it would continue 'constructive discussions' with the unions in order to sweeten the deal further, if required.

A trip to Ford India's Chennai plant

A trip to Ford India's Chennai plant

Rediff.com31 May 2010

Ford India has created waves in the Indian hatchback market with its latest offering the Ford Figo.

Ford India rolls out Endeavour

Ford India rolls out Endeavour

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Ford India has entered the sports utility vehicle segment of the domestic car market by rolling out its globally popular SUV Endeavour at its manufacturing facility near Chennai on Wednesday.

Workers Hope For Second Innings At Ford Chennai Plant

Workers Hope For Second Innings At Ford Chennai Plant

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The chances of former workers getting jobs depends on the model under which Ford would restart its Chennai plant operations -- under Ford India or as a joint venture or under any other model.

TSI Racing To Make WRC Debut In Rally Islas Canarias

TSI Racing To Make WRC Debut In Rally Islas Canarias

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

TSI Racing, with Dean Mascarenhas and Gagan Karumbaiah, is set to debut in the FIA World Rally Championship's WRC3 class at Rally Islas Canarias, marking a return to the global stage for the Indian team.

Ford India begins bulk export from Chennai

Ford India begins bulk export from Chennai

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers' (Siam's) data, Ford India between April and June produced 6,752 cars, of which 219 units were exported, through containers in different shipments.

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.

Ford India looking at new small car model

Ford India looking at new small car model

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Car maker Ford India said it is looking at introducing a small car model in the country as part of its strategy to roll out eight new products by 2015.

Ford India recalls 20,752 units of EcoSport

Ford India recalls 20,752 units of EcoSport

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The company will also check the reorienting wiring harness related to the correct deployment of side airbags in the recalled vehicles.

IPL: Lakshmi Mittal, Adar Poonawalla acquire majority stake in Rajasthan Royals

IPL: Lakshmi Mittal, Adar Poonawalla acquire majority stake in Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Lakshmi N. Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal, along with Adar Poonawalla, have acquired a majority stake in Rajasthan Royals with a bid of $1.65 billion after another consortium pulled out.

Ford India resumes bookings for EcoSport

Ford India resumes bookings for EcoSport

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The company had stopped taking bookings for the vehicle, which was launched in June, in the wake of heavy demand.

Ford India apologises for indecent ads

Ford India apologises for indecent ads

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

These were never intended for paid publication and should never have been created, let alone uploaded to the Internet, WPP said.

Ford India stops bookings of some EcoSport variants

Ford India stops bookings of some EcoSport variants

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The company also did not share the amount of booking backlog.

Ford India lines up 'non-negotiable' severance package for workers

Ford India lines up 'non-negotiable' severance package for workers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Giving a fresh twist to the Ford India employees' strike at the firm's Maraimalai Nagar factory, the company has set the deadline for Monday evening for workers to accept a 'non-negotiable' severance package it is offering. It also indicated the possibility of legal action against workers from June 14 (Tuesday) and warned of early closure of the unit, before completing remaining export volume production. For the past 14 days, some 2,000 employees at the unit had struck work, seeking a better package from the company.

Ford India to export Fiestas to South Africa

Ford India to export Fiestas to South Africa

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Ford India is graduating from exporter of vehicle assembly kits to exporter of fully-built cars.

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Auto manufacturers have been recalling vehicles on safety issues.

Ford India to launch small car in 2010

Ford India to launch small car in 2010

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Carmaker Ford India on Wednesday said it will launch its small car in the country during 2010. "We are working on the small car programme and will be launching it in 2010," Ford India vice-president (Marketing Sales and Service) Scott McCormack said.

Trump mulls naval blockade on Iran after talks collapse?

Trump mulls naval blockade on Iran after talks collapse?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump has shared an article suggesting that the option of enforcing a naval blockade was available in the context of Iran, as peace talks ended in a stalemate in Islamabad after differences of opinion arose between the two parties on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear capacities.

India's Young Women Face Employment Gap

India's Young Women Face Employment Gap

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

'India cannot speak of a demographic dividend if half its young women are unable to participate in paid work.'

'Don't Know Whether Vijay Understands...'

'Don't Know Whether Vijay Understands...'

Rediff.com16 May 2026

'...the enormous responsibility and faith the youth has put on his shoulders, that he is going to solve their problems.'

Sourav Ganguly On Why IPL Impact Player Rule 'Is Here To Stay'

Sourav Ganguly On Why IPL Impact Player Rule 'Is Here To Stay'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Sourav Ganguly supports the IPL's Impact Player rule, despite criticism from players like Axar Patel.