Poor contract workers often have little or no access to safety equipment or health benefits in factories.
'I have personally been very keen on investing in lithium ion battery technology for some time.'
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The Meridian feels comfortable and upright with the quality of gadgetry, interiors and plastics expected from an international brand car. However, it lacks the overall premium-ness that may come with a top-end Japanese car or even a mid-range German car, says Pavan Lall.
2015 will witness exciting new car launches that will prompt you to buy at one of them.
Toyota has capacity to manufacture 310,000 vehicles at its two plants located near Bengaluru
Ford Mustang, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, and Nissan GT-R will soon be in India.
The squad for the two Tests against India is set to be named on February 17, with the opening match starting four days later in Wellington on February 21.
Chopra had said in recent media interactions that he would not put himself under pressure with the thought of throwing beyond 90m and would look to build up gradually to peak during the July 15-24 World Championships in Eugene, USA.
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Car makers have started hiring from Gujarat's industrial training institutes (ITIs) for their factories across the country.
His mandate at Infosys, he says in an interview at the family office in Jayanagar and his first after the stint at Infosys, was to solve the problem of how to measure the individual productivity of a software engineer.
The former England off-spinner said he is not interested in becoming India coach despite being interviewed for the job last week.
Carmakers are gearing up to launch a number of thrilling cars within a year.
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.
Early GST rollout to help create more jobs, boost output, says IMF.
In the two wheeler segment, TVS Motor Company reported a 24 per cent increase in total sales at 304,795 units in April.
The ICHR, an autonomous body under the ministry of education, has been running a series of lectures and seminars on the theme of the Independence struggle under the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration.
Volvo Cars is currently owned by US car major Ford, which is seeking to sell off the brand and Geely Auto, has emerged as a preferred buyer.
What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.
For Make in India's success, Modi govt msut remove policy paralysis.
Some of the most popular small cars sold in India, including Maruti Alto 800, Tata Nano, Ford Figo, Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Polo, have failed crash tests showing high risk of life-threatening injuries in road accidents, according to Global NCAP.
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For players like Toyota Kirloskar and Ford, the contribution of UVs to overall sales is now well over 60%.
Domestic deals were the flavour of the month as there were 20 such transactions worth $2.77 billion in June 2015.
He says that while 30 per cent of parts must be locally sourced, the supply doesn't yet exist in India to support that
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Carney was responding to questions on the recent news report of the Ford company of the US announcing major investment in India.
Ajit Balakrishnan on how to arrest a worldwide decline.
The Carens is a warning for cars such as the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar, Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Innova Crista and Mahindra XUV 700, because Kia punches much harder than others in its weight category.
Global automobile majors are looking to leverage India's cost-competitive manufacturing practices and turn the country into an export hub for utility vehicles.
Nissan and Renault say they will compete with new models, especially small cars, and by growing their dealer network.
The annual pageant, held on November 20 in New Jersey, saw 23-year-old New Yorker Chandan Preeni Kaur take home the crown.
Built on the Ford Figo platform, this car is a lot different because it has got a wider track, a better ride height, new set of 15-inch tyres wrapped around in smart black alloys and a ground clearance of 190 mm, says P Tharyan.
India, also referred as a hub for small cars, has umpteen hatchbacks running on its roads.
Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin America.
In the two-wheeler segment, Bajaj Auto reported 31 per cent jump in total sales at 357,883 units in February against 273,513 units in the same month last year.
The village will also help India to bid for winter Olympics in the future.
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