News for 'GM India'

GM aims big for India; plans 7-8 new car models

GM aims big for India; plans 7-8 new car models

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Car maker General Motors India is planning to launch up to eight new models over the next five-six years in the country as it looks to increase its share in the domestic auto market.

Norway Chess: Carlsen outwits World champion Gukesh in a thriller

Norway Chess: Carlsen outwits World champion Gukesh in a thriller

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Five-time World champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway got the better of D Gukesh in the opening round of Norway Chess.

Recipe: Have You Tried Assam's Pitha?

Recipe: Have You Tried Assam's Pitha?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Pitha is a snack, which can be had with Chole Chaat or just a cup of tea.

GM's workers on hunger strike for better compensation

GM's workers on hunger strike for better compensation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Around 625 workers have been fasting since Monday; no disruption of production at the plant

GM India hikes capacity to 60,000 units

GM India hikes capacity to 60,000 units

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

General Motors India, the wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation, on Friday announced expansion of production capacity of its Halol facility to 60,000 units per annum.

Humpy clinches FIDE Grand Prix title

Humpy clinches FIDE Grand Prix title

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy won the FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2024-25 (Pune leg) title on the basis of her superior tie-breaks over Zhu Jiner of China after the two players were tied for the top spot on Wednesday.

GM to launch 6 models in 2 years

GM to launch 6 models in 2 years

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The new models will debut in India for the first time and will consist of hatchbacks, sedans, multi-utility vehicles and passenger vans under the Chevrolet and GM-SAIC-Wuling banner.

Deadlock continues at GM's Halol plant

Deadlock continues at GM's Halol plant

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Contrary to the General Motors India's expectations of starting work at its beleaguered Halol plant from Monday, the deadlock over wage revision seems far from over.

Strike at GM's Halol factory ends

Strike at GM's Halol factory ends

Rediff.com5 May 2011

After a six-week tussle, the strike at General Motors India's Halol factory, 35 km from Vadodara, has finally been called off, with the workers and management reaching an understanding.

GM unveils LPG-run Chevrolet Spark

GM unveils LPG-run Chevrolet Spark

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The version is GM India's first clean-burning liquefied natural gas car in India, built at company's plant at Talegaon in Maharashtra.

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Nine-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil has become the youngest Indian to beat a chess Grandmaster.

HC orders Customs to ensure old jewellery of flyers are...

HC orders Customs to ensure old jewellery of flyers are...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The Delhi High Court has directed Customs officials to ensure that old and personal jewellery of travellers, including ornaments being worn by them during travel, are not unnecessarily detained at airports and they are not harassed. The court was hearing a batch of more than 30 petitions raising issues on the procedure for detention of goods belonging to the tourists travelling to India, of both Indian and foreign origin, by the Customs department.

GM India's new Chevrolet Cruze @ Rs 10.9 lakh

GM India's new Chevrolet Cruze @ Rs 10.9 lakh

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

US car maker General Motors on Monday launched its luxury sedan Chevrolet Cruze in India at an introductory price ranging from Rs 10.99 lakh (Rs 1.09 million) to Rs 12.45 lakh or Rs 1.24 million (ex-showroom, Delhi).

GM plans powertrain plant; to launch SUV Captiva

GM plans powertrain plant; to launch SUV Captiva

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

GM India presently sources engines for its products from its other global plants. Apart from multi-utility vehicle Tavera, which is 97 per cent localised, the company's other products run on sourced engines. The company is in talks with more than one state governments to set up the proposed plant, but has not zeroed down on one particular location as yet.

GM to up Halol capacity by 33%

GM to up Halol capacity by 33%

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Should Women's Chess Be Abolished?

Should Women's Chess Be Abolished?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'Scrapping titles like WIM, WGM and a separate women's category will kill women's interest in chess.'

GM April sales up 58%

GM April sales up 58%

Rediff.com3 May 2005

General Motors India on Tuesday reported a 58 per cent rise in sales in April at 2,214 units, fuelled by healthy demand for its multi-utility vehicle 'Chevrolet Tavera'.

GM eyes 75% sales growth

GM eyes 75% sales growth

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

The Indian subsidiary of General Motors is set to register 75 per cent sales growth in the calendar year 2003, and has plans to invest Rs 180 crore.

Maharashtra's ultimatum to GM's union, management

Maharashtra's ultimatum to GM's union, management

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Maharashtra's Labour Minister Dilip Walse-Patil has sought a written submission from the General Motors' (GM) Employees Union and the management of the company detailing its stance on the issue of plant closure. The labour minister asked the warring sides for submission at a hearing on Tuesday. Both sides have been given a week's time to reply.

'Gukesh Has Nerves Of Steel'

'Gukesh Has Nerves Of Steel'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'Gukesh displayed incredible fighting spirit, outstanding mental toughness, insane self-confidence, all qualities of a champion, and he just turned 18 at the end of May.'

'Disciplined' Humpy to compete in Norway Chess

'Disciplined' Humpy to compete in Norway Chess

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

In 2002, she became the first Indian woman to achieve the GM title, securing her place in chess history. Today, she remains India's top ranked women's player in the country.

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The study also found that most GM foods did not disclose the fact on the label. "A few also made false claims of being GM-free," the study by CSE said.

GM likely to hike car prices

GM likely to hike car prices

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

GM launches special edition of Chevrolet Aveo

GM launches special edition of Chevrolet Aveo

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

The Chevrolet Aveo is available in the Indian market with a starting price of Rs 597,000.

GM shuts Halol plant for a fortnight

GM shuts Halol plant for a fortnight

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Company officials have maintained that the closure is a routine exercise and is not a fallout of the ongoing global meltdown. "There will be no production at the company's Halol unit for about two weeks," said P Balendran, vice-president, GM India. The company has shut production from December 13 to December 30.

GM's India unit to launch two cars in 2003

GM's India unit to launch two cars in 2003

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

General Motors Corp, the world's largest automaker, said on Thursday it will launch two new cars in India next year to help boost its share of a market forecast to be one of the world's fastest growing this decade.\n\n\n\n\n\n

GM to double production by March

GM to double production by March

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

General Motors India would double its production capacity to 60,000 units per annum by March this year, a senior company official said on Thursday.

Chess: Indian GM Iniyan wins La Nucia Open

Chess: Indian GM Iniyan wins La Nucia Open

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Indian GM S L Narayanan finishes second in chess tourney in Armenia

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.

GM to launch electric car by year-end

GM to launch electric car by year-end

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The vehicle would be the electric version of General Motors' small car 'Spark'. Reva would provide battery technology for the E-Spark.

GM losing 100 units per day to strike

GM losing 100 units per day to strike

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Workers resorted to strike at the Halol facility in Gujarat that has an installed capacity of 85,000 units a year.

GM sold 4,779 cars in June

GM sold 4,779 cars in June

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

The sales comprise 1,504 units of hatchback Chevrolet Spark, 1,550 units of multi-utility vehicle Tavera, 1,227 units of Aveo/Aveo U-VA and 498 units of sedan Optra, it said.

GM to launch mini car next year

GM to launch mini car next year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

General Motors said on Thursday it will launch a mini car in India in the first half of next year.

No cash? You can still own any GM car

No cash? You can still own any GM car

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The offer would help enable General Motors India to increase sales of its all models including the recently launched Chevrolet Beat.

Recipe: Hilsa in Mustard Gravy

Recipe: Hilsa in Mustard Gravy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

With hilsa prices soaring, when you do cook it you need the finest recipe.

No wives: BCCI's strict rule for Champions Trophy

No wives: BCCI's strict rule for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Families will not be accompanying the Indian cricket players heading to Dubai on February 15 for the ICC Champions Trophy as the BCCI's new travel policy comes into effect for the first time with this tournament.

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.

Recipe: Devraj's Bittersweet Chocolate Pave With A Hazelnut Crust

Recipe: Devraj's Bittersweet Chocolate Pave With A Hazelnut Crust

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Nuts, whiskey, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, cream... Can anything be more wicked?

'Gukesh Always Surprises Me'

'Gukesh Always Surprises Me'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'He was always up to the challenge.'

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'It is not just D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi.' 'There are another 20 players just behind them. Nobody imagined this was possible 5 years ago.'