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Indian cultural centre, 4 temples attacked in Bangladesh

Indian cultural centre, 4 temples attacked in Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre located in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area was damaged by the unruly mob, according to eyewitnesses.

Vehicle Cover Transfers To Buyer On Registration

Vehicle Cover Transfers To Buyer On Registration

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The National Commission ruled that the insurance policy is deemed to be automatically transferred to the purchaser when the vehicle is registered in their name.

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.

Quiz: Test your General Knowledge

Quiz: Test your General Knowledge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Take this quiz on current affairs.

Need to probe if driver used BEST bus as 'weapon': Cops tell court

Need to probe if driver used BEST bus as 'weapon': Cops tell court

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Police have registered a case on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against the driver of a BEST bus involved in an accident in Mumbai which claimed six lives and left 43 others injured, officials said on Tuesday.

GM to offer over $2.5 bn for Delphi buyout

GM to offer over $2.5 bn for Delphi buyout

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Quoting a person familiar with the matter the daily said, General Motors would provide more than $2.5 billion of the $3.6 billion necessary for the private equity firm to gain control of Delphi. General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday.

What Are MNC Funds?

What Are MNC Funds?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

MNC funds invest in companies where foreign promoters have more than 50 per cent shareholding.

High-growth segments, Tier-II, -III cities to drive long-term gains for ABB

High-growth segments, Tier-II, -III cities to drive long-term gains for ABB

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

ABB reported a weak quarter. Revenue was at Rs 2,910 crore, up only 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), with operating profit at Rs 540 crore, up 23 per cent and net profit at Rs 440 crore.

Is Joe Biden Buying A Car?

Is Joe Biden Buying A Car?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

US President Joe Biden visited the Detroit Auto Show to highlight electric vehicle manufacturing in America.

Revealed! Why your motor insurance claim was rejected

Revealed! Why your motor insurance claim was rejected

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

You must initiate the claim process within 7 days of the damage. The more time you take to get the vehicle to a service centre, higher the chances of your claim getting rejected.

Chevrolet drives in new Cruze; price starts at Rs 13.7 lakh

Chevrolet drives in new Cruze; price starts at Rs 13.7 lakh

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The updated version has new automatic transmission and better mileage.

Standalone health, private multi-line insurance players see more gains

Standalone health, private multi-line insurance players see more gains

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Core retail segments like motor and health continue to report strong growth of 19-20 per cent with competitive intensity still visible in the motor OD (owner driven) segment. Commercial lines reported muted growth. Group health remains a key driver. Among the listed companies, ICICI Lombard continues to trail in the motor section while Star Health has lost its Y-o-Y retail market share although its better on a sequential basis.

Medical inflation, high coverage drive up ticket sizes for retail health insurers

Medical inflation, high coverage drive up ticket sizes for retail health insurers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The average ticket size of retail health insurance in India has increased by nearly 48 per cent over 6 years due to elevated medical inflation and increased demand for higher coverage policies among policyholders. According to data by online insurance broker PolicyBazaar, the average ticket size of retail health insurance in India has increased to Rs 26,533 so far in FY24, up 48.22 per cent from Rs 17,900 in FY19.

GM calls off Daewoo bid

GM calls off Daewoo bid

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Research and development (R&D) spending by BSE 100 companies has grown steadily, rising from 0.89 per cent of revenue in FY20 to 1.32 per cent in FY24, averaging around 1 per cent over the period in-between, according to data compiled from Bloomberg and company annual reports. Also, these companies more than doubled their R&D spending in absolute terms over these five years: From Rs 25,041 crore to Rs 63,072 crore. While this reflects a prioritisation of innovation, corporate R&D investment remains relatively conservative.

'Looking to expand international business'

'Looking to expand international business'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'It is difficult to write business internationally, without an 'A-' rating. It becomes more expensive.'

GM to invest $300 mn in India unit

GM to invest $300 mn in India unit

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

General Motors was considering setting up powertrain facilities in India, warranting a fresh investment of $300 million, Nick Reily, vice-president, General Motors, and president - Asia Pacific, said.

The many benefits of motor insurance

The many benefits of motor insurance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Any unexpected expense can disturb the finely-balanced budget of middle-class individual. That's when a motor insurance policy comes as a saviour

GM not to buy Daewoo assets

GM not to buy Daewoo assets

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

'We are seeing growth in retail health insurance'

'We are seeing growth in retail health insurance'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'Pandemic has triggered interest and awareness among the people about the need for healthcare.'

GM's India exit: Dealers fear 15,000 job losses

GM's India exit: Dealers fear 15,000 job losses

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

As per the conditions set by General Motors, a dealer who does not accept its offer by July 15 would get only 50 per cent of the compensation amount being offered.

Insurance claims drop 30-35% during Chennai floods compared to 2015

Insurance claims drop 30-35% during Chennai floods compared to 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Yet another first week of December brought familiar scenes of rain, storm, flooding, power outages, and fallen trees. When Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc, leading to the heaviest rainfall in 47 years in the city, residents of Chennai drew parallels to the devastating floods of 2015. However, initial data on insurance claims suggests that the impact this time may portray a more optimistic scenario.

Penny Stocks That Could Have Made You A Millionaire

Penny Stocks That Could Have Made You A Millionaire

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Had you invested Rs 10,000 each in JSW Steel, Titan Company and Bajaj Finance 20 years ago, when they were just penny stocks (trading below Rs 10), you would have become a millionaire by now.

Motor insurance to be costlier from FY16

Motor insurance to be costlier from FY16

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The regulator has made it mandatory for insurers to have a minimum percentage of motor third-party business underwritten.

Falling rupee scares car makers; price hike likely

Falling rupee scares car makers; price hike likely

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Hit by the depreciating rupee, auto companies, including General Motors India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor, are mulling hike in prices to offset the rising cost of component imports.

Car majors suspend manufacturing operations

Car majors suspend manufacturing operations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Hyundai Motor and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have announced the suspension of manufacturing operations at their respective plants amid coronavirus outbreak. On Sunday, various automakers like Maruti Suzuki India, Honda Cars, Mahindra & Mahindra and Fiat announced a temporary halt in manufacturing operations at their respective facilities.

Who owns the Chevrolet brand?

Who owns the Chevrolet brand?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Take the rediff business quiz and see how much you know about some of India's most popular cars

How to lower your motor insurance premium

How to lower your motor insurance premium

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Use no-claim bonus, online discounts or negotiate hard to get it reduced.

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Ratan was extremely ethical in his dealings, which he brought to bear on the business house which he helmed, remembers Sailesh Kottary.

Companies Plan Yoga Day Celebration

Companies Plan Yoga Day Celebration

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'An in-house contest encourages employees to share yoga and well-being practices with their families.'

No small car from GM for India & more . . .

No small car from GM for India & more . . .

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

American car maker General Motors on Thursday said it has shelved plans to launch small car in India that was planned to take on Tata Motors' 'Nano', citing viability issues.

Chevrolet launches new version of Enjoy @ Rs 8.79 lakh

Chevrolet launches new version of Enjoy @ Rs 8.79 lakh

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The refreshed version comes with various features.

Poll Schemes Threaten Maharashtra's Finances

Poll Schemes Threaten Maharashtra's Finances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Schemes like the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana strain fiscal resources amid rising unemployment and prices of food items.

Tata Motors raises $300 million via debt securities

Tata Motors raises $300 million via debt securities

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The net proceeds of the fund raising will be used to repurchase certain equity shares issued to Tata Motors and for general corporate purpose.

Sensex plunges 617 points on profit booking

Sensex plunges 617 points on profit booking

Rediff.com30 May 2024

From the Sensex pack, Tata Steel, Titan, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Nestle India, Tata Motors and JSW Steel were the biggest laggards. ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the gainers.

Passenger vehicle sales up 4% in May

Passenger vehicle sales up 4% in May

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased 4 per cent year-on-year in May to 3,47,492 units, as compared to the same month last year, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday. Overall passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches from companies to dealers stood at 334,537 units in May 2023.

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.

GM to launch BS IV version of Tavera by 2011

GM to launch BS IV version of Tavera by 2011

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

General Motors India would roll out its BS IV version of Sports Utility vehicle Tavera in the country by next year, a top company official said on Tuesday