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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.

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

India will leave China behind on border infrastructure in next...: BRO chief

India will leave China behind on border infrastructure in next...: BRO chief

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The DG said that the previous government was wary of constructing roads near the Line of Actual Control.

GM puts off small car plan

GM puts off small car plan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

PHOTOs: Chevrolet Beat LPG is here at Rs 410,000

PHOTOs: Chevrolet Beat LPG is here at Rs 410,000

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Beat LPG has been priced at between Rs 4.10 lakh (Rs 410,000) and Rs 4.53 lakh (Rs 453,000) -- ex-showroom Mumbai.

R&D levy lolly lures car majors

R&D levy lolly lures car majors

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The promises of netas and babus and new laws, however well-meaning, mean little.' 'What matters is implementation on the ground.' 'Every law is finally implemented by a vast army of offici

Chevrolet Tavera Neo3 launched at Rs 6.72 lakh

Chevrolet Tavera Neo3 launched at Rs 6.72 lakh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

The price mentioned is for the Bharat Stage (BS) III version, while the cost of BS IV will soon be updated by the company.

Indian lab to develop frost-tolerant Jatropha

Indian lab to develop frost-tolerant Jatropha

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Scientists at the Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute are working on a project to develop frost-tolerant varieties of bio-fuel bearing Jatropha plant for large-scale plantation in the US.

What is the NEW Chevrolet Beat diesel like?

What is the NEW Chevrolet Beat diesel like?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

This car is touted to be Chevrolet's next big thing in India.

Great start, sad ending: That's 2011 for auto sector

Great start, sad ending: That's 2011 for auto sector

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

A year that began with a bang only to fizzle out in the end with car sales posting the steepest fall in nearly 11 years; a year marred by strikes -- 2011 will be one that the Indian automobile industry would like to forget in a hurry.

Tick Insurance Option On IRCTC Portal

Tick Insurance Option On IRCTC Portal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Only a small percentage of passengers who traveled on the trains involved in the June 2, 2023 accident in Odisha had availed of travel accident insurance while booking their tickets online on the IRCTC portal.

These 5 small cars will hit Indian roads SOON

These 5 small cars will hit Indian roads SOON

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Indian and international brands are now all focused on small cars.

10 ways to deal with a layoff

10 ways to deal with a layoff

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

With the job squeeze coming up, it may be a good time to assess your strengths and weaknesses, be prepared and move on if you must. Vikas Shirodkar, Vice President HR, General Motors lists out the ten most practical ways to deal with this impending situation.

Passenger car sales up 10.15% in Jan

Passenger car sales up 10.15% in Jan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Indian passenger car sales jumped by 10.15 per cent in January to 54,825 units from 49,769 units in the same month last year.

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.

Toyota unveils Innova @ Rs 6.82 lakh

Toyota unveils Innova @ Rs 6.82 lakh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Toyota Kirloskar Motors on Thursday launched Innova, a replacement model for its flagship Qualis, pricing the base models of petrol and diesel versions at Rs 6.82 lakh and Rs 7.42 lakh respectively.\n\n

Loss of 1,500 units due to strike at GM's plant

Loss of 1,500 units due to strike at GM's plant

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Talks between the management and workers on strike have so far failed to yield any result and even the threat to terminate jobs have not made the nearly 200 agitating employees return to duty.

Six skills hiring managers look for in YOU

Six skills hiring managers look for in YOU

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Always wondered what hiring managers wished you knew? Vikas Shirodkar, vice- president, Human Resource Development, General Motors, India, spells out the six qualities he always looks for in prospective candidates.

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.

10 dos and don'ts while asking for a raise

10 dos and don'ts while asking for a raise

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Everyone could do with that little extra cash but how do you sell the idea to your boss that you deserve it. Vikas Shirodkar, Vice-president, Human Resource Development, General Motors, India lists out these dos and don'ts to follow.

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.

A first by automakers in India

A first by automakers in India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

The company wants to exploit the space further as the online medium is the most cost-efficient advertising option compared to print and television.

GM chief apologises for handling of Opel deal

GM chief apologises for handling of Opel deal

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

US automaker General Motors' chief executive has apologised for the company's handling of the failed sale of its subsidiary Opel to Canadian manufacturer Magna and Russian investment bank Sperbank.

The 20 hottest selling cars in India in January

The 20 hottest selling cars in India in January

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Led by the country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki, Ford India, General Motors and Toyota Kirloskar logged overall growth in sales volumes.

GM drops plans to sell off Opel

GM drops plans to sell off Opel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

The decision to retain Opel in addition to restructuring its European operations was taken by the company's board of directors in the backdrop of "improving business environment," GM said.

GM to launch 6 new cars; invest $100 mn in Gujarat

GM to launch 6 new cars; invest $100 mn in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The company, which plans to launch three light commercial vehicles from the stable of its Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation during the same time period, also said it has lined up to introduce 14 new variants of its existing car models.

Mahindra to hike prices by up to Rs 20,000

Mahindra to hike prices by up to Rs 20,000

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday said it will hike the prices of its passenger cars and commercial vehicles by Rs 6,000 to Rs 20,000 from October 1, partly to offset higher input costs and depreciation of rupee against the dollar.

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 13% in April: Siam

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 13% in April: Siam

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches witnessed a 13 per cent year-on-year rise in April as demand remained robust across segments, industry body Siam said on Friday. The total passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose to 331,278 units last month compared to 293,303 units in April 2022. Market leader Maruti Suzuki India dispatched 137,320 units to dealers last month against 121,995 units in April last year.

GM aims to treble vehicle sales in 3 yrs

GM aims to treble vehicle sales in 3 yrs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

General Motors India is aiming to increase sales three-fold over the next three years, with the five new models it is planning to launch in collaboration with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation.

GM bankruptcy will impact Indian service providers

GM bankruptcy will impact Indian service providers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

'The immediate impact would be delayed payments, followed by slowly ramping down of existing projects while retaining only the ones that are mission critical,' said Karthik Ananth of Zinnov Management. 'In the long run, it would have a trickle down effect on tier one and tier two suppliers for auto majors. They will indeed see an impact on their business, which in turn will impact the business of Indian service providers, who work with them and have them as key accounts.'

GM may unveil Epica next year

GM may unveil Epica next year

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

Hyundai to compose Sonata variant

Hyundai to compose Sonata variant

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

CEOs sacked left and right in US

CEOs sacked left and right in US

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The US financial crisis and the resultant economic downturn pushed many a top honchos out of their corner rooms in 2009, but Citigroup's India-born chief Vikram Pandit continues to steer the once financial colossus out of its biggest ever crisis.

GM drives into $1.3 bn Q2 profit on higher sales

GM drives into $1.3 bn Q2 profit on higher sales

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The once-beleaguered auto maker, bailed out by the US government last year, had lost a whopping $13 billion in the 2009 June quarter.

GM to display 6 concept cars in Delhi Expo

GM to display 6 concept cars in Delhi Expo

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The production and concept vehicles which are to be displayed include the company's hybrid sedan Chevrolet Volt, sports-car Chevrolet Camaro, sports utility vehicle Captiva Extreme, electric version of its small car Spark, CNG version of Chevrolet Aveo and its race car WTCC Cruze.

PepsiCo's Nooyi 2nd most powerful woman in Fortune list

PepsiCo's Nooyi 2nd most powerful woman in Fortune list

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

On Nooyi, who is now in her 10th year as CEO, Fortune said, she "shows no signs of slowing down"