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Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The US has been, historically, a sleeping partner in India-China relations. Today, any attempt by the Modi government to make a bilateral move to improve relations with Beijing could upset Biden's apple cart, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

Car sales see 14% jump year on year in August

Car sales see 14% jump year on year in August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose by 14.16 per cent in August to 2,15,916 units, driven by pent-up demand, industry body SIAM said on Friday. According to the latest data by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, passenger vehicle wholesales stood at 1,89,129 units in the same month last year.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

Covid: Insurance claims at 192,863 worth over Rs 3,000 cr

Covid: Insurance claims at 192,863 worth over Rs 3,000 cr

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

As many as 121,739 claims settled by insurers so far, amounting to Rs 1,165.81 crore.

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh'

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

The gloomy side of India's cheap car boom

The gloomy side of India's cheap car boom

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Poor contract workers often have little or no access to safety equipment or health benefits in factories.

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Apart from around 40 Japanese companies and five global vendors of MG Motor India, many other biggies are eyeing Gujarat for either greenfield opportunities or brownfield expansion.

'All my stocks are crashing. Hold them?'

'All my stocks are crashing. Hold them?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Chinese makers make up for shortfall at Auto Expo

Chinese makers make up for shortfall at Auto Expo

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The number of participating automakers has fallen from 50 in 2018 to 30 this year. The count of exhibitors, including technology companies, has come down from 119 to 112. And showstopper luxury and supercar brands, including Toyota, Jeep, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Volvo will be missing. Similarly, the commercial vehicle makers also gave the show a miss -- a prolonged economic slowdown has dented their fortunes and near chances of any recovery.

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Is my portfolio good?'

Is my portfolio good?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'It will take time for market to recover'

'It will take time for market to recover'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'The correction could take two to three months and traders need to be careful.' 'For investors, this could be a good time to nibble in.'

Rupee fall: Ford cars to cost more

Rupee fall: Ford cars to cost more

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Auto maker Ford India on Thursday said it has hiked prices by 1-5 per cent on different models with immediate effect to offset rising input costs.

Much hyped 'Gujarat Model' has failed both farmers and labourers

Much hyped 'Gujarat Model' has failed both farmers and labourers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Almost all recent labour strikes were declared illegal by the labour department of Gujarat.

Eight Indians in Fortune list of powerful Asia-Pacific women

Eight Indians in Fortune list of powerful Asia-Pacific women

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

ICICI's Chanda Kochhar, ranked highest among Indian women, has been ranked second across the region

Volkswagen could pass auto peers in payout hall of shame

Volkswagen could pass auto peers in payout hall of shame

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Volkswagen can pay $18 billion, over time, and retain its credit rating.

Auto Expo: From concept vehicles to facelifts, over 70 launches are scheduled

Auto Expo: From concept vehicles to facelifts, over 70 launches are scheduled

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

During the six-day-long event, automakers have planned 10 global launches, 26 India specific launches, six concept vehicles, seven facelifts and 21 vehicle unveilings.

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The race car is three wheels of pure awesomeness.

Auto industry gives thumbs-up to deregulation of diesel

Auto industry gives thumbs-up to deregulation of diesel

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

General Motors India Vice President P Balendran termed the decision as a positive move for the overall economy.

69 killed, 187 injured in China factory explosion

69 killed, 187 injured in China factory explosion

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Sixty-five workers were killed and over 100 others injured today when an explosion ripped through a metal factory in China's eastern Jiangsu Province, causing widespread damage to the sprawling industrial unit.

Former Formula One boss Max Mosley dies aged 81

Former Formula One boss Max Mosley dies aged 81

Rediff.com24 May 2021

He won a high-profile privacy case against the News of the World newspaper in 2008 after it said he had taken part in a "sick Nazi orgy".

Markets end flat amid volatility; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Markets end flat amid volatility; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Select metal stocks rebounded while power stocks extended losses after SC verdict on coal block allocations.

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Exit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

India's top women bankers most powerful outside US

India's top women bankers most powerful outside US

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

SBI's Bhattacharya is ranked second on the list, while ICICI's Kochhar is 5th and Axis's Sharma is 19th in the Fortune list

'You never exit a portfolio'

'You never exit a portfolio'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'We will be looking to prune our portfolio to make GIC Re a healthier entity.'

Why FinMin is worried about fund infusion for 3 insurance firms

Why FinMin is worried about fund infusion for 3 insurance firms

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Since no insurance companies share data on their claims with each other, the finance ministry and Irdai suspect that a lot of the resultant claims are duplicates.

Covid blues: Maruti Suzuki sales at lowest in 6 years

Covid blues: Maruti Suzuki sales at lowest in 6 years

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Its production declined for the third consecutive year in financial year 2020-21 (FY21) to an 11-year low, while sales volume contracted for the second year to the lowest since FY15. The company manufactured around 1.08 million vehicles last fiscal, a decline from 1.17 million the previous year, and a steeper fall from its all-time high tally of 1.62 million reported in FY18.

Maruti not shifting jobs, investment from Haryana to Gujarat

Maruti not shifting jobs, investment from Haryana to Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India is neither shifting investments nor jobs from Haryana to Gujarat by shifting production of its compact sedan Dzire, company chairman RC Bhargava said on Tuesday. The company is maximising the efficiency of production at its two plants at Haryana and the parent Suzuki's Gujarat plant, keeping in mind the demand of its multiple models.

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

FCA has alleged that the Roxor, which M&M imports in the US from India as knocked-down kits, was "a nearly identical copy of the iconic Jeep design", adding that the product was modelled after the original Willys Jeep.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Rescuing a threatened species -- the Manager

Rescuing a threatened species -- the Manager

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

In leading companies in Information Age industries, the word "manager" is taking on a pejorative meaning -- something like "zamindar" -- a man who lived off other people's work and did no work himself, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Sell, Hold

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Sell, Hold

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

As India is progressing towards Bharat Stage IV (BSIV) emission norms, most cars still run under BSIII standard.

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

Bumla pass: India-China face-off in the high Himalayas

Bumla pass: India-China face-off in the high Himalayas

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Situated at a height of 15,200 feet above sea level, the pass sits on the top of a craggily formed Himalayan range that separates the Tibetan plateau from the Indian sub-continent.

Auto Expo Day 1: Metals stole the march over Bollywood and cricketers

Auto Expo Day 1: Metals stole the march over Bollywood and cricketers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhat all turned up at the 13th edition of the gala car fair.

Volkswagen's fate hangs in balance, will it face criminal charges?

Volkswagen's fate hangs in balance, will it face criminal charges?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Volkswagen AG will probably have to show there was some legitimate reason to install software that led to false vehicle emissions tests.