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'India is a equity market to invest in'

'India is a equity market to invest in'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

'India is an equity market with a breadth and depth of companies to invest in.'

Tata Motors global sales decline 21% in Jan

Tata Motors global sales decline 21% in Jan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The company had sold 1,01,112 units in the same month of 2013.

2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

By creating mayhem, Hamas aims to force the Arab States to give up their plans of reconciliation with Israel, explains Colonel Anil A Athale.

BRICS Expansion: Boost For China

BRICS Expansion: Boost For China

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

This could become tricky territory for India, given its basically adversarial relationship with China, its moves to block imports and investment from that country, and to deny market access for Chinese technologies, observes T N Ninan.

BYD to drive in maiden e-SUV by end of 2022

BYD to drive in maiden e-SUV by end of 2022

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Warren Buffet-backed Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD will be unveiling a Born Electric SUV for the Indian market by the fourth quarter of the current calendar year. The deliveries of the same would begin in January, the company's top official said. This will be the first Born Electric SUV in the mass market. The Born Electric models from Tata Motors and Mahindra and Mahindra would be launched from 2024. BYD has been selling the E6 MPV in the Indian market since 2021.

Defence import grew between 2017-21, fell last year: Govt data

Defence import grew between 2017-21, fell last year: Govt data

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said the major defence equipment that were imported included helicopters, aircraft radars, rockets, guns, assault rifles, missiles and ammunition.

India Inc sees Budget to define 'Amrit Kaal', expect extension of PLI scheme

India Inc sees Budget to define 'Amrit Kaal', expect extension of PLI scheme

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A vast majority of the business leaders believe that the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have been beneficial and expect an extension to other sectors in the coming years, a Deloitte Survey said on Friday. An overwhelming number of survey respondents hope the budget will fuel growth across industries by building strong domestic demand and focussing on capital expenditure and believe that it would define the 'Amrit Kaal'. "Critical to this growth will be the pace of capital expenditure, infrastructure development, and the need to boost infrastructure financing through private partnership. 60 per cent of respondents suggested raising funds through Indian Government Bonds," the survey said.

The new Ford Fiesta at Rs 823,500

The new Ford Fiesta at Rs 823,500

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The kinetically designed all New Ford Fiesta was launched in Mumbai.

Global consensus must to provide affordable energy to all: Modi

Global consensus must to provide affordable energy to all: Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The world, he said, needs to move towards a transparent and flexible market for both oil and gas.

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Only a few thousand chargers dot the Indian landscape, some in working condition, others not, with some held hostage to the power supply vagaries of local utilities, reports S Dinakar.

US court denies class action suit by dealers against Mahindra

US court denies class action suit by dealers against Mahindra

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The plaintiffs sought to represent all dealers who entered into agreements with Global Vehicles to sell Mahindra vehicles in the United States.

Maruti Suzuki logs 28% rise in exports at 263,068 units in 2022

Maruti Suzuki logs 28% rise in exports at 263,068 units in 2022

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reported a 28 per cent rise in exports at 263,068 units in 2022, its highest ever overseas shipments. The company's previous highest exports was achieved in 2021 with 205,450 units. The highest exported models in 2022 were Dzire, Swift, S-Presso, Baleno and Brezza, the company said in a statement.

Toyota to recall 185,000 cars globally, including Yaris

Toyota to recall 185,000 cars globally, including Yaris

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Models of the Yaris, known in Japan as the Vitz, that were made between November 2010 and March 2012, have been recalled.

Ashok Leyland eyes top 10 global CV makers' slot

Ashok Leyland eyes top 10 global CV makers' slot

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The Hinduja Group said on Thursday that it is looking to expand the geographical reach and production capacity of flagship automobile firm Ashok Leyland in a big way to make the company one of the top 10 global commercial vehicle producers in the next five years.

What Will Today's PLI Meeting Decide?

What Will Today's PLI Meeting Decide?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Centre mulls strategy to ensure powers given to the agencies are not misused.

'Nothing alarming about fall in financial savings yet'

'Nothing alarming about fall in financial savings yet'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'As long as economic growth remains steady, creating jobs and generating stable incomes, the rise in home loans should not create problems.' 'If the growth trajectory changes course over the medium term and interest rates rise along with inflation, the expanding trend in home loans may not sustain.'

Small cars not finished, but certainly won't be cheap

Small cars not finished, but certainly won't be cheap

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

That means a manufacturer looking at a market like India needs to decide whether small, cheap cars or small, expensive cars or both will work better for them, says Pavan Lall.

EV makers seek extension of FAME II subsidies in Budget

EV makers seek extension of FAME II subsidies in Budget

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

as the FAME II deadline of March 31, 2024, nears, EV manufacturers are worried about their investments and future plans.

Mahindra's US emission certificate to expire in Dec

Mahindra's US emission certificate to expire in Dec

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The Mumbai-based entity has yet to apply for a re-certification for federal emissions with the Environmental Protection Agency of the American government.

Tata Motors Feb global sales fall 22%, JLR sales up 10%

Tata Motors Feb global sales fall 22%, JLR sales up 10%

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

It's a fourth consecutive monthly slide.

India slips 5 spots to 141 on Global Peace Index 2019

India slips 5 spots to 141 on Global Peace Index 2019

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Iceland retained the top spot while Afghanistan is now the least peaceful country in the world.

India to add 90-110 lakh gig workforce by 2025

India to add 90-110 lakh gig workforce by 2025

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

With more and more companies preferring to hire employees on project basis, a report has revealed that there is likely to be 90-110 lakh additions to the gig workforce by 2025, a report said on Wednesday. The gig economy has been one of the most pivotal economic shifts in a long time and people are choosing gig jobs because it works with their lifestyle, they can choose when and how much they work, or it allows them to earn money between jobs, global job site Indeed said in the report. According to the report, companies have also started investing in gig work platforms and processes, which indicates how integral they are to the future of jobs growth in India.

India's defence export at all-time high, ten-fold jump in 6 yrs

India's defence export at all-time high, ten-fold jump in 6 yrs

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The key platforms that India has been exporting are Dornier-228 aircraft, 155 mm Advanced Towed Artillery Guns (ATAGs), Brahmos missiles, Akash missile system, radars, mine protected vehicles, armoured vehicles, Pinaka rockets and launchers, ammunition, thermal imagers and various components of avionics and small arms.

BSVI phase 2: Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

BSVI phase 2: Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Buying a car, particularly a diesel-powered one, is set to pinch the customers' pockets even more from the next financial year, as the second phase of Bharat Stage VI (BSVI) emission norms kicks in. The rules require cars to be compliant with real driving emission (RDE) norms, which measure pollutants emitted by cars while they are being driven on the road, unlike in a laboratory test. The norms may increase the cost of producing diesel vehicles by nearly Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000, and petrol-powered ones by Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000, analysts said.

'Netanyahu should resign!'

'Netanyahu should resign!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'He is ultimately responsible for this failure, having ignored warnings from Egypt and the US about the attacks.'

Caste-based discrimination is now banned in US city of Seattle

Caste-based discrimination is now banned in US city of Seattle

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Seattle is not only the first American city to ban caste discrimination but is the first jurisdiction at any level globally outside South Asia to do so.

Nissan pulls the plug on Datsun in India

Nissan pulls the plug on Datsun in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Japanese auto major Nissan on Wednesday said it is discontinuing Datsun brand in India, nine years after the company kicked off the marque's global relaunch in the country. Having failed in its ambitious global relaunch of Datsun, Nissan had in 2020 discontinued the brand in Russia and Indonesia, the other two countries along with South Africa and India which were marked as key markets targeting the entry level car segment. Confirming the move to discontinue the Datsun brand, Nissan India in a statement said, "Production of Datsun redi-GO has ceased at the Chennai plant (Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd). "Sales of the model still continue (till the stock lasts)."

How Foxconn, Dixon are using the PLI route to boost manufacturing in India

How Foxconn, Dixon are using the PLI route to boost manufacturing in India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

They are both electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies, also known as contract manufacturers. One is Taiwan's Foxconn group, the undisputed global number one in this business with revenues of $223 billion. The other is Dixon Technologies, the biggest domestic player with revenues of over Rs 10,500 crore.

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Voicing his deep concern, the UN chief said that the "hospitals in the south of Gaza are already at capacity and will not be able to accept thousands of new patients from the north."

Can India, China Embrace Each Other On Economic Front?

Can India, China Embrace Each Other On Economic Front?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

An improvement in political relations, anchored in a restoration of peace and tranquillity at the border, could open up opportunities for expanded economic and commercial relations between them, suggests former foreign secretary Ambassador Shyam Saran.

Global auto market share: Winners and losers

Global auto market share: Winners and losers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Of the top 10 companies expected to gain market share in future, only two Volkswagen and BMW come from Western nations.

'Expect moderate returns from markets in near term'

'Expect moderate returns from markets in near term'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'Given the worries about sluggish growth, rising interest rates and likely volatility, it's quite logical to infer that the SIP route could be the preferred way of investing.'

'No shell company in Mauritius; Hindenburg allegations false, baseless'

'No shell company in Mauritius; Hindenburg allegations false, baseless'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

In a boost to the embattled Adani Group, Mauritian Financial Services Minister Mahen Kumar Seeruttun has told the nation's Parliament that Hindenburg Research's allegations of the presence of 'shell' companies in the Island nation are 'false and baseless' and that Mauritius was in compliance with OECD-mandated tax rules. US short seller Hindenburg on January 24 alleged that billionaire Gautam Adani used shell companies based in Mauritius to manipulate stock prices of his Indian-listed companies.

ISRO successfully launches 2 Singapore satellites into orbit

ISRO successfully launches 2 Singapore satellites into orbit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The primary satellite TeLEOS-2 is a synthetic aperture radar satellite developed under partnership between Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) representing the Government of Singapore and ST Engineering.

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

This year's edition, three years lost to the pandemic and scheduling, wore a distinctive shade of green, and, as would befit an era of technology shift from internal combustion engines to electric motors, had a clutch of high-technology exhibits and concepts. But the excitement of the expo's heyday was missing.

Navjot Sidhu says his security is reduced

Navjot Sidhu says his security is reduced

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu Monday called Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann the 'most protected CM' as he took on the Aam Aadmi Party government over the law and order situation in the state and also claimed that his security has been pruned.

Kia plans to drive in MPV in Q1 next year

Kia plans to drive in MPV in Q1 next year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Automaker Kia India is looking to strengthen its product portfolio as it gears up to introduce a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in the country in the first quarter of next year, as per a top company official. The company, which currently sells three products in India -- Seltos, Sonet and Carnival -- is all set to globally unveil its fourth model, a multi-purpose vehicle (codenamed KY), on December 16. While the global showcase would happen next month, the actual market launch of the model would take place later in the January-March quarter.

China once again refuses to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

China once again refuses to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

China, a veto-wielding member of the United Nations Security Council and a close ally of Pakistan, has repeatedly foiled India's bid to list Azhar as a global terrorist, saying there is no consensus in the top organ of the world body on this issue.

Mahindra to enter US with pick-ups, SUVs

Mahindra to enter US with pick-ups, SUVs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra is planning to enter the US with a sports utility vehicles and pick-ups.

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.