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Every second car sold in India is white in colour

Every second car sold in India is white in colour

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Black is the least opted shade when it comes to buying a four wheeler.

Which are the best selling cars in India?

Which are the best selling cars in India?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Honda saw their passenger vehicle sales improve in August compared to the same month last year, although Ford and Toyota witnessed a decline.

Mercedes starts locally assembling of S-Class in India

Mercedes starts locally assembling of S-Class in India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The locally produced top-end model S 500 will be priced at Rs 1.39 crore or Rs 13.9 million (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be rolled out from the manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement, adding that this strategic move will help to cater to the increasing demand.

'We will continue with China business'

'We will continue with China business'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Sundram Fasteners is planning to grow the Chinese venture further expanding on its product range covering fasteners, bearing housings, machined castings.

How Mercedes is gaining speed in a slowing car market

How Mercedes is gaining speed in a slowing car market

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

From watches and sunglasses to trekking/fitness bicycles, online shoppers seem ready to loosen purse strings.

Maha lockdown: Auto plants in state scale down operations

Maha lockdown: Auto plants in state scale down operations

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

On Day One of the lockdown announced by the Maharashtra Government, it wasn't business as usual for automobile manufacturing units in the State. Confusion prevailed over regulations-what is allowed and what isn't. While some units ran with less than half the workforce, others sought clarity from the government on what is permissible and what isn't.

How chip shortage is impacting automakers, other industries

How chip shortage is impacting automakers, other industries

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Time was when you turned on your car's ignition, all that happened was that the mechanical system fired up your engine and made it run. Today, the moment you do so, your stereo system probably lights up, connects to the Bluetooth on your smartphone, and lets you make calls through an audio assistant or play music from your phone, which you can hear on the car's speakers. All these smart features in a car are powered by semiconductors, or chips, as they are commonly called.

General Motors set to storm India as Korea costs climb

General Motors set to storm India as Korea costs climb

Rediff.com4 May 2015

General Motors aims to grab at least 5 per cent market share in India within the next decade.

Panasonic to focus on Indian car market

Panasonic to focus on Indian car market

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Consumer electronics major Panasonic on Monday announced the setting up of an internal division, Panasonic Automotive Systems India, to focus on the Indian automotive sector.

Osamu Suzuki to step down as SMC chairman after 21 years in the job

Osamu Suzuki to step down as SMC chairman after 21 years in the job

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) on Wednesday said its long-serving chairman Osamu Suzuki will retire and assume the role of senior advisor subject to shareholders' approval in the ordinary general meeting to be held in June this year.

Ola S1 scooters launched, prices start at Rs 99,999

Ola S1 scooters launched, prices start at Rs 99,999

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

SoftBank-backed Ola Electric took the wraps off its maiden e-scooter offerings -- Ola S1 and S1 Pro -- for a commercial launch on Sunday. With prices starting from Rs 99,999 (excluding state government incentives, registration fee, and insurance cost), the Bhavesh Aggarwal-founded firm said the e-scooters are designed and engineered in India for the world and will deliver the best scooter experience to the consumer. He suggested that after 2025, sale of petrol-powered two-wheelers should not be allowed.

Good news! India to have its own standardised size chart for clothes

Good news! India to have its own standardised size chart for clothes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

You may no longer have to rely on international size charts.

Auto sales in December saw double-digit rise

Auto sales in December saw double-digit rise

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The growth momentum that started during the festival season is likely to sustain in the new year, reports Arindam Majumder.

Automakers ride out of Covid blues; report double digit sales growth

Automakers ride out of Covid blues; report double digit sales growth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 11.8 per cent increase in wholesales to 164,469 units in February. The company had sold 147,110 units in February last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Domestic sales increased 11.8 per cent to 1,52,983 units last month, as against 1,36,849 units in February 2020, it added.

Bleak outlook for auto parts suppliers

Bleak outlook for auto parts suppliers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The auto component sector grew at 5-6 per cent last year against a 13 per cent growth in 2012.

India slaps anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel wire rods

India slaps anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel wire rods

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The department of revenue in a notification on Wednesday said anti-dumping duty is being imposed for six months on the import of wire road of alloy or non-alloy steel from China.

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The market price action seems to point in this direction. Let's hope we finally break out. It is about time! asserts Akash Prakash.

Best companies to work for in India, Asia

Best companies to work for in India, Asia

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India offices of MNCs like DHL, Google and Marriott ranked among the top workplaces in Asia.

Emission ghost haunts Volkswagen in India

Emission ghost haunts Volkswagen in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Carmaker meets govt; agrees to give evaluation results by Nov-end.

Bigger firms scoop up more market share during Covid-19 pandemic

Bigger firms scoop up more market share during Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Top companies have grabbed a bigger pie of their sectors in the pandemic period, leading to a further rise in market concentration in many industries as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The HHI score, which indicates competitive intensity in an industry (or a lack of it), reached a new high in FY21 as bigger firms raised their revenue market shares either organically or through mergers and acquisitions. A higher HHI score indicates a rise in market concentration in favour of a few firms while a lower score means that the industry's revenue is more evenly divided among many companies

Tata Motors pips Mahindra in vehicle registration

Tata Motors pips Mahindra in vehicle registration

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

With entry-level cars being preferred amid the pandemic, market leader Maruti Suzuki has strengthened its hold, along with Hyundai Motor India.

Chinese are here! SAIC Motor to drive into India in 2018

Chinese are here! SAIC Motor to drive into India in 2018

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

China's biggest carmaker, which own brands like Maxus, MG, Roewe and Yuejin, plans to invest $1 billion in India manufacturing unit, reports Swaraj Baggonkar from Mumbai.

India to allow ethanol-only vehicles; response to be muted

India to allow ethanol-only vehicles; response to be muted

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The ethanol vehicles will have the flexibility to switch to other fuels

Planning a new car? 3 ways to acquire one

Planning a new car? 3 ways to acquire one

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Lease, Subscribe or Own?

The new face of Hyundai India

The new face of Hyundai India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

Ashok Kumar Jha will step into a role that BVR Subbu, a powerful and seasoned corporate campaigner, had demitted over a year ago.

Auto Expo 2012:  Watch out for 7 BIG launches!

Auto Expo 2012: Watch out for 7 BIG launches!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Auto Expo 2012 is the venue for the launch of seven all-new automotive brands in India.

In India, where no-frills cars rule, Toyota bets on premium models

In India, where no-frills cars rule, Toyota bets on premium models

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Toyota Motor Corp is betting on pricier premium models offering better safety and quality.

How I increased productivity during the lockdown

How I increased productivity during the lockdown

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Mukund Dange, 43, general manager-purchase in Chennai Tamil Nadu tells us how he is making the most of the lockdown.

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

JLR to get cost smart in slowing market

JLR to get cost smart in slowing market

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) -- the two premium brands owned by Tata Motors, India's largest automotive company -- will tighten up frivolous expenditure to contain cash in a slowing automotive market.

Paints: Cut customs duty

Paints: Cut customs duty

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Decorative paints constitute over 75% of the overall paint market in India.

Tata Motors to launch light commercial vehicles in Australia

Tata Motors to launch light commercial vehicles in Australia

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Under the deal that gives Fusion Automotive exclusive marketing and distribution rights within the country, it will first start with a range of commercial vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to media reports.

India most attractive investment destination globally, says a survey

India most attractive investment destination globally, says a survey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

India has been ranked as the most attractive investment destination in the world for the next three years.

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Production at every automotive facility, offices of information technology firms and retail establishments in the state remained shut on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the late chief minister.

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Together, they controlled nearly Rs 26 lakh crore of assets at the end of FY16.

Auto majors in slow lane; July sales see double-digit slump

Auto majors in slow lane; July sales see double-digit slump

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The industry needs stimuli to help revive consumer demand and conversions.

Ratan Tata confirms JLR's North America plan

Ratan Tata confirms JLR's North America plan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

JLR yet to decide on the exact location.

Aus keen to build ties with Indian auto industry

Aus keen to build ties with Indian auto industry

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Australia is exploring possibilities of building better ties between its world-class firms and rapidly growing Indian automotive industries to create new export opportunities and help secure the ongoing strength of the multi-billion-dollar auto industry there.