Why Kia is keen to drive into India? The Korean automobile maker plans to carve out a niche for itself in the crowded Indian market with its compact sedans and SUVs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Mukesh Ambani feature amongst the most searched personalities online this year, according to search engine Yahoo.
A record number of 85 products will be launched.
World Cup sponsors are in an awkward position, experts said, because they are under pressure from consumers to distance themselves from any corruption, but such sponsorships are lucrative in the long term.
Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin America.
This year, both rural and urban markets have reported around 18 per cent fall in the first quarter. However, most auto majors expect that by January, there would be a pick up.
Only 36 per cent in Japan and 44 per cent in Germany were willing to use such vehicles.
it will share the platform will Polo.
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.
It manufactures cars ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to sedans to sport utility vehicles to vans to pick-up trucks. It also has a range of electric and hybrid vehicles
New electric and hybrid vehicles on display as manufacturers plug into environment-friendly segment.
The visit of Park Geun-Hye to India, though a symbolic one, will certainly give a further impetus to the strategic partnership between the two countries says Rup Narayan Das.
The distinction between "cheap" and "affordable" is a fine one, but no one understands this better than India's aspirational first-time car-owner, says Kanika Datta.
'Look East' policy was first coined by the Narasimha Rao government in the 1990s and has been followed by the successive governments.
The industry players couldn't hide their disappointment.
'More than one brand in a showroom is too risky because customer loyalty in this market is low. Most people don't drive different cars made by the same manufacturer for a lifetime, they experiment.'
Famous and long believed to be trusted Indian brands have wilted against foreign brands, says Mohan Guruswamy.
Post Jayalalithaa's death, the Tamil Nadu government is in confused state.
There are few firms that are applauded for managing a healthy top line growth along with an impressive brand image that inspires most companies.
RBI's fifth bi-monthly monetary policy meet due tomorrow also kept the investors on their toes.
The 30-share Sensex is up 253 points at 29,263 and the 50-share Nifty has gained 68 points at 8,829.
To merge arms, sell stake in combined entity to CIE for Rs 770 cr; to use proceeds to buy 13.5% in Spanish firm for Rs 740 cr
Pad was a moniker for the Premier Padmini, which became the jewel in the crown of the Mumbai-based Walchand Hirachand Group.
Rather than focussing on manufacturing, Indian companies need to concentrate on conceiving, designing and branding products.
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