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Tata Motors and JLR to develop engines, vehicles

Tata Motors and JLR to develop engines, vehicles

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Tata Motors, however, did not elaborate on the various programmes that have been initiated with JLR and other subsidiaries.

'UK determined to have good ties with Tatas'

'UK determined to have good ties with Tatas'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The new coalition government headed by prime minister David Cameron is determined to have 'very good relations' with India's Tata Group, owners of Jaguar Land Rover and Corus, British business secretary Vince Cable said on Thursday.

Tata Motors completes $750-mn share sale issue

Tata Motors completes $750-mn share sale issue

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

The issue comprising 'A' ordinary shares aggregating $550 million and ordinary shares aggregating $200 million has been subscribed 3.4 times, Tata Motors said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

R-Day parade weapons send Russia a message

R-Day parade weapons send Russia a message

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

American armaments dominated the defence services's show of weaponry.

Swimmer Rice loses sponsor for 'anti-gay' tweet

Swimmer Rice loses sponsor for 'anti-gay' tweet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice has lost her sponsorship contract with Jaguar after making an alleged anti-gay comment on a social networking site, local media reported on Tuesday.

Former IAF chief Idris Hassan Latif passes away

Former IAF chief Idris Hassan Latif passes away

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Latif, who was chief of the IAF from September 1978 to August 1981, was admitted to the hospital on April 25 with 'aspiration pneumonia' and the end came at 4.30 pm, sources said.

US 'heavy-lifted' nuclear deal, will India repay?

US 'heavy-lifted' nuclear deal, will India repay?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

British Prime Minister David Cameron's recent comments in Bangalore on the "export of terror" by Pakistan have enormously pleased the Indian strategic establishment, but the fact is that India is already gearing up for the November visit of US President Barack Obama and is keenly aware that there is nothing like a defence deal to sweeten the mood.

5 ways the IAF can be battle ready

5 ways the IAF can be battle ready

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

'While fighter pilots must not be sent into combat in inferior aircraft, an obsessive quest for outright combat superiority will leave an air force short of numbers,' says Ajai Shukla.

Tata Motors names former Airbus executive as new CEO

Tata Motors names former Airbus executive as new CEO

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Guenter Butschek will start his new job by Feb. 15

Tata rolls JLR cars into India

Tata rolls JLR cars into India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The country top automaker, Tata Motors, launched its marquee car brands Jaguar and Land Rover in India on Sunday. It had acquired these brands from US car maker Ford. The company promises that the two brands would give the Indian public an opportunity to experience the 'pleasure of driving superior technology.'

Tatas shelves plan to shut JLR Midlands plant

Tatas shelves plan to shut JLR Midlands plant

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

India's Tata Group owned Jaguar Land Rover has scrapped plans to close one of its UK plants.

Carl-Peter Forster is Tata Motors group CEO

Carl-Peter Forster is Tata Motors group CEO

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Auto major Tata Motors on Monday said it appointed Carl-Peter Forster as the new group chief executive of the company.

R&D spend: Auto, pharma top the list

R&D spend: Auto, pharma top the list

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The biggest spender was Tata Motors, with Rs 4,224.6 crore assigned under the R&D head.

India's top 10 brands

India's top 10 brands

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

The Tata Motors-Jaguar-Land Rover combine, with a valuation of $8.45 billion now reigns supreme among the most valuable corporate brands in India.

Maoists blow up Jharkhand station, 1 killed

Maoists blow up Jharkhand station, 1 killed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

A security man was killed in an encounter after Maoists blew up part of the Hehegarha railway station and tracks in Jharkhand's Latehar district on Thursday on the second day of their two-day Bharat bandh. The gun-battle began at approximately 2 am, after nearly 100 armed Maoists bombed a portion of the railway station, killing security man Indra Dev Singh of the Jharkhand Jaguar Force, said the police.

When will IAF pay HAL its pending bill?

When will IAF pay HAL its pending bill?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Despite pending payments of over Rs 20,000 crore, HAL revenue grew 6% against the previous year.

Tata Motors to launch more commercial vehicles

Tata Motors to launch more commercial vehicles

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Ratan Tata-led Tata Motors on Thursday said that it plans to expand its commercial vehicles business in India and would launch a few more models by this year-end.

Tata Nano may ferry Taj hotel guests

Tata Nano may ferry Taj hotel guests

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Tata-promoted Taj Hotels may decide to add the Nano to their line of chauffeur-driven cars used for guest transfers.

Tatas reject 10 mn pounds UK loan

Tatas reject 10 mn pounds UK loan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The money was supposed to be used to develop an electric version of one of its existing models.

Hot cars you would love to drive!

Hot cars you would love to drive!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

From high-performance cars and customised bikes to accessories and in-car entertainment technology, the Autocar Performance Show 2014 held in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex turned out to be paradise for car lovers.

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

After the latest spike in crude oil prices, petrol prices could potentially go up to around Rs 90 a litre making a dent in the consumer's wallet. This, the analysts fear, will push the cost of vehicle ownership in the country, further reducing the demand potential for the industry.

World's tallest statue to be unveiled in Gujarat today

World's tallest statue to be unveiled in Gujarat today

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The 182-metre statue of Vallabhbhai Patel will be dedicated to the nation on his birth anniversary in Narmada District of Gujarat.

Will Tatas buy majority stake in Jet Air?

Will Tatas buy majority stake in Jet Air?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

However, any progress on the deal depends upon Goyal giving up control of the company.

JLR: What Britain gifted to the world

JLR: What Britain gifted to the world

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The Jaguar E-Type and the Land Rover Defender are two of the most famous automotive icons that Britain gifted to the world.

Tata Motors' Q2 net surges 71%, beats estimates

Tata Motors' Q2 net surges 71%, beats estimates

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

At home, passenger and commercial vehicle sales have suffered from an environment of high interest rates and fuel prices in an economy growing at its slowest pace in a decade.

Tata Motors nets Lionel Messi as brand ambassador

Tata Motors nets Lionel Messi as brand ambassador

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Argentinian becomes the first brand ambassador of the company in its 70-year history.

Newsmaker: How he steered JLR out of crisis

Newsmaker: How he steered JLR out of crisis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Smith's financial acumen steered the troubled car maker through its toughest times in the recent past.

JLR set to wrap up $850-mn order 1 year in advance

JLR set to wrap up $850-mn order 1 year in advance

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to wrap up the 600-million ($850 million) three-year Chinese deal it had bagged in February 2009, one year ahead of schedule.

400 kg explosive, 1700 detonators seized in poll-bound Jharkhand

400 kg explosive, 1700 detonators seized in poll-bound Jharkhand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

In a major haul, security forces seized 400 kg of local explosives and over 1,700 detonators during an anti-Naxal operation in poll-bound Jharkhand on Monday.

Ratan Tata defends JLR acquisition

Ratan Tata defends JLR acquisition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Dismissing adverse comments on Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) buy, Ratan Tata on Tuesday said the $2.3-billion acquisition of the iconic brands was 'worthwhile' though the subsequent financial crisis posed challenges.

Tata to slash jobs at JLR companies

Tata to slash jobs at JLR companies

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The exercise part of drive to combine operations under single firm.

JLR ties up 3-year financing for inventory

JLR ties up 3-year financing for inventory

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The package consists of a three-year committed facility to finance Land Rover's parts and accessories' inventories and receivables in the UK and the US. This is an important element of JLR's working capital financing to cover the key Land Rover parts and accessories' inventories and receivables part of our business, which has a high cash requirement, to function properly.

Pilot killed after MiG 21 fighter jet crashes in Himachal

Pilot killed after MiG 21 fighter jet crashes in Himachal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Squadron Leader Meet Kumar died in the accident. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered.

Tata Motors global sales grow 93% in Jan

Tata Motors global sales grow 93% in Jan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

It said total passenger vehicles sales were 45,380 units, in January 2010, a growth of 76 per cent from the corresponding month last year.

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'The Indian government wakes up after the fact when it can do nothing, or rather lacks the will to prosecute military actions to reverse these adverse PLA-driven developments.'

JLR to shut one UK plant; invest 800 mn pounds

JLR to shut one UK plant; invest 800 mn pounds

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The new business plan is designed to increase its global competitiveness, drive growth and sustain profitability and respond to the challenges of climate change, the company said.

Tata Motors global sales up 84% in Dec

Tata Motors global sales up 84% in Dec

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Tata Motors on Friday reported an 84 per cent jump in its global sales at 74,707 units for December 2008, compared to the corresponding month in 2008. The company also posted 137 per cent surge in the sale of its commercial vehicles at 37,326 units in December 2009, it said in a statement. During the month under review, it sold 16,247 units of passenger vehicles, up by 53 per cent, against the same month previous year, it added.

Tata does not need UK aid for JLR

Tata does not need UK aid for JLR

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Fraught four-month-long negotiation between Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover and the United Kingdom government over a loan guarantee ended in an anti-climax on Tuesday, with the Mumbai-headquartered automobile maker announcing that it has secured loans from commercial banks and would not need any support from the UK government.

JLR gets Rs 2,500 cr to build a greener car

JLR gets Rs 2,500 cr to build a greener car

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

The board of the Luxembourg-based European Investment Bank on Tuesday approved a pound 340 million (Rs 2,500 crore) loan to the Tatas-owned Jaguar Land Rover to support efforts to make low-emission cars.

Tata ropes in specialists to trim costs at JLR

Tata ropes in specialists to trim costs at JLR

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Tata Motors has roped in international consultants Roland Berger Strategy Consultants (based in Munich) and KPMG to help its British car brands Jaguar-Land Rover trim costs and help manage cash flow.