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Hyundai India's Rs 27,870 cr IPO subscribed 18% on Day 1

Hyundai India's Rs 27,870 cr IPO subscribed 18% on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The initial public offer of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, received an 18 per cent subscription on the first day of bidding on Tuesday. The Rs 27,870 crore initial share sale received bids for 1,77,89,457 shares against 9,97,69,810 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The IPO received over 9 lakh applications on the first day.

Toyota's 1st electric-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

Toyota's 1st electric-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

After a successful tie up in traditional ICE and strong hybrid models, Suzuki and Toyota are now set to take their partnership to the next level: the electric vehicle segment. Both the Japanese auto giants recently announced a plan to produce Suzuki eVX-based SUV which will be sold under Toyota brand across the globe. This electric SUV, bearing Toyota's logo, will go for production at Suzuki Motor Group (SMG) facility in Hansalpur, Gujarat beginning the spring of 2025, marking the first EV launch for both companies in India.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC continue winning run

ISL: Jamshedpur FC continue winning run

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Jamshedpur FC held on to their one-goal advantage to secure all three points, making it three wins from three home matches at the Furnace.

Osaka in crisis! Splits with coach as ranking drops

Osaka in crisis! Splits with coach as ranking drops

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Naomi Osaka has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette after four years together across two stints, the 26-year-old announced late on Friday.

Most Japanese firms against holding Olympics next summer

Most Japanese firms against holding Olympics next summer

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

More than half of Japanese companies believe the Tokyo Olympics, originally planned for this summer but postponed for a year due to the novel coronavirus, should be cancelled or put off again, a survey by a Japanese think-tank found.

Japanese tech investor SoftBank's investment in India may fall to a third

Japanese tech investor SoftBank's investment in India may fall to a third

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Japanese tech investor SoftBank may end up investing around $1 billion in India in 2022, nearly a third of what it did last year, according to people closely tracking its plans. Last year, SoftBank undertook investments of $3.2 billion in 12 deals. In the first five months of CY22, the giant investor has invested $400-500 million in five deals.

How the Japanese Yen's troubles are bringing a smile to Maruti Suzuki

How the Japanese Yen's troubles are bringing a smile to Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The recent currency volatility - rupee's depreciation against international currencies - may have given heartburns to automakers that rely on imports or pay royalty to parent companies abroad. But for Maruti Suzuki India, favourable movement of the yen - the currency that matters the most - against the Indian rupee, has given it reasons to cheer. The yen's sharp fall against the rupee and the rupee's depreciation against the US dollar, which in turn will bump up export realisations, are set to give a margin boost to the maker of Baleno and Brezza, said analysts. The softening of commodity prices and slew of new SUV launches in the coming months will also aid margins, they said.

Over 40% of Sedans Are CNG-Powered

Over 40% of Sedans Are CNG-Powered

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Compact sedans (Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor)' share in the overall sedan category grew from 68% in 2021 to 74.6% in 2024. Mid-sedans' (Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Volkswagen Virtus) share declined from 26.2% in 2021 to 20.2%.

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

Want To Study Leadership At IIM-C, IIT-K and IIT-M?

Want To Study Leadership At IIM-C, IIT-K and IIT-M?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The course comprises 36 weeks of classroom study, which includes lectures, case studies, tutorials, lab sessions, videos, individual and team assignments, guest lectures from the Japanese faculty, industry experts and business leaders, totalling 1,173 interaction hours.

Kamala Harris And The Broken Link

Kamala Harris And The Broken Link

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Her grandfather left the village more than 70 years ago. None of her family is here. Nobody from her gothram is here. The people who knew her grandfather are long dead. I cannot understand why people keep coming here and asking us questions about her.'

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap.

Ready to work with India to bridge gaps between countries: Chinese diplomat

Ready to work with India to bridge gaps between countries: Chinese diplomat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The senior diplomat on Thursday visited the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters (West) to express gratitude to the maritime security agency for saving Chinese mariners over the past two years, an official statement said.

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Addressing the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in New York, PM Modi said that people will witness the Summer Olympics taking place in India as well. Last year, PM Modi said that India will make efforts to host these big sporting events.

What worries Japanese investors about India

What worries Japanese investors about India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

However, survey by Japanese firm shows India as most preferred Asian market for Japanese investors.

China testing us, Biden caught telling Quad leaders on hot mic

China testing us, Biden caught telling Quad leaders on hot mic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

United States President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic telling leaders of the Quad nations that China was testing them, thus reflecting upon the American seriousness of the emerging Chinese threat.

Quad leaders' summit at Biden home, followed by dinner

Quad leaders' summit at Biden home, followed by dinner

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The announcement for the QUAD Caucus came from Congressman Ami Bera, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, Congressman Rob Wittman, and Senators Tammy Duckworth and Pete Ricketts, both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 13

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 13

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 13, Thursday, August 8.

Manika, Sreeja beaten in TT singles pre-quarter-finals

Manika, Sreeja beaten in TT singles pre-quarter-finals

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Indian ace Manika Batra's impressive run in the Paris Olympics came to an end in Paris on Wednesday with a 1-4 defeat at the hands of higher-ranked Japanese Miu Hirano in the women's singles pre-quarterfinals.

Hyundai is 5th most valuable auto firm by mcap on listing day

Hyundai is 5th most valuable auto firm by mcap on listing day

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has become the country's fifth most valuable auto firm by market valuation in its debut trade on Tuesday. Shares of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, listed at Rs 1,931, reflecting a decline of 1.47 per cent against the issue price of Rs 1,960 on the BSE earlier in the day. The stock slumped 7.80 per cent to Rs 1,807.05 during the day and finally ended at Rs 1,820.40 apiece, down 7.12 per cent.

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

No great achievement or discovery or invention has been achieved without hard work. While the inspiration may have been an insight, it needs work to flesh the insight which requires hard work, asserts Mudit Jain.

Indian badminton rising star: Bansod stuns World No 25

Indian badminton rising star: Bansod stuns World No 25

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Malvika Bansod continued her fine form as she cruised to her maiden Super 1000 quarterfinal after eking out a hard-fought victory against higher-ranked Kristy Gilmour in the China Open in Changzhou on Thursday.

PIX: Vinesh Phogat in Olympics women's 50kg wrestling final

PIX: Vinesh Phogat in Olympics women's 50kg wrestling final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Vinesh had failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympics appearances.

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Biden makes his final Quad summit an event to remember

Biden makes his final Quad summit an event to remember

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

US President Joe Biden on Saturday rolled out the red carpet to welcome leaders of Quad countries, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Anthony Albanese from Australia and Fumio Kishida of Japan.

F2 disaster: Indian driver walks away from deadly crash

F2 disaster: Indian driver walks away from deadly crash

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Indian driver Kush Maini on Sunday survived a horrifying crash after he stalled at the start of the feature race in Formula 2, a support race to Formula 1.

Why did Chris Wood of Jefferies sell his holding in HDFC Bank stock?

Why did Chris Wood of Jefferies sell his holding in HDFC Bank stock?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Global fund managers remain bullish on the Japanese stock markets, which is now their most preferred destination in the Asian region. Both Morgan Stanley and Jefferies in their recent reports, have cited their preference for the Land Of The Rising Sun, which is fast becoming the land of the rising equities, too.

F1 PIX: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Mexico; Verstappen 6th

F1 PIX: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Mexico; Verstappen 6th

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The win was a first for Ferrari in Mexico since 1990 and fourth of Carlos Sainz's career.

Japanese towns drop plans to host Olympic athletes

Japanese towns drop plans to host Olympic athletes

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Dozens of Japanese towns have abandoned plans to host Olympic athletes because of concern they will overburden stretched medical resources amid a fourth wave of coronavirus infections.

Modi to attend Quad, address UN summit in New York

Modi to attend Quad, address UN summit in New York

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a three-day visit to the United States beginning September 21 to attend the annual Quad Summit and address the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly.

Be number one or ....: 100-yr-old ex-aide on Ratan Tata's mantra

Be number one or ....: 100-yr-old ex-aide on Ratan Tata's mantra

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

"'His mantra was simple yet profound: Be number one or be ready to be wiped out. There's nothing in between," he used to say and it was a reminder for all to always aim high, to push boundaries, and to strive for excellence.

No country should...: Quad's clear message to China

No country should...: Quad's clear message to China

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Quad also vowed to work towards a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific, a region that has seen increasing Chinese military muscle-flexing in the last few years.

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India maul Japan

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India maul Japan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

India dominated from the start as they thrashed Japan 5-1 to continue their fine start at the Hero Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.

It's All Khel Khel Mein On OTT This Week

It's All Khel Khel Mein On OTT This Week

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.

Like Suzuki, Kubota aims to make India its global hub

Like Suzuki, Kubota aims to make India its global hub

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Japanese agri-equipment firm Kubota is taking cues from Suzuki Motor's strategy to establish India as its global production hub, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The acquisition of Escorts in 2022, leading to the rebranding as Escorts Kubota, a prominent tractor manufacturer in India, which held the fourth-largest global market share, offered Kubota a crucial foothold in the Indian and international markets, complementing its strengths with Escorts' established presence.

This Japanese museum is 'poop'ular!

This Japanese museum is 'poop'ular!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Japan has everything from islands inhabited by cats and bunnies, a ramen museum, bamboo forests, and beautiful gardens. And now, add to that list -- a new pop-up museum devoted to poop in Yokohama! Take a look at the Unko museum named after the Japanese word for "poop".

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Saturday's Quad meeting in Delaware is taking place against the backdrop of China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, its sabre-rattling in the Taiwan Strait and increasing footprints in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

Olympics: Vinesh runs into defending champ in opening bout

Olympics: Vinesh runs into defending champ in opening bout

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Injured Nisha Dahiya taken for wrist scan