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What makes Hero Splendor India's top motorcycle for 6 years

What makes Hero Splendor India's top motorcycle for 6 years

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

However, while Splendor's annual sales surged 31.7 per cent to 3.638 million units between 2019 and 2024, Hero's other models suffered sharp drops.

Maruti, Hyundai's PV dispatches dip in May

Maruti, Hyundai's PV dispatches dip in May

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India on Monday reported a dip in passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers in the domestic market last month as the companies tried to adjust vehicle inventory amid slowing demand. Maruti Suzuki India said it "calibrated supplies" to the dealers, aligning with the industry's retail sales projections amid India-Pakistan conflict and a dip in sales of entry-level cars.

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

From the passion of MotoGP champions to the intensity of football pitches and the elegance of synchronised swimming, this collection of images captures unforgettable moments in sports and beyond.

Sidda suspends Bengaluru police chief, orders RCB representatives' arrest

Sidda suspends Bengaluru police chief, orders RCB representatives' arrest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, the chief minister also announced a one-man judicial probe, headed by Justice Michael D'Cunha, a retired high court judge of Karnataka, into the tragic incident.

No disruption in ops due to rare earth magnet shortage: Maruti

No disruption in ops due to rare earth magnet shortage: Maruti

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) said on Thursday its operations are unaffected by the global rare earth magnet shortage, but added that the situation is "uncertain and evolving". The firm said it is exploring multiple solutions to maintain continuity in operations and will notify stakeholders in case of material impact.

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Not much, says Himanshu Juneja in this review of Moto G4

Hyundai falls behind M&M, Tata Motors in Feb retail sales: FADA

Hyundai falls behind M&M, Tata Motors in Feb retail sales: FADA

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Long standing number two passenger vehicle maker in India, Hyundai Motor India, has slipped to fourth position in the domestic market in terms of retail sales last month behind Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors, as per the latest data shared by dealer's body FADA. Hyundai Motor India clocked retail sales of 38,156 units last month, a dip of 20 per cent as compared with 47,540 units in February last year.

Hero Moto to soon introduce retro-styled Harley-Davidson

Hero Moto to soon introduce retro-styled Harley-Davidson

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Leading two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp is going full throttle to launch a Harley-Davidson model with retro styling as it looks to enter a very profitable segment in the premium motorcycle space, according to a senior company official. The alliance between Hero and Harley-Davidson fructified last year after the iconic US two-wheeler maker announced discontinuation of sales and manufacturing operations in India, a decade after it started selling its premium bikes in the country. "There are two legs to the Harley tie up strategy. One of course is that we are the sales distributors for Harley bikes in India.

Meet the Moto Troika!

Meet the Moto Troika!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Lenovo's Motorola is hogging the limelight like never before with the unveiling of the Moto G3, Moto X Play and Moto X Style on the same day. We try to unravel what exactly you must know about the Motorola Troika.

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Qatar GP despite lap one collision

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Qatar GP despite lap one collision

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez returned to the top step of the podium with victory at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday despite suffering damage to his bike in a collision with his brother Alex on the first lap.

Hello Moto: The new Moto G is a safe bet

Hello Moto: The new Moto G is a safe bet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

A bigger screen, improved camera and speakers are the USP of the new Moto G. But it's not a phone that would make you jump up and run for the phone, but it's a safe bet, says Manu Shankar

Review: Moto Z Play

Review: Moto Z Play

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Himanshu Juneja is impressed with the Moto Z Play's 'wow' factor.

Indian EVMs tamper-proof: EC after US intel chief's remark

Indian EVMs tamper-proof: EC after US intel chief's remark

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The Congress demanded that the government and the Election Commission come clean on the EVM issue and urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the matter.

Festival demand boosts domestic sales of two-wheelers by up to 26%

Festival demand boosts domestic sales of two-wheelers by up to 26%

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Major two-wheeler manufacturers in India witnessed a double-digit increase in domestic sales in October, driven by the festival fervour.

MotoGP cancels season-opening Qatar race due to coronavirus

MotoGP cancels season-opening Qatar race due to coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Next weekend's season-opening MotoGP race in Qatar has been cancelled because of travel restrictions on passengers from Italy and elsewhere due to the coronavirus epidemic, MotoGP said on Sunday. The floodlit night race was scheduled for the Losail circuit on March 8.

MotoGP's opening race postponed due to coronavirus

MotoGP's opening race postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix in Jerez was postponed due to the coronavirus on Thursday, pushing the start of the MotoGP season back until at least mid-May with further delays looking likely. The race at the southern Spanish circuit was scheduled for May 3, followed by rounds in France and Italy on May 17 and 31. It is the fifth round to be called off.

TVS Motor roars past Hero MotoCorp in market capitalisation

TVS Motor roars past Hero MotoCorp in market capitalisation

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

TVS Motor Company, on Wednesday, overtook Hero MotoCorp in terms of market value to become the sixth-largest automobile company on market capitalisation. he former's m-cap now stands at Rs 51,681 crore to the latter's Rs 50,951 crore. Bajaj Auto, with Rs 104,872 crore, is the only two-wheeler manufacturer in the top five. Shares of TVS have rallied 73 per cent this year while shares of Bajaj and Hero have risen only 3 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively. While sales, net profit and market share of TVS are lower than that of Bajaj and Hero, there are multiple triggers for the company.

After festival inventory buildup, two-wheeler dispatches fall in November

After festival inventory buildup, two-wheeler dispatches fall in November

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Major two-wheeler (2W) manufacturers in India witnessed a single-digit decline in domestic sales in November after dispatches had picked up in October for the festive season when wholesales went up by 14 per cent and retail also grew by 36 per cent.

7 arrested over vandalism at B'desh mission in Tripura

7 arrested over vandalism at B'desh mission in Tripura

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The incident happened on Monday as activists of the Hindu Sangharsh Samity were protesting the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh.

Ducati Racetrack in Noida Soon?

Ducati Racetrack in Noida Soon?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Ducati would like to develop a motorbike racetrack on the lines of the Buddh International Circuit.

Top Biz Families Fuel 20% Of CSR Spends

Top Biz Families Fuel 20% Of CSR Spends

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Tatas, Ambanis, Adanis, Birlas contributed an average of Rs 800 crore to Rs 1,000 crore per family group.

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

For the first time, the event will take place across three locations in Delhi: Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, Yashobhoomi Convention Centre at Dwarka, and India Expo Mart at Greater Noida.

Moto G Turbo Review: What's New?

Moto G Turbo Review: What's New?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Except the battery that charges faster, the Moto G Turbo, at Rs 14,500, doesn't make up for a compelling upgrade, if you already own a Moto G device, says Himanshu Juenja

British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled

British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The British Grand Prix was scheduled for Silverstone on Aug. 30 while the Australian round had been due at Phillip Island on Oct. 25.

Moto Z could be Motorola's trend-setter

Moto Z could be Motorola's trend-setter

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

If its gamble of modular accessories pays off, Moto Z could become a trendsetter

PIX: Quartararo wins dramatic Spanish MotoGP; Marquez crashes out

PIX: Quartararo wins dramatic Spanish MotoGP; Marquez crashes out

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Frenchman Quartararo's victory was also the first for Petronas Yamaha as he finished ahead of Yamaha's Maverick Vinales in second, while Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso finished third.

MotoGP champion Marquez tests F1 car

MotoGP champion Marquez tests F1 car

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Four times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez drove a Formula One car for the first time at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on Tuesday but said his focus remains firmly on two wheels for the next few years at least.

'Allahabad Rape Judgment Will Be Reversed'

'Allahabad Rape Judgment Will Be Reversed'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

'If it is not reversed, it will set a dangerous precedent.'

Who Will Define What Is Negative News?

Who Will Define What Is Negative News?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The government resolution does not spell out what action would be taken, if any, against those writing and publishing 'negative' news. Nor does it define 'negative news and "misinformation', explains Jyoti Punwani.

Would you pay Rs 107,550 for the new Moto Razr?

Would you pay Rs 107,550 for the new Moto Razr?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you the pros and cons.

Why Moto E is a huge hit!

Why Moto E is a huge hit!

Rediff.com28 May 2014

After the runaway success of Moto X and Moto G, Motorola plans to beat the budget smartphone market hollow with the launch of Moto E for just Rs 7,000. Home grown budget brands, beware!

Launch blueprint, rural gains can help Hero MotoCorp turn the corner

Launch blueprint, rural gains can help Hero MotoCorp turn the corner

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's largest two-wheeler maker by volume - Hero MotoCorp (Hero) - posted a better-than-expected operating performance in the January-March (fourth quarter, or Q4) quarter of 2022-23 (FY23). Riding on higher average selling prices which were up 5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and volume growth of 7 per cent, the company registered a 12 per cent growth in revenue to Rs 8,306 crore. The company sold 127,000 units in the quarter, largely driven by domestic sales which were up 11.6 per cent, while exports saw a sharp fall of 57 per cent over the year-ago quarter.

5 cops behind Badlapur sexual assault accused's death: Report

5 cops behind Badlapur sexual assault accused's death: Report

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A magistrate's inquiry has found five policemen responsible for the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, who was accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case. The Bombay High Court ordered an FIR to be registered against the five policemen, following the magistrate's report. Shinde was arrested in August 2024 for allegedly assaulting two minor girls and was killed in an alleged police shootout in September while being taken from prison for questioning. The police claimed he snatched a gun and opened fire, but the magistrate found the five officers responsible for his death. The court has asked the public prosecutor to inform the bench in two weeks on which probe agency will investigate the case.

Masterful Marquez retains MotoGP title

Masterful Marquez retains MotoGP title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Marc Marquez retained his MotoGP title with a fighting second place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, the dominant Spaniard securing a fourth global title in five years at his Honda team's home Motegi circuit.

#StayAtHomeGP: A Marquez still rules MotoGP

#StayAtHomeGP: A Marquez still rules MotoGP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Alex Marquez celebrated a first MotoGP win -- even if only virtually -- in a '#StayAtHomeGP' esports race featuring 10 top riders including older brother and six-time world champion Marc.

Spanish Moto2 rider Salom dies in crash

Spanish Moto2 rider Salom dies in crash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Spanish Moto2 rider Luis Salom has died after crashing during a free practice session at the Catalunya Grand Prix, world championship organisers said on Friday. "Following an incident during today's Moto2 Free Practice 2 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, it is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Luis Salom (SAG Team)," MotoGP said in a statement. Salom, 24, was taken to a hospital after the crash where he underwent surgery.

Nifty's 2nd Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years

Nifty's 2nd Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The index could be vulnerable to a bigger fall given the present market dynamics.

AAP claims Kejriwal's car attacked; It hit people, alleges BJP

AAP claims Kejriwal's car attacked; It hit people, alleges BJP

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal's car was pelted with stones during campaigning in the New Delhi constituency on Saturday, the party alleged.

The Moto X4 has very few rivals. Here's why...

The Moto X4 has very few rivals. Here's why...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

And it's much cheaper than Google Pixel 2!

PIX: Meet the first Portuguese to win the MotoGP

PIX: Meet the first Portuguese to win the MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Oliveira leaves it late to snatch win at Styrian Grand Prix.