News for 'R&D'

US collaborates with India in clean tech R&D

US collaborates with India in clean tech R&D

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

The India-US Commercial Dialogue is an institutional arrangement between the two countries to promote trade and remove obstacles.

How India can avoid being crippled by chip shortages

How India can avoid being crippled by chip shortages

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Tata Motors recently cut the sales forecast of its luxury car brand, JLR, due to chip shortages, scaling down its production numbers from the earlier 120,000 units to 60,000-65,000 units by September, and leading to an almost 10 per cent fall in the company's stock. In May this year, Bosch India, too, had stated that chip shortfalls would impact its production, as supply chains were getting disrupted.

Hero MotoCorp to launch superbikes, ties up with EBR

Hero MotoCorp to launch superbikes, ties up with EBR

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

EBR that produces race-only machines for bikes may just help Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (formerly Hero Honda Motors Ltd.) to build a powerful range of bikes post its divorce with Honda Motors.

Huawei commits $170 million 'Make in India' investment

Huawei commits $170 million 'Make in India' investment

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Huawei Technologies to invest $170 million in India.

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

While some researchers are developing prototypes for ventilators to overcome their shortage, others have teamed up to develop testing kits.

Pharma sector demands lifting of MAT on SEZs

Pharma sector demands lifting of MAT on SEZs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Currently, the spend on R&D as a percentage of GDP is just 0.9%

Panasonic to develop India-specific items

Panasonic to develop India-specific items

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Japanese consumer durables firm Panasonic on Tuesday said it is looking at technical collaboration with several Indian firms, including the Tata Group, to develop India-specific products, underlining that the country is one of its significant markets.

Akash for sale to wary of China nations

Akash for sale to wary of China nations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

India is pursuing sales to South East Asian countries that are wary of Chinese aggression, including Vietnam and the Philippines.

Explained: What the Brazil-Covaxin row is about

Explained: What the Brazil-Covaxin row is about

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Three entities are at the centre of this controversy: The Brazilian government, Bharat Biotech and a Singapore-based company called Madison Biotech.

Not correct to say IIT students' quality is poor: IIT director

Not correct to say IIT students' quality is poor: IIT director

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

An interview with Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, the newly appointed director of IIT Madras, who is also alumnus of the same institution.

How Tamil Nadu has transformed to attract mega investment

How Tamil Nadu has transformed to attract mega investment

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

A team of more than 60 people under Neeraj Mittal, an IAS officer, was instrumental in getting up the New Industrial Policy 2021 targeting investments of around Rs 10 trillion by 2025.

Bommai: Re-Election Man Or Fall Guy?

Bommai: Re-Election Man Or Fall Guy?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Where does Basavaraj Bommai stand three months after he assumed the reins of power in Karnataka?

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India has over 4,000 medium tanks, but not a single light tank. It remains to be seen whether the Ladakh face-off with China galvanises a change, observes Ajai Shukla.

Why Nokia is losing the smartphone game

Why Nokia is losing the smartphone game

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Get Ahead reader Ismail A Muhsin analyses why Nokia is losing out to other rivals in the smartphone market. However, he believes that the Finnish giant has the potential to outsmart competition.

Yamaha postpones Rs 1,500-crore Chennai plant by one year

Yamaha postpones Rs 1,500-crore Chennai plant by one year

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

The Chennai facility will produce both bikes and scooters.

How Samsung plans to recoup marketshare in India

How Samsung plans to recoup marketshare in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Samsung is betting on core capabilities like R&D to stay prepared for the new wave of technologies like 5G and IoT (internet of things).

Research budget not enough, China spending 20%, says DRDO chief

Research budget not enough, China spending 20%, says DRDO chief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

"A mere 5-6 per cent of defence budget for R&D is inadequate to meet the aspirations of India's defence needs especially when China spends about 20 per cent of their defence budget for R&D," said the DRDO chief.

Wipro Tech may lay off 85 people in R&D

Wipro Tech may lay off 85 people in R&D

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

After considering all options, the company has decided to enter into a negotiation with the employees, given the challenging industry situation in telecom R&D.

Chennai may become India's Detroit soon

Chennai may become India's Detroit soon

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

With investments of $3 billion and a new national testing-R&D facility, the city is putting India on the global auto map.

Honda cuts price of new Jazz to Rs 6 lakh

Honda cuts price of new Jazz to Rs 6 lakh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

New model will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Hackers targeting business secrets

Hackers targeting business secrets

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Some hackers are starting to specialise in data stolen from corporate networks, according to research compiled by security firm McAfee.

Fellowships in Science & Technology

Fellowships in Science & Technology

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Government of India Department of Science & Technology announces Boyscast Fellowship 2009-10.

Nestle: Noodle war may hurt

Nestle: Noodle war may hurt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

New variants and innovative product categories on the anvil to beat margin pressure.

Yamaha building scooter for India market in Japan

Yamaha building scooter for India market in Japan

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

India Yamaha Motors India is gearing up to foray into the fast growing scooter segment in the country with an all-new product that parent Yamaha Motor Corporation is developing specifically for the Indian market.

Long on intent, short on content

Long on intent, short on content

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

While the strategic focus of the budget on various matters is explicit, the process by which it will translate into a tangible outcome is still to be made unequivocal.

Tatas to spend 1 billion on R&D

Tatas to spend 1 billion on R&D

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Four new products under the Jaguar brand are under development.

Army to purchase more lethal Arjun tanks

Army to purchase more lethal Arjun tanks

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

New Arjuns will fire anti-tank missiles; have extra armour protection

Panel for local production of currency paper

Panel for local production of currency paper

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The Finance Ministry should encourage local manufacturing of currency paper to check counterfeits and exempt its production from excise duty, a high level committee has said.

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

MSIL would also focus more on bringing out models with auto gear shift technology.

Most awaited gadgets in 2011

Most awaited gadgets in 2011

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Get Ahead reader Ismail A Muhsin crystal gazes and comes out with his list of the most awaited gadgets in 2011.

Natural gas: Industry expectations not fulfilled

Natural gas: Industry expectations not fulfilled

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Decision on Kirti Parikh recommendations will be taken in due course

Huawei to invest $2 billion in India in 5 years

Huawei to invest $2 billion in India in 5 years

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Eyeing opportunities in the fast growing Indian telecom sector, Chinese vendor Huawei on Tuesday announced an investment of $2 billion (about Rs 9,000 crore) in the next five years to set up an R&D centre, local manufacturing and other activities.

Foreign pharma firms ride R&D tax relief hope

Foreign pharma firms ride R&D tax relief hope

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Multinational drug companies with research interests in India may soon find the market more lucrative. The government plans to revive, and may extend to foreign companies, the income-tax exemptions enjoyed by Indian research and development pharma companies till 2007.

Nokia revamp to hit 7,000 jobs; 300 in India too

Nokia revamp to hit 7,000 jobs; 300 in India too

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

World's largest cell phone maker Nokia on Wednesday said up to 300 jobs would be cut in India by end of 2012, as the company embarks on restructuring that would affect 7,000 employees worldwide.

Maruti to hire at least 2,300 in 2 years

Maruti to hire at least 2,300 in 2 years

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

With induction of these people, the company's workforce will expand by about 27 per cent to nearly 11,000 employees.

India's aerospace industry to boost economy

India's aerospace industry to boost economy

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Over the last 16 years, India has seen more engineering and R&D investments in aerospace than the US or Europe.

Display advertisements are good: Google

Display advertisements are good: Google

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The search giant is keen to pocket a hefty slice of India's online advertising market, an Rs 1,300-crore (Rs 13-billion) market in 2011 that is set to touch Rs 3,400 crore (Rs 34 billion) by 2015 according to KPMG estimates.

Ford Endeavour @ Rs 18 lakh: It's worth buying

Ford Endeavour @ Rs 18 lakh: It's worth buying

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Ford, which has been known for its research capabilities, have found out the large untapped potential of this segment in India.

Outsourcing a bad word in Nasscom vocabulary

Outsourcing a bad word in Nasscom vocabulary

Rediff.com20 May 2010

It has apparent "negative connotations" in some mature markets such as the US.

Huawei says govt can inspect facilities any time

Huawei says govt can inspect facilities any time

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Denying rumour that it might be using its office premises to compromise crucial Indian data by planting spyware, Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei has maintained it was ready to cooperate with the government to have its facility inspected.