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REVEALED: Why the PREMIUM on Vespa's LX 125 in India?

REVEALED: Why the PREMIUM on Vespa's LX 125 in India?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

With a price tag of Rs 66,661 Vespa LX 125 is being dished out in the India market as a premium product. Here's what justifies the cost.

Honda vs Yamaha: Battle of the Samurais in India

Honda vs Yamaha: Battle of the Samurais in India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

If Honda is unleashing premium bikes to take on Yamaha, the latter is getting into scooters.

Yechury predicts 'hike' in petrol prices

Yechury predicts 'hike' in petrol prices

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Fill up the tanks of your cars and scooters before the weekend before petrol prices shoot up.

Suzuki launches Hayate, unveils Swish125

Suzuki launches Hayate, unveils Swish125

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Eyeing Indian mass motorcycle segment, Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL) on Thursday launched Hayate, a 110cc bike, which will cost over Rs 40,000, at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi.

Govt to press ahead with PSU stake sale: Sitharaman

Govt to press ahead with PSU stake sale: Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The government will press ahead with the sale of public sector companies that have been approved by the Cabinet, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Highlighting that FDI flow into India is much higher compared to other emerging economies, she said India's strong macroeconomic fundamentals, ability to do reforms and a stable government help attract long-term foreign funds into Indian businesses.

PICS: Raising the heat at Auto Expo 2018

PICS: Raising the heat at Auto Expo 2018

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani spotted these beauties at the Auto Expo 2018

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

M&M will close down GenZe, an e-scooter business in California, because it is unlikely it would stand on its own feet, and is ahead of its time.

A peek into Nick Jonas' bachelor party

A peek into Nick Jonas' bachelor party

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

From wearing a sailor cap to going classy, Nick goes all out to make his bachelor weekend a memorable one.

Motown gears up for fast-lane drive as second wave of Covid-19 abates

Motown gears up for fast-lane drive as second wave of Covid-19 abates

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

As the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic abates, India's automakers are hopeful of a quick recovery in sales volumes, led by better rural sentiment, low interest rates, improved availability of finance and a gradual uptick in business and economic activity. In fact, companies have started to ramp up production already, encouraged by high order books and the growing preference for private transport in both rural and urban areas as a means to avoid infections. In early April, the industry had been bullish as the sales trend for March showed that the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic had been left behind. The total vehicle sales had grown by 77 per cent, albeit on a lower base, and for the past few months, sales had consistently touched 300,000 units per month.

Congress protests near Gadkari's house against hike in traffic fines

Congress protests near Gadkari's house against hike in traffic fines

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The Congress activists termed the hike in fines under the amended act an "unrealistic move" that came without any preparation.

High commodity prices hit India Inc's profits, margins

High commodity prices hit India Inc's profits, margins

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

After the hit of the pandemic, India Inc is now worried about the adverse impact of inflation and higher commodity prices on their revenues and margins. The inflation scare is the strongest among manufacturers of consumer goods such as automobiles, consumer durables, and fast-moving capital goods (FMCG). Companies across sectors fear they will not be able to pass on the hike in input costs to their consumers due to weak demand, which, in turn, would lead to a hit on margins and profitability in the forthcoming quarters.

Rural distress hits moped sales

Rural distress hits moped sales

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

TVS Motor Company, the only company in India to manufacture mopeds, said domestic sales dropped by 25.58% in April-Oct and exports fell by nearly 40%.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! India's favourite deity is back

Ganpati Bappa Morya! India's favourite deity is back

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

As India all set to welcome Ganapati Bappa, we bring you snapshots of the many forms of the elephant-headed deity.

Nov auto sales were driven by MUL, Hyundai and M&M

Nov auto sales were driven by MUL, Hyundai and M&M

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Data issued by Siam shows sale of PVs (cars, vans and utility vehicles) grew 14.3 per cent to 275,417 vehicles.

Spunky, little fella!

Spunky, little fella!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Questions, compliments and curiosity -- three keywords in the story that defines the Honda Navi

Will India beat China in oil demand?

Will India beat China in oil demand?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

While India is catching China in motorbike sales, it lags far behind in cars, which use more petrol per journey.

How the world is racing to contain Coronavirus

How the world is racing to contain Coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

When the novel coronavirus outbreak hit China in late December and January, the government sprang into crisis mode. Hard-hit cities like Wuhan, where the outbreak began, went into complete lockdown. Millions worked from home or self-quarantined for weeks on end. New hospitals were built in a matter of days to treat the sheer number of patients. People who broke quarantine rules or lied about their travel history were detained. Soon, the virus spread over the globe, with many countries banning movement of citizens to some ordering sanitisation of public spaces. Take a look.

Old India is still sceptical about investing in start-ups

Old India is still sceptical about investing in start-ups

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Though startups find 17 mentions in the Budget speech of the finance minister, and have been promised tax exemptions, the reality is that only 2 per cent of the 4,648 applications received from startups for income tax exemption had been approved as of February 2019, according to an answer to a Parliament question. As India's startup space bubbles with activity - new, young players are tapping into opportunities opening up - there are local anti-portfolio stories circulating about investors missing opportunities in 'unicorns', or companies that have reached valuation of $ 1 billion, says Vandana Gombar.

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