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TVS Venu Group to bolster financial services presence with Jana SFB stake

TVS Venu Group to bolster financial services presence with Jana SFB stake

Rediff.com19 May 2026

TVS Venu Group has agreed to acquire a minority stake of up to 9.9 per cent in Jana Small Finance Bank, including a 4.9 per cent ownership by TVS Motor Company, through a combination of primary issuance of warrants and a secondary purchase.

TVS Motor overtakes Hero, Honda in total two-wheeler sales for June

TVS Motor overtakes Hero, Honda in total two-wheeler sales for June

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

TVS Motor Company has emerged as India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer by total sales volume in June 2026, surpassing long-standing leaders Hero MotoCorp and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, primarily driven by its strong international business performance.

TVS Motor Inducts Ravindran Shanmugam As Independent Director

TVS Motor Inducts Ravindran Shanmugam As Independent Director

Rediff.com14 May 2026

TVS Motor Company has appointed Ravindran Shanmugam, a technology entrepreneur and business leader, as an independent director for a five-year term, effective May 13, subject to shareholder approval.

TVS Unveils New Norton Superbike Sketch

TVS Unveils New Norton Superbike Sketch

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

TVS Motor Company will reveal an all-new range of motorcycles at EICMA in Milan later this year, led by the new superbike.

Tata Trusts reappoints Venu Srinivasan for life; focus shifts to Mehli Mistry

Tata Trusts reappoints Venu Srinivasan for life; focus shifts to Mehli Mistry

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Tata Trusts has unanimously reappointed Venu Srinivasan as a trustee for life, and all eyes are now on the upcoming decision regarding Mehli Mistry's renewal, amid reported internal divisions within the organisation. The reappointment of Srinivasan this week, ahead of his term expiring on October 23, comes amid reports of a vertical split within Tata Trusts - with one faction said to align with Noel Tata, who took over as chairman following Ratan Tata's death, and the other comprising those seen as loyalists of the former doyen.

Electric scooters set to dominate India's two-wheeler market by 2037, outpacing motorcycles

Electric scooters set to dominate India's two-wheeler market by 2037, outpacing motorcycles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

India's two-wheeler market is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with electric scooters projected to surpass motorcycles in volume terms within the next decade, driven by urbanisation, increased female workforce participation, and the accelerating shift towards electrification, according to an Equirus Securities report.

Goa Gears Up for High-Octane Supercross Return After Long Break

Goa Gears Up for High-Octane Supercross Return After Long Break

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

With scrutiny and practice scheduled for November 29, the main races will unfold on November 30, promising a day of speed, skill and spectacle.

Mahindra Makes Autos Fly With Electric UDO

Mahindra Makes Autos Fly With Electric UDO

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

When we took the aaram se test, we found that it did offer huge head and leg room and a wee bit more space than what the prevailing autorickshaws offer.

Noel Tata, two others block Mehli Mistry's reappointment as trustee

Noel Tata, two others block Mehli Mistry's reappointment as trustee

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and two other powerful trustees considered close to him blocked the reappointment of late Ratan Tata's close associate and businessman Mehli Mistry as trustee, deepening the rift at the philanthropic arm that controls the holding company of Tata Group, people familiar with the matter said.

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor crossed Rs 1,000 crore in R&D spend for the first time, as legacy OEMs accelerate innovation to compete with new-age EV players.

TVS heiress Lakshmi Venu ties knot with tech entrepreneur

TVS heiress Lakshmi Venu ties knot with tech entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Lakshmi Venu, granddaughter of T S Srinivasan (TVS) and A Sivasailam (The Amalgamations Group), is managing director of Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL) and director of TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited (TMTL).

Noel vs Mehli: Power struggle breaks out in Tata Trusts

Noel vs Mehli: Power struggle breaks out in Tata Trusts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Tata Trusts, which exerts decisive influence over India's most valuable conglomerate through its about 66 per cent stake of Tata Sons, finds itself in the midst of infighting among its trustees over board appointment and governance issues.

Lakshmi Venu may lead $1-billion TVS one day

Lakshmi Venu may lead $1-billion TVS one day

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Lakshmi Venu's induction on Sundaram Clayton's board is part of the TVS Group's larger succession plan to make way for the women in the family.

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A quiet but consequential power struggle has erupted within the storied 156-year-old Tata Trusts just a year after the death of group patriarch Ratan Tata on October 9, 2024.

Narayana Murthy's son to wed TVS's Lakshmi Venu

Narayana Murthy's son to wed TVS's Lakshmi Venu

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Rohan Murthy, the only son of his parents, has found his life partner in Lakshmi Venu, the 26-year-old daughter of TVS Motor co-chairman Venu Srinivasan. In no time after confirmation from the bride and the groom, the two families sealed the merger of souls with their engagement in Chennai on Friday evening.

Iconic TVS group families start restructuring businesses

Iconic TVS group families start restructuring businesses

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

As part of the exercise, each family will get complete ownership of the businesses it manages while scrapping the holding company.

TVS group all set for mega restructuring

TVS group all set for mega restructuring

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The restructuring, which will involve nine listed companies, including TVS Motor, Sundaram Clayton, Sundram Fasteners, TVS Electronics and TVS Srichakra, among others, will give each family group complete ownership of businesses they manage while scrapping the holding company.

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The TVS family has been engaged, for more than a century, in a diverse range of businesses through various entities in which the branches of the TVS family have invested in or through T V Sundaram Iyengar & Sons, Sundaram Industries, and Southern Roadways - collectively referred to as the TVS Holding Companies.

TVS buys UK's iconic Norton in an all-cash deal

TVS buys UK's iconic Norton in an all-cash deal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Founded by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham (in 1898), Norton Motorcycles is among the most popular British motorcycle brands of all time.

The $8.5 billion TVS Group splits to grow: What's changed structure-wise?

The $8.5 billion TVS Group splits to grow: What's changed structure-wise?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

The $8.5 billion TVS Group received final approval for a family resettlement on February 4 from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). It is an arrangement that is noteworthy because unlike many other corporate settlements this one was sorted out amicably and without any open conflicts.

Proxy advisory firm against TVS scion's board entry

Proxy advisory firm against TVS scion's board entry

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Though academically well qualified, doesn't have enough experience, says the firm.

Who's Who In Tata Trusts

Who's Who In Tata Trusts

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The Tata Trusts, led by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, hold a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the Tata group's holding company.

TVS Motors to ride up north

TVS Motors to ride up north

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

TVS Motor plans 150 cc bikes

TVS Motor plans 150 cc bikes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Two-wheeler major TVS Motor Company Ltd on Wednesday announced the launch of two new 150 cc bikes before the end of this financial year and more investments into the R&D for development of new products.

3-wheelers from TVS soon

3-wheelers from TVS soon

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company Ltd will enter the three-wheeler segment in an year's time, its chairman Venu Srinivasan said on Friday.

TVS to launch new 100 cc bike

TVS to launch new 100 cc bike

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

The company is also planning to set up a manufacturing subsidiary in one of the south Asian countries.

TVS, Bajaj tussle over patent continues

TVS, Bajaj tussle over patent continues

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

The stand-off between Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co over the alleged patent infringement continues with both the companies sticking to their positions.

Inspired by Nano, TVS plans cheaper bikes

Inspired by Nano, TVS plans cheaper bikes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

low-cost plans dovetail perfectly with the company's decision to make affordable new models.

TVS to enter Indonesia in 2006

TVS to enter Indonesia in 2006

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

TVS Motor Company on Thursday said it would hit the Indonesian market by October 2006 with its step-thru vehicle.

UK university honours TVS boss

UK university honours TVS boss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Venu Srinivasan, Chairman, TVS Motor Company has been conferred with a doctorate in science by Warwick University.

Rising raw material costs worry TVS Motor

Rising raw material costs worry TVS Motor

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Venu Srinivasan, CMD of TVS Motor, believes that margin pressures will continue due to raw material costs. He further states that the company hopes to maintain gross margins in FY07.

TVS keeps Flame debut low key

TVS keeps Flame debut low key

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Even as a court case rages over the alleged intellectual property infringement, Chennai-based TVS Motor on Thursday launched its new 125-cc motorcycle, Flame, which rival Bajaj Auto says is based on its patented twin spark plug technology.

Noel Tata To Debut At Tata Sons Board Meeting Today

Noel Tata To Debut At Tata Sons Board Meeting Today

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Indications are that the Tata Sons stand on listing of the company may come up for a discussion even if it's not part of the agenda

TVS Motor rolls out Centra bike

TVS Motor rolls out Centra bike

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Targeting the 'popular' segment, India's leading two wheeler major TVS Motor Company on Monday launched a 100 cc four-stroke motor cycle, with variable timing intelligent (VTi) engines, claiming to give more mileage to consumers.

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

India is trying hard to erase Indonesia's wariness about New Delhi, building security cooperation in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. If Indonesia decides to buy the Brahmos missile, it would further strengthen relations between the world's most populous nation and the most populous Islamic country.

TVS chief wins top Asia award

TVS chief wins top Asia award

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

Recognised as one of the Stars of Asia by Business Week International, Venu Srinivasan, the chairman and managing director of TVS Motor Company.

I have no retirement or succession plans: Rajiv Bajaj

I have no retirement or succession plans: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Bajaj Auto is gearing up to launch clean-energy vehicles including another motorcycle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), showcase ethanol-powered motorcycles and three-wheelers next month, as well as launch a new Chetak platform early next year, as it closes in on hitting 100,000 monthly sales from clean-energy vehicles this festival season. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Bajaj Auto managing director Rajiv Bajaj said these initiatives were part of the firm's broader goal to achieve monthly sales of 100,000 clean-energy vehicles this festival season.

TVS to set up Rs 500 cr plant in Karnataka

TVS to set up Rs 500 cr plant in Karnataka

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

TVS Motor Company on Tuesday said it would set up a Rs 500 crore plant at Nanjungud in Karnataka to make a foray into the fast growing three-wheeler market.

Tributes pour in for Tata's 'Ratan'

Tributes pour in for Tata's 'Ratan'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Industry leaders on Thursday mourned the death of Ratan Tata saying with his demise India has lost a visionary who shaped its industrial and philanthropic landscape. Tata was a truly remarkable business leader who placed the country before business interests, and whose vision was truly transformational for a country and its people, TVS Motor Co Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan said in a statement. "Mr Tata was a truly remarkable business leader, the likes of whom nations get only once in a century," he added.