News for 'TVS'

TVS sends patent revocation copy to Bajaj

TVS sends patent revocation copy to Bajaj

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Although the revocation application was filed in August, it takes time for the Apellate Board to send notices and hence, TVS took upon itself to inform BAL about the same.

TVS files Rs 250-cr defamation suit against Bajaj

TVS files Rs 250-cr defamation suit against Bajaj

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Bangalore-based TVS Motor Co has filed a Rs 250-crore (Rs 2.5-billion) defamation suit against Bajaj Auto Ltd in the Bombay high court, against the latter's allegation of patent infringement. Earlier, BAL alleged that TVS had copied its patented DTS-i (Digital Twin Spark plug ignition) technology in the 125 cc TVS Flame, slated to be launched in December this year.

North trails South in electric scooter sales

North trails South in electric scooter sales

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The state is also the biggest market for TVS, another incumbent player, and together with Bajaj Auto, they accounted for 88 per cent of Maharashtra's total electric scooter sales last month. As many as 8,417 units were sold in Maharashtra in September. Bajaj Auto's contribution was 4,048 vehicles and that of TVS was 3,389, according to model- and state-wise data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam).

Festival season, discounts boost Ola Electric sales

Festival season, discounts boost Ola Electric sales

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Under regulatory scanner, Bengaluru-based Ola Electric has witnessed an uptick in its sales after facing a decline during the last few months. The company's daily average sales rose to 1,154 units in October, according to Vahan data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). With sales reaching 17,315 units between October 1 and October 15, the company has also boosted its market share to 34 per cent, up from 27 per cent in September, in the electric two-wheeler (e2W) segment.

90% rural houses don't have refrigerators, 50% have TVs

90% rural houses don't have refrigerators, 50% have TVs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Nearly half the households in villages had a television, but only less than 10 per cent owned a refrigerator in 2011-12, as per the latest government survey.

The all new TVS Scooty Zest is all yours for Rs 42k

The all new TVS Scooty Zest is all yours for Rs 42k

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The TVS Scooty Zest aims to lure female buyers from Hero Pleasure, Suzuki Let's and Honda Activa-i

TVS closes gap with Bajaj for No. 2 slot

TVS closes gap with Bajaj for No. 2 slot

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Loses less to Hero Honda than Bajaj.

Auto majors' offer: Scrap old cars, get 3% discount on new

Auto majors' offer: Scrap old cars, get 3% discount on new

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Ahead of the festive season, several passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts of 1.5-3 per cent on new vehicle purchase against scrapped old vehicles after a meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, an official statement said on Tuesday. The statement further said Mercedes Benz India has offered a flat discount of Rs 25,000, which will be over and above all existing discounts. Union Road Transport and Highways (RT&H) Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday chaired a meeting with the SIAM delegation at Bharat Mandapam, where he addressed pressing issues in the automobile industry.

TVS to set up unit in Colombia

TVS to set up unit in Colombia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

Chennai-based two wheeler major TVS Motor Co on Friday said it would set up a motorcycle assembly plant in Colombia through a joint venture company with a local partner.

TVS Logistics secures Rs 100 cr from Goldman Sachs

TVS Logistics secures Rs 100 cr from Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Goldman Sachs, a global investment banking and securities firm, has invested Rs 100 crore for a significant minority stake to support TVS Logistics growth plans, which include expansion, increasing its investment in joint ventures and for acquisition opportunities.

TVS Motor plans to phase out Max

TVS Motor plans to phase out Max

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company on Friday said it plans to replace the two-stroke motorcycle Max with a four-stroke entry-level motorcycle within six months to arrest the erosion in sales.

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.'

TVS Motors May bike sales up 47%

TVS Motors May bike sales up 47%

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

Two-wheeler maker TVS Motors on Wednesday reported a 32 per cent growth in sales in May at 1,06,914 units compared to 80,895 units in the same month last year.

TVS plans power bikes to take on rivals

TVS plans power bikes to take on rivals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

The Chennai-based company is developing bikes in the range of 200cc and above to compete with Bajaj Auto's Pulsar range, which begins with the 150cc variant and ends with the 220cc model at the top of the ranks, sources, who declined to be identified, said.

AERB Greenlights RAPP Unit 7

AERB Greenlights RAPP Unit 7

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

AAERB's permission for RAPP-7 paves the way for the subsequent phases of reactor commissioning leading to its commercial electricity generation.

TVS sells contract mfg unit to Finnish company

TVS sells contract mfg unit to Finnish company

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Printer manufacturer TVS Electronics has sold off its contract manufacturing services business at Tumkur for Rs 41.12 crore (Rs 411.02 million) to Incap Contract Manufacturing Services, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Finland based Incap Corporation.

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.

Toshiba launches two LED TVs priced below Rs 24,000

Toshiba launches two LED TVs priced below Rs 24,000

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Have features such as Regza engine, power bass booster, and auto signal booster.

TVS Motor gets vindicated by Q3 results

TVS Motor gets vindicated by Q3 results

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

TVS Motor did well in early trades today after the company unveiled strong Q3 results after trading hours on Monday.

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.

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The environment ministry is likely to soon issue regulations that will mandate automakers to recycle a specified percentage of steel from old vehicles, starting from the next financial year, according to people familiar with the matter. "We recently held a meeting with members of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam). "The final regulations are likely to be issued in the next 10 days," a government source informed.

Bajaj Auto to sue TVS for IPR 'violation'

Bajaj Auto to sue TVS for IPR 'violation'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Bajaj Auto's move to sue TVS comes two days after the Chennai-based company announced plans to roll out its latest 125 cc bike 'Flame' with Controlled Combustion Variable Timing Intelligent (CC-VTi) technology.

IN PICS: The all new TVS Wego

IN PICS: The all new TVS Wego

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Tough competition ahead for Activa and Vespa

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: What's hot, what's not!

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: What's hot, what's not!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

TVS Apache RTR 200 4VArun Mohan Nadar takes the RTR 200 4V on a 2,000 km-journey and files this long term report

TVS to ramp up Hosur plant production for 'Wego'

TVS to ramp up Hosur plant production for 'Wego'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

TVS Motor Company plans to ramp up its manufacturing facility at Hosur in Tamil Nadu as part of meeting "huge" demand for its scooterette Wego. The company had showcased the scooterette in November 2009.

Is this how the first TVS-BMW bike will look like?

Is this how the first TVS-BMW bike will look like?

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The BMW Roadster Concept gives us a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming TVS-BMW bikes, likely to be launched in India next year

How TVS plans to take on Hero, Honda, Bajaj and Mahindra

How TVS plans to take on Hero, Honda, Bajaj and Mahindra

Rediff.com7 May 2014

A slew of new products in the mid-segment line-up like Star City Plus and Victor, an agreement with global brand BMW to launch new range of bikes and a strong marketing push is what the Chennai-based automaker has up its sleeves to take on established players in the two-wheeler market.

TVS to roll out bike from Indonesia plant

TVS to roll out bike from Indonesia plant

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

TVS Motor Company would roll out its bikes from Indonesia plant this month eyeing a first year sales of up to 90,000 units in that market amidst plans to spread its wings in the South East Asian region.

TVS Motor to invest Rs 200 cr for expansion

TVS Motor to invest Rs 200 cr for expansion

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Motorcycle maker TVS Motor Company on Thursday said it will invest Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) by April next year to increase its production capacity to 28 lakh units.

Reliance, JSW in fray for 10 Gwh ACC Battery PLI

Reliance, JSW in fray for 10 Gwh ACC Battery PLI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

The Ministry of Heavy Industries announced on Tuesday that it has received bids from seven players for the re-bidding tender of the 10 gigawatt-hour (Gwh) tranche of the Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing production-linked incentive (PLI). "The list of bidders (in alphabetical order) who have submitted bids in response to this tender are ACME Cleantech Solutions, Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies, Anvi Power Industries, JSW Neo Energy, Reliance Industries, Lucas TVS, and Waaree Energies for a cumulative capacity of 70 Gwh," the ministry said in a statement. After the re-auctioning for the manufacturing unit was announced in January, the pre-bid meeting was held on February 12, the ministry said.

TVS StaR HLX 125: Made for Africa

TVS StaR HLX 125: Made for Africa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Two wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company recently launched a new motorcycle, StaR HLX 125, specially designed to suit riding conditions in African Continent.

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.

TVS to launch new model

TVS to launch new model

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

TVS Motors Company Limited will launch one new model and two variants of existing models during the next financial year to increase its market share in two-wheeler segment to 22 per cent from 20 per cent at present.

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.

Auto sales decline for 2nd consecutive month in August

Auto sales decline for 2nd consecutive month in August

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported decline in wholesales in August as the companies curtailed vehicle dispatches amid drop in demand and to cut inventories at dealer level. Market leader Maruti Suzuki India said its total domestic passenger vehicle wholesales were at 143,075 units last month as compared to 156,114 units in the year-ago month, registering a dip of 8 per cent. Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, declined to 10,648 units last month as against 12,209 units a year ago.

Future Gaming tops electoral bonds list with Rs 1368 cr; who are the others?

Future Gaming tops electoral bonds list with Rs 1368 cr; who are the others?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

These are the top buyers of the scrapped electoral bonds, the data for which was released by the Election Commission on Thursday.

PV inventory surges even as auto retail sales rise

PV inventory surges even as auto retail sales rise

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Automobile (auto) retail sales in India grew by an impressive 14 per cent in July compared to the same period last year, driven by a surge in the rural economy, good product availability, and product launches. While passenger vehicles (PVs) saw a 10 per cent increase during this period, inventory levels have surged to a historic high of 67-72 days in PVs, equating to Rs 73,000 crore worth of stock, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada). This poses a risk to dealer sustainability. Inventory levels in July 2023 were only 50-55 days, equating to a stock worth Rs 49,833 crore. In June 2024, inventory was between 62 and 67 days, with a stock value of Rs 60,000 crore.