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Renault's race to replace the rickshaw

Renault's race to replace the rickshaw

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Tata Motors is hot on Renault's heels in a drive to produce and distribute the world's most affordable car in the fast-growing India market.

Micromax, Vodafone India partner to offer data card

Micromax, Vodafone India partner to offer data card

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Vodafone's focus is to increase consumer data adoption along with Micromax's product expertise, it said in a statement.

HAL, French co JV to make aircraft parts

HAL, French co JV to make aircraft parts

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

In a move that would put India on the global aviation technology map, the government on Thursday approved the creation of a joint venture company by public sector company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and French firm SNECMA Moteurs for manufacture of spa

The tech start-up that has drawn Sachin's attention

The tech start-up that has drawn Sachin's attention

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Smartron is part of a new wave of IoT startups.

Airline JV to create jobs, boost airline sector: Tata-SIA

Airline JV to create jobs, boost airline sector: Tata-SIA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Making a strong case for approval of their proposed airline JV, Tatas and Singapore Airlines have said that the venture would create significant job opportunities in India and would boost the country's image as an international investment destination.

After Facebook, Silver Lake to invest Rs 5,656 cr in Ambani's Jio Platforms

After Facebook, Silver Lake to invest Rs 5,656 cr in Ambani's Jio Platforms

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The deal, as well as some other strategic and financial investments in works, will help Ambani cut debt at RIL.

Making Rs 2 crore a day, Nikesh Arora rocked at his job

Making Rs 2 crore a day, Nikesh Arora rocked at his job

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Nikesh Arora has an engineering degree in electronics and worked for a brief period at Wipro, selling computers.

6 most admired business leaders

6 most admired business leaders

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Elon Musk is one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs.

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra & Mahindra have decided to scrap their previously announced automotive joint venture and it will continue its independent operations in India as it is. The two companies determined that they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the December 31, 2020 'longstop' or expiration date of a definitive agreement the organisations entered into in October 2019, Ford Motor Company said in a statement.

Toyota recalls 7,129 units of Corolla in India to fix airbags

Toyota recalls 7,129 units of Corolla in India to fix airbags

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Various manufacturers, including Nissan and Honda have also been impacted due to faulty airbags supplied by Takata.

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

Tata Steel to cut up to 3,000 jobs in European plants

Tata Steel to cut up to 3,000 jobs in European plants

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

It plans to lower employment costs with the estimated reduction in employee numbers, about two-thirds of which are expected to be office-based white-collar roles - a majority expected at its Netherlands unit.

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.

Google campuses in Bengaluru, California to hold hackathon

Google campuses in Bengaluru, California to hold hackathon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Non-profit Code for India, which inspires techies to volunteer their time and talent to the developing world, on Thursday announced that parallel India-US hackathon will be held at the Google campuses in Bangalore and in Mountain View, California.

L&T in French JV for missile system

L&T in French JV for missile system

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Tie-up with MBDA will have Indian partner as majority shareholder; first product likely in 2 years.

FinMin says no to Air India VRS

FinMin says no to Air India VRS

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Not needed, it says, with 4,600 staffers to retire over next 3 years, plus transfer of 12,000 to new subsidiaries

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new jobs - created both directly and indirectly - will be across industries, including IT, skill development, content creation, retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

University ranking sweepstakes

University ranking sweepstakes

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Should we really pay attention to them, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

How Arvind's demerger will play out

How Arvind's demerger will play out

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'Financial independence will help unlock the full potential of these businesses.'

Nadella, Pichai among Silicon Valley CEOs to meet Modi

Nadella, Pichai among Silicon Valley CEOs to meet Modi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Silicon Valley is the best model for driving growth and innovation. Meeting the right people who care about India is a fantastic step. India today stands out as the large potential global economy for growth.'

Grandson of 'Phantom of Bombay House' steps in at Shapoorji Pallonji group

Grandson of 'Phantom of Bombay House' steps in at Shapoorji Pallonji group

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Pallon has already joined the boards of some of the unlisted companies such as Afcons

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

'Sundar Pichai is a man with the Midas touch'

'Sundar Pichai is a man with the Midas touch'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'Sundar Pichai is not only a great engineer but a good leader too'

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The reality is no one, including some of the names that have shown up in the last few weeks, have any unilateral decision-making power in this,' Facebook India MD Ajit Mohan tells Peerzada Abrar.

3 reasons why IITians make better entrepreneurs

3 reasons why IITians make better entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Be it for the organisation they work for, or for their own venture, if they believe in an idea, they work relentlessly towards it.

Why Indigo is fastest growing airline on the planet

Why Indigo is fastest growing airline on the planet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'IndiGo 2018 is a harsh, ultra-lean, mean, zero asset, fighting machine with aspirations of taking on the global long-haul low-cost market.'

Amazing story of Xooglers making a big impact in India

Amazing story of Xooglers making a big impact in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A number of Xooglers are employing lessons and practices learnt during their stint at Google to branch out into innovative ventures.

The toughest exams in India and the world

The toughest exams in India and the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

How many of these have you appeared for?

Indian techies see tremendous opportunity in 'Digital India'

Indian techies see tremendous opportunity in 'Digital India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

There is an overwhelming sentiment among techies and entrepreneurs from the Silicon Valley who are eager to welcome Modi over the weekend.

India Inc's mega plans for Gujarat

India Inc's mega plans for Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party government, top industry captains pledged mega investments at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

Mohanlal teams up with Sidharth Bharathan

Mohanlal teams up with Sidharth Bharathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

A lowdown on the Malayalam film industry.

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

GenNext Innovation Hub is also pursuing a new global partnership program to collaborate with organizations in US, Europe and Asia.

How things are changing for the PE big boys in India

How things are changing for the PE big boys in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Instead of the minority stake they held earlier, now they have controlling stake in many firms

Explained: How Chinese firms won some of India's recent PSU tenders

Explained: How Chinese firms won some of India's recent PSU tenders

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

India's sourcing from China may not necessarily be for cost-effectiveness alone but also for the lack of domestic qualified bidders, technology or other know-how.

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Japanese auto major announced top level management changes in its Indian arm with Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director slated to move for a new role in its Asia Pacific operations.

Alstom unit paid bribes to win Delhi Metro contracts

Alstom unit paid bribes to win Delhi Metro contracts

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The UK subsidiary allegedly paid bribes to win train infrastructure orders for the Delhi Metro, the Serious Fraud Office said in a filing.

Tata Housing buys premium land in Mumbai for just Rs 214 crore

Tata Housing buys premium land in Mumbai for just Rs 214 crore

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Amid slowdown, the company is buying quality land parcels at marquee locations across the country.

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A 15 per cent corporate tax rate for services companies in SEZs, setting up a fund for deep-tech startups and establishing clusters to demonstrate design-to-manufacturing capabilities of tech firms were some of the key demands made by the IT sector at the pre-Budget consultation on Monday. The participants shared their views and suggestions regarding Big Data, incentives for encouraging setting up of data centres, fiscal incentives for data localisation, incentives for pushing digital penetration in rural areas, and corporate guarantee to startups for competing with other nations.

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.

Kunchacko Boban vs Prithviraj in the theatres!

Kunchacko Boban vs Prithviraj in the theatres!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Which film would you like to watch this weekend?