News for 'Wagon R'

Murder case of NIA officer solved: Uttar Pradesh Police

Murder case of NIA officer solved: Uttar Pradesh Police

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

UP police on Tuesday claimed to have solved the case of murder of NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed by arresting two persons and contended that domestic dispute was the motive behind the crime.

Maruti's 5 millionth car to roll out soon

Maruti's 5 millionth car to roll out soon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

Maruti Udyog is set to roll out the five-millionth car from its facility in Gurgaon, Haryana this month-end.\n

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The minister plans to reinstate the Railways as the backbone of the economy

Maruti, Hyundai offer huge discounts

Maruti, Hyundai offer huge discounts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Top carmaker Maruti Udyog will give freebies of up to Rs 28,900 on its two car models this week to counter a similiar offer by arch-rival Hyundai.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

War-torn Afghanistan, playing only their third match after being inducted as a Test-playing nation two years ago, completed a famous victory by defeating Bangladesh by 224 runs with 3.2 overs left on the final day on Monday.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Bumpy ride for auto firms in July

Bumpy ride for auto firms in July

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

Tanzanian woman assault case: MEA team to visit Bengaluru

Tanzanian woman assault case: MEA team to visit Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Following the assault of a Tanzanian female student in Bengaluru, a team of external affairs ministry and high commissioner of Tanzania will visit the city on Friday to take stock of the situation.

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

FMCG, automobile industries say if GST regime kicks in, rail hubs can take Make in India to a new high.

November was a good month for auto makers

November was a good month for auto makers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Various factors, including robust demand in rural markets and good response to new models, helped in driving the sales.

Small car market in slow lane; sale of compact models down 3%

Small car market in slow lane; sale of compact models down 3%

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The new tax regime has also been fuelling sale of SUVs, particularly the compact SUVs

Verdict in Staines case on Sept 15

Verdict in Staines case on Sept 15

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

The postponement was because District and Sessions Judge, Khurda, M N Patnaik, in whose court the case was tried for two-and-a-half years, was down with viral fever, according to reports.

China rice, wheat sales enjoy India tailwind

China rice, wheat sales enjoy India tailwind

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

China has clinched deals to sell more milling wheat and rice, helped by logistical logjams in India that have delayed delivery to ports of its subsidised grain for export, traders said on Wednesday.

Rail stocks derail; see losses of up to 20%

Rail stocks derail; see losses of up to 20%

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Most of the railway-related stocks, which had seen smart gains in the past few days ahead of the Rail Budget, saw profit-booking as Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda presented the Budget.

Maruti sales rise 13.6% in FY05

Maruti sales rise 13.6% in FY05

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Even as sales of M800 model fell 30 per cent and exports declined, car market leader Maruti Udyog Ltd on Monday reported a 13.6 per cent rise in sales in the just-concluded fiscal at 5,36,301 units against 4,72,122 units in 2003-04.

Maruti Feb sales jump to 43,603 units

Maruti Feb sales jump to 43,603 units

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

Maruti has reported a 3 per cent rise in vehicle sales to 43,603 units in February 2005 including 3,777 units of exports, as against 42,263 vehicles sold in the corresponding period last year.

Sachin descends from Olympus

Sachin descends from Olympus

Rediff.com3 Jan 2004

Maruti launches 'loyalty bonus' programme

Maruti launches 'loyalty bonus' programme

Rediff.com1 Apr 2003

Leading carmaker Maruti Udyog on Tuesday kicked off a new 'loyalty bonus' programme for its existing customers in a fresh attempt to boost car sales.

Maruti may hike prices in December

Maruti may hike prices in December

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Maruti Udyog on Tuesday launched the upgraded versions of its compact car 'WagonR' and said it will decide on hiking vehicle prices by this year-end due to increasing cost pressures following the appreciation of the Yen and rising steel prices.

With new model, Hyundai Santro finally gets to be cool

With new model, Hyundai Santro finally gets to be cool

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The new Santro, with a premium feel, is proof that when it comes to offering latest features and with it design at competitive prices, small cars are no longer shying away from entering a territory once occupied only by larger models, says Pawan Lall.

Maruti hikes car prices

Maruti hikes car prices

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

India's biggest carmaker Maruti Udyog Ltd on Thursday announced an across-the-board price hike, though marginally by 0.38 per cent.

The first man in my life

The first man in my life

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

No matter how old I am, I will always be his little princess. There will always be a place on his knee that only belongs to me.

Maruti 800 sales drop 41% in May

Maruti 800 sales drop 41% in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

A 40.7 per cent dip in the sales of Maruti's bread and butter model M 800 virtually offset the gains from Alto, WagonR and Zen as the carmaker posted a marginal four per cent rise in domestic sales in May 2004.

'What auto slowdown are you talking about?'

'What auto slowdown are you talking about?'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The August phenomenon of decline in sales occurs every year.' 'What they have done cleverly is, using the economic slowdown as an excuse, they want a package from the government to compensate the expenditure they will incur while converting BS4 to BS6.' 'That's why they are making a hue and cry.'

Ending the Railway Budget, a step in the right direction

Ending the Railway Budget, a step in the right direction

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The best way for the railways to become more professional will be to get corporatised.

Fiat launches diesel Palio, Adventure

Fiat launches diesel Palio, Adventure

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

Fiat India on Friday launched diesel versions of its compact car Palio and station wagon Adventure in a bid to achieve a nearly 31 per cent rise in sales at 42,000 cars this year.\n\n

Ending Rail Budget is Mr Prabhu's first step in the right direction

Ending Rail Budget is Mr Prabhu's first step in the right direction

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

He has now to show that he can take on the vested interests within the railways which are resisting change through corporatisation

MUL's sales rise 38.4% in April

MUL's sales rise 38.4% in April

Rediff.com1 May 2004

Maruti Udyog Ltd, India's biggest carmaker, said on Friday that its sales surged by a robust 38.4 per cent at 39,838 units in April 2004 over 28,793 units in the same month last year.

Private cos bend it in style, hop onto yoga bandwagon

Private cos bend it in style, hop onto yoga bandwagon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Many across Corporate India seem to have taken a leaf out of Modi's endorsement of healthy living through yoga.

Indore-Patna Express mishap toll rises to 150; rail services resume

Indore-Patna Express mishap toll rises to 150; rail services resume

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The death toll in the Indore-Patna Express derailment at Pukhrayan, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday mounted to 148 even as railway services resumed on Jhansi-Kanpur section after damaged tracks were replaced between Pukhrayan and Malasa stations.

Sensex slips 113 pts after Rail Budget fails to inspire market

Sensex slips 113 pts after Rail Budget fails to inspire market

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The 30-share barometer started higher, but lost its way soon after the railway budget.

Maruti hikes prices

Maruti hikes prices

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

Maruti Udyog on Friday announced a 0.2-0.75 per cent hike in prices of its main models and variants with immediate effect.

Carmakers drive home 9% growth

Carmakers drive home 9% growth

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Maruti, Honda and Tata Motors posted highest sales growth during the month

No festive cheer in Motown; high fuel prices, interest rates play spoilsport

No festive cheer in Motown; high fuel prices, interest rates play spoilsport

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Toyota reported low single-digit sales growth for the month owing to weak market sentiment

Maruti sales shrink 13.9% in June, hit by vendor plant fire

Maruti sales shrink 13.9% in June, hit by vendor plant fire

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Sales volume for compact sedan Dzire Tour came in at 2,068 units in June.

'Assam is today a laboratory for both Hindu and Muslim fundamentalist forces'

'Assam is today a laboratory for both Hindu and Muslim fundamentalist forces'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The Bodos and the Assamese were at each other's throats, the Assamese Muslims and the Bengali Muslims were at each other's throats, the Bengali speaking Muslims and Hindus were coming together against the Assamese speaking caste Hindus and the plains tribes and vice versa.'