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Driving into the future with an electric car

Driving into the future with an electric car

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

While the world hasn't yet embraced electric cars, that might change soon when Tesla introduces two other potentially game-changer models.

Mahindra Gusto 125: First Impressions

Mahindra Gusto 125: First Impressions

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Mahindra 2 Wheelers may be a young entrant to the gearless scooter segment, but they are slowly establishing their credentials as a serious player with a long term view of things.

'If you want entrepreneurs to sprint, remove all hurdles'

'If you want entrepreneurs to sprint, remove all hurdles'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'If you want Aatma Nirbhar, your policies should favour self-reliance, but your policies do not help the idea.' 'How are we going to be self-reliant if you make things difficult for us?'

Hero Xtreme Sports Review: Playing catch up

Hero Xtreme Sports Review: Playing catch up

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

At Rs 80,000 (on-road,Pune), the bike is priced slightly lower than its carbureted competitors like the Pulsar AS150 and Suzuki Gixxer. But when it comes to styling, overall refinement and dynamics, the Xtreme Sports has a lot of catching up to do, says Narendra Sharma

Honda CB Hornet 160R: First Ride Impressions

Honda CB Hornet 160R: First Ride Impressions

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Narendra Sharma takes the Honda CB Hornet 160R for a spin on Goa's roads.

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

EV players suggest a reduction in the goods and services tax on batteries from 18 to 5 per cent as it would help push demand.

Wipro ranked leader among global R&D service providers

Wipro ranked leader among global R&D service providers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

IT major Wipro on Monday said it has been ranked as a leader in the global R&D service provider survey by Zinnov Management Consulting for the fourth successive year.

Glass: Hike in excise duty to impact replacement margins

Glass: Hike in excise duty to impact replacement margins

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The increase in excise duty will have minimal impact on supplies to other user industries, as it is cenvatable. Where the industry supplies to the replacement sector without providing the break up of the product and the excise duty, impact will be felt. So, the players have to hike prices in respect of the supplies to replacement market.

This year's IPL could be a big hit with advertisers

This year's IPL could be a big hit with advertisers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'That it is happening in the second half of the year, during the festive season, will only encourage many to step up advertising.'

Tyres: Cut Customs duty on raw materials

Tyres: Cut Customs duty on raw materials

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Remove anomaly of higher customs duty on inputs by cutting the customs duty on natural rubber, other inputs and on tyre manufacturing machinery and / or hike in customs duty on tyres.

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

General Motors' Tavera recall prompts Union government to formulate a stricter policy.

How This ITI Is CHANGING Women's Lives

How This ITI Is CHANGING Women's Lives

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

The increase in the number of lady students is the result of the hard work by a team of ITI teachers who went from village to village, visiting every school and encouraging students to join the institute.

Italian oil major ENI in Indian market soon

Italian oil major ENI in Indian market soon

Rediff.com2 May 2007

The 10.5 billion-euro Italian oil major ENI is entering the Indian lubricants market through a technology transfer agreement with a Mumbai-based firm to manufacture and sell various products.

Modi@Tesla: Electric car takes a backseat to powerpacks

Modi@Tesla: Electric car takes a backseat to powerpacks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi discusses battery technology's impact on India at Tesla

Tata Group as British as any British co: Ravi Kant

Tata Group as British as any British co: Ravi Kant

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Kant's projection of the Tata Group as an integral part of the British industrial landscape comes at a time when Tata Motors' owned Jaguar Land Rover had faced some challenges in convincing the UK government to lend support in raising money.

Peugeot drives back to India

Peugeot drives back to India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

The JV between the French auto major and India's CK Birla group is aiming at production capacity of about 100,000 vehicles a year by 2020.

Will motown manage to rev up in 2020?

Will motown manage to rev up in 2020?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The challenges of transition to stricter emission norm BS-VI from BS-IV and compliance to new safety norms thereby making vehicles costlier are lurking around the sector.

Gixxer SF made Suzuki credible in India

Gixxer SF made Suzuki credible in India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Is this the best motorcycle to buy in the 150cc segment in India?

No firecrackers in auto cos' financials

No firecrackers in auto cos' financials

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

High lending rates, fuel prices, higher input costs and labour trouble impact profitability.

Engineering services: Big outsourcing opportunity

Engineering services: Big outsourcing opportunity

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Taking the BPO-KPO wheel forward, the offshoring industry is looking to tap the $750 billion-a-year global engineering services industry.

Is Bajaj Pulsar RS200 worth its price?

Is Bajaj Pulsar RS200 worth its price?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Is Bajaj Pulsar RS200 worth its price?

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world's most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the Centre launched the newly approved, eco-friendly firecrackers earlier this month as a "safer and cheaper" alternative, the mood in the market is tepid, says Ritwik Sharma.

'IT salaries in Japan comparable to US'

'IT salaries in Japan comparable to US'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Karthik Tirupathi, an expert in in Japanese language, management and culture training, addressed queries on learning and working in Japan in achat with readers. Here's the transcript.

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The market price action seems to point in this direction. Let's hope we finally break out. It is about time! asserts Akash Prakash.

Car companies to sell 1-3% less vehicles

Car companies to sell 1-3% less vehicles

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers lowered car sales growth projection to just 1-3 per cent for this fiscal from the 9-11 per cent announced in July.

Car makers struggling hard to see 'achche din'

Car makers struggling hard to see 'achche din'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Car makers are trying hard to boost sales in India.

Frequent strike calls: Is there a way out?

Frequent strike calls: Is there a way out?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Condusive climate across states is crucial for manufacturing growth.

Budget 2018: Luxury cars, premium bikes to be costlier by upto 5%

Budget 2018: Luxury cars, premium bikes to be costlier by upto 5%

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The move will primarily impact luxury car companies like Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi and Volvo and bike brands like Triumph and Harley Davidson.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Ferrari starts new era without Montezemolo

F1 Pitlane Tales: Ferrari starts new era without Montezemolo

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Luca di Montezemolo's resignation as Ferrari chairman on Wednesday severs an historic link with the company's late founder Enzo and marks the end of an era for Formula One's most successful and glamorous team.

Good prospects for engineering firms

Good prospects for engineering firms

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

Rs 100 invested in the past year in the engineering index would have resulted into Rs 164 as against Rs 135 through the Sensex.

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The development comes after a recent notification from the Union home ministry, which has permitted companies to resume manufacturing operations and reopening of shops in red, green and orange zones with certain riders.

Verna 4S: A premium sedan with cool features

Verna 4S: A premium sedan with cool features

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Hyundai has upped the game of the Verna with the 4S.

Auto parts makers bank on exports

Auto parts makers bank on exports

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Tata Motors names former Airbus executive as new CEO

Tata Motors names former Airbus executive as new CEO

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Guenter Butschek will start his new job by Feb. 15

India, China to be among top 5 destinations for M&A

India, China to be among top 5 destinations for M&A

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

India and China will be among the top five destinations for merger and acquisition activities across diverse sector over the coming year, according to a report by global consultancy Ernst & Young.

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Four Hinduja brothers -- Srichand, Gopichand, Prakash and Ashok -- had in 2014 signed on a document saying the assets held by one brother belong to all, and that each of them will appoint the others as their executors. But now family patriarch Srichand Hinduja, 84, and his daughter Vinoo want the letter to be declared of "no legal effect" and the family's assets be separated as per his wish of 2016.

Dhoni to be the new face of Exide

Dhoni to be the new face of Exide

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

India to tap Pakistan's auto sector

India to tap Pakistan's auto sector

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Auto sector sees no fireworks this Diwali

Auto sector sees no fireworks this Diwali

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Industry expects sales to remain depressed in the coming festive season.