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M&M Q4 net profit rises 13.34% to Rs 3,541.85 cr

M&M Q4 net profit rises 13.34% to Rs 3,541.85 cr

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Monday reported a 13.34 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 3,541.85 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025 led by good performance from auto and farm equipment sectors. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,124.94 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said in a regulatory filing.

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

While India has become the largest data generating nation, and hosts more than 152 data centres, it is fed by only 18 undersea cables.

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.

Kerala transgender man fathers biological child with female partner

Kerala transgender man fathers biological child with female partner

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The remarkable event was made possible by Dr Jisha Varghese and her team at Renai Centre for Fertility and Reproductive Health, who successfully assisted in the complex fertility preservation treatment.

'GenAI is going to be the tip of the arrow for HCLTech'

'GenAI is going to be the tip of the arrow for HCLTech'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'It will drive a lot of surrounding business, that is where we see some good projects coming in.'

Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP, India's first crash testing programme

Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP, India's first crash testing programme

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched the country's first crash testing programme Bharat NCAP aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is India's own crash testing programme and is cheaper than tests conducted abroad, Gadkari said, adding that the star ratings will help buyers understand the quality of the product and make an informed purchase decision. Bharat NCAP will be implemented from October 1, 2023.

Air India upgrading crew rostering, customer notification system: Wilson

Air India upgrading crew rostering, customer notification system: Wilson

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Air India has been a subject of its passengers' ire this week as more than half of its flights have been delayed, primarily because of an old crew rostering system. Due to the existing system, the airline has not been able to handle the disruption created by cyclone 'Biparjoy' on India's western coast. The sudden grounding of two planes also added to the carrier's woes.

I can stand behind every pill: Ranbaxy CEO

I can stand behind every pill: Ranbaxy CEO

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The US FDA, during its inspection of Ranbaxy's manufacturing facilities in India, between 2006 and 2008, had found violations, incomplete testing records and an inadequate stability programme, besides manufacturing practices that did not follow regulations.

Can Ranbaxy recover from its US debacle?

Can Ranbaxy recover from its US debacle?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

USFDA consent decree reveals that firm will have to forego huge short-term opportunities for its generics.

Indian pharma world discovers Bharat

Indian pharma world discovers Bharat

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

After decades of hunt for fortune abroad, India's pharmaceutical companies now plan to strike gold in their own backyard. Large players from Ranbaxy to Dr Reddy's and Piramal Healthcare are all headed to rural India to boost their revenues.

Fortis' Rs 1,000 cr rights issue likely by Oct

Fortis' Rs 1,000 cr rights issue likely by Oct

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare's Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) rights issue is likely to hit the market by October, with the firm taking fresh steps to realise the plan.

Seshasayee replaces Kamath as Infosys chairman

Seshasayee replaces Kamath as Infosys chairman

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Seshasayee has been an independent director on the company's board since January 2011.

Premji Invest acquires stake in Hygienic Research

Premji Invest acquires stake in Hygienic Research

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Hygienic owns Super Vasmol and Streax brands of hair colour products.

Ghosts of Panaya, Skava continue to haunt Infosys

Ghosts of Panaya, Skava continue to haunt Infosys

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

In 2015, Infosys, under the leadership of then CEO Vishal Sikka, had bought Israeli automation technology firm Panaya for around $ 200 million and e-commerce service provider Skava for $1 20 million. The buyouts were mired in controversy owing to allegation of over-payment apart from not being an ideal fit.

Renault launches new Kwid priced up to Rs 3.95 lakh

Renault launches new Kwid priced up to Rs 3.95 lakh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kwid has been a success in the country with the company having already retailed over 1.65 lakh units of the model since its launch last year.

Telecom industry in India is a mess: Vodafone chief

Telecom industry in India is a mess: Vodafone chief

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Telecom industry in India is in a mess and it is a result of thinking that more the competition better it is, Vodafone India CEO & Managing Director Marten Pieters said on Thursday.

Hiring in auto sector at a standstill, layoffs imminent

Hiring in auto sector at a standstill, layoffs imminent

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

According to industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers and Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India, with demand continuing to be low and factories not operating at full scale, this may lead to temporary excess overheads.

Ranbaxy Q3 net loss widens to Rs 1,029 cr on forex woes

Ranbaxy Q3 net loss widens to Rs 1,029 cr on forex woes

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Ranbaxy Laboratories on Wednesday reported widening of its consolidated net loss to Rs 1,029.72 crore (Rs 10.29 billion) for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

While hybrids, CNG and biofuels found favour in 2018 among many carmakers including Maruti Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Honda, others such as M&M and Tata Motors have shown full faith in electric vehicles.

Who will replace Chandra at TCS if he moves to Tata Sons?

Who will replace Chandra at TCS if he moves to Tata Sons?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Who will replace Chandra at TCS if moves to Tata Sons?

Why China slide is bad news for India Inc

Why China slide is bad news for India Inc

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Yuan depreciation will make imports in China more expensive, depressing demand, especially for commodities.

Indian IT pins hope on US House of Representatives

Indian IT pins hope on US House of Representatives

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

IT industry body Nasscom said it is quite hopeful the final contour of the bill would be much more balanced than it is at present.

These are the 5 'unsafe' cars in India

These are the 5 'unsafe' cars in India

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Global NCAP strongly believes that no manufacturer anywhere in the world should be developing new models that are so clearly sub-standard.

Insurers see a change agent in new FDI rules

Insurers see a change agent in new FDI rules

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Inflow of more funds is likely to widen the reach of insurance and drive M&A activities in the sector where growth has stalled.

Sikka's first year ends with signs of progress for Infosys

Sikka's first year ends with signs of progress for Infosys

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The route to that target is clear in Sikka's mind.