News for 'chakan'

Mahindra To Build 1000 Ultra-Fast Charging Points On Highways

Mahindra To Build 1000 Ultra-Fast Charging Points On Highways

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is stepping beyond vehicle manufacturing to build a national electric-mobility ecosystem.

Tesla Gears Up in Kurla

Tesla Gears Up in Kurla

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Tesla's official entry into the Indian market is expected in the final quarter of the current financial year.

Pak intruder arrested along LoC in J-K's Poonch amid tension

Pak intruder arrested along LoC in J-K's Poonch amid tension

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The intruder, who is in his early 20s, was taken into custody by Army troops soon after he entered into this side from across the LoC.

India, Pakistan armies meet on Line of Control

India, Pakistan armies meet on Line of Control

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The armies of India and Pakistan on Thursday held a brigade commander-level flag meeting along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district to discuss issues related to border management.

Skoda India gears up for EV play with local push

Skoda India gears up for EV play with local push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Skoda Auto India, the Czech carmaker that has recently found success with its compact SUV Kylaq, says it remains committed to developing a fully localised electric vehicle (EV). The EV will be manufactured at its Chakan facility for both Indian market and exports.

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The US carmaker's entry into India is expected by the last quarter of the current financial year.

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The Rs 1-trillion Research Development and Innovation (RDI) fund, which was announced in the July budget for FY25, of which Rs 20,000 crore has already been allocated, will be operationalised in the next two to three months, a top official said.

Who's Fadnavis Aiming At?

Who's Fadnavis Aiming At?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Is Deputy CM Ajit Pawar giving the CM shooting lessons?

Elon Musk Wants You!

Elon Musk Wants You!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Tesla careers page reveals there are 14 staff vacancies, of which 13 are based in Mumbai.

Some people using objectionable language...: Ajit Pawar targets BJP's Rane

Some people using objectionable language...: Ajit Pawar targets BJP's Rane

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Pawar was apparently referring to MLA Nitesh Rane, who in a recent video can be seen telling a gathering that they should have business transactions only with Hindus.

Chakan plant union alleges harassment

Chakan plant union alleges harassment

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Bajaj Auto's plant in Chakan has been shut for three days.

How downturn helped Bajaj quell Chakan strike

How downturn helped Bajaj quell Chakan strike

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Striking workers lacked support in the Pimpri-Chinchwad-Chakan belt.

Chakan plant strike may be resolved soon

Chakan plant strike may be resolved soon

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Bajaj Auto on Tuesday said it is hopeful of finding a solution to end the strike at its Chakan plant in the next two days and hence has extended deadline for the permanent transfer of 50 per cent of production from there to other units till Friday.

Bajaj Auto raises Chakan output

Bajaj Auto raises Chakan output

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The company, which produced 970 units on Sunday from the facility, produced 1,250 units on Monday, a senior executive of the company said.

India Skoda's top foreign market after sales slows in China

India Skoda's top foreign market after sales slows in China

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

The auto major is not just looking at domestic sales, but also planning to ramp up exports to key markets from here, like the Middle East, North Africa and Australia.

Despite strike at Chakan, Bajaj meets production target

Despite strike at Chakan, Bajaj meets production target

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The Chakan plant, which produces the KTM and Bajaj brands, is at present operating with manpower little more than half its total strength.

Workers' strike at Bajaj's Chakan plant continues

Workers' strike at Bajaj's Chakan plant continues

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

The production at Bajaj Auto's Chakan plant near Pune remained crippled on Wednesday as the agitation by company's nearly 2,000 employees over wage revision and other demands continued for the second day.

Bajaj Auto workers at Chakan plant go on strike

Bajaj Auto workers at Chakan plant go on strike

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) on Tuesday said workmen at its Chakan plant have "stopped coming" to work thereby affecting production following the management's refusal to allot them shares at discounted price.

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way

Mercedes-Benz mulls assembling more EVs in India

Mercedes-Benz mulls assembling more EVs in India

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is considering assembling more electric vehicles at its plant in India not merely to gain cost advantage but also to meet its zero emission mobility and carbon neutral setup goals, according to a senior company official. Mercedes-Benz India, which currently assembles its flagship electric luxury sedan EQS at its Chakan unit, is considering localisation of other models depending on demand.

Rajiv Bajaj on the strike at Chakan plant

Rajiv Bajaj on the strike at Chakan plant

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Production has crippled at Bajaj Auto's Chakan plant in Maharashtra following a labour strike which entered its third day today.

M&M to produce Ssangyong vehicles at Chakan plant

M&M to produce Ssangyong vehicles at Chakan plant

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

M&M is in the final stages of acquiring troubled South Korean automaker Ssangyong Motor Company.

How Bajaj Auto ended the strike at Chakan

How Bajaj Auto ended the strike at Chakan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The company took advantage of the slowdown in the auto industry.

M&M to invest Rs 1,500 cr in Chakan unit

M&M to invest Rs 1,500 cr in Chakan unit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

After its pullout from the tripartite joint venture with Renault and Nissan to set up a manufacturing plant in Chennai, homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday said it will invest an additional Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) in its Chakan unit, near Pune in Maharashtra.The company has signed an MoU with Maharashtra government to invest an additional Rs 1,500 crore to the already earmarked Rs 2,500 crore (Rs 25 billion) in the Chakan manufacturing plant.

Bajaj Auto gets local support in Chakan, union in tight spot

Bajaj Auto gets local support in Chakan, union in tight spot

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The union had threatened to go on strike on April 28, but later deferred the proposed strike till May 15.

Dow halts R&D work at Chakan after govt order

Dow halts R&D work at Chakan after govt order

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Dow India would comply with all the directives stated by the government to work outa solution to the current situation, the company said. Recently the company's research facility at Chakan was razed by a group of villagers, following which members of the Warkari sect claimed responsibility for the act, saying they would not allow the facility to come up at a place which is sacred to the followers of the 17th century Bhakti movement saint Tukaram.

Skoda to drive in Brezza, Sonet rival in H1FY25

Skoda to drive in Brezza, Sonet rival in H1FY25

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

koda Auto India is set to drive in a new car by the first half of next year to reach its target of 100,000 unit annual sales in the country by 2026. The compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) will be positioned against the likes of Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, and Kia Sonet, and would be competitively priced, a senior company official said. koda will also export the car to right-hand-drive markets like Australia, New Zealand and the Asean nations.

Bajaj Auto union threatens strike at Chakan plant from April 28

Bajaj Auto union threatens strike at Chakan plant from April 28

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Bajaj Auto unions allege that management is not using CSR funds for welfare activities.

India, Pak soldiers exchange Diwali sweets at LoC, but not IB

India, Pak soldiers exchange Diwali sweets at LoC, but not IB

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

There was no traditional exchange of sweets and pleasantries between the two sides along the International Border, the officials said, attributing it to the tense situation following the recent ceasefire violations by Pakistan Rangers that left a Border Security Force jawan dead.

Bajaj's e-Chetak to speed into Europe by 2024

Bajaj's e-Chetak to speed into Europe by 2024

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The electric Chetak has already sold close to 25,000 units in India, and the European version will be based on the same platform.

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

Robbers Blast ATM, Steal Rs 16 Lakh

Robbers Blast ATM, Steal Rs 16 Lakh

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

In a daring robbery at an ATM kiosk on Chakan-Alandi Road near Pune in the wee hours of Sunday morning, burglars stole Rs 16 lakh (Rs 1.6 million) by triggering a low intensity blast at the cash dispenser.

Drug case accused Lalit Patil held in Bengaluru, claims he was made to run

Drug case accused Lalit Patil held in Bengaluru, claims he was made to run

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

He was on Wednesday produced before a magistrate in suburban Andheri which remanded him in police custody till October 23 in the same mephedrone seizure case.

Pakistan army accepts body of Lashkar terrorist who died of cardiac arrest

Pakistan army accepts body of Lashkar terrorist who died of cardiac arrest

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The body of Tabarak Hussain (32) was handed over two days after he died of cardiac arrest at a military hospital in Rajouri district, officials said.

Maha cop throws tree on murder accused, 3 caught

Maha cop throws tree on murder accused, 3 caught

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissioner Krishna Prakash, who led the operation late Sunday night, "threw a tree" on the accused when they tried to escape following the confrontation and exchange of fire between the two sides, he said.

Pak summons Indian diplomat over terrorist's death in J-K

Pak summons Indian diplomat over terrorist's death in J-K

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The Foreign Office on Monday summoned the Indian Charge d'Affaires (Cd'A) in Islamabad to lodge a protest over the alleged killing of a Pakistani citizen, who had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir to attack an army post.

Even I can't afford your car: Gadkari to Mercedes-Benz

Even I can't afford your car: Gadkari to Mercedes-Benz

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

You increase the production, only then it is possible to reduce cost, Gadkari said.

Maratha quota stir: Over 4,000 booked for Pune violence

Maratha quota stir: Over 4,000 booked for Pune violence

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

A financial loss of Rs 8 to Rs 10 crore has been estimated due to the violence.

Pune pile-up: Truck driver held, probe says he turned off engine on slope

Pune pile-up: Truck driver held, probe says he turned off engine on slope

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Switching off the engine affects the vehicle's braking ability and this possibly resulted in the truck hitting other vehicles on the bridge slope on Sunday, as per a probe conducted into the accident by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), he said.

Planning To Buy A Plot? Read This

Planning To Buy A Plot? Read This

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Make sure that the person you are buying the plot from is the rightful owner.