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Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The German group has set aside 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) to help cover the costs of the crisis and said that 11 million of its cars could be affected worldwide.

'India is becoming less and less attractive for FIIs'

'India is becoming less and less attractive for FIIs'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'In the overall global portfolio, India's weighting has come down in the past seven months.'

Buyers speed away from diesel cars

Buyers speed away from diesel cars

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

What's driving consumers to petrol cars? Ajay Modi finds out.

India to be a net importer of natural gas in two years

India to be a net importer of natural gas in two years

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Domestic output is stagnating and the expensive LNG will meet the rising energy demand of the growing economy.

Tata Steel may sell stake in group cos to Tata Sons

Tata Steel may sell stake in group cos to Tata Sons

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Needs funds for Odisha plant expansion, to cut high debt.

Auto biggies all set to launch electric vehicles at Expo

Auto biggies all set to launch electric vehicles at Expo

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Maruti will showcase its first concept electric vehicle, the e-SURVIVOR; M&M it's six new EVs, including two futuristic concepts

Double whammy for economy: Industrial production contracts, inflation rises

Double whammy for economy: Industrial production contracts, inflation rises

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Industrial production re-entered the negative territory by contracting 1.6 per cent in January, mainly on account of the decline in output of capital goods, manufacturing and mining sectors. The output of the manufacturing sector -- which constitutes 77.6 per cent of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) -- shrank by 2 per cent in January, as against a growth of 1.8 per cent during the same month last fiscal, as per data released by the government on Friday. The worst performance was witnessed by the capital goods sector, which recorded a contraction of 9.6 per cent during the month under review, compared to a 4.4 per cent decline a year ago.

What will happen when computers overtake our ability to think?

What will happen when computers overtake our ability to think?

Rediff.com5 May 2017

In the next 25 years or so, we will have intelligence in computers that will exceed man's in every way.

Nissan gets going with Datsun

Nissan gets going with Datsun

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The company's Datsun Go and Go+ ply in the same category.

Maruti only Indian firm among Morgan Stanley arm's top-20 stocks

Maruti only Indian firm among Morgan Stanley arm's top-20 stocks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Morgan Stanley Sales & Trading, US, believes the stock is better value for money than others and has a upside as high as 73 per cent. A slowdown in the economy has hit demand and led to a fall in overall consumption in an auto market which till recently was one of the fastest growing in the world.

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

Rediff.com4 May 2022

If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.

Excise duty on diesel cars may be hiked

Excise duty on diesel cars may be hiked

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is demanding an increase in excise duty on diesel cars with a view to discouraging consumption of subsidised fuel by personal vehicle owners.

Competition panel slaps Rs 2,545 cr fine on top carmakers

Competition panel slaps Rs 2,545 cr fine on top carmakers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday slapped a penalty of Rs 2,545 crore on 14 top carmakers of the country for violating trade norms in the spare-part andafter-sale service market.

Govt must consider these factors while capping LPG subsidy

Govt must consider these factors while capping LPG subsidy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Indian govt must find solution to ever increasing LPG subsidy. Govt must cap LPG subsidy.

Top 7 Aam Aadmi bikes launched in 2014!

Top 7 Aam Aadmi bikes launched in 2014!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

These commuter bikes, or Aam Aadmi bikes as they are called because of their affordable pricing, were all the rage in 2014.

How an IT firm is helping worried parents

How an IT firm is helping worried parents

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Bengaluru-based NorthStar uses Internet of Things platform to monitor school buses, facilitate disaster prevention & better emergency management.

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Serving pilots question the Kozhikode plane crash report findings.

Here's what India needs to do in electricity sector

Here's what India needs to do in electricity sector

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

India's energy consumption profile is varied.

Thanks to shutdown, April's factory output falls 55%

Thanks to shutdown, April's factory output falls 55%

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The government clarified that the majority of industrial establishments had reported nil production, and cautioned that the numbers should not be compared with those of previous months. "It is not appropriate to compare the IIP of April 2020 with that of earlier months, and users may like to observe the changes in the IIP in the following months," said the ministry of statistics & programme implementation.

Born again!

Born again!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The Triumph Bonneville Street Twin has never been about exploring your bloodlust at the top-end. Hit the open road, open the taps and the Street doesn't hold back, says Ravi Ved.

Reliance among top 10 global companies: Survey

Reliance among top 10 global companies: Survey

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Adani is the fastest growing energy company in Asia-Pacific and the second fastest in the world

'India to have natural gas pipeline grid of 30,000-km by 2017'

'India to have natural gas pipeline grid of 30,000-km by 2017'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Currently, the gas pipelines have a capacity to transport 230 mmscmd of gas.

2020 growth projection of 5% 'now at risk': RBI

2020 growth projection of 5% 'now at risk': RBI

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The RBI on Friday said the impact of coronavirus outbreak on the economy will depend on the intensity, spread and duration of the deadly virus even as the central bank refrained from projecting any numbers for growth and inflation amid the widespread uncertainty. While announcing the seventh bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-20, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that in view of the impact of coronavirus pandemic, the growth projections for 4.7 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2019-20 and 5 per cent for the full fiscal are "now at risk".

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

From Jammu and Kashmir to Andhra Pradesh, consumers are facing power cuts ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours.

10 Reasons why You Aren't LOSING Weight

10 Reasons why You Aren't LOSING Weight

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Fitness expert Sumit Dubey explains what you must do in order to lose weight quickly.

India presses OPEC for affordable oil

India presses OPEC for affordable oil

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With domestic retail fuel prices jumping to record high on rising international oil rates, India on Thursday pressed oil cartel OPEC for 'affordable' oil price within a 'reasonable band' and that the producers should phase out production cuts. OPEC nations such as Saudi Arabia have traditionally been India's principal oil source. But, OPEC and its allies, called OPEC+, ignoring its call for ease supply curbs had led to the world's third-biggest oil importer tap newer sources to diversify its crude oil imports. As a result, OPEC's share in India's oil imports has dropped to about 60 per cent in May from 74 per cent in the previous month.

Global consensus must to provide affordable energy to all: Modi

Global consensus must to provide affordable energy to all: Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The world, he said, needs to move towards a transparent and flexible market for both oil and gas.

Transport leads in diesel use

Transport leads in diesel use

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Petro product sales up 1.8%

Petro product sales up 1.8%

Rediff.com21 Mar 2003

Mirroring the state of Indian economy, petroleum product consumption rose 1.8 per cent to 82.48 million tonnes in the first 11 months of the current fiscal as opposed to 81.05 million tonnes sales in the same period last year.

5 lessons we learned in COVID times

5 lessons we learned in COVID times

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The pandemic has forced us to reflect and re-evaluate our old habits and perceptions, says Anamika Sengupta.

India is a land of emerging opportunities: Ajit Singh

India is a land of emerging opportunities: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has said that India is a land of emerging opportunities and the aviation scenario in the country is fast changing and poised for breaking boundaries and scaling new heights.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

FinMin worried over tax mop -up

FinMin worried over tax mop -up

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Chidambaram to meet revenue boards on how to get much more and quickly; special audits and notices among measures likely.

Not happy with stock market returns?

Not happy with stock market returns?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Gaurav Garg, head of research at CapitalVia Global Research Limited will answer your stock market queries.

India's carbon emissions to be net zero by 2070: Modi at COP26

India's carbon emissions to be net zero by 2070: Modi at COP26

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Representing India at the 'High-Level Segment for Heads of States and Government' at the UN COP26 underway at Glasgow, UK, Prime Minister Modi said that India is working very hard on tackling climate change related issues.

Decoding the Budget's 'carbon tax'

Decoding the Budget's 'carbon tax'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

In Budget 2015, the finance minister has opted to take the slow road and has doubled the cess on coal to "balance the need to tax pollution and the price of power" in his words.

Why the current slowdown is more serious

Why the current slowdown is more serious

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'What is unusual about the current period of slow growth is that it has come without an external driver -- high oil prices and/or successive monsoon failures -- as was the case with all previous periods of slowdown, going back 50 years, notes T N Ninan.

PM's vision for gas-based economy: 10K CNG pumps, 2 cr household connections

PM's vision for gas-based economy: 10K CNG pumps, 2 cr household connections

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Modi said the push towards a gas-based economy where the share of environment-friendly fuel in the energy basket will be increased from 6.2 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030, will create lakhs of jobs and help meet India's COP-21 commitment of cutting emission intensity by 33-35 per cent.