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Renault sees more steam in Kwid despite volume blips

Renault sees more steam in Kwid despite volume blips

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Kwid's early success is evident from a number of 50,000 in booking in just about a month of launch in September 2015

Akhil Gupta to step down from Blackstone India daily ops

Akhil Gupta to step down from Blackstone India daily ops

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Global private equity major Blackstone today said Akhil Gupta, who founded and led its operations in India for eight years, will step into a non-executive role.

Walmart's $16 bn Flipkart buy is the biggest deal this year

Walmart's $16 bn Flipkart buy is the biggest deal this year

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Sachin Bansal, who had co-founded Flipkart with Binny Bansal in 2007, would exit the company

Suzuki motorcycles ride into India on Maruti's backbone

Suzuki motorcycles ride into India on Maruti's backbone

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Most of the engines used by Suzuki's two-wheelers in India are manufactured by Maruti at its Manesar plant.

Japanese investors face land, infra hurdles in India

Japanese investors face land, infra hurdles in India

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The report, to be released in Japan at the India-Japan Business Summit on the completion of 60 years of diplomatic relations, has termed infrastructure as the biggest bottleneck that has threatened the sustainability of India's economic growth.

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Bharti to spend Rs 1,600 cr for spectrum payout over 10 yrs; Telenor to service its own debt.

Success mantra of India's automakers

Success mantra of India's automakers

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Reliance on a single model begins at about 40% and goes up to 80 % in case of some companies

Get ready for 3 new AC trains, better facilities

Get ready for 3 new AC trains, better facilities

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu launched a host of passenger amenities and new air-conditioned trains with world class services.

Investors are positive on Tata Steel

Investors are positive on Tata Steel

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Tata Steel's domestic operations have been its cash cow.

UK's PizzaExpress to debut in India soon; hires CEO

UK's PizzaExpress to debut in India soon; hires CEO

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The UK-based casual dining restaurant chain PizzaExpress has kicked off the process of starting its India operation, almost eight months after signing a 50-50 joint venture partnership with Bharti Family Office.

Can the new India CEO Zarin Daruwala lift fortunes of StanChart?

Can the new India CEO Zarin Daruwala lift fortunes of StanChart?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Standard Chartered has appointed Zarin Daruwala of ICICI Bank as its new Chief Executive.

Air services to Nepal hit again after powerful aftershock

Air services to Nepal hit again after powerful aftershock

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Air services to Kathmandu were hit again on Sunday as flights of Air India, SpiceJet and IndiGo failed to land in the earthquake-hit Nepalese capital and returned to New Delhi as ATC personnel at Tribhuvan International Airport were evacuated following a powerful aftershock.

Why Deutsche Bank's little jewel in India was spared the axe

Why Deutsche Bank's little jewel in India was spared the axe

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Deutsche Bank in India has managed to avoid the bad-loan problems plaguing its rivals such as Standard Chartered Plc.

Why India is key to Philips' transformation

Why India is key to Philips' transformation

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

India serves as the company's R&D hub as it morphs into a health tech major.

Why the industry is cheering for Padmavati, Tiger Zinda Hai

Why the industry is cheering for Padmavati, Tiger Zinda Hai

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

We saw Judwaa 2, Golmaal Again and Secret Superstar drive box office collections. Now, watch out for Padmavati and Tiger Zinda Hai in December.

Vodafone India appoints Analjit Singh as chairman

Vodafone India appoints Analjit Singh as chairman

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The appointment is effective from February 16, 2012, following formal approval from the Board of Vodafone India.

Fast food rivals expand, hitting Yum sales in India

Fast food rivals expand, hitting Yum sales in India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Yum reduced the number of restaurants in India by 14 in the September quarter from the preceding quarter to 811.

Govt okays 100% FDI in single brand retail

Govt okays 100% FDI in single brand retail

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Notwithstanding its inability to open multi-brand retail for foreign investment, government on Tuesday notified 100 per cent FDI in single-brand retail, paving way for global chains like Adidas, Louis Vuitton and Gucci to have full ownership of their India operations.

DGCA favours financial autonomy for AI Express

DGCA favours financial autonomy for AI Express

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recommended giving financial autonomy to Air India Charters Ltd (AICL), the company which runs Air India Express, the low-cost brand of Air India operating in the international sector.

Cash crunch: The 9 sectors that are most adversely affected

Cash crunch: The 9 sectors that are most adversely affected

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

These sectors are seeing a marked slowdown, as consumers are postponing purchase decisions amid uncertainty and severe cash crunch, report Ram Prasad Sahu, Sheetal Agarwal & Ujjval Jauhari from Mumbai.

Why Uber's APAC head was fired

Why Uber's APAC head was fired

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

He was illegally probing a 2014 Delhi rape case using the victim's medical records to find out if it was a ploy by Ola to sabotage Uber's operations

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

'To become more Indianised we had to be more colourful,' Rahil Ansari, Audi's India head, tells Ajay Modi.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

What India's IT firms are looking for in prospective employees

What India's IT firms are looking for in prospective employees

Rediff.com30 May 2017

AI, cloud computing, data analytics are a few areas companies are looking for proficiency in

ATS undertakes combing operations across states

ATS undertakes combing operations across states

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad has undertaken massive combing operations across several districts of Maharshtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.

4 absconding most-wanted SIMI terrorists arrested

4 absconding most-wanted SIMI terrorists arrested

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The SIMI members, wanted by the National Investigation Agency, were arrested from a house in the steel city after a three-hour long operation.

Why India is a land of dream for Suzuki

Why India is a land of dream for Suzuki

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The carmaker has managed to significantly improve its product mix in the past two-three years by successfully launching sedans, utility vehicles and premium hatchbacks.

Single brand FDI to be notified 'soon': Govt

Single brand FDI to be notified 'soon': Govt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

The decision to increase FDI in single brand retail was taken by the Cabinet on November 24 along with opening the gates for overseas investment in the multi-brand retail.

'Competition it was becoming excessive'

'Competition it was becoming excessive'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Vodafone Plc's trusted ally, Analjit Singh of Max India, has been appointed non-executive chairman of its India operations. He talks about the backdrop of the two recent Supreme Court verdicts.

Facebook India's 1st employee signs off; monetisation remains a challenge

Facebook India's 1st employee signs off; monetisation remains a challenge

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

During her tenure, Facebook's users in the country have grown from 8 million to 138 million, making India its second largest market after the US

MNCs keep the faith while India Inc frets

MNCs keep the faith while India Inc frets

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

In automobiles or retail, engineering or even the regulated insurance sector, the traction for foreign investors seems to be rising.

Tata Sons to invest Rs 2,000 crore more in telecom arm

Tata Sons to invest Rs 2,000 crore more in telecom arm

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Funds will be raised via non-cumulative preference shares issued to Tata Sons on rights basis

Mumbai to Kathmandu ticket sells for Rs 50,000

Mumbai to Kathmandu ticket sells for Rs 50,000

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Jet is the only airline offering four weekly flights on the route.

Key IM terrorist Ejaz Sheikh arrested from Saharanpur

Key IM terrorist Ejaz Sheikh arrested from Saharanpur

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Indian Mujahideen terrorist Ejaz Sheikh, wanted in several cases including a terror strike in Jama Masjid in New Delhi, was arrested on Friday night from Saharanpur area of western Uttar Pradesh by the Special Cell of Delhi Police.

Tata Motors goes on Nano overdrive

Tata Motors goes on Nano overdrive

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

During the festive season, dealers of Tata Motors reported a robust pick-up in demand for the Nano.

Mumbai police arrest Speak Asia COO

Mumbai police arrest Speak Asia COO

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Bajpai, who is the most prominent face of the online survey company's India operations, was arrested under Indian Penal Code for cheating and conspiracy.

Nissan rolls out premium version of Evalia

Nissan rolls out premium version of Evalia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Nissan is confident that the new offering will make its customers feel special

Bhaskar Pramanik to head Microsoft India

Bhaskar Pramanik to head Microsoft India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Prior to the current role, Pramanik served as Managing Director for Oracle India and Sun Microsystems.

Renault-Nissan appoints Kou Kimura as CEO & MD

Renault-Nissan appoints Kou Kimura as CEO & MD

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Renault-Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL) on Wednesday appointed Kou Kimura as chief executive officer and managing director for its Chennai manufacturing facility with effect from April 1.