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Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.

Sikh Woman's Deportation Sparks Outrage

Sikh Woman's Deportation Sparks Outrage

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'This is so sad the way she was humiliated.' Harjit Kaur's deportation has drawn condemnation from civil rights organisations and the Sikh American community.

India's First Emperor

India's First Emperor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Chandragupta Maurya was the first king to establish an empire in India. He died a monk.

New Indica @ Rs 370,000

New Indica @ Rs 370,000

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Tata Motors has launched two models of its flagship car Indica, LGi (petrol) and DLG (diesel) taking its range to four variants of petrol and diesel each.

Tatas set to roll out Indica Vista

Tatas set to roll out Indica Vista

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

The second-generation Tata Indica will be called Indica Vista. The car that was previewed for the public at the Auto Expo, New Delhi this year will carry the new tag to differentiate itself from the Indica that is currently in production.

Tatas refute media reports; Indica still in focus

Tatas refute media reports; Indica still in focus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Contrary to information in the report, Tata Motors does not have any plans of 'de-emphasising' the Tata Indica, the statement said.

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Have You met Mr Tata, interacted with him? If you have, we would love to hear from you. Please mail your memories of your encounter with Mr Tata, complete with the date of the meeting, your full name, where you are based, what you do. And if you have a photograph of yourself with Mr Tata, please mail that too. Do mail your recollections to ReadersWriteIn@rediffmail.com

Buying Ford JLR was Tata's way of 'paying back'

Buying Ford JLR was Tata's way of 'paying back'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Tata Indica, the Tata Group's big passenger car bet, was not delivering expected returns a year into its launch. Desperate, the Tata Motors brass, led by Ratan Tata, acceded to a meeting request from Ford Motors for a possible sale of the passenger vehicles division to the American auto major. Some people had advised Tata to sell the business, and the Ford officials came to Bombay House to hold talks.

Tata to study market for electric Indica

Tata to study market for electric Indica

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The company is currently developing the electric Indica with a Norway-based firm for launching the car in the European market by 2011.

Tata to relaunch Indica in UK

Tata to relaunch Indica in UK

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The Indica, known to Europeans as City Rover, was rolled out in November 2003 but did not succeed in the market where consumers are very choosy about the vehicles they buy.

Tata unveils electric Indica Vista in Bangkok

Tata unveils electric Indica Vista in Bangkok

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

The Indica Vista EV is powered by a super-polymer lithium-ion battery that promises 200 km on a single charge and an acceleration of 0 to 100 kph in 10 seconds.

Tata to launch Indica in China

Tata to launch Indica in China

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Tata Motors Limited, on Wednesday said it will launch its 1400cc 'Indica' family car in China 'very soon' and was closely evaluating the best options to penetrate into the world's fastest growing auto market.

Tata Indica to hit British roads shortly

Tata Indica to hit British roads shortly

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

Tata Motors' successful B segment car Indica is to hit the British roads very shortly under an export agreement with MG Rovers, United Kingdom.

Indica, Indigo go to South Africa

Indica, Indigo go to South Africa

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Auto major Tata Motors Ltd on Monday launched its B-segment car Indica and sedan Indigo in South Africa and is expecting to sell around 10-12 per cent of the total marketshare in the country in a couple of years.

Tata launches new Indica Vista @ Rs 4.4 lakh

Tata launches new Indica Vista @ Rs 4.4 lakh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

The new Indica Vista 'Drivetech4' series comes with Bharat Stage IV emission norm compliant Quadrajet diesel and Safire petrol, Tata Motors said.

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

This was a man who like Buddha transformed himself into achieving the impossible and being an inspiration for many generations to come, says business thinker Mudit Jain.

Tatas set to relaunch Indica in UK

Tatas set to relaunch Indica in UK

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Tata to launch electric Indica Vista by 2011

Tata to launch electric Indica Vista by 2011

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Tata's first electric car has impressive power, torque and acceleration figures.

Who's that guy in the Indica ad?

Who's that guy in the Indica ad?

Rediff.com12 May 2005

Rover sets 100,000 target for Indica

Rover sets 100,000 target for Indica

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

Indica to hit UK roads in Jan

Indica to hit UK roads in Jan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Tata Motors Ltd, which has just emerged as the number two passenger vehicles company in the country, said on Friday

Micra Diesel vs Indica Vista Quad! Who's the winner?

Micra Diesel vs Indica Vista Quad! Who's the winner?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

We pitch Micra Diesel against the latest iteration of the car that kick-started the diesel hatch wars, the Indica Vista Quadrajet Aura+!

Tata Motors to introduce CRDi in Indica, Indigo

Tata Motors to introduce CRDi in Indica, Indigo

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Having introduced common rail direct injection engine in its Indigo XL sedan, Tata Motors has decided to introduce the technology in all diesel models of its Indigo and Indica cars within next 4 to 6 months.

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Ratan had the quality that JRD and Russi Mody had -- they could walk with kings and never lose the common touch.'

Indica V2 Xeta cheaper by Rs 25,000

Indica V2 Xeta cheaper by Rs 25,000

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Tata Motors has launched an introductory limited period price-off offer of Rs 25,000 on the new 1.2 litre engine option to the Indica V2 Xeta range.

Tata Motors hikes Indica prices

Tata Motors hikes Indica prices

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Tata Motors has hiked the price of its premium small car 'Indica' by an average of 1.9 per cent with immediate effect.

The new Tata Indica eV2 commercial

The new Tata Indica eV2 commercial

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Here's an sneak peek at the new commercial for India's most fuel-efficient cars.

All you need to know about Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan

All you need to know about Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

MS had written that seeds of the green revolution were first sown in the fields of CRRI through the indica-japonica rice crosses, and decided that the plant type should be tailored to be functionally responsive to external application of fertilisers.

Telco to supply Indica cars to MG Rover

Telco to supply Indica cars to MG Rover

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company Ltd said on Friday it has agreed to supply its homegrown Indica hatchback cars to the UK's MG Rover Group, to be sold under the Rover brand in Europe.

Tatas plan Indica V3 to counter Swift diesel

Tatas plan Indica V3 to counter Swift diesel

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Expecting fierce competition in diesel cars, Tata Motors will launch an all-new generation of Indica cars from a new platform.

Iran's Khodro eyes Indica deal again

Iran's Khodro eyes Indica deal again

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

New Indica D90: More power, more features

New Indica D90: More power, more features

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Tata Motors has added what the old Indica lacked. The new Indica D90 comes with Fiat sourced 90BHP Multi-Jet diesel engine that also powers Manza Club Class sedan. The automaker has also added features that are unmatched in its class.

Tata's e-Indica to hit UK streets soon

Tata's e-Indica to hit UK streets soon

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Tata Motors, India's biggest automotive company, is readying the launch of an electric version of Indica Vista, its most popular hatchback, in the United Kingdom.

CavinKare bets big on brand Indica

CavinKare bets big on brand Indica

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Homegrown personal care products company CavinKare, which replaced FMCG major Hindustan Lever as the top shampoo marketer, is once again increasing focus on its hair care portfolio.

Court grants bail to Indica driver involved in Munde's accident

Court grants bail to Indica driver involved in Munde's accident

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to Gurvinder Singh who was arrested in connection with the accident which led to the death of Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Maruti, Santro, Indica to cost Rs 21-23,000 less

Maruti, Santro, Indica to cost Rs 21-23,000 less

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

In a major boost to the automobile industry, the finance minister on Tuesday cut the excise duty on small cars to 16%.