Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.
One can buy 18 Honda Activas or three Maruti Altos or a Honda City for the same price.
Aditya Birla Nuvo plans to extend its footprint in apparel retailing through two subsidiaries for mens exclusive lifestyle and Peter England family stores. Madura Garments, the company's branded apparel division, crossed a turnover of Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) in FY08.
Rolls-Royce is gearing up to tap the country's billionaires with new models, including new convertible and a potential SUV.
The overall management responsibility is handed to close aide Shib Sanker Mukherji. The patriarch will be an advisor and guide, and will retain chairmanship of the company.
What is the magic in the make-up of 007 that keeps us coming back again and again?asks Sandeep Goyal.
A year after introducing its popular 'MINI' range of cars in India, luxury car maker BMW has begun the local production of 'MINI Countryman' at the facility in Chennai.
Let us re-visit the iconic brands under the GM umbrella and to see why none of them could change the fortune for the General.
'An influencer is expected to have upwards of 100,000 followers across various social media platforms of YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc,' points out brand strategist Ambi Parameswaran, founder, Brand-Building.com.
Aston Martin will offer as many as 10 models in India.
The announcement of Mitra's resignation comes nearly after three months of Eberhard H Kern joining Mercedes Benz India as the new Managing Director and CEO.
The Bentayga can go from a standstill to 100 km/hr in 4.5 seconds, and, if you can keep your foot down, the speedometer will climb all the way to 290 km/hr!
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The locally produced top-end model S 500 will be priced at Rs 1.39 crore or Rs 13.9 million (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be rolled out from the manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement, adding that this strategic move will help to cater to the increasing demand.
Secret wartime papers exchanged between MI5 officials have revealed that the Nazis' plans to conquer Britain included a deadly assault on Sir Winston Churchill with exploding chocolate.
They were touted as prestigious takeover trophies won abroad, but there is no mention of the Tatas at the Internet addresses of luxurious car brands Jaguar and Land Rover.
Smart lighting is about to revolutionise the way we think of the humble bulb.
Tata Motors has acquired Ford's British marquees Jaguar and Land Rover for $2.30 billion in an all cash deal, sealing a deal that it pursued for nine months. Under the deal, Tata would continue to source engine from Ford, which would be paying about $600 million toward the pension liabilities of Jaguar-Land Rover employees.
Since the start of October at least four new hotel properties have opened in leisure and business tourist destinations like Tamil Nadu and Goa adding more than 400 branded rooms with another 260 rooms due for launch during next week.
Most of the hotels in the country, including the Indian ones that traditionally owned assets, have embarked upon an asset light model for a faster growth and quicker returns. Lemon Tree is likely to announce a deal with Keys Hotels in the next two weeks.
India's electric mobility goal, which has so far been riding on two wheels, is all set to graduate to four wheels. At least, the journey has begun. Hyundai Motor India said it would invest Rs 4,000 crore till 2028 to launch half-a-dozen electric vehicles (EVs) in India. It would eventually straddle premium and mass segments. The first of these - the electrified version of an internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered model - will go on sale as early as next year.
Vikram Kothari finds himself stands accused of a bank loan default to the tune of thousands of crores.
Concepts cars placed at the heart of imagination and reality, play significant roles in automotive shows for automakers and visitors.
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The company, which sells luxury products, including brands like Cartier, Piaget, Panerai and Montblanc, has also sought few clarifications from the government on conditions for selling sub-brands from the same stores, according to sources.
Hoteliers are tweaking their pricing strategies to adjust to the new stickiness in the market.
Tata Motors recently cut the sales forecast of its luxury car brand, JLR, due to chip shortages, scaling down its production numbers from the earlier 120,000 units to 60,000-65,000 units by September, and leading to an almost 10 per cent fall in the company's stock. In May this year, Bosch India, too, had stated that chip shortfalls would impact its production, as supply chains were getting disrupted.
The rise of domestic leisure travel, helped by rising income levels, is helping the industry offset the sluggishness in business from foreign visitors
If you want to wear your favourite designer or high-end label, simply rent it from fashion rental portals.
Formula One outfit Red Bull and British luxury carmaker Aston Martin have announced a technology partnership to build an Aston Martin-branded supercar. Red Bull's chief designer Adrian Newey will work with Aston Martin's design boss Marek Reichman on the car, dubbed Project AM-RB-001, Red Bull said on Thursday. "This is a very exciting project for everyone at Red Bull Racing," team principal Christian Horner said in a statement
The hotel is equipped with new, clean air technology which promises its guests the cleanest air in the city on par with global standards.
The Mondelez portfolio in India also includes brands like Bournvita, 5-Star. Nikhat Hetavkar finds out how it stays relevant amid strong pushback from millennials over health effects of its products.
These desi hotties could stop traffic!
Rediff readers share their most fascinating memories of wearing khadi.
The 'Everyone Wins' luxury hamper includes expensive beauty services and travel packages.
Volkswagen has recently launched Volkswagen Vento Petrol 'Comfortline' and Volkswagen Jetta 'petrol' in India to keep up with the competition.
New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.
Ferrari Italy is planning to bring its luxury moder Ferrari in India, in a bid to enhance its brand image.
There are six models of the Mini out of which three models have been launched in India.
