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A Rolls Royce Floating Off Juhu Beach?

A Rolls Royce Floating Off Juhu Beach?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

A Rolls Royce-shaped watercraft has become a major new attraction off Mumbai's Juhu beach, drawing crowds with its luxury themed 'car in the sea' experience.

7 Priciest, Fanciest Cars Of 2026

7 Priciest, Fanciest Cars Of 2026

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The most expensive cars on the planet in 2026 got their price tag for their advanced engineering and bespoke craftsmanship. Produced in numbers so small they border on myth.

Rolls-Royce to Double Sourcing from India in 5 Years

Rolls-Royce to Double Sourcing from India in 5 Years

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Aerospace major Rolls-Royce has announced its intention to double its supply chain sourcing from India over the next five years. The company plans to increase sourcing of complex parts for advanced aerospace engines, naval propulsion systems, diesel engines, and gas turbine engines to grow its presence and participation in India's defense sector. Rolls-Royce currently sources a wide range of high-precision parts and engine components from Indian partners for its civil aerospace, defense, and power systems businesses. The company highlights India's emergence as a preferred global sourcing hub and emphasizes its commitment to strengthening partnerships with both existing and potential Indian suppliers to develop capabilities for manufacturing complex engine components locally for global markets. Rolls-Royce highlights its established ecosystem of strategic partnerships, skilled talent, engineering and digital capabilities, service delivery, supply chain, and manufacturing in India, along with a history of successful technology transfer for licensed production of various engines in the defense domain. The company believes that strengthening the supply chain and enhancing ecosystem capabilities will pave the way for future co-production opportunities, supporting India's vision of becoming a self-reliant defense powerhouse. Rolls-Royce emphasizes its commitment to serving the needs of India's armed forces and its focus on participating in co-development opportunities for critical combat engine technologies.

Will Cheaper European Cars Hurt Indian Automakers?

Will Cheaper European Cars Hurt Indian Automakers?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Speculation about rising competition from global majors has led to shares of major Indian automobile manufacturers such as Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Maruti Suzuki India, and Tata Motors taking a hit on the BSE.

UP tobacco baron's son ploughs Lamborghini into crowd

UP tobacco baron's son ploughs Lamborghini into crowd

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

A speeding Lamborghini, allegedly driven by the son of a tobacco trader, injured at least six people in Kanpur after hitting pedestrians and two-wheelers.

What is the average age of Indians buying Rolls-Royce?

What is the average age of Indians buying Rolls-Royce?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

High net worth individuals in their mid-40s were the majority of customers opting to purchase the British luxury automobile maker Rolls-Royce's range of cars in India, a company official said. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on Tuesday launched its latest all-electric - Spectre - priced at a whopping Rs 10 crore (ex-showroom), in Chennai. A 'Chartreuse' (greenish-yellow) colour variant of the Spectre rolled out of the podium at an event marking the formal launch of the brand in the South Indian market showcased for aspiring customers and dealers.

Rolls-Royce Offers To Co-Create Fighter Engine

Rolls-Royce Offers To Co-Create Fighter Engine

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

There is little appetite among combat aircraft engine makers to share the IP that results from a co-creation project. But Rolls-Royce is willing to walk the Aatmanirbhar talk.

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The CBI had registered a preliminary enquiry in 2016 which was later converted into a regular case, they added.

Infosys, Rolls-Royce ink aerospace engineering deal

Infosys, Rolls-Royce ink aerospace engineering deal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Indian IT services firm Infosys and Rolls-Royce, an aerospace and defence technology major, on Wednesday announced signing a strategic partnership for sourcing engineering and R&D Services for the latter's Civil Aerospace business. As part of the overall partnership, Rolls-Royce will "transition a significant part of its engineering centre capabilities for civil aerospace in Bengaluru to Infosys", a statement said. However, the number of people who will move to Infosys was not disclosed.

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

With Air India's A350 order, Rolls-Royce makes a comeback in engine market

With Air India's A350 order, Rolls-Royce makes a comeback in engine market

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

For the first time in 13 years, since Jet Airways' A330 planes exited the airline's fleet in around 2010, an Indian wide-body aircraft will have a Rolls-Royce-powered engine, with Air India ordering 40 Airbus A350 planes. On Tuesday, Air India announced its mega aircraft order for 470 aircraft, including A350 planes. The A350 aircraft, which will come in two variants, are powered solely by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and the local team has begun work to assist Air India with its aircraft-induction plans.

Rolls-Royce unveils its futuristic driverless car

Rolls-Royce unveils its futuristic driverless car

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce unveiled the car that defines the future of luxury mobility.

Mukesh Ambani picks up Rolls-Royce costing Rs 13.14 crore

Mukesh Ambani picks up Rolls-Royce costing Rs 13.14 crore

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Reliance Industries, headed by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, has bought an ultra-luxury Rolls Royce hatchback costing Rs 13.14 crore.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan is truly a work of art

Rolls-Royce Cullinan is truly a work of art

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The Cullinan's exterior is completely customisable, and hence you get to choose exactly how your it should look. The hand-built interior offers immaculate precision and makes you feel exclusive, as every Rolls-Royce does. Driving this vehicle is a breeze, and the gearbox functions like it does not exist.

Rolls-Royce grows an Indian heart

Rolls-Royce grows an Indian heart

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Patronised by maharajas for decades, it is customising now with deeper distribution and car editions.

The Rolls-Royce auction. Interested?

The Rolls-Royce auction. Interested?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce will auction three super expensive 'Centenary Phantoms' in Chinese cities to mark the company's 100th anniversary, a report said on Wednesday.

Rolls Royce comes to India

Rolls Royce comes to India

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Rolls Royce launches the Phantom luxury sedan in India

Rolls-Royce to axe 400 more jobs

Rolls-Royce to axe 400 more jobs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The group issued a profit warning last year as it was hit by the slump in oil prices.

Rolls Royce Ghost is here!

Rolls Royce Ghost is here!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The magnificent automobile is smaller, but more dynamic, than the previous models, and comes at a price tag of Rs 2.5 crore (Rs 25 million).

TCS inks pact with Rolls-Royce

TCS inks pact with Rolls-Royce

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Tata Consultancy Services on Wednesday announced a global engineering services partnership with power systems company Rolls-Royce.

Rolls-Royce launches gas engine

Rolls-Royce launches gas engine

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

Rolls-Royce said on Wednesday it aimed to exploit the burgeoning gas market and expand its overall presence in India through the launch of its new gas engine in Mumbai.

Reuben Singh is London's 'Rolls-Royce King'

Reuben Singh is London's 'Rolls-Royce King'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The London-based CEO of alldayPA and Isher Capital has been making waves on Instagram with his Rolls-Royce collection.

Rolls-Royce's new Phantom soon in India

Rolls-Royce's new Phantom soon in India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

Rolls-Royce is banking on India's new millionaires.

Rolls-Royce scouts for second partner

Rolls-Royce scouts for second partner

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

The British aerospace giant is understood to be in the process of rolling out a series of new engine design, analysis and development programmes and is looking at roping in an additional partner to handle its sub-contracting requirements.

The amazing story of Rolls Royce cars

The amazing story of Rolls Royce cars

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Here how the beautiful car came into existence.

Rolls-Royce: 400 workers may lose jobs

Rolls-Royce: 400 workers may lose jobs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

According to the Unite union, Rolls-Royce sent an internal memo to its staff to detail its proposals.

Rolls-Royce appoints Anil Shrikhande as India boss

Rolls-Royce appoints Anil Shrikhande as India boss

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

He will take charge of all Rolls-Royce operations and activities in India and South Asia, British High Commission said in a statement on Thursday.

Historical and amazing photos of Rolls-Royce

Historical and amazing photos of Rolls-Royce

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

We take a look at Rolls-Royce's amazing and path-breaking journey.

Rolls-Royce: A century of Ecstasy

Rolls-Royce: A century of Ecstasy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

Wraith of Rolls-Royce at Rs 4.6 crore

Wraith of Rolls-Royce at Rs 4.6 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Rolls-Royce launches its boldest model.

Rolls-Royce launches Ghost Series II at Rs 4.50 crore

Rolls-Royce launches Ghost Series II at Rs 4.50 crore

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

India is among the top five markets for Ghost model in the Asia Pacific region.

Royal familes and Rolls-Royce

Royal familes and Rolls-Royce

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

The obsession of the royal families for expensive things and their crazy spending habits are funny stories for the present generation. Their fancy for cars is well-known. These are some stories

Rolls-Royce to launch exclusive cars for India

Rolls-Royce to launch exclusive cars for India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The customised version could be of Phantom and Ghost series and will be available in limited numbers.

Rolls-Royce unveils Dawn; likely to debut in India next year

Rolls-Royce unveils Dawn; likely to debut in India next year

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Rolls-Royce is gearing up to tap the country's billionaires with new models, including new convertible and a potential SUV.

Rolls-Royce drives in Dawn at Rs 6.25 crore

Rolls-Royce drives in Dawn at Rs 6.25 crore

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Basically the convertible version of the Rolls Royce Wraith, the Dawn made its public debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

Rs 3-cr Rolls-Royce in India soon!

Rs 3-cr Rolls-Royce in India soon!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

The luxurious wheels of Rolls-Royce are all set to move on Indian roads with the company making a come back to the country after 50 years.\n

Rolls-Royce chairman quits due to illness

Rolls-Royce chairman quits due to illness

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce announced the resignation of its chairman, Euan Baird, 66, due to a long convalescence after he suffered a stroke in December.

What's so special about the Rolls-Royce

What's so special about the Rolls-Royce

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The Silver Ghost, launched in 1907, was a car of legendary smoothness that completed a 14,371 mile virtually non-stop run, creating 'the best car in the world' legend.