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Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The world is full of family businesses that withered away with the passing of generations, creating much bitterness and ill will. Entire clans that used to be household names have become pale shadows of their once-mighty empires.

September was a good month for auto companies

September was a good month for auto companies

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The increase in PV sales in September was driven by festive season purchases, with SUV models like Maruti Suzuki's Brezza, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra Scorpio, Ford Ecosport and Honda W-RV witnessing good traction

Auto Expo too expensive to participate: Rajiv Bajaj

Auto Expo too expensive to participate: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

He said Bajaj Auto is a small company and it is wasteful to create expensive concepts

Caught on camera: Kabaddi player shot dead in Rohtak

Caught on camera: Kabaddi player shot dead in Rohtak

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

A national-level Kabaddi player was shot dead by two armed assailants in Rithal village of Rohtak, with the murder captured on a CCTV installed at a house near the crime spot.

Assam on edge over AASU leader's lynching, cops arrest 13

Assam on edge over AASU leader's lynching, cops arrest 13

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

At least 13 people, including the prime accused, have been arrested so far for allegedly lynching an All Assam Students' Union leader in Jorhat city, while the outfit on Tuesday vowed not to keep quiet until the culprits were given 'exemplary punishment.'

Covid-19: India's auto component makers brace for a bumpy ride ahead

Covid-19: India's auto component makers brace for a bumpy ride ahead

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Auto component makers in India are bracing for a tough time. High absenteeism among workers owing to Covid-19, shortages of critical parts, and temporary closures of plants by automobile manufacturers have thrown a spanner in the works for the Rs 3.2-trillion sector, which derives 60 per cent of its revenues from automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), with the balance split equally between replacement demand and exports. Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday said it was extending the maintenance shutdown, which was from May 1 to 9, till May 16, "keeping in view the current pandemic situation". Some activities will continue in the plants.

Piaggio to invest 30 mn euro in India

Piaggio to invest 30 mn euro in India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Italian automaker Piaggio on Thursday said it will invest 30 million euro in India to set up a scooter facility in Baramati, Maharashtra, to re-introduce the iconic Vespa scooter by early 2012.

Bull Run: How Modi's Mantris Gained

Bull Run: How Modi's Mantris Gained

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Amit Shah's net worth grew 32 per cent to Rs 37.91 crore, mainly due to 80 per cent appreciation in the market value of his securities.

'What spark did Dhoni see in Jadhav, Chawla?

'What spark did Dhoni see in Jadhav, Chawla?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Kris Srikkanth hits out at CSK captain for 'wrong process of selection'.

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Besides regular buyers, there is lot of interest among those in essential services, such as health, banking, and IT. The sales will be helped by social distancing becoming the new normal in both urban and rural regions as people will be averse to using public transport.

Rahul Bajaj's quick ride back into the Licence Raj era

Rahul Bajaj's quick ride back into the Licence Raj era

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

These automotive companies were afraid of competition and made wrong accusations on grounds of safety.

IN PICS: Roman Holiday's Vespa comes to India

IN PICS: Roman Holiday's Vespa comes to India

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

After a long hiatus Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. -- the makers of the romantic Vespa Scooters -- is making a comeback in India. Vespa LX125, country's first style-of-living scooter offering, is all set to dazzle on the Indian roads in next couple of months.

Honda's fun bike is here!

Honda's fun bike is here!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The Honda NAVI is completely customisable as per the customer's choice.

Honda's fun bike is here!

Honda's fun bike is here!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Life in Dharavi in the times of coronavirus

Life in Dharavi in the times of coronavirus

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

In homes that are cramped, stuffy and increasingly low on food, residents of one of Asia's largest slum are struggling under India's nationwide lockdown.

Electrifying! Bikes and models at Auto Expo

Electrifying! Bikes and models at Auto Expo

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

For a change, glamour goes rural as exhibitors glam up their products meant for India's villages.

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

New electric and hybrid vehicles on display as manufacturers plug into environment-friendly segment.

Auto Expo 2016: Bikes, glamour, launch!

Auto Expo 2016: Bikes, glamour, launch!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Drool! Drool! Drool!

10 bikes that made an impression in 2016

10 bikes that made an impression in 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

We bring you the top 10 bikes that made their mark in 2016

Honda launches new Aviator at Rs 45,180

Honda launches new Aviator at Rs 45,180

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), the wholly-owned two-wheeler subsidiary of Japan's Honda Motor Company, on Wednesday launched its new 'Aviator' model scooter with 15 per cent increased fuel efficiency, in Mumbai.The ex-showroom price is Rs 50,410 for its deluxe model and Rs 45,180 for its standard model.

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

'It would be a mistake to allow private sector corporate groups to own banks'

'It would be a mistake to allow private sector corporate groups to own banks'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'We still need a certain number of large public sector banks for financial inclusion and stability purposes.'

20 central PSUs in pipeline for sale, 6 for shutdown

20 central PSUs in pipeline for sale, 6 for shutdown

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

As many as 20 central public sector enterprises and their units are at various stages of strategic disinvestment, while six are being considered for closure or are under litigation, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur said on Monday.

TVS Wego gets an update (and here's why it matters)

TVS Wego gets an update (and here's why it matters)

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The brand new Wego is all set to take on the Honda Activa-i and the recently launched Suzuki Let's. The question is, will it be able to?

Hero MotoCorp takes on competition

Hero MotoCorp takes on competition

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Three new features that will boost fuel efficiency and safety of its upcoming bikes and scooters will help help the company set the Indian roads on fire.

Mahindra STRIPS down its Rodeo

Mahindra STRIPS down its Rodeo

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

In a bid to boost sales amid tough economic conditions, Mahindra 2 Wheelers has come up with a cut price version of its Rodeo automatic scooter.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Cmmuters faced hard time navigating through water-logged roads and faced traffic congestion.

Avoid hike in price, pick up your dream 2-wheeler now!

Avoid hike in price, pick up your dream 2-wheeler now!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Two-wheeler prices are likely to rise by 10-25 per cent on account of higher premiums on insurance and commodity prices, mandatory safety regulations and BS-VI emissions that kick in from April 1, 2020.

Invite: Share your cute, funny monsoon pics

Invite: Share your cute, funny monsoon pics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Send us your most interesting monsoon pictures and videos.

Govt plans to sell SIL stake

Govt plans to sell SIL stake

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel said Scooters India could be considered for complete privatisation

IN PICS: Now, a Vespa for Rs 9 lakh!

IN PICS: Now, a Vespa for Rs 9 lakh!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

One can buy 18 Honda Activas or three Maruti Altos or a Honda City for the same price.

Trucker drags man for 8 km, helper attacks pleading friends

Trucker drags man for 8 km, helper attacks pleading friends

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Ahmad, a waiter by profession, was on his scooter with two of his friends riding pillion driving past Lajpat Nagar in the wee hours on Tuesday when the speeding truck hit them from behind, a police official said.

Want SEXY Richa on your desk?

Want SEXY Richa on your desk?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Richa glams up for a calendar shoot, and she sure looks HOT!

Why EV owners in Bengaluru have little to worry about

Why EV owners in Bengaluru have little to worry about

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Ather Energy would set up 30 charging points across Bengaluru by the end of May and the number would go up to 60 by the end of the year.

Why only 15 million Indians pay tax

Why only 15 million Indians pay tax

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Mr Modi should be conscious that it was his choice to slash the number of tax-payers from 60 million to 15 million, notes T N Ninan.

Woman rides 1,400 km to bring back stranded son

Woman rides 1,400 km to bring back stranded son

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Razia Begum, 48, set out on the arduous journey on Monday morning armed with local police permission, rode solo to Nellore and returned with her younger son on Wednesday evening, showing an endurance level even seasoned rallyists would find hard to match.

While Hero MotoCorp, TVS gain mkt share, Honda, Bajaj slip

While Hero MotoCorp, TVS gain mkt share, Honda, Bajaj slip

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

As macroeconomic numbers continue to disappoint, reaching pre-Covid level is unlikely in FY21.

Will Honda Cliq click with Indians?

Will Honda Cliq click with Indians?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Karan Narsu rides the quirky new Honda Cliq to find out if it's got the goods to go all the way in rural India, while also making it a viable option for the city-sleeker

PHOTOS: Ayodhya holds its breath

PHOTOS: Ayodhya holds its breath

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Scenes from ground zero, Ayodhya.

HMSI planning fourth manufacturing plant

HMSI planning fourth manufacturing plant

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The company is looking to ramp up its production.