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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.

Stopped for not wearing helmet, woman beats up cop

Stopped for not wearing helmet, woman beats up cop

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

A video of the incident, which went viral on social media, garnered a sharp reaction from Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, who tweeted saying immediate action must be taken against the woman, as it was the matter of Mumbai police's honour and tagged state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in the post.

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.

Bikers, Google Maps has good news for you

Bikers, Google Maps has good news for you

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Do you use Google Maps for your daily commute? If not, then here's why you must.

First salary: 'After 25 interviews, I got the job'

First salary: 'After 25 interviews, I got the job'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Someshwar Shinde reveals how he landed his first job.

EV makers urge Sitharaman to rejig rules to boost sales

EV makers urge Sitharaman to rejig rules to boost sales

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Ahead of the upcoming Union Budget, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to either rejig the FAME II scheme or reintroduce FAME I, saying the programme meant to promote EVs in its second avatar has been able to achieve less than 10 per cent of its target. The Rs 10,000-crore FAME-II scheme which is to be implemented over a period of three years, came into effect from April 1, 2019. It is the expanded version of FAME India I (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles (FAME) which was launched on April 1, 2015, with a total outlay of Rs 895 crore.

Govt makes helmet, safety harness must for kids below 4 yrs on bike

Govt makes helmet, safety harness must for kids below 4 yrs on bike

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The road transport ministry on Wednesday notified new rules to make the use of safety harness and crash helmets mandatory for children below the age of four years on motorcycles.

Don't let December numbers fool you, car sales at 10-year low

Don't let December numbers fool you, car sales at 10-year low

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India slipped to a 10-year low in the April-December this fiscal, and the industry will have to work hard to regain better volumes and business health, industry body SIAM said on Thursday.

CEO earnings up in tandem with profits of companies

CEO earnings up in tandem with profits of companies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Mirroring the increase in the earnings of their companies, the chief executives and promoters of India's top listed firms gained handsomely from the boom last financial year. Their remuneration includes salaries, perquisites or perks, and profit-linked commissions.

Vehicle registration falls 28.64% YoY in March despite low base: FADA

Vehicle registration falls 28.64% YoY in March despite low base: FADA

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The lockdown in Maharashtra will have a catastrophic impact on April sales, as dealers will not be able to realise the potential of festivities like Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi and Poila Boishakh.

5 hrs, 30 questions: Actress Nora Fatehi grilled in conman case

5 hrs, 30 questions: Actress Nora Fatehi grilled in conman case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi was on Thursday questioned for nearly five hours by Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing for investigation in connection with an extortion case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, officials said.

'Till babus understand reality, growth won't happen'

'Till babus understand reality, growth won't happen'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The babus in Delhi are not able to understand the pain industry is facing.'

Automobile retail sales rise 8.31% in August: FADA

Automobile retail sales rise 8.31% in August: FADA

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Retail sales of automobiles in India grew 8.31 per cent in August this year on the back of increase in registrations of vehicles across all major segments, automobile dealers' body FADA said on Thursday. As per data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), total vehicle retail sales in the country stood at 15,21,490 units last month as compared to 14,04,704 units in August 2021. Passenger vehicles (PV) retail sales stood at 2,74,448 units as compared to 2,57,672 units in the year-ago month, a growth of 6.51 per cent.

Dull Diwali sales lead to unsold cars piling up with dealers

Dull Diwali sales lead to unsold cars piling up with dealers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

While two-wheeler sales are down 15 per cent year-on-year, passenger vehicles sales are lower by 5-7 per cent.

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bikers pushing their two-wheelers that were stuck and pedestrians struggling to navigate through knee-deep water was a common sight in some places.

Cyrus Mistry's demise brings back focus on road crash deaths

Cyrus Mistry's demise brings back focus on road crash deaths

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

According to National Crime Records Bureau data released recently, over 1.55 lakh people were killed in road crashes across India in 2021 -- an average of 426 daily or 18 every single hour.

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.

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog engulfed the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Delhi, for the second morning on the trot on Tuesday, lowering visibility to 50 metres in the city and affecting road traffic and train movement.

Passenger vehicle sales in India rise 17% in Q2: SIAM

Passenger vehicle sales in India rise 17% in Q2: SIAM

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 17 per cent in the second quarter of the current fiscal year as buying sentiment improved and companies stocked up to cater to enhanced demand in the festive season, auto industry body SIAM said on Friday. According to the latest data by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicles sales in the July-September quarter increased to 726,232 units from 620,620 units in the same period last year. Similarly, two-wheeler sales during the September quarter this fiscal rose marginally to 46,90,565 units as compared with 46,82,571 units in the same period last fiscal. However, commercial vehicles sales saw a dip of 20.13 per cent at 133,524 units in the quarter under review as compared with 167,173 units in July-September 2019.

Some from rebel camp want to return, but forced to stay back: Escaped MLA

Some from rebel camp want to return, but forced to stay back: Escaped MLA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Patil said after he cast his vote in Mumbai on June 20 for the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, he was called to Shinde's bungalow in neighbouring Thane.

Auto sales in India sees worst-ever fall in August

Auto sales in India sees worst-ever fall in August

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

As per SIAM data, vehicle sales across categories, including passenger vehicles and two-wheelers and commercial vehicles stood at 18,21,490 units last month as against 23,82,436 units in August 2018, a fall of 23.55 per cent.

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's electric scooters

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's electric scooters

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

From powering mobile devices, US chip designer Qualcomm has tied up with Ola Electric to power its electric scooters. Qualcomm is providing the key 4G connected octa core android platform which provides connectivity, computing capabilities and enables rich immersive displays with power saving software.

Grand Prix of Bharat: India set for MotoGP in 2023

Grand Prix of Bharat: India set for MotoGP in 2023

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

MotoGP, the pinnacle of two-wheel racing, could come to India in the winter of 2023 if all goes ahead as planned, providing a massive boost to the stagnant motorsport scene in the country.

How Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor may outperform Hero MotoCorp

How Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor may outperform Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor are the largest exporters in the listed space with export revenues of Rs 12,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore.

Why investors should be wary of the 'unlock' trade

Why investors should be wary of the 'unlock' trade

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Starting with the third quarter of financial year 2020-21 (Q3FY21), we have seen "unlock" trades at various times. Whenever lockdowns have been eased, traders have taken long positions in consumer-facing businesses. Let's look at the logic. Since March 2020, sectors like retail, personal vehicles, hospitality, aviation, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), multiplexes, etc., have been under severe pressure. As a result, there's been a low base effect. Every company in these spaces has suffered top line contraction. Many suffered losses, especially in the first half of FY21.

76.04% voter turnout reported in Manipur amid violence

76.04% voter turnout reported in Manipur amid violence

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Violence was reported from some places of the north east state hours before the second phase of polling commenced as a BJP supporter was gunned down allegedly by a Congress worker and a crude bomb exploded outside the residence of an expelled saffron party leader, police said.

Tata Motors pips Mahindra in vehicle registration

Tata Motors pips Mahindra in vehicle registration

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

With entry-level cars being preferred amid the pandemic, market leader Maruti Suzuki has strengthened its hold, along with Hyundai Motor India.

Motown in slow lane as PV sales sink 66% in May

Motown in slow lane as PV sales sink 66% in May

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined by 66 per cent to 88,045 units in May as compared to April this year as lockdowns across various states impacted dispatches to dealers, auto industry body SIAM said on Friday. Passenger vehicle wholesales in April stood at 261,633 units. As per the latest data by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), two-wheeler dispatches to dealers dropped by 65 per cent to 3,52,717 units, compared to 9,95,097 units in April.

Congress protests near Gadkari's house against hike in traffic fines

Congress protests near Gadkari's house against hike in traffic fines

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The Congress activists termed the hike in fines under the amended act an "unrealistic move" that came without any preparation.

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The key beneficiary of this expansion in the motorcycle market happens to be Bajaj Auto.

Motown had little to cheer this festive season

Motown had little to cheer this festive season

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

PV registrations in this year's festive period stood at 287,717 units as against 333,456 units in the corresponding period last year, down 14 per cent. Two-wheeler registrations also fell by 13 per cent to 15,83,276 units as against 18,11,703 units in the year-ago period.

Nashik: 20 electric scooters of Jitendra EV loaded in container catch fire

Nashik: 20 electric scooters of Jitendra EV loaded in container catch fire

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

In light of the recent incidents involving scooters from prominent electric mobility brands bursting into flames, the subject of electric vehicle (EV) safety has come under the spotlight. As many as 20 electric scooters of Nashik-based Jitendra EV Tech caught fire after being loaded on a transport container. While no one has been reported injured, the company said it is conducting an investigation to find the 'root cause' of the fire.

'This is the year to pick and choose sectors and companies carefully'

'This is the year to pick and choose sectors and companies carefully'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'2022 has not been -- and will not be -- the kind of 2021 bull market, which lifted all boats.'

Odd-even: No exemption to women, says NGT; govt files fresh plea

Odd-even: No exemption to women, says NGT; govt files fresh plea

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The green panel has also asked the city government to identify the most polluted areas on Tuesday itself and sprinkle water.

India Inc Expects 2022 To Be Growth Year

India Inc Expects 2022 To Be Growth Year

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

83% of the CEOS plan to hire more in the new year.

Sena MLAs recount tales of forcible hospitalisation, escape on foot

Sena MLAs recount tales of forcible hospitalisation, escape on foot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena legislator Nitin Deshmukh, who had accompanied party rebel Eknath Shinde to Surat, on Wednesday claimed that some people had forcibly admitted him to a hospital there and he was administered injections though he never suffered a heart attack.

Chip shortage continues to haunt automakers; PV sales dip 11%

Chip shortage continues to haunt automakers; PV sales dip 11%

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Passenger vehicle retail sales in India witnessed an 11 per cent year-on-year decline in December as semiconductor shortage continued to impact the segment, automobile dealers' body FADA said on Wednesday. The passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales last month fell 10.91 per cent to 2,44,639 units from 2,74,605 units in December 2020. "The month of December is usually seen as a high sales month where OEMs continue to offer best discounts to clear the inventory due to change of the year.

Maulvi among 3 arrested for killing man over FB post

Maulvi among 3 arrested for killing man over FB post

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Three persons, including a Muslim cleric, have been arrested in connection with the killing of 27-year-old man over a Facebook post in Dhandhuka town of Gujarat's Ahmedabad district, a senior police official said on Friday.

E-scooter growth stagnates after meteoric rise

E-scooter growth stagnates after meteoric rise

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Electric scooter registrations of eight companies which represent 95 per cent of the market have seen a sharp fall of over 24 per cent in May. They have registered 32,680 electric scooters against 43,098 in April according to VAHAN data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways available till the evening of 31 May. Auto analysts say the fall is a reflection of the initial pent up demand in the market for such vehicles,which was evinced in huge bookings, being met.

Kerala bus mishap: HC lens on vloggers promoting unsafe buses

Kerala bus mishap: HC lens on vloggers promoting unsafe buses

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The Kerala high court on Thursday asked the state government as to what steps can be taken to ensure the safety of citizens on the roads in the wake of a bus accident in Palakkad claiming nine lives, including five school students.