All stories by Munish Shekhavat
Royal Enfield eyes Europe, US as debut markets for electric bike C6
Rediff.com6 Nov 2024Royal Enfield is planning to introduce its electric bike initially in developed markets such as Europe and the US where it anticipates better traction for the premium product, a top company executive said on Tuesday. Royal Enfield, a division of Eicher Motors, forayed into electric bike space on Monday with the unveiling of its first model under the all-new Flying Flea brand.
Key mantra for India's pharma sector in 2023
Rediff.com21 Dec 2022Reinvent and innovate will be the key mantra for the Indian pharma industry in the New Year as the 'pharmacy of the world' looks to move from volume to value leadership, amid emerging challenges of inflation and pricing pressures in the global markets. While R&D investment, market competitiveness, regulatory scrutiny, and domestic price regulations are expected to shape the growth of generics and injectable products, concerns such as price control and customs duties on medical equipment will continue to bother the healthcare industry in 2023. The industry believes that in view of India's G20 Presidency, digital health innovation, achieving universal health coverage, improving healthcare infrastructure and delivery will continue to be the key driving factors in 2023.
Time ripe to enter electric 4-wheeler space: Anand Mahindra
Rediff.com15 Aug 2022With increased consumer awareness and government support in place, it is the opportune time to enter the electric passenger vehicle segment, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Monday. With an eye on gaining leadership in the electric four-wheeler segment, the Indian auto major announced that it will launch five new electric Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for both domestic and international markets, with the first four expected to hit the road between 2024 and 2026. The company would introduce the first of the five e-SUVs towards the end of 2024, starting with the Indian market.
Auto sector loses speed as pollution debate takes centrestage
Rediff.com22 Dec 2015The industry players couldn't hide their disappointment.
Renault to enter used car biz in India; 2 new models in 2015
Rediff.com3 Oct 2014the two segments would be able to push the company's market share in India to over 5 per cent in the next three years.
Lok Sabha elections fail to rev up SUV sales this year
Rediff.com16 Apr 2014Unlike in the past, this time around SUVs and utility vehicles seem to be losing lustre.