All stories by Swaraj Baggonkar
As retail demand sinks, 2-wheeler plants opt for 10-day shutdown
Rediff.com27 Dec 2016The two-wheeler industry marked its first fall in 11 months in November with sales of 1.24 million reporting a fall of nearly six per cent compared to the same month last year
What game are these car companies playing?
Rediff.com10 Dec 2016While offering discounts of up to Rs 1 lakh, Hyundai, Ford and Honda are also hiking prices by 1-2% from January, Swaraj Baggonkar/Business Standard reports from Mumbai.
Chinese are here! SAIC Motor to drive into India in 2018
Rediff.com6 Dec 2016China's biggest carmaker, which own brands like Maxus, MG, Roewe and Yuejin, plans to invest $1 billion in India manufacturing unit, reports Swaraj Baggonkar from Mumbai.
Cash crunch slows down commercial vehicle sales
Rediff.com5 Dec 2016Commercial vehicles witnessed a fall of 15-17% in November as buyers struggled to meet margin money requirements, reports Swaraj Baggonkar.
Did cheap car tag, cars on fire ruin Nano's image?
Rediff.com3 Nov 2016"Nano is like an open canvas for us. We have the option of positioning it on the lines of the (Volkswagen) Beetle or the (BMW) Mini."
From safety issues to cheap car tag, Tata Nano is a self induced struggle
Rediff.com29 Oct 2016Nano's production though continues unhindered despite mounting losses
Foreign hotel chains push Indian majors on back foot
Rediff.com20 Oct 2016Marriott-Starwood, Carlson Rezidor and others are winning the tug-of-war for customers with local hotel chains as they add new properties at a breakneck speed.
Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test
Rediff.com20 Sep 2016The protection to the driver's chest due to high chest compression was poor and the passenger's chest received weak protection
Fiat debuts Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee models in India
Rediff.com31 Aug 2016The luxury SUVs will compete against models of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Porsche and Land Rover
OYO Rooms a threat: Cyrus Mistry
Rediff.com24 Aug 2016OYO Rooms offers rooms for Rs 1,200-5,500 in all major cities.
More buyers for old cars in non-metros
Rediff.com24 Aug 2016Better roads, more disposable income helps boost demand.
Mahindra eyeing driverless tractors, calls it 'most fertile ground'
Rediff.com11 Aug 2016Anand Mahindra says driverless tractors could change the future of food production.
Small cars, two-wheelers set for a cheaper ride
Rediff.com5 Aug 2016Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai stand to gain the maximum, given their large portfolio of products in the sub-4 meter segment.
Indians most open to using self-driving cars
Rediff.com22 Jul 2016Only 36 per cent in Japan and 44 per cent in Germany were willing to use such vehicles.
Tata Motors wants to be among India's top 3: Mistry
Rediff.com14 Jul 2016The company is banking on investments lined up for product development and other innovations.
Government agency scanner on car recalls
Rediff.com8 Jul 2016Nodal body, which will take charge on October 1, to maintain data, will suggest recalls & fines.
Messi's conviction, a dent in Tata Motors' plan?
Rediff.com7 Jul 2016Tata Motors might have to rethink its association with sportstar Lionel Messi.
Messi's conviction a blow to Tata Motors
Rediff.com7 Jul 2016The firm, which recently said Messi's retirement from soccer wouldn't impact its deal with him, may now have to do a rethink.
Why there will be delay in farm sector recovery
Rediff.com1 Jul 2016Average delinquency rate for close to 12 months seasoned loans was 9% during 2009.
Why small cars will get cheaper
Rediff.com16 Jun 2016Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai would make the largest gain.