All stories by TE Narasimhan
PE/VC investments fell by 35% in January, shows data
Rediff.com20 Feb 2021The silver lining is that after two years, e-commerce has emerged as the top sector with $689 million in investments across 15 deals, accounting for 43 per cent of all investments in January 2021.
Two-wheelers worst hit as automobile sales drop in May
Rediff.com18 Jun 2019The two-wheeler industry was hit by an increase in insurance rates, liquidity crunch, poor sentiment, rural distress and uncertainty over the BS-VI regulations, among other factors.
Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?
Rediff.com19 Dec 2018Under its Turnaround 2.0 programme, Tata Motors will work to improve its sales capabilities -- "as the product itself is not enough" -- use experiential marketing to excite the market and cut costs to make its offerings more competitive.
Auto cos drive into aftercare market, edge out roadside garages
Rediff.com26 Oct 2018There are 230 million vehicles on the road, and counting. Bulk of these are under seven years old and once they get older, the industry estimates the requirement for spare parts and aftersales service to shoot up sharply.
'ISRO has already built tech for sending humans to space'
Rediff.com16 Aug 2018'We are planning to send an unmanned mission prior to the man mission, in next two years.'
Robots now rule Indian car manufacture
Rediff.com30 May 2018Indian automobile units are employing more and more robots to improve your car's efficiency. India is catching up well as world over, the latest technologies is redefining outdated manufacturing processes.
Who will be king of the road among sedans?
Rediff.com20 Nov 2017With the new Verna, Hyundai takes on Honda. Beating the Honda City is something the country's second-largest car maker has taken upon itself with its new launch. Will it succeed?
Woods wants to be the Indian shoe brand for millennial aspirations
Rediff.com19 Sep 2017If Aldo, Charles & Keith, Hush Puppies, Steve Madden can do it, why can't Woods?
Hyundai targets India with 8 new cars in 4 years
Rediff.com25 Feb 2017Lineup includes a family compact car, hybrid, SUV and others.
Don't force states to implement NEET in the future too: Jayalalithaa to PM
Rediff.com25 May 2016In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa states that NEET is a direct infringement on the state's rights & would cause injustice to the students.
How Arun Jain built his fortune with Polaris
Rediff.com20 Nov 2015After selling Polaris to Virtusa, Arun Jain will focus on Intellect Design, play the role of mentor and angel investor, and pursue his interests in healthcare and education.
Renault finds its future in car with 'Indian genes'
Rediff.com11 Jun 2015With its SUV-style design and feature-packed interiors, the Kwid has many advantages, but Renault is taking no chances.
Menu for success: A cricketer's challenge prompts nutrition venture
Rediff.com9 Mar 2015Two entrepreneurs launched iTiffin with an aim to provide low calorie, healthy tiffin service to corporates and individuals.
After years of steady growth, Hyundai shifts gears in India
Rediff.com18 Nov 2014Currently, Hyundai has 400 dealerships and over 270 rural sales outlets supported by over 1,000 service centers across India.
Unions ask govt to take over Nokia's Chennai plant
Rediff.com19 Oct 2014In the factory, workers said Friday was the last day as far as production was concerned.
Nokia to TN govt: Withdraw notice, have not evaded tax
Rediff.com24 Mar 2014Nokia has said Tamil Nadu government's notice on tax dues is based on unfactual reasoning.