Volkswagen India said its car sales in India rose 10% in February, in line with the overall industry trend. Europe’s biggest carmaker also announced a new variant of its Vento, the Magnific. “he Vento is one of the safest cars in its segment, boasting high levels of build quality and outstanding driving dynamics. The Special […]
Bajaj Auto has launched what it claims is the World’s most fuel efficient bike – the all new Platina. “The 2015 Bajaj Platina is not just an upgrade on its hugely succesful model, but also a technological leap. It is an entirely new platform developed with a new DTS-i powered engine which delivers a potent […]
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has directed Vodafone to stop using 111 as its customer care number. The authority pointed out that such a number was not in consonance with the national numbering plan. The numbering plan did not have any place for three digit customer care numbers. Currently three digit numbers, such as […]
Tata Motors saw strong growth in certain key segments, as passenger cars and Medium and heavy commercial vehicles grew by 31% and 34%, respectively, year-on-year; with the total commercial and passenger vehicles sales (including exports) in February 2015 of 44,225 vehicles. The number is higher by 11% over 39,951 vehicles sold in February 2014. The […]
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz sales avoided a steep decline in February, a month after the sedan model notched up sales of 6,000 units in January. Maruti Suzuki sold around 5,400 units of Ciaz in February, down 6,000 from January, but still up considerably compared to sales of 3,500-4,000 in November and December. Ciaz continues to trail […]
Greenlam Industries, a specialist in laminates and veneers, got listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange today. Last year, Greenply Industries had announced the demerger of its collective business and formed Greenlam Industries to manage the group’s decorative business with all its assets and liabilities. With the listing of Greenlam Industries today, […]
Bajaj Auto reported a disappointing month of auto sales in February. The two- and three-wheeler maker reported a 21% dip in February motorcycle sales to 216,077 compared to the same month a year ago. In three-wheelers, the company reported a 32% dip to 27,242 units. The numbers are inclusive of exports. Total exports dipped 20% […]
The following are the major tax related changes introduced in Union Budget for 2015-16 presented by Arun Jaitley in Parliament today. Objectives of tax policy [] Objective of stable taxation policy and a non-adveRs arial tax administration. [] Fight against the scourge of black money to be taken forward. [] Efforts on various fronts to […]
The following are the sector wise highlights of Union Budget 2015-16 presented by Arun Jaitley in Parliament today. Agriculture [] Major steps take to address the two major factoRs critical to agricultural production, that of soil and water. [] ‘Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana’ to be fully supported. [] ‘Pradhanmantri Gram Sinchai Yojana’ to provide ‘Per […]
SpiceJet said it has completed the process of transferring its promoter stake to its former key shareholder, Ajay Singh. Kalanithi Maran and Kal Airways Private Limited transferred their entire shareholding of 350,428,758 shares, or 58.46% of the total, to Ajay Singh on February 23, 2015, the airline said. Ajay Singh has become the Promoter of […]
It was Anushka Sharma first in 2008 in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi with SRK, a debut leading to Anushka completing 7 successful years now. It was then Parineeti Chopra to arrive in style, making her own in a supporting role in Ladies Vs. Ricky Bahl in 2011. In 2013, Director Maneesh Sharma brought Shuddh […]
Car market leader Maruti Suzuki unveiled the refreshed edition of its bestseller DZire with over 13 per cent improved fuel efficiency here today. Aggressively priced at Rs. 507,800 onwards, the new DZire sports contemporary styling, superior comfort & convenience features and enhanced fuel efficiency. Besides, the new DZire is being introduced in four new body […]
Industry association ASSOCHAM, which has members from most of the big industrial groups in India, today said the opaque nature of decision making in India should be done away with to prevent incidents like the latest ‘corporate espionage’ involving top industrial houses in India. In a statement, the association said: “One fails to understand what […]
Picture this … A heroine is in danger as goons gherao her! There’s no scope for an escape until our hero arrives like a knight in shining armor and rescues his lady love. Straight out of a Hindi movie? But it makes headlines when it happens for real to two of Zee TV’s popular actors […]
BMW Group India introduced the new sub-brand BMW i in India with the launch of the BMW i8, billed as the most progressive sports car, priced at Rs 2.3 crore. On road price would be about Rs 3 crore. The first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the sub-brand BMW i, the BMW i8 is available at […]
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said it would replace the side curtain airbag software on all the XUV 500 vehicles manufactured on or before July 2014. “The upgrade will be carried out free of cost for customers who will be individually contacted by the company. This upgrade will be limited only to a software change and […]
The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in January 2015, including Jaguar Land Rover, at 80,499, remained flat, compared to January 2014. Cumulative wholesales for this fiscal were at 794,017, lower by 5%, over last fiscal. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in January 2015 were 30,678, a growth of […]
The Golden Kela awards, which ‘honor’ the worst actors and artists in Bollywood, has opened its nominations for 2014. Arjun Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Rani Mukherjee, Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Tamannaah and Jacqueline Fernandes will vie for the worst actor awards. The worst film will be one of Kick, […]
A survey by ASSOCHAM and National Institute of Labour Economics Research & Development has found that India adds around 72 lakh members to its workforce every year, and the total work force will rise to 485.6 million by 2016-17 and to 495.1 million by 2019-20. The survey also found that manufacturing, construction and services including […]
25% of Valentine Day couples in a survey conducted in India by Tripadvisor expressed concern over Hindu right wing organisations’ threat that anyone found sharing love tomorrow will be forcibly married. “While 44% respondents are not concerned with regards to threats from certain organisations to take action against public couples, 25% are concerned about the […]
