All stories by Pavan Lall
CCD's Siddhartha was a 'nice guy' CEO
Rediff.com31 Jul 2019A family man with two sons, who made it a point to attend all weddings and occasions in the community, Siddhartha is known by everyone as the quintessential 'nice guy' CEO -- never yelling, raising his voice or screaming at his employees, says Pavan Lall.
Titan has major plans to boost its premium range of watches
Rediff.com30 Jun 2019Titan expects sales of premium-priced watch sales to grow by leaps and bounds in the future on the back of a growing disposable income among working professionals and income categories, says Pavan Lall.
Carmakers pin hopes on Bharat to boost sales
Rediff.com20 Jun 2019While customers in metro cities are still buying cars, quick growth is likely only from upcountry markets, where highways and roads are being built, and discretionary income and aspirations are rising.
Gautam Singhania likes Trump's feud with China
Rediff.com20 Jun 2019'Trump's sparring with China is good for business,' Raymond's CMD tells Pavan Lall.
Ferrari to Porsche target small-town millionaires
Rediff.com18 Jun 2019'Hathras, Muradabad, Trichur, Salem, Madurai, Aligarh and Kanpur are cities where we are expecting and in some cases have seen new buyers come from.'
Is Zia Mody planning to retire?
Rediff.com6 Jun 2019'I'm an unbalanced human,' the founding partner of AZB, India's top law firm, tells Pavan Lall.
The XUV300 may well be Mahindra's bravest endeavour yet
Rediff.com6 Jun 2019How the XUV300's suspension, plastics and interiors hold out in Indian conditions after a couple of years will be the litmus test for its success in the long term, but for now, this SUV delivers, says Pavan Lall.
Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace
Rediff.com7 May 2019The Jaguar has 11 different types of F-Paces in different engine and style combinations that start from a Rs 40-lakh petrol variant and go up to a V-8 engined convertible that can cost Rs 2.8 crore.
From top jeweller to liquidation, how Gitanjali Gems lost its sheen
Rediff.com2 May 2019Once a stock market darling, the jewellery chain heads for liquidation.
How Nykaa plans to spread its wings
Rediff.com29 Apr 2019It currently has invested in 35 locations, some of which border on a luxury level format and are large at 2,500 square feet.
Meet Nirav Modi's core team
Rediff.com22 Apr 2019The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.
Another family feud comes to the fore, this time at Finolex
Rediff.com22 Apr 2019At the immediate heart of the dispute is an inheritance that involves Rs 1,500 crore of shares that were bequeathed on a gift deed on a Rs 500 non-judicial stamp paper.
Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India
Rediff.com11 Apr 2019After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.
The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine
Rediff.com11 Apr 2019This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made
The Honda Civic is back, bigger and better than before
Rediff.com27 Mar 2019The radical styling that consists of 17-inch diamond-cut wheel rims and a chrome grill that comes with a sleek coupe-inspired profile -- the kind you'd expect to see in an Acura or a Lexus sports car -- make the Civic one of the best-looking cars on the road today irrespective of price.
Would you bid for Nirav Modi's art?
Rediff.com19 Mar 2019Sixty-eight paintings that once belonged to fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi will go under the hammer next week.
Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality
Rediff.com12 Mar 2019The six-seater is built for long journeys, especially when you don't want to waste time and would rather wrap up meetings while, say, on the road to the airport, writes Pavan Lall.
With m-cap of Rs 91,000 crore, Titan is the jewel in Tata's crown
Rediff.com11 Mar 2019The success stems from Titan's betting hard on wedding jewellery over the last three years. It now contributes 20 per cent to revenue.
The One and Only Mary Kom
Rediff.com8 Mar 2019'I am actually quicker now than before,' Boxing legend Mary Kom tells Pavan Lall.
Why Panasonic is keen to leverage the Anchor brand
Rediff.com8 Mar 2019The Anchor and Panasonic connection is a blend of legacy and quality and there really is no question of substituting one for the other. Panasonic is banking on Anchor's familiarity and widespread recall, to push its way ahead in the premium, automation-aided home appliances and accessories market.