All stories by T E Narasimhan
Budget misses scrappage policy which is key for CV revival
Rediff.com8 Jul 2019The industry said if the policy was announced, it would have taken 28 million vehicles bought before March 2005 off the road.
Commercial vehicle sales seen growing 7-9% this year
Rediff.com3 Jul 2019The demand environment is expected to improve over the next three quarters, aided by a recovery in demand from the construction sector, following release of payments to contractors after elections.
Why India plans to build a space station
Rediff.com2 Jul 2019Once ISRO masters the technology to send humans into space, the next step will be experimenting with technologies allowing humans to live in space.
A smart move by TN govt to tackle frequent labour unrest
Rediff.com27 Jun 2019Exasperated by frequent labour strikes, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to give public utility status to Auto components makers. A move that has left labour unions fuming since, now, they won't be able to go on strike without issuing a notice of six weeks in advance.
How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces
Rediff.com26 Jun 2019Out of its 47 operational satellites, India currently has six to eight satellites which are used entirely for military purposes.
Ready-made garment exports revives
Rediff.com25 Jun 2019The exporters are optimistic that the industry will grow by 8-10 per cent and it can improve further if the government helps the industry.
From Rs 7 lakh to Rs 6.5 cr, dozen SUVs to hit Indian roads
Rediff.com11 Jun 2019While the overall passenger car industry is expected to grow at around seven per cent a year in the next five years, SUV growth is expected to be over 10 per cent.
The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander
Rediff.com10 Jun 2019While New Jersey, US-based OrbitBeyond leads a consortium of subcontractors who have designed and developed hardware for deep space missions, Bengaluru-based Team Indus is leading OrbitBeyond's lander engineering, reports T E Narasimhan.
Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years
Rediff.com7 Jun 2019Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.
After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow
Rediff.com6 Jun 2019New regulatory rules, softer freight rates and a liquidity crunch at non-bank lenders are among the reasons.
Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion
Rediff.com2 Jun 2019The interest it has generated among designers who are helping create new styles and uses for the product is likely to leave a lasting imprint on the future of khadi.
In a first, IFC to invest $35 mn in Manappuram
Rediff.com29 May 2019Gold loan companies offer loans to financially-excluded customers and MSMEs by enabling them to monetise their gold without the need for documentary proof of income
There were elections here 1,000 years ago!
Rediff.com4 May 2019Some 1,100 years ago, Uthiramerur had an election system similar to what India has today.
India's second Moon mission to be launched in July
Rediff.com2 May 2019The mission has three modules - Orbiter, Lander (Vikram) and Rover (Pragyan)
Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick
Rediff.com29 Apr 2019Domestic tyre demand is seen to grow by 7-9 per cent over the next five years.
Why India's garment exporters are stressed
Rediff.com25 Apr 2019In the last five years of NDA rule, 2018-2019 was the worst for exporters.
Renault steps on the gas to find success recipe in India
Rediff.com24 Apr 2019Renault will start with a slew of new products that will be launched over the second half of this year and next year, apart from giving facelifts to the Kwid and Duster.
How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles
Rediff.com23 Apr 2019The national budget 2019-20 had an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore for Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles scheme to boost electric mobility and increase the number of EVs in commercial fleets.
Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years
Rediff.com12 Apr 2019The first half of 2019-20 will be under pressure, since prices are expected to go up by Rs 7,000-8,000 at a time when sentiment is poor.
As demands rise, moped sales get a boost
Rediff.com1 Apr 2019Mopeds are sought by people with smaller businesses, with their weight-carrying and haulage ability beside being lighter and easy to manoeuvre in traffic.