All stories by T E Narasimhan
Can India's defence sector be atmanirbhar?
Rediff.com24 Aug 2020'We see the defence industry as one of the leading sectors, which will significantly contribute to the growth of the Indian economy, but more importantly, bring atmanirbharta to national security.'
Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'
Rediff.com19 Aug 2020Tele/video-consults have been effective for patients requiring post-hospitalisation follow-up, especially if they are from outside the city; patients with chronic diseases that need periodic monitoring; and pregnant women who require routine checkup with minimum exposure.
Despite pandemic, investors are flocking to Tamil Nadu
Rediff.com17 Aug 2020Tamil Nadu has cornered around 18.63 per cent of the fresh investments in Q1FY21 and topped the list of state-wise investments. These investments should help create over 67,212 jobs.
To beat lockdown blues, brands hit the right chord with digital movies
Rediff.com15 Aug 2020With theatres remaining shut, new releases are making a beeline for OTT platforms, and companies are forging tie-ups to reach out to the target audience.
PE/VC investments drop 51% to $4.1 billion as big deals shrink in July
Rediff.com14 Aug 2020According to the IVCA-EY report, July recorded 10 large deals worth $3.1 billion compared to 13 large deals worth $7.1 billion in July 2019.
Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine
Rediff.com13 Aug 2020The spacetech startup is expected to launch the first rocket which can hurl satellites of 250-700 kg into a lower Earth orbit by end-2021.
Passenger vehicle retail sales down 25.19% in July
Rediff.com11 Aug 2020Dealers say that the full-year outlook remains negative with a projected contraction in retail sales of 15-35 per cent across segments, save tractors, which look set to clock a positive annual growth.
COVID is a blessing for Edtech firms as they see massive jump in VC fund
Rediff.com7 Aug 2020Venture Intelligence data shows that during January to July 2020, investors infused $998 million in 31 deals. The total number of deals reported in 2019 was 42 worth $404 million.
Being 'atmanirbhar' is a mega challenge for auto industry
Rediff.com5 Aug 2020Indian auto industry's dependence on China is high and it will continue to be so in the BS-VI era and as the country moves towards electric mobility. Domestic players lack both technological competence and the sheer pricing advantage that support Chinese imports.
As rural economy picks up, tractors see decent sales
Rediff.com4 Aug 2020Companies expect to reach full capacity in August after fixing supply chains that collapsed in the months-long lockdown to contain the coronavirus.
Textile firms get ready to stitch 'anti COVID' clothing line
Rediff.com1 Aug 2020To cater to the antiviral fabrics and antimicrobial segment, almost all the Indian big textiles brands, including Reliance, Arvind, Aditya Birla, Donear Group, Raymond, and Siyaram have entered the market. Companies started their journey with reusable masks and PPE kits, and today, they are offering a range of PPE clothing along with fashion and casualwear.
Even before release from jail, Sasikala factor rocks TN politics
Rediff.com22 Jul 2020The big question is: Will her release be a threat to Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami? The answer is, while it may give him moments of nervousness, he will not be replaced, say political experts. T E Narasimhan reports.
Car makers rejig products as diesel, petrol prices near parity
Rediff.com10 Jul 2020While the share of diesel vehicles sales in the overall passenger car industry has already fallen sharply, sales of CNG vehicles have shown a compound annual growth rate of 15.5 per cent over the past five years.
Jio Platforms deals a big boost for PE investments
Rediff.com2 Jul 2020Investments totaling over $9.5 billion in Jio Platforms by a clutch of private equity firms, following social media giant Facebook's $5.7 billion mid-April investment in the company, helped overall.
How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth
Rediff.com24 Jun 2020Smart positioning, continued communication and a global design language have played a big role, say experts
Despite anti-China sentiments will Vivo manage to keep ringing?
Rediff.com24 Jun 2020As campaigns against Chinese brands intensify and the virus keeps people indoors, Vivo plays it slow with a digital-first launch plan.
'We will continue with China business'
Rediff.com23 Jun 2020Sundram Fasteners is planning to grow the Chinese venture further expanding on its product range covering fasteners, bearing housings, machined castings.
Auto retail sales down by 88.87% in May
Rediff.com12 Jun 2020At the end of May, out of 26,500 outlets about 60 per cent showrooms and 80 per cent workshops were operational across the country.
Royal Enfield may recall 15,200 units from export markets
Rediff.com21 May 2020This is a precautionary service intervention, and will be undertaken across the UK, rest of Europe and South Korea, the company said.
Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown
Rediff.com20 May 2020A study by second-hand car dealer CARS 24 showed 42 per cent of the consumer feel the need for a car to travel safely now. Those who used cabs to commute before the pandemic want to buy a car for the family and a two-wheeler for shorter runs.