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As Covid situation eased, auto sales revved up in June

As Covid situation eased, auto sales revved up in June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Major automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kia, Toyota and Honda, on Thursday reported healthy growth in passenger vehicles sales in June, recovering from the disruptions induced by the second wave of COVID-19. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) posted total sales of 1,47,368 units in June, up from 46,555 units in May. Its domestic dispatches to dealers last month stood at 130,348 units, up from 35,293 units in May, as easing of COVID-related restrictions helped the auto major to dispatch more units to dealerships.

Motown gears up for fast-lane drive as second wave of Covid-19 abates

Motown gears up for fast-lane drive as second wave of Covid-19 abates

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

As the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic abates, India's automakers are hopeful of a quick recovery in sales volumes, led by better rural sentiment, low interest rates, improved availability of finance and a gradual uptick in business and economic activity. In fact, companies have started to ramp up production already, encouraged by high order books and the growing preference for private transport in both rural and urban areas as a means to avoid infections. In early April, the industry had been bullish as the sales trend for March showed that the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic had been left behind. The total vehicle sales had grown by 77 per cent, albeit on a lower base, and for the past few months, sales had consistently touched 300,000 units per month.

'We are on week to week business planning'

'We are on week to week business planning'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'The fundamentals look strong, but we will have to see if they translate into actual demand.' 'Because the April-May marriage season didn't see much sales due to the lockdown.'

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'I have personally been very keen on investing in lithium ion battery technology for some time.'

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

MotoGP: KTM's Oliveira powers to victory in Barcelona thriller

Auto sales skid in May as COVID second wave bites

Auto sales skid in May as COVID second wave bites

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Major automobile manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors and Toyota Kirloskar on Tuesday reported decline in domestic passenger vehicle sales in May compared to the previous month as a spike in COVID-19 cases and lockdowns across various states hit production and dispatches. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI), which shut production from May 1 to May 16 so as to divert oxygen from industrial use for medical purposes, reported domestic dispatches to dealers at 35,293 units last month, down 75 per cent from 142,454 units in April. The company said sales of its mini cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, declined by 81 per cent to 4,760 units in May as against 25,041 units in April this year.

Covid-19: India's auto component makers brace for a bumpy ride ahead

Covid-19: India's auto component makers brace for a bumpy ride ahead

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Auto component makers in India are bracing for a tough time. High absenteeism among workers owing to Covid-19, shortages of critical parts, and temporary closures of plants by automobile manufacturers have thrown a spanner in the works for the Rs 3.2-trillion sector, which derives 60 per cent of its revenues from automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), with the balance split equally between replacement demand and exports. Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday said it was extending the maintenance shutdown, which was from May 1 to 9, till May 16, "keeping in view the current pandemic situation". Some activities will continue in the plants.

The new Swift: pocket friendly, cute as a button and reliable

The new Swift: pocket friendly, cute as a button and reliable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

While the latest, fourth-generation Swift makes no pretence of being a performance car or the last word in luxury, what it does stand for is amply evident, notes Pavan Lall.

Shift towards personal mobility boost auto sales

Shift towards personal mobility boost auto sales

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors on Thursday reported robust sales in March as a shift towards personal mobility and pent up demand continued to help companies push dispatches to their respective retail partners. Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Honda Cars and Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) also reported strong sales last month as compared to the year-ago period, when dispatches were adversely impacted due to the impending transition to BSVI from April 2020 and the nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India said its domestic sales stood at 1,49,518 units last month. The auto major had reported sales of 76,976 units in March 2020.

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Honda's scooter sales back in the fast lane after a steep decline

Honda's scooter sales back in the fast lane after a steep decline

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The local arm of the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer accounts for every second scooter sold in India.

Automakers ride out of Covid blues; report double digit sales growth

Automakers ride out of Covid blues; report double digit sales growth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 11.8 per cent increase in wholesales to 164,469 units in February. The company had sold 147,110 units in February last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Domestic sales increased 11.8 per cent to 1,52,983 units last month, as against 1,36,849 units in February 2020, it added.

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Most of India knows Deep Sidhu as the man who planted the Sikh religious flag on Red Fort.

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown.

Want to drive a BMW? Check out 2 Series

Want to drive a BMW? Check out 2 Series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

For those who've always wanted to drive a BMW in India, the 2 Series is easily the most fun to drive everyday car that money can buy.

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Patel is currently the senior spokesperson of the Biden Inaugural and has been a part of the Biden Campaign as well where he served as Regional Communications Director.

Will Reliance be real estate's new disruptor?

Will Reliance be real estate's new disruptor?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A stake sale of Reliance's real estate portfolio would help it raise anything between $1-5 billion and could be one of the triggers for the company's shares to break out.

Unrest at Toyota's Bidadi unit puts focus on labour reforms

Unrest at Toyota's Bidadi unit puts focus on labour reforms

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

This crisis has arisen just as demand in India's auto sector started seeing some sort of revival after the nationwide lockdown in March/April.

Verstappen ends F1 season with win in Abu Dhabi

Verstappen ends F1 season with win in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Max Verstappen won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix from pole position for Red Bull on Sunday.

F1: Verstappen snatches pole for Abu Dhabi finale; Hamilton 3rd

F1: Verstappen snatches pole for Abu Dhabi finale; Hamilton 3rd

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

World champion Lewis Hamilton, back in the car after his COVID-19-enforced absence at last week's Sakhir Grand Prix, was third but only 0.086 seconds off the pace.

Festive demand lifts passenger vehicle sales by nearly 13% in Nov: SIAM

Festive demand lifts passenger vehicle sales by nearly 13% in Nov: SIAM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 12.73 per cent to 285,367 units in November as against 253,139 units in the same month last year riding on the back of festive demand, auto industry body SIAM said on Friday. According to the latest data by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), two-wheeler sales rose 13.43 per cent to 16,00,379 units, compared with 14,10,939 units in the same month last year.

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

For Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler company, it's a calculated gambit to revive Harley-Davidson whose ride in India has been anything but easy since it got here.When automotive firms embark on alliances, it's a roll of the dice on how such marriages will play out.

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

IIT Roorkee has so far seen the highest domestic salary rise Rs 80 lakh, up by a third from Rs 60 lakh last year.

PIX: Perez goes from last to first in astonishing Sakhir GP

PIX: Perez goes from last to first in astonishing Sakhir GP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Perez, who vaulted to fourth in the overall standings after Sunday's race, is the first Mexican driver to win a race since Pedro Rodriguez took victory in the 1970 Belgian Grand Prix.

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher is now expected to move up to Formula One with Red Bull's Honda-powered AlphaTauri team

Festival cheer helps automakers log positive sales in Nov

Festival cheer helps automakers log positive sales in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors and Tata Motors reported sales growth in the domestic market in November, aided by robust offtakes amid the festival season. While Maruti Suzuki India reported marginal growth, Hyundai logged in its highest ever monthly sales in November. Others like Honda Cars India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra and MG Motor India also reported sales growth in November as compared with the same month last year.

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive experience, transmission, ride quality and tech. And while it may not be as low cost as a Maruti or come with the "heavy German steel-feel" of the Volkswagen, it does carve out a niche for itself at pole position with a combination of technology, styling, drive and ride comfort, and low cost of ownership, says Pavan Lall.

Festive demand boosts PV sales in Oct

Festive demand boosts PV sales in Oct

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Passenger vehicle wholesale in India increased by 14.19 per cent to 3,10,294 units in October against 2,71,737 units in the same month last year as companies despatched more units to dealers to cater to enhanced demand in the festive season, auto industry body SIAM said on Wednesday. According to the latest data by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), two-wheeler sales also rose 16.88 per cent to 20,53,814 units, compared with 17,57,180 units in the same month last year. Motorcycle sales were at 13,82,749 units as against 11,16,886 units in October 2019, up 23.8 per cent.

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year (double-digit increase for most automobile companies.

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India-born US district judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, has been assigned the justice department's crucial lawsuit against internet search giant Google.

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

Passenger vehicle sales in India rise 17% in Q2: SIAM

Passenger vehicle sales in India rise 17% in Q2: SIAM

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 17 per cent in the second quarter of the current fiscal year as buying sentiment improved and companies stocked up to cater to enhanced demand in the festive season, auto industry body SIAM said on Friday. According to the latest data by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicles sales in the July-September quarter increased to 726,232 units from 620,620 units in the same period last year. Similarly, two-wheeler sales during the September quarter this fiscal rose marginally to 46,90,565 units as compared with 46,82,571 units in the same period last fiscal. However, commercial vehicles sales saw a dip of 20.13 per cent at 133,524 units in the quarter under review as compared with 167,173 units in July-September 2019.

For Harley-Davidson, Indian roads were always bumpy

For Harley-Davidson, Indian roads were always bumpy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

From being exorbitantly priced to facing stiff competition, Harley was always going to find it tough to crack a market like India, says Dhruv Munjal.

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The compact segment where Sonet will be launched is crowded with the Maruti Vitara and Brezza, which top the sales' list, and a bevy of models from Mahindra & Mahindra apart from Hyundai's offering. But volumes in this are slightly higher than those in the mid-segment, making it attractive, says Surajeet Das Gupta.

While Hero MotoCorp, TVS gain mkt share, Honda, Bajaj slip

While Hero MotoCorp, TVS gain mkt share, Honda, Bajaj slip

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

As macroeconomic numbers continue to disappoint, reaching pre-Covid level is unlikely in FY21.

Car sales see 14% jump year on year in August

Car sales see 14% jump year on year in August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose by 14.16 per cent in August to 2,15,916 units, driven by pent-up demand, industry body SIAM said on Friday. According to the latest data by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, passenger vehicle wholesales stood at 1,89,129 units in the same month last year.

4 super bikes perfect for your road trip

4 super bikes perfect for your road trip

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Youtuber, travel enthusiast and bike lover Jasminder Singh picks the top bikes that are crafted for long distance journeys.

Continuous rains submerge parts of Delhi-NCR

Continuous rains submerge parts of Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The Ayanagar weather station recorded 122.8 mm between 8.30 am on Wednesday and 8.30 am on Thursday, which was 11 times the normal rainfall.

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