With Mitsubishi pulling the plug on it the days of the Pajero maybe over, but nobody who ever owned one will forget it. Some even learnt life-long lessons from it, says Pavan Lall.

Czech automaker Skoda on Thursday globally unveiled its all new SUV Kushaq which would take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in the fastest growing mid-sized SUV segment in the domestic market.The model is the first production car as part of the company's India 2.0 project.Under the lead responsibility of Skoda Auto, Volkswagen Group is investing 1 billion euros in its model campaign in the Indian subcontinent to strengthen its presence.

Czech automaker Skoda on Monday forayed into the midsize SUV segment in India with the launch of its new offering Kushaq, priced between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 17.6 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

While the Q5 is a light driving car that feels like you can easily fling it over and around brooks and brushes and hills and plains, it's also versatile in that its rear seat is as comfy and spacious as you'd expect, says Pavan Lall.

Stylish, sleek, a coupe-like sedan with generous amount of space is what the Slavia is all about.

Suspension that has fully acclimatised to Indian roads and handles potholes and bumps with ease, plush interiors that feel premium beyond just surface level, and aggressive and imposing design cues give this SUV a presence and profile that has little competition, says Pavan Lall.

The Carens is a warning for cars such as the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar, Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Innova Crista and Mahindra XUV 700, because Kia punches much harder than others in its weight category.

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As per estimates released by IDC, India’s smart wearable device market grew by merely 2.1 per cent in March quarter

Q2 Results 2024 Updates: Here are the updates on the Q2 financial results of some of India’s major companies, including State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Tata Motors, Power Finance Corporation, Ashok Leyland, MRF, Ola Electric Mobility, and others. These results offer critical insights into each company’s performance and market outlook, impacting sectors such as banking, automotive, and electric mobility. Follow along for the latest details on revenue, profit margins, growth strategies, and industry trends as companies announce their quarterly performance.

Passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle volumes declined 5 per cent and 19 per cent year-on-year in the India business: Motilal Oswal

The total expenditure moved up to ₹99,847 crore in the quarter under review, from ₹92,752 crore in the year-ago period

The board has declared an interim dividend of ₹3 per share for FY25

Reflects investor confidence in renewable energy sector; significant listing gains seen

Raises ₹5,085 crore from institutional investors; company betting big on enhancing quick commerce segement

For the first time this calendar year, FPI net investments turned negative with net outgo between January 1 to November 8 at ₹13,401 crore, data with depositories showed

Large family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, who typically establish their own AIFs and invest via the QIB route but are otherwise ineligible for QIB status individually, will be affected by SEBI guidelines, say experts

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The Aditya Birla Group company expects to report a net profit of ₹3,625 crore in Q2 against ₹2,196 crore last year in the same quarter

Asian Paints’ Q2 net profit declined 43.71% due to weak demand, material price inflation, material price inflation, and performances of the decorative and coatings business.

The achievement comes as Mastek expands its AI capabilities, recently launching iConnix, a GenAI portfolio featuring over 120 AI assets and 4 AI platforms

The State-owned insurer recorded 12 per cent growth in net premium income at ₹1,19,901 crore during the quarter under review

Revenue rose to ₹ 1,491.23 crore, compared to ₹ 1,161.89 crore in the previous year

AUM hit by mark-to-market loss, inflows touch ₹Rs 41,887 cr

QSBs’ clients will have the option to either continue with the existing facility of trading by transferring funds to the brokers or opt for either of the facilities

The emerging view is that likely immigration curbs may no longer hurt tech companies as much as they once did. At the same time, likely tax cuts could leave US companies with a bigger pool of money for discretionary spending, some of which might flow to Indian IT firms

Analysts offered mixed reviews; Jefferies issued an underperform rating with a target price reduction from ₹690 to ₹680, while Motilal Oswal maintained a neutral stance with a target of ₹880.

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With protesting junior doctors falling sick out of starvation, more and more doctors are joining the fasting protest at Kolkata’s Esplanade, braving heat, humidity, and deteriorating health

The sensitive take on grief, gender norms, and societal issues by director Rahul Roye wins the Best Social Justice Film award