The keenly-awaited Mahindra Thar 2020 was finally unveiled on August 15, 2020. Here are the first images of one of the finest off-roaders!

With the Thar, M&M has come full circle. In a market where every other vehicle has an SUV tag, the company plans to stick to its core competence of making rugged, true-blue, all-terrain SUVs, and marks a fresh beginning for the 75-year-old firm that enjoyed an indomitable position in the SUV segment till 2012, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Chinese mobile brands are deeply entrenched in the Indian market. A move to bar them may send a bold diplomatic message. But its cost for the local industry is anybody's guess.In the event that Chinese brands face curbs, two handset makers - Samsung and Apple - squarely stand to gain.

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.

Long have I waited for a car to replace the Tata Safari feel in driving, and this updated version of the Tata Harrier is just IT, exclaims Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Smooth engine, plush interiors, great suspension that handle dodgy roads with ease, futuristic design elements that have little by way of competition in the market -- it's all there, says Pavan Lall.

Maruti is not an online outlier, of course; other heavyweights have rolled out similar services. But as an analyst pointed out, Maruti's all-India roll-out has significant impact given that it accounts for over half of all cars sold, reports, reports Pavan Lall.

'It says, we are not just an overseas player -- we are Kia India and here for good'

The Thar. A vehicle that has always been a capable off-roader with its go-anywhere attitude.One which hated being on the tarmac as a lifestyle vehicle, as the second car in your parking space. But this new generation Thar -- can it change that? Can it be one's first car? Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com finds out.

A new XUV, a new logo, and a big bang at the launch! Mahindra revealed its keenly-awaited XUV700 in Chennai on Saturday.

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

This SUV will look as cool in 2030 as it might have in 2010 and ultimately that's what drives the core appeal of Mercedes-Benz and its products -- being classic, says Pavan Lall.

Four XUV700s entered the challenge and all four recorded over 4000 km in 24 hours, says Rajesh Karkera.

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear.The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city comfort now offered in competitor vehicles such as the MG Hector, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Tiguan and Tata's Harrier, says Pavan Lall.

Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani set out to test drive the new CNG versions of Tata Tiago and Tigor, and come away impressed.

The move points to a growing need to cater to a younger customer base, one that wants designer clothes not just for big occasions but also wishes to make them a part of their day-to-day lives by interpreting individual pieces in individualistic manners.

The Meridian feels comfortable and upright with the quality of gadgetry, interiors and plastics expected from an international brand car.However, it lacks the overall premium-ness that may come with a top-end Japanese car or even a mid-range German car, says Pavan Lall.

Innovation ranging from exterior designs of vehicles to EV charger locks grabbed eyeballs at the expo

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin.

'Assess the property in terms of type, size, location and price point, and whether it fits into your budget.'

Investors should match their investment horizon with the fund's portfolio duration.

Top three reasons are battery life, sound clarity and voice quality

First impressions of the new powerhouse smartphone 

Music experiences will be integrated across other devices like iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac

MediaTek Dimensity 1080 has 200MP camera with Imagiq ISP

CEO Carl Pei also revealed that the company seeks the US as the targeted market

Almost synonymous with portable music players in the ‘90s, the Walkman slides back into our lives in this new avatar.

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.

Centre’s decision to not allow imports at lower duty also push up domestic rates

RBI intervenes to manage currency amid global economic challenges

Farmers who have harvested the fragrant rice are happy despite drop in prices

Hindalco achieves the distinction for the 5th consecutive year

According to energy intelligence firm Vortexa, India’s crude oil imports from Russia were largely flat on a monthly and annual basis at 1.45 million barrels per day (mb/d) in October 2024, according to energy intelligence firm Vortexa

Sensex, Nifty updates on November 11, 2024: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed flat in highly volatile trade on Monday as continuous FII selling, disappointing quarterly earnings and weak trends from Asian markets dented investor sentiment. After gyrating between highs and lows, benchmark Sensex eked out gains of 9.83 points or 0.01 per cent to settle at 79,496.15. The barometer gyrated 1,100.8 points between the day’s high of 80,102.14 and a low of 79,001.34. The NSE Nifty dipped marginally by 6.90 points or 0.03 per cent to 24,141.30. From the 30-share Sensex pack, Asian Paints tumbled over 8 per cent after the company on Saturday reported a 43.71 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 693.66 crore for the September quarter, impacted by soft-demand conditions, material price inflation and a decline in decorative and coatings business in the domestic market. Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW Steel, NTPC, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv and Larsen & Toubro were also among the laggards. However, Power Grid, HCL Technologies, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and ICICI Bank were among the gainers.

Niva Bupa Health Insurance IPO, Niva Bupa IPO GMP Updates November 11, 2024: Track Niva Bupa Health Insurance IPO subscription status here

Asian Paints Stock, Asian Paints Share Price Updates November 11, 2024: Shares of Asian Paints in focus 

China’s announcement of a five-year package totaling 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) to tackle local government debt problems fell short of market expectations

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

The market recovery came despite a weak opening influenced by China’s stimulus concerns and continued foreign investor selling

Nupur Recyclers is currently focused on non-ferrous metal scrap processing. It will establish a state-of-the-art plant dedicated to handling both metal scraps and lithium-ion battery recycling

The company has implemented a new leadership structure, dividing operations between two executive directors

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices: The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty, which traded on a weak note on Tuesday, settled 1 per cent lower for the day. Sensex closed at 78,675.18, lower by 820.97 points or 1.03 per cent, and Nifty 50 ended at 23,883.45, down by 257.85 points or 1.07 per cent. Barring the Nifty IT and Realty indices, all the sectoral indices are in red and led by bank stocks. As the Q2 earnings season concludes, analysts anticipate fund flows influencing market direction amid ongoing volatility. Gaurav Garg of Lemonn Markets Desk suggests that traders adopt hedged strategies focusing on selective stocks. Large-cap stocks are expected to perform relatively better as valuation pressures mount on the broader market. DSP Mutual Fund highlighted that mid-cap and small-cap indices have reached peak valuations, while large-cap stocks show signs of outperformance. Continued foreign portfolio outflows add to market volatility, but Pantomath Group’s ‘Market Kaleidoscope’ report points to India’s infrastructure push and rising private investment as economic stabilisers. Globally, Asian markets opened mixed, with gains in China and Japan offset by weaker Taiwanese and Korean indices.

Implemented in 2004, STT is designed to combat tax evasion on capital gains and has undergone various adjustments to its rates and structure since its inception.

At 9.57 am on Tuesday, January Brent oil futures were at $71.77, down by 0.08 per cent, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $67.97, down by 0.10 per cent

Hindalco, ONGC, Ramco Cements & Ambuja Cements Share Price Highlights; Sagility IPO Listing November 12, 2024

The stock made its debut at ₹31.06, up 3.53 per cent from the issue price on both the BSE and NSE, later, it jumped 7.2 per cent to ₹32.16 on the BSE

The weather event may affect India; no signs of La Nina evolving until Feb 2025