Honda’s two-wheel Indian rivals leave it in the dust

Honda’s two-wheel Indian rivals leave it in the dust

Which automotive company, more than any other, is responsible for getting the world’s population moving?Ford Motor Co., whose Model T turned the car into a mass-market product? Volkswagen AG, which sold more vehicles than any competitor over the past decade? Toyota Motor Corp., whose Corolla is the best-selling auto in history?There’s a good case that … Read more

Indian stocks: A heavy monsoon season is great news for these Indian stocks

Indian stocks: A heavy monsoon season is great news for these Indian stocks

Stocks of Indian firms that earn a large chunk of their revenues from the nation’s hinterland are showing signs of a revival, as traders bet that bountiful monsoon rains will lead to better crop yields and boost rural demand. Motorcycle manufacturers, farm-equipment makers and producers of fast-moving consumer goods have rallied following forecasts of timely … Read more

Motorcycle icon Royal Enfield faces fresh challenge from Harley, Triumph in India’s biker paradise

Motorcycle icon Royal Enfield faces fresh challenge from Harley, Triumph in India’s biker paradise

Sajneet Sandhu grew up riding on her father’s Royal Enfield around Goa’s palm-fringed roads, taking in endless beaches and rice paddies from the back of the iconic Indian motorcycle. Now 43 and inspired by those childhood memories, she has got a bike of her own. But it isn’t like her dad’s. Rather than a Royal … Read more