Bajaj Auto | Bajaj Auto share price: ICE, CNG, EV & ethanol will co-exist; Bajaj Auto wants to maintain agility to toggle between fuel systems: Rakesh Sharma

Bajaj Auto | Bajaj Auto share price: ICE, CNG, EV & ethanol will co-exist; Bajaj Auto wants to maintain agility to toggle between fuel systems: Rakesh Sharma

Rakesh Sharma, ED, Bajaj Auto, says there is no silver bullet that will solve all problems, on the government, society, and consumer fronts. To address these use cases, we will have the coexistence of ICE or let us say gasoline, CNG, and EV. Ethanol is also on the horizon. If there is a significant push … Read more

Two-wheeler industry expects robust growth in upcoming festive season: TVS

Two-wheeler industry expects robust growth in upcoming festive season: TVS

The two-wheeler industry is expected to witness robust sales in the upcoming festive season, riding on the back of strong revival in rural demand and bountiful monsoon so far, according to TVS Motor Company Senior Vice President – Head Commuter Business Aniruddha Haldar. In an interaction with PTI, he noted that the growth in the … Read more

Private sector investments to get get a boost on pickup in rural demand: RBI

Private sector investments to get get a boost on pickup in rural demand: RBI

A pick-up in demand particularly in rural demand driven by improved monsoon prospects along with a rise in urban demand is expected to encourage investments by the private sector that could accelerate overall economic growth. There are some lead indications already of new capacity creation in a few industries and a pick-up in investment intentions, … Read more

Uptick in rural demand to propel two-wheeler industry: TVS Motor chief

Uptick in rural demand to propel two-wheeler industry: TVS Motor chief

New Delhi: The domestic two-wheeler segment will continue on growth path in the current fiscal on the back of factors like normal rainfall and uptick in rural demand, according to TVS Motor Chairman Ralf Speth. Speaking at the company’s annual general meeting (AGM), he noted that in partnership with BMW Motorrad, TVS will be working … Read more

FMCG companies pack a punch to defend any downturn

FMCG companies pack a punch to defend any downturn

The five fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stocks in the Nifty 50 index — HUL, ITC, Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products and Britannia — are trading close to their 52-week highs. These stocks together have an 8.7% share in the benchmark index. They have varyingly gained over the past one year when compared with the benchmark … Read more

Sanjiv Puri: What to expect from the Budget going forward? Sanjiv Puri answers

Sanjiv Puri: What to expect from the Budget going forward? Sanjiv Puri answers

“Now, going forward, we do expect that the reform momentum will continue because the model that has been followed earlier of investment for inclusive growth to create a virtuous cycle and the process of reform, unlocking the productive capacity of the economy has worked well and it should energise greater impetus on reform going forward,” … Read more

Stocks: In Focus: Scrips that like a cloud on the horizon

Stocks: In Focus: Scrips that like a cloud on the horizon

Mumbai: Stocks belonging to sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), agriculture, automobiles – especially two-wheelers and tractors – retail and hotels are likely to be in focus in the next few months, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an above-normal monsoon. Sufficient rainfall in the June-September season can lead to faster growth … 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

hero motocorp sales: Concept of rural India has to do well for two-wheelers to do well is absolutely passé: Hero MotoCorp CEO

hero motocorp sales: Concept of rural India has to do well for two-wheelers to do well is absolutely passé: Hero MotoCorp CEO

Niranjan Gupta, CEO, Hero MotoCorp, says: “We are focusing on brands, models, portfolios, focusing on stores, premia stores, a lot of action at our end. Effectively, given the strong platform that we have, it is about changing gears and moving with speed, powered by the four S – speed, scale, synergy and simplification.”I must say … Read more