Holcim exits Thai cement unit for Swiss frank 655 million

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 15:53

The company, which is set to be merged with French cement maker Lafarge to create the world's largest building material company, said it has sold its entire 27.5 per cent stake in SCC via a private placement in capital markets.

Textile industry seeks lower duties, more funds for growth

Last Updated: Sunday, March 15, 2015, 13:49

Representatives from South Indian Mills Association met Textile Minister Santosh Gangwar and sought reduction in excise and import duties while pitching for higher fund allocation.

February car sales up 6.85%; single digit growth in FY15: SIAM

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 11:19

According to the data released by SIAM, domestic passenger car sales stood at 1,71,727 units in February this year as compared to 1,60,717 units in the same month of 2014.,60,717 units in the same month of 2014.

Car sales slow in February; Maruti, Hyundai post single digit growth

Last Updated: Monday, March 2, 2015, 18:04

Car sales in India were at a slow lane in February with main players Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai posting single digit growth during the month while others like GM India and Mahindra & Mahindra saw decline in sales.

Auto industry body wants excise duty reduction in Budget

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 11:13

Automobile industry body SIAM wants Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to reduce excise duty on automobiles in the upcoming Budget to help the sector combat demand slowdown.

Auto industry body wants excise duty reduction in Budget

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 11:13

Automobile industry body SIAM wants Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to reduce excise duty on automobiles in the upcoming Budget to help the sector combat demand slowdown.

Ford India sales down about 15% in January

Last Updated: Monday, February 2, 2015, 19:05

Ford India Monday reported 14.79 percent decline in total sales at 9,061 units for January.

Toyota Kirloskar sales up 15% in January

Last Updated: Sunday, February 1, 2015, 19:44

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sunday reported 15 percent increase in total sales at 14,364 units in January 2015.

Royal Enfield sales up 43% in January

Last Updated: Sunday, February 1, 2015, 19:26

Two-wheeler maker Royal Enfield Sunday reported 43 percent jump in total sales in January this year at 28,927 units as against 20,232 units in the year-ago period.

Bus sales in India to grow up to 12% next fiscal: SIAM

Last Updated: Thursday, January 15, 2015, 12:27

Besides a low base effect, beginning of delivery of buses under JNNURM programme during the next fiscal will be a major factor which would help achieve growth.