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12 hours ago | Pavan Lall
SUVs may rule but premium hatches, small cars drive volumes in India
While almost all cars that fell into that category cost less than larger sedans or even mid-size SUVs, the underlying truism led to two realities
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12-Jan-2023 | Pavan Lall
Superbikes revv up as Indian market matures for high-powered rides
Ducati plans nine new bikes, 2 new showrooms; BMW Motorrad looks to 500 cc models
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30-Dec-2022 | Pavan Lall
At 100 in 3 years, IHCL arm eyes 500 luxury homestays by FY 2026
Of the 61 operational properties which are all managed assets, around 21 properties are Tata company homes or bungalows
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28-Dec-2022 | Pavan Lall
Framed for growth: Titan's Titan Eye+ has set sights on booming market
Company has the advantage of Titan's network but it needs to scale up its online presence
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17-Nov-2022 | Pavan Lall
A portrait of Gautambhai
The emergence of the house of Adani is both unusual and remarkable. A new biography of the business tycoon attempts to lay bare the secrets behind his stupendous trajectory, but leaves many questions
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04-Nov-2022 | Pavan Lall
Cash to cloud: Meet Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO of Salesforce India
Former SBI chief, Bhattacharya talks to Pavan Lall about her transformation to leading a software firm, work-life balance and why genius often borders on insanity
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28-Oct-2022 | Pavan Lall
The health operator: Meet Sangita Reddy, Joint MD of Apollo Hospitals
Reddy talks to Pavan Lall about collective thinking, the power of the family constitution and why private healthcare is often misunderstood
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04-Oct-2022 | Pavan Lall
Designer homes, immune to pandemic blues, are inviting new interest
Curated properties high on amenities catch fancy of a younger, moneyed India
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20-Sep-2022 | Pavan Lall
Merc's new EQS stays focused on luxury and comfort, EV or not
Globally, this car is priced at around $150,000 or Rs 1.2 crore; there's little surprise then that its price doubles to Rs 2.4 crore in India given the outlandish duties that CBU cars attract
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16-Sep-2022 | Pavan Lall
BMW's Z4 convertible has little competition, offers freedom on tap
The Z4 is really the next generation of a convertible after the Z3, and represents a vast range of improvements that include engine performance, drive and handling, tech as well as the way it looks.
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14-Sep-2022 | Pavan Lall
With new hotel brands, ITC checks in with 'house of brands' model
ITC has launched two brands - Storii, in the boutique premium segment, offering immersive experiences, and Mementos, a collection of unique luxury properties across destinations
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22-Aug-2022 | Pavan Lall
As James Bond movies turn 60, his memorabilia is going under the hammer
007's watches, his Aston Martin among Christie's auction in September
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17-Jul-2022 | Pavan Lall
DSLR's demise: Nikon's exit market-driven, say photography purists
The report pointed out that Canon, the largest SLR manufacturer only ahead of Nikon, also plans to 'stop producing flagship SLR models within a few years' like its rival
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10-Jul-2022 | Pavan Lall
IHCL's Ginger brand continues expansion, on track to scale up to 125 hotels
IHCL has traditional hotel brands like Taj, Vivanta, SeleQtions, and new-age ones like Ginger and Ama
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05-Jul-2022 | Pavan Lall
Loaded with edgy presence and power, BMW X4 stands tall in its portfolio
The BMW X4, which picks up where the X3 left off, offers sportive handling, punchy acceleration as well as top-quality interiors
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04-Jul-2022 | Pavan Lall
Gender gap narrows on canvas, but India still to catch up on trend
As volume of work as well as prices fetched by women artists in global auctions improve
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01-Jul-2022 | Pavan Lall
Lord of the rings: Audi India head Balbir Dhillon on 'simplest business'
The first Indian executive to head the German luxury carmaker in the subcontinent, Dhillon has worked his way up the ranks, writes Pavan Lall
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17-Jun-2022 | Pavan Lall
Car review: Jeep makes a smooth comeback, not a moment too soon
The Jeep Meridian, essentially a three-row extension of the Compass, is much more your full-fledged off-roader with a hard suspension and a larger frame
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04-Jun-2022 | Pavan Lall
Virtus review: VW's sleek, good-looking sedan takes on underserved segment
Virtus bets big on price, local content and design
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19-May-2022 | Pavan Lall
Honda City e:HEV: Strategic rollout, takes sedan experience to next level
At 26 km per litre, the electric hybrid sedan boasts a range-topping mileage
