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TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto settle decade-old dispute over patent for spark plugs
Both TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto have mutually agreed to withdraw pending proceedings and release each other from all liabilities, claims, demands and actions
 "TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto settle decade-old dispute over patent for spark plugs")
Mahindra & Mahindra gets patent for solar power system on vehicle rooftops
These solar panels are fixed atop vehicle roofs to act as supplementary power source for electrical load demand without impacting the vehicle's aerodynamics
 "Mahindra & Mahindra gets patent for solar power system on vehicle rooftops")
Commercial vehicle makers unlikely to see festive cheer in October sales
Weighed down by an economic slowdown and increase in axle load - 30% additional capacity - major CV companies are expected to report a decline of around 20% in sales volumes in October 2019
 "Commercial vehicle makers unlikely to see festive cheer in October sales")
Ramco Cements Q2 PBT up 25% to Rs 216 cr on pricing, better volumes
Total income up 11% to Rs 1,332 cr; exports grow by 39%
 "Ramco Cements Q2 PBT up 25% to Rs 216 cr on pricing, better volumes")
ISL 6 raises the pitch for brands, viewers: Will it see a turnaround?
Viewership for 2018-19 on TV alone was 168 million, and digital viewership was over 12 million
 "ISL 6 raises the pitch for brands, viewers: Will it see a turnaround?")
AIADMK bags 2 bypolls seats in Tamil Nadu, Congress 1 in Puducherry
The AIADMK candidates won the Vikravandi and Nanguneri Assembly seats while the Congress bagged the Kamaraj Nagar seat in Puducherry
 "AIADMK bags 2 bypolls seats in Tamil Nadu, Congress 1 in Puducherry")
Mahindra's educational arm MEC to set up laboratory to work on EV solutions
Clean mobility has been given high priority by the government and MEC is working towards finding solutions
 "Mahindra's educational arm MEC to set up laboratory to work on EV solutions")
Indian Bank pre-tax profit up three-fold to Rs 593 cr; net NPA pared
Total income up 18%. post-tax profit up 2.5x to Rs 359 cr; one bad loan referred to RBI as fraud
 "Indian Bank pre-tax profit up three-fold to Rs 593 cr; net NPA pared")
Dealers threaten legal action against UM Motor's JV company in India
According to Fada, automobile dealers have incurred a total estimated capital loss of around Rs 150 crore, and around 2,500 jobs have also been affected
 "Dealers threaten legal action against UM Motor's JV company in India")
The Body Shop launches its first-ever television campaign in India
The Body Shop has a compelling ethical message behind the branding of its products
 "The Body Shop launches its first-ever television campaign in India")
M&A activity remains sluggish in Q3 due to lack of big ticket deals
The value of 97 deals recorded in the quarter ended September was around $6 bn, as compared to $13.2 bn for 134 deals during the same period last year
 "M&A activity remains sluggish in Q3 due to lack of big ticket deals")
Sivakasi divided over joining hands with NEERI to produce green crackers
NEERI has been researching firecracker emissions after the Supreme Court last year asked the central government on the steps it was taking to reduce particulate matter emissions from firecrackers
 "Sivakasi divided over joining hands with NEERI to produce green crackers")
Apple starts selling iPhone XR assembled in Foxconn's Chennai unit
The development comes at a time when growing tension in US-China trade ties is forcing companies to explore alternative manufacturing sites in order to derisk operations
 "Apple starts selling iPhone XR assembled in Foxconn's Chennai unit")
Daimler India cracks down on unauthorised use of its BharatBenz brand name
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, which owns the brand BharatBenz, said that it prosecuted Pyken Industries for manufacturing and selling spare parts bearing the mark BHARATBENZ
 "Daimler India cracks down on unauthorised use of its BharatBenz brand name")
Auto component maker Rane (Madras) to raise Rs 50 crore from promoters
The company informed bourses that its board had approved its fundraising plan, "including by way of issuance of equity shares and/or convertible securities to the promoter/promoter group
 "Auto component maker Rane (Madras) to raise Rs 50 crore from promoters")
Bank union to go-ahead with strike on Tuesday after talks with govt fail
Bank union is protesting against the government's decision to merge ten public sector banks into four banks
 "Bank union to go-ahead with strike on Tuesday after talks with govt fail")
Heavy rains lash parts of Kerala; Met Dept issues red alert in 6 districts
A prolonged period of rainy weather that could last for a couple of days is possible across the state
 "Heavy rains lash parts of Kerala; Met Dept issues red alert in 6 districts")
Mining entities in Karnataka expect iron ore prices to drop further
The company is now waiting for state clearances to resume operation
 "Mining entities in Karnataka expect iron ore prices to drop further")
Sugar Free's bitter battle with online misinformation, competitive brands
To become part of the consumer's monthly shopping cart, Sugar Free has launched new formats and variants and waged war against online venom
 "Sugar Free's bitter battle with online misinformation, competitive brands")
Entry-level, premium bikes buck trend by reporting growth amid slowdown
The premium motorcycle segment saw a seven-fold jump in domestic sales during April to September
 "Entry-level, premium bikes buck trend by reporting growth amid slowdown")
