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Unlock 1.0 | Hotels prepare to welcome guests with free meals, discounted stays

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Unlock 1.0 | Hotels prepare to welcome guests with free meals, discounted stays

Premium and luxury-class chains have rolled out some offers, many of which were seldom part of any holiday packages earlier.

What COVID-19? Motherson Sumi wants to nearly triple revenues to $35bn in five years

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What COVID-19? Motherson Sumi wants to nearly triple revenues to $35bn in five years

A detailed roadmap for FY25, five year plan will be shared by the company in the September quarter

Revenue, profitability to suffer in first half of 2020: Taj Hotels operator

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Revenue, profitability to suffer in first half of 2020: Taj Hotels operator

IHCL has also started discussion with all its lessors for waiver or deferment of lease rentals during the lockdown period

This week in Auto: Small cars may be back in vogue; govt invites suggestions to amend Motor Vehicle Act

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This week in Auto: Small cars may be back in vogue; govt invites suggestions to amend Motor Vehicle Act

Here is a look at all the major news developments in the auto space this week

Government wants to lease out HMT tractor plant 4 years after shutting it down

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Government wants to lease out HMT tractor plant 4 years after shutting it down

Only companies from capital goods sector or the auto sector will get to bid

Unlock 1.0 | Here’s how hoteliers are getting ready to welcome guests once again

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Unlock 1.0 | Here’s how hoteliers are getting ready to welcome guests once again

Only those establishments which are outside of the containment zones will be allowed to reopen

Honda, Bajaj jump on the online buying bandwagon, offer home delivery of bikes

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Honda, Bajaj jump on the online buying bandwagon, offer home delivery of bikes

Four of India’s top five two-wheeler manufacturers controlling nearly 80% of the domestic volumes are working on online platforms

Bajaj beats Hero to become India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer

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Bajaj beats Hero to become India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer

The maker of Pulsar and Chetak sells more vehicles outside of India than in India.

Bharat's triumph over India: Tractor sales beat sales of cars, SUVs in May

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Bharat's triumph over India: Tractor sales beat sales of cars, SUVs in May

Mahindra tractor sales surpass passenger vehicle sales of Maruti Suzuki

Race car brand Shelby keen to burn rubber in India; looks to build cars in Mumbai

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Race car brand Shelby keen to burn rubber in India; looks to build cars in Mumbai

Shelby won’t have competition in India in its product segment and price range with the exception of Porsche

Hoteliers rush to raise funds to meet working capital needs

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Hoteliers rush to raise funds to meet working capital needs

Lemon Tree Hotels and Indian Hotels Company, two of the biggest listed companies in the hotel space, will raise Rs 450 crore

This week in Auto: Industry in urgent need of a bailout; companies bring down capex dramatically

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This week in Auto: Industry in urgent need of a bailout; companies bring down capex dramatically

Here are all the stories that made headlines during the week in the auto space

COVID-19 impact | Ceat cuts capex by 33% to Rs 500 crore for FY21

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COVID-19 impact | Ceat cuts capex by 33% to Rs 500 crore for FY21

The lockdown has resulted in loss of revenues to the tune of Rs 200 crore for Ceat.

Reverse migration in India | Auto sector feels the pinch; Ceat in 'tight situation'

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Reverse migration in India | Auto sector feels the pinch; Ceat in 'tight situation'

Ceat is facing manpower shortage of temporary workers following incessant migration of workers

TVS Motor lines up Rs 300 crore capex for FY21

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TVS Motor lines up Rs 300 crore capex for FY21

This is the lowest capex lined up by TVS in five years and less than half compared to last year

In Pics | Here is the list of 10 fuel efficient bikes & scooters; check out price, mileage, all details

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In Pics | Here is the list of 10 fuel efficient bikes & scooters; check out price, mileage, all details

Take a look at the 10 best fuel efficient bikes and scooters.

Mercedes-Benz launches C 63 AMG Coupe and AMG GT R, company says planned launches on track

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Mercedes-Benz launches C 63 AMG Coupe and AMG GT R, company says planned launches on track

The launch of its first all-electric car EQC has suffered a delay due to the nationwide lockdown.

India loses crown to Indonesia as Honda’s biggest two-wheeler market

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India loses crown to Indonesia as Honda’s biggest two-wheeler market

HMSI’s FY20 domestic sales are back to the same level as FY17 when the company had sold 4.72 million units in the domestic market

COVID-19 impact | Demand rises for used cars as private mobility gains momentum

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COVID-19 impact | Demand rises for used cars as private mobility gains momentum

Two of India’s biggest used car entities from the organised sector – Maruti True Value and Mahindra First Choice – have reported a spike in demand over the past few weeks.

Coronavirus impact | Auto ancillary Bosch cuts capex by half

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Coronavirus impact | Auto ancillary Bosch cuts capex by half

During FY20 Bosch made investments of Rs 399 crore

COVID-19 impact | Bajaj's all-electric scooter Chetak riding slow amid lockdown woes

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COVID-19 impact | Bajaj's all-electric scooter Chetak riding slow amid lockdown woes

The Chetak was received with such a rapturous response that Bajaj had to shut down the bookings

COVID-19 impact | Bajaj Auto renews R&D focus to make up for lost time

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COVID-19 impact | Bajaj Auto renews R&D focus to make up for lost time

The Pune-based company has restarted production in a limited manner at each of its three plants.

In pics | All you need to know about BMW's new launched bikes, F 900 R and F 900 XR

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In pics | All you need to know about BMW's new launched bikes, F 900 R and F 900 XR

BMW Motorrad launches two new bikes in the Indian market. Check out all the details of the two new machines.

Slowdown won’t mean a 150cc bike buyer will settle for 100cc instead: Bajaj Auto

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Slowdown won’t mean a 150cc bike buyer will settle for 100cc instead: Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto believes that the customer will most likely stick to the same segment of his choice but will likely opt for a lower value product.

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