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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Road Test Review: Royal Enfield now has exactly what it needed

Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 Road Test Review: We'd already admitted that the new 650cc parallel twin is superb, but how good is the Interceptor 650 with long-distance touring and fuel efficiency? We found out.




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Indian FTR 1200 S First Ride Review | American flat tracker feels as special as it looks

Yes, Indian FTR 1200 series is based on the FTR 750 race bike. Unlike the race machine, of course, the FTR 1200 is fitted with brakes upfront and it has a proper seat. So, what is a flat track-bred street bike like to ride?




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Mavox FX22.D2P Helmet Review | Looks better than its worth, but can perform better than it does

Now we've got Indian helmet brands launching new products with one of the latest one being Mavox. We had to try out an IS:4151 standard helmet, so folks at Mavox sent us an FX22.D2P full-face helmet.




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Honda Civic Diesel Road Test: Finally, an exciting sedan and not another SUV!

The old Honda Civic showed India that regular family cars can also be extremely fun to drive. Honda says the new one improves on it, but everyone wants an SUV. Here’s why everyone might be wrong.




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MG Hector petrol-manual review road test: A brute of an SUV but a bit thirsty

The petrol MG Hector is a good city as well as highway vehicle, however this review will tell you how it behaves in both the domains and plus the "kitna deti hain?" question too is answered.




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2019 Volkswagen Vento TSI review: The only performance sedan in its class

The Volkswagen Vento TSI petrol facelift may not have much differentiation as far as looks are concerned, but it still delivers on the thrills and at the same time, stays frugal at the fuel pumps too.




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Isuzu D-Max V-Cross diesel AT Review: Easier to live with and better than faux SUVs

New updates, features, a smaller and more refined engine with the convenience of an automatic gearbox, has the V-Cross become a better and easier everyday utility vehicle to live with? We find out.




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2019 Range Rover Sport (2.0 Litre) Review: Too Small, Sporty or a Compromise?

In this review, we try to find out if the new 2.0-litre petrol engine plonked under the hood of the Range Rover Sport takes downsizing a bit too far for a heavy 'SUV' and if this is worthy of carrying the 'Sport' tag.




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Benling Kriti electric scooter review: Making sense of a low-speed scooter

Benling Kriti electric scooter review: The ease and efficiency of an electric scooter are the two most inviting aspects of them, but I was about to find out for real as I lived with one for a week.




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2020 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6 First Ride Review: Bajaj Pulsar rival still best for its price?

Launched a few days back, the 2020 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6 stills comes across as a worthy contender in its newest avatar. After having ridden it at TVS' Hosur racetrack, here is what we think about it!




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2019 Renault Duster diesel AMT review: The old still retains its gold!

One of the main reasons why the Renault Duster quickly shot to fame upon its initial market launch was its exterior design. The Duster was able to portray the aura of a brute SUV thanks to its massive wheel arches, high-set bonnet and an overall dominating stance.




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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Diesel Long-Term Review: Makes You Richer, Literally!

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz diesel has been part of the Express Drives' long term fleet for over a month now. In our first report, we share our initial experience in relation to this C-segment sedan and how its in-house developed diesel engine performed over the said duration!




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KTM 790 Duke review, road test: Sharp handler yet forgiving and packed with safety aids

The KTM 790 Duke is crammed with features, has explosive performance, lots of safety aids, is fuel efficient and is generally an enjoyable motorcycle.




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Tata Nexon EV First Drive Review: Can it be your next daily drive?

Can the Tata Nexon Electric become your next daily driver? Read our first-drive review of India's first all-electric sub-four-meter SUV to find out!




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Gemopai Astrid Lite Road Test Review: Small is the new Big?

Gemopai's high-speed electric scooter Astrid Lite proved its mettle when it reached Murthal from Noida in a single full charge, covering 87 km. Here is how it performed on a day to day basis.




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Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Petrol Review: Much Improved but…

The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza has now transformed from a diesel-only offering to a petrol-only offering. While the changes and feature updates to the new 2020 facelifted model are a few, can it still be a force to be reckoned with in its segment? We find out.




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TVS iQube First Ride Review: TVS’ second innings in electric scooter territory looks a promising one!

During its second innings in the EV space, TVS is quite confident with the iQube and why not! In this review, we tell you is TVS' latest offering has got what it takes to be a worthy all-rounder.




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BS-VI Royal Enfield Himalayan First Ride Review | Now in the best version of itself

BS-VI Royal Enfield Himalayan Review | To be honest, we couldn't take the new Himalayan out on, for example, a jungle trail. But we'll try to answer the only pressing question on our minds – is this the best Himalayan yet?




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Seeing a Lamborghini Aventador S Being Crafted And Driving It Too! Must-Do Before You Die

How Lamborghini cars are made is something that every car enthusiast would want to witness. This is a story of a one-sided love affair that brewed for years but recently I got a chance to not just see a Lamborghini Aventador S being made but also drive one for half a day. For a car that is the epitome of visual and aural theatrics, this is how passionately these machines are crafted and how soul-satisfying it is to drive them. The love is stronger now and the affair is now a bond.




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2020 Tata Harrier BS6 automatic review: Hits and misses

The Harrier was supposed to be Tata’s second coming. But the SUV had its hits and misses with a detuned engine, no automatic offering and sparsely equipped interior. Despite being a handsome looking vehicle, the demand for the Harrier just never arrived. Now in 2020 guise, Tata claims to have ironed out all the niggles. We drove it to find out what’s new and does it have what it takes to reclaim lost ground.




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OgilvyOne's Fletcher on Ending the Battle Between Data and Creativity

In Focus: Marketing Hall of Femme honoree Mish Fletcher, chief marketer of OgilvyOne Worldwide, discusses the rewards of not-so-delicately balancing data with creativity.




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Ikea's Greene-Sykes on Authenticity and Female Empowerment in Business

In Focus: Marketing Hall of Femme honoree Leontyne Greene-Sykes, Ikea U.S.'s former chief marketer, discusses keys to success for female marketers, and misconceptions about marketing.




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HUL rating: Structural appeal intact, ‘buy’ with target price of Rs 2,650

HUL's investment case rises above this short-term disruption: HUL's structural appeal lies beyond the defensiveness it offers amid Covid-19 disruption, in our view.




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Elon Musk does it again: Tesla CEO wipes nearly $15 billion in m-cap with this tweet

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to micro-blogging website Twitter and said that the company’s stock was overvalued which later resulted in a sharp decline in the share prices of the company.




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Warren Buffett recites history to prove ‘nothing can stop America’: Coronavirus can’t kill economy

Warren Buffett on Saturday took a dive into the 231-year history of the United States of America to predict the future of the country’s economy struggling to stay on its feet amid the struggle against coronavirus and lockdown: “Nothing can basically stop America.”




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Gold prices hit fresh record highs twice in April; IMF cautions recession worse than 1930

Despite gold’s stellar performance, the precious metal is still very likely in the early stages of this remarkable bull market cycle.




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Capital, debt market service providers to remain operational during lockdown: Sebi

The government on Friday announced that a "limited" lockdown, including suspension of inter-state travel, air and train services, will continue to remain in force for another two weeks throughout the country from May 4, but some activities would be allowed after classifying areas into red, orange and green zones.




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3 utility stocks with potential to jump as much as 78% to help investors dodge Covid-19 power shock

With the majority of the population asked to stay indoor, power demand across the country tanked over 8% in March and was expected to fall another 32% in April.




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Uncertainty creates volatility, here’s what investors could do to dodge the crisis | Interview

As uncertainty looms large, volatility again jumped 28% on Monday as equity markets resumed trading after a long weekend.




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Liquor stocks fall as Delhi govt hikes excise duty by 70%; United Breweries, Radico Khaitan drop up to 6%

United Breweries share price fell the most as much as 6 per cent to Rs 912, while United Spirits shares were down 4.5 per cent to Rs 517.30




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Gold prices rise today, snap three-day losing streak despite ease in lockdown restrictions in India

On MCX, gold June futures rose Rs 37 to Rs 45,788 per 10 grams. Similarly, silver July futures were trading Rs 403 or 0.96 per cent higher at Rs 42,299 per kg




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NIIT Technologies share price jumps 15% on healthy March quarter earnings, declares interim dividend

NIIT Technologies share price surged 15% on the stock market after the company posted a strong January-March quarter result on Tuesday.




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Sebi asks 8 entities to make open offer to Kanchan International shareholders

The market regulator also directed the entities to pay 10 per cent interest along with the offer price to shareholders who were holding shares at the time when the company violated the Sebi norms.




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UP hikes petrol price by Rs 2 per litre, diesel by Rs 1 per litre to garner Rs 2,070 cr

Petrol will cost Rs 73.91 per litre while diesel will be available at Rs 63.86 per litre in the state, finance minister Suresh Khanna told reporters after the Cabinet meeting here.




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Half of wheat purchase target met despite delayed start

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has been able to buy half of its wheat procurement target of 40.7 million tonne by Wednesday despite a delayed start this year as Punjab has exceeded expectation by purchasing nearly 75% of its target in only 22 days.




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Yes Bank results surprise investors, share price soars 20% to hit circuit; check net profit, income

Yes Bank shares jumped 20 per cent to hit upper circuit at Rs 31.60 apiece on BSE in otherwise weak trade on Thursday. Bank reported a net profit of Rs 2,629 crore for the quarter ended on March 31.




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Sensex, Nifty crash may be an opportunity to buy; markets doubled after 2008 global financial crisis

If history is any guide, adversity offers maximum value. The global financial crisis in 2008 culminated in the index being up nearly 100% in 2009.




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Equity MF inflows hit 4-month low of Rs 6,108 crore in April

Fears of deepening global slowdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdowns have spooked the markets globally, including in India.  Almost all the equity-oriented mutual fund categories registered net inflows last month.




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Making effort to ensure orderly, equitable exit to investors: Franklin Templeton MF

Last month, the fund house had closed six of its debt funds, citing redemption pressures and lack of liquidity in the bond markets. 




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Gas Utilities – Industrial PNG, CNG volumes likely to be hit

FY21/22e EPS lowered by 22-33/9-13%; softer LNG prices a positive; GUJGA and MGL are to be preferred.




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New kids on the block: These mobiles will hit the stores soon

The lockdown has stalled the rollout of the latest handsets. On the brighter side, popular brands will witness pent-up demand once the lockdown is lifted. Here are some of the smartphones slated to hit the market soon.




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ICICI Lombard Rating: Retain ‘sell’ with fair value of Rs 875

A sharp slowdown in the motor business and lower interest rates will put pressure on ICICI Lombard’s FY21E performance.




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Franklin Templeton effect: Credit risk funds see AUM decline by Rs 19,000 crore in April

Credit risk funds have seen assets decline by nearly Rs 19,000 crore in April as investors rushed to redeem their money after the closure of six debt schemes by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, data showed.




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COVID-19 woes: Marico net profit declines 3% in Q4

Consumer goods major Marico posted a 3% year-on-year (y-o-y) decline in net profit to Rs 204 crore for the quarter ended March 31, while the revenue from operations, at Rs 1,496 crore, declined 7% y-o-y.




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Maharashtra govt withdraws decision to allow sale of BT Cotton seeds from May 1

The decision was taken after the state agriculture department approached the Central Institute of Cotton Research (CICR), Nagpur, seeking advice against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic affecting the country.




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Lockdown relaxation: Tirupur garment cluster to resume ops; units start getting queries from abroad

The Tamil Nadu government has announced relaxations allowing industries, particularly export units, to resume operations with standard operating procedure as suggested by the Union government.




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Bhel’s Make in India push to its idle plants; invites global firms to use its manufacturing facilities

With an eye at coronavirus as an opportunity, to put its idle plants to work, state-run Bhel has offered its manufacturing facilities to be used by global manufacturing firms looking to shift base.




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Muthoot Finance Rating: Retain ‘add’ with FV of Rs 900

A solid security and appreciating asset prices will augur well for Muthoot Finance’s stable asset quality performance during a period when most NBFCs have negligible visibility on their recoveries.




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Wipro to convert its Pune campus into Covid hospital

Wipro has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government under which it will repurpose one of its information technology campuses at Hinjewadi in Pune to a 450-bed intermediary care Covid-19 hospital in four weeks and hand it over to the state government by May 30.




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Cash market volumes hit a high as intra-day trades surge

The surge came at a time when the Nifty and Sensex gained 14.4% and 14.6%, respectively. Market experts say this could have been driven by intra-day trading.