Friday, April 17, 2009

Schedule: Indian Premier League 2009












































































































































































































































































































































































Date Teams Venue Time (IST)
Saturday, Apr 18 Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Cape Town 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Apr 18 Rajasthan Royals vs Bangalore Royal Challengers Cape Town 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Apr 19 Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab Cape Town 4 p.m. to 7p.m.
Sunday, Apr 19 Deccan Chargers vs Kolkata Knight Riders Cape Town 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, Apr 20 Chennai Super Kings vs Bangalore Royal Challengers Port Elizabeth 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr 21 Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders Durban 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr 21 Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Durban 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr 22 Bangalore Royal Challengers vs Deccan Chargers Cape Town 8 p.m. to 11p.m.
Thursday, Apr 23 Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils Durban 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Apr 23 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Cape Town 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, Apr 24 Bangalore Royal Challengers vs Kings XI Punjab Durban 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Apr 25 Mumbai Indians vs Deccan Chargers Durban 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Apr 25 Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Cape Town 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Apr 26 Bangalore Royal Challengers vs Delhi Daredevils Port Elizabeth 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Apr 26 Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals Cape Town 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, Apr 27 Deccan Chargers vs Chennai Super Kings Durban 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Apr 27 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Port Elizabeth 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr 28 Delhi Daredevils vs Rajasthan Royals Pretoria 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr 29 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Bangalore Royal Challengers Durban 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr 29 Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians Durban 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Thursday, Apr 30 Deccan Chargers vs Delhi Daredevils Pretoria 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Apr 30 Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Pretoria 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, May 1 Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders East London 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, May 1 Kings XI Punjab vs Bangalore Royal Challengers Durban 8 p.m.to 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 Deccan Chargers vs Rajasthan Royals Port Elizabeth 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings Johannesburg 8 p.m. to 11p.m.
Sunday, May 3 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab Port Elizabeth 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 Bangalore Royal Challengers vs Mumbai Indians Johannesburg 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, May 4 Chennai Super Kings vs Deccan Chargers East London 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5 Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab Durban 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5 Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knight Riders Durban 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6 Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians Pretoria 8 p.m.to 11 p.m.
Thursday, May 7 Bangalore Royal Challengers vs Rajasthan Royals Pretoria 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 7 Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings Pretoria 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, May 8 Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians East London 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 Deccan Chargers vs Kings XI Punjab Kimberley 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Kimberley 8 p.m. to 11p.m.
Sunday, May 10 Mumbai Indians vs Bangalore Royal
Challengers
Port Elizabeth 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 10 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils Johannesburg 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, May 11 Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers Kimberley 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12 Bangalore Royal Challengers vs Kolkata Knight
Riders
Pretoria 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12 Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab Pretoria 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13 Delhi Daredevils vs Deccan Chargers Durban 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 Bangalore Royal Challengers vs Chennai Super
Kings
Durban 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Durban 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, May 15 Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi
Daredevils
Bloemfontein 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Port Elizabeth 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Deccan Chargers Johannesburg 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 Kings XI Punjab vs Deccan Chargers Johannesburg 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Daredevils Bloemfontein 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, May 18 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Pretoria 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19 Delhi Daredevils vs Bangalore Royal Challengers Johannesburg 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20 Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Durban 4 p.m.to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20 Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab Durban 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils Pretoria 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 Deccan Chargers vs Bangalore Royal Challengers Pretoria 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, May 22 Semi Final 1 Pretoria 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 Semi Final 2 Johannesburg 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, May 24 FINAL Johannesburg 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

How to Save Money

66 Ways to Save Money
For most kinds of purchases, you can get valuable advice and comparisons on the Internet. Ask a librarian or friends which Internet sites they think are helpful, or you can use a search engine like Google or Yahoo. Be aware that information you find is often biased. At many websites, the only products or sellers listed are ones that pay to advertise. Before buying anything on the Internet, check several websites and make sure you deal with reputable dealers.


Transportation

Airline Fares

1. Compare low-cost carriers with major carriers that fly to your destination. Remember, the best fares may not be out of the airport closest to you.
2. You may save by including a Saturday evening stay-over or by purchasing the ticket at least 14days in advance. Ask which days of the weekend times of the day have the lowest fare.
3. Even if you are using a travel agent, check airline and Internet travel sites, and look for special deals. If you call, always ask for the lowest fare to your destination.

Car Rental

4. Since car rental rates can vary greatly, compare total price (including taxes and surcharge) and take advantage of any special offers and member-ship discounts.
5. Rental car companies offer various insurance and waiver options. Check with your automobile insurance agent and credit card Company in advance to avoid duplicating any coverage you may already have.

New Cars

6. You can save thousands of dollars over the life-time of a car by selecting a model that combines a low purchase price with low depreciation, financing, insurance, gasoline, maintenance, and repair costs. Ask your local librarian for new car guides that contain this information.
7. Having selected a model and options you are interested in, you can save hundreds of dollars by comparison shopping. Get price quotes from several dealers (over the phone or Internet) and let each know you are contacting the others.
8. Remember there is no “cooling off” period on new car sales. Once you have signed a contract, you are obligated to buy the car.

Used Cars

9.Before buying any used car:• Compare the seller’s asking price with the average retail price in a “bluebook” or other guide to car prices which can be found atman libraries, banks, and credit unions.• Have a mechanic you trust check the car, especially if the car is sold “as is.”
10. Consider purchasing a used car from an individual you know and trust. They are more likely than other sellers to charge a lower price and point out any problems with the car.

Auto Leasing

11. Don’t decide to lease a car just because the payments are lower than on a traditional auto loan. The leasing payments are lower because you don’t actually own the car.
12. Leasing a car is very complicated. When shop-ping, consider the price of the car (known as the capitalized cost), your trade-in allowance, any down payment, monthly payments, various fees(excess mileage, excess “wear and tear,” end-of-lease), and the cost of buying the car at the end of the lease. A valuable source of information about auto leasing can be found in Keys to Vehicle Leasing: A Consumer Guide, which is published by the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Trade Commission.

Gasoline

13. You can save hundreds of dollars a year by comparing prices at different stations, pumping gas yourself, and using the lowest-octane called for in your owner’s manual.
14. You can save up to $100 a year on gas by keeping your engine tuned and your tires inflated toothier proper pressure.

Car Repairs

15. Consumers lose billions of dollars each year on unneeded or poorly done car repairs. The most important step that you can take to save money on these repairs is to find a skilled, honest mechanic. Before you need repairs, look for a mechanic who: • is certified and well established; • has done good work for someone you know; and• communicates well about repair options and costs.


Insurance

Auto Insurance

16. You can save several hundred dollars a year by purchasing auto insurance from a licensed, low-price insurer. Call your state insurance department for a publication showing typical prices charged by different companies. Then call at least four of the lowest-priced, licensed insurers to learn what they would charge you for the same coverage.
17. Talk to your agent or insurer about raising your deductibles on collision and comprehensive coverage to at least $500 or, if you have an old car, dropping this coverage altogether. This can save you hundreds of dollars on insurance premiums.
18. Make certain that your new policy is in effect before dropping your old one.

Homeowner/Renter Insurance

19. You can save several hundred dollars a year on homeowner insurance and up to $50 a year on renter insurance by purchasing insurance from allow-price, licensed insurer. Ask your state insurance department for a publication showing typical prices charged by different licensed companies. Then call at least four of the lowest priced insurers to learn what they would charge you. If such a publication is not available, it is even more important to call at least four insurers for price quotes.
20. Make certain you purchase enough coverage to replace the house and its contents. “Replacement” on the house means rebuilding to its current condition.
21. Make certain your new policy is in effect before dropping your old one.

Life Insurance

22. If you want insurance protection only, and not savings and investment product, buy a term life insurance policy.
23. If you want to buy a whole life, universal life, or other cash value policy, plan to hold it for at least 15 years. Canceling these policies after only a few years can more than double your life insurance costs.
24. Check the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website (www.naic.org/cis) or your local library for information on the financial soundness of insurance companies.


Banking/Credit

Checking Accounts and Debit Cards

25. You can save more than $100 a year in fees by selecting a free checking account or one with no minimum balance requirement. Request a complete list of fees that are charged on these accounts, including ATM and debit card fees.
26.See if you can get free or lower cost checking through direct deposit or agreeing to ATM only use. Be aware of charges for using an ATM not associated with your financial institution.

Savings Products

27. Before opening a savings account, find out whether the account is insured by the federal government (FDIC for banks or NCUA for credit unions). Financial institutions offer a number of products, such as mutual funds and annuities, which are not insured.
28. Once you select a type of savings account, use the telephone, newspaper, and Internet to com-pare rates and fees offered by different financial institutions, including those outside your city. These rates can vary a lot and, over time, can significantly affect interest earnings.
29. To earn the highest return on savings (annual percentage yield) with little or no risk, consider certificates of deposit (CDs) or U.S. Savings Bonds (Series I or EE).

Credit Cards

30.To avoid late payment fees and possible interest rate increases on your credit cards, make sure you send in your payment a week to ten days before the statement due date. Late payments on one card can increase fees and interest rates another cards.
31. You can avoid interest charges, which may be considerable, by paying off your entire bill each month. If you are unable to pay off a large balance, pay as much as you can. Try to shift the remaining balance to a credit card with a lower annual percentage rate (APR). You can find listings of credit card plans, rates, and terms on the Internet, in personal finance magazines, and in newspapers.
32. be aware that credit cards with rebates, cash back, travel awards, or other perks may carry higher rates or fees.

Auto Loans

33. To save as much as several thousand dollars in finance charges, pay for the car in cash or make large down payment. Always get the shortest term loan possible as this will lower your interest rate.
34. Make certain to get a rate quote (or pre-approved loan) from your bank or credit union before seeking dealer financing. You can save as much as $1000 in finance charges by shop-ping for the cheapest loan.
35. Make certain to consider the dollar difference between low-rate financing and a lower sale price. Remember that getting zero or low-rate financing from a dealer may prevent you from getting the rebate.

First Mortgage Loans

36. Although your monthly payment may be higher, you can save tens of thousands of dollars in interest charges by shopping for the shortest-term mortgage you can afford. For each$100,000 you borrow at a 7% annual percentage rate (APR), for example, you will pay over$75,000 less in interest on a 15-year fixed rate mortgage than you would on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage.
37. You can save thousands of dollars in interest charges by shopping for the lowest-rate mort-gage with the fewest points. On a 15-year$100,000 fixed-rate mortgage, just lowering the APR from 7% to 6.5% can save you more than$5,000 in interest charges over the life of the loan, and paying two points instead of three would save you an additional $1,000.38.Check the Internet or your local newspaper for mortgage rate surveys, then call several lenders for information about their rates (APRs), points, and fees. If you choose a mortgage broker, make certain to compare their offers with those of direct lenders.
39. be aware that the interest rate on most adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) can vary a great deal over the lifetime of the loan. An increase of several percentage points might raise payments by hundreds of dollars a month, so ask the lender what the highest possible monthly payment might be.

Mortgage Refinancing

40. Consider refinancing your mortgage if you can get a rate that is lower than your existing mortgage rate and plan to keep the new mortgage for at least several years. Calculate precisely how much your new mortgage (including points, fees and closing costs) will cost and whether, in the long run, it will cost less than your current mortgage.

Home Equity Loans

41. be cautious in taking out home equity loans. The loans reduce or may even eliminate the equity that you have built up in your home. (Equity is the cash you would have if you sold your house and paid off your mortgage loans.)If you are unable to make payments on home equity loans, you could lose your home.
42. Compare home equity loans offered by at least four reputable lending institutions. Consider the interest rate on the loan and the annual percent-age rate (APR), which includes other costs, such as origination fees, discount points, mortgage insurance, and other fees. Ask if the rate changes, and if so, how it is calculated and how frequently, as this will affect the amount of your monthly payments.

Housing

Home Purchase

43. You can often negotiate a lower sale price by employing a buyer broker who works for you, not the seller. If the buyer broker or the broker’s firm also lists properties, there may be a conflict of interest, so ask them to tell you if they are showing you a property that they have listed.
44. Do not purchase any house until it has been examined by a home inspector that you selected.

Renting a Place to Live

45. Do not limit your rental housing search to classified ads or referrals from friends and acquaintances. Select buildings where you would like to live and contact their building manager or owner to see if anything is available.
46. Remember that signing a lease probably obligates you to make all monthly payments for the term of the agreement.

Home Improvement

47. Home repairs often cost thousands of dollars and are the subject of frequent complaints. Select from among several well established, licensed contractors who have submitted writ-ten, fixed-price bids for the work.
48. Do not sign any contract that requires full payment before satisfactory completion of the work.

Major Appliances

49. Consult Consumer Reports, available in most public libraries, for information about specific appliance brands and models and how to evaluate them, including energy use. There are often great price and quality differences. Look for the yellow Energy Guide label on products, and especially for products that have earned the government’s ENERGYSTAR, which can save up to 50% in energy use.
50. Once you’ve selected a specific brand and model, check the Internet or yellow pages to learn what stores carry the brand. Call at least four of these stores to compare prices and ask if that’s the lowest price they can offer you. This comparison shopping can save you as much as$100 or more.


Utilities

Heating and Cooling

51. A home energy audit can identify ways to save up to hundreds of dollars a year on home heating (and air conditioning). Ask your electric org as utility if they audit homes for free or for a reasonable charge. If they do not, ask them to refer you to a qualified professional.
52. Enrolling in load management programs and off-hour rate programs offered by your electric utility may save you up to $100 a year in electricity costs. Call your electric utility for information about these cost-saving programs.

Telephone Service

53. Once a year, review your phone bills for the previous three months to see what local, local toll, long distance, and international calls you normally make. Call several phone companies which provide service in your area (including wireless and cable), to find the cheapest calling plan that meets your needs. Consider a bundled package that offers local, local toll and long distance, and possibly other services, if you heavily use all the services in the bundle.
54. Check your phone bill to see if you have option-al calling features or additional services, such as inside wire maintenance, that you don’t need. Each option you drop could save you $40 or more each year.
55. If you make very few toll or long distance calls, avoid calling plans with monthly fees or mini-mums. Or consider disconnecting the service altogether and use dial around services such as 10-10numbers or prepaid phone cards for your calls. When shopping for dial around service, look for fees, call minimum, and per minute rates. Treat prepaid cards as cash and find out if there is an expiration date.
56. If you use a cell phone, make sure your calling plan matches the pattern of calls you typically make. Understand peak calling periods, area coverage, roaming, and termination charges. Contracts offered by most carriers will provide you with a trial period of 14 days or more. Use that time to make sure the service provides coverage in all the places you will be using the phone (home, worked.). Prepaid wireless plans tend to have higher per minute rates and fees but may be a better option if you use the phone only occasionally.
57. Before making calls when away from home, compare per minute rates and surcharges for cell phones, prepaid phone cards, and calling card plans to find how to save the most money.
58. Dial your long distance calls directly. Using an operator to place the call can cost you up to $10extra. To save money on information calls, look the number up on the Internet, or in the directory.


Other

Food Purchased at Markets

59. You can save hundreds of dollars a year by shopping at lower-priced food stores. Convenience stores often charge the highest price.
60. You will spend less on food if you shop with a list, take advantage of sales, and purchase basic ingredients, rather than pre-packaged components or ready-made items.
61. You can save hundreds of dollars a year by comparing price-per-ounce or other unit price son shelf labels. Stock up on those items with low per-unit costs.

Prescription Drugs

62. Since brand name drugs are usually much more expensive than their generic equivalents, ask your physician and pharmacist if a less expensive generic or an over the counter alternative is available.
63. Since pharmacies may charge widely different prices for the same medicine, call several. When taking a drug for a long time, also consider calling mail-order pharmacies, which often charge lower prices.

Funeral Arrangements

64. Plan ahead, making your wishes known about your funeral, memorial, or burial arrangements in writing to save your family or estate unnecessary expense.65.For information about the least costly options, which may save you several thousand dollars, contact a local Funeral Consumer Alliance or memorial society, which are usually listed in the Yellow Pages under funeral services.
66. Before selecting a funeral home, call several and ask for prices of specific goods and services, or visit them to obtain an itemized price list. You are entitled to this information by law.
66 Ways to Save Money was developed by a working group of representatives from government agencies, consumer groups, business organizations, and educational institutions that sought to develop and publicize money-saving tips.

The initiative was managed by the non-profit Consumer Federation of America (CFA).
66 Ways to Save Money is now being distributed in English and Spanish by CFA and the FCIC.

Monday, March 30, 2009

BSNL 3G services launched


The country’s second largest telecom operator by combined subscriber base, BSNL, on Friday launched 3G mobile services on a commercial basis in 11 cities across the country. With this, BSNL became the country’s second operator after MTNL to commercially launch the services. Earlier this month, MTNL launched its 3G services commercially in the Delhi circle.

The move gives the two state-run telecom companies a headstart over rivals, as the 3G auction has now been deferred until the group of ministers take a call on the nitty-gritties of the auction process.

Even once details of the 3G auction are cleared, it would take at least six to eight months for the private telecom operators to roll out 3G services, clearly giving the state-run companies a year before their competitors enter the market. BSNL has invested Rs 2,700 crore to roll out 3G services. The services essentially provide for faster download of data, Internet downloads and high speed gaming.

The two telecom companies were allotted 3G spectrum ahead of the auction as the government exempted them from participating in auctions and making them only to pay the highest bid amount later to tide over the procedural delays PSU firms are subject to.

BSNL launched the services in Agra, Ambala,Jalandhar, Jaipur, Dehra Dun, Ranchi, Shimla, Lucknow, Durgapur, Haldia, Patna and made a soft launch in Jammu.

The company also announced its tariff plans. In a Rs 2,500 plan, a rate of Re 1 per minute for video call has been fixed. The voice call would be available for 10 paise per minute under monthly rental plan of Rs 1,000.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Tata Nano to hit roads in July

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Nano, the world's cheapest car, will hit Indian roads in July, four months after its formal launch on Monday, and demand is expected to far outstrip supply as the price tag of around $2,000 draws legions of new buyers.

Hundreds of thousands are expected to put their name down for Tata Motors' Nano, including many previously limited to motorbikes or public transport.

Launching six months behind schedule in a subdued market, with production in the first year severely constrained and the threat of further ratings downgrades hanging over the company, it will take over a year to deliver the first 100,000 cars.

"We are at the gates offering a new form of transportation to the people of India, and later I hope other markets as well," Chairman Ratan Tata told a news conference.

"From the drawing board to its commercial launch, the car has overcome several challenges. I hope it will provide safe, affordable four-wheel transportation to families who till now have not been able to own a car," he said.

Since the Nano was first shown, the main production plant had to be moved following land protests, the company has posted its first loss in seven years, its shares have dropped 70 percent and its credit rating been downgraded.

The first 100,000 Nano owners will be randomly picked from bookings made from April 9and 25, and their prices will be protected, said Tata, who more than a year ago promised a 100,000 rupee ($1,980) dealer price at a glitzy unveiling.

A European variant will be launched by 2011, and the company is also looking at the U.S., as the current economic situation has made low-cost cars even more attractive, Tata said.

"This was never conceived as the cheapest car, but as providing transport to those people who never owned a car."

"Driven mainly by the change in demand that we see elsewhere in the world, we suddenly felt we had a product that could be of considerable interest as a low-cost product in western Europe, eastern Europe, the UK and even the U.S.," Tata said.

STUPENDOUS RESPONSE

The Nano can be booked at more than 30,000 locations in 1,000 cities across India, including Tata-owned department and electronics stores, with booking forms costing 300 rupees each. It can also be booked online (www.tatanano.com).

Dealers expect bookings will need a downpayment that Managing Director Ravi Kant said would be very close to the full price.

"We have had a stupendous response so far, breaking all class and other barriers," Kant said.

Heavy bookings could help the firm battle falling sales of commercial vehicles, its mainstay, and help repay $2 billion of bridge loans due in June. The bridge loan was taken for the acquisition of the Jaguar and Land Rover brands last year.

While the cost of raw materials such as steel has changed a lot since the Nano was first proposed, and even since its unveiling, the company decided to hold the price for the first 100,000 cars and expects it to be profitable, Tata said.

"It's often asked whether this project is going to be an act of philanthropy, which I assure you it will not," Tata said.

Analysts say Tata will most likely raise prices soon, but the slim margins, initial capacity constraints and depressed market sentiment mean that breakeven on the project will take five to six years.

"Scaling-up challenges are expected to be humungous," CRISIL Research said in a note, adding volumes of 200,000-500,000 units were needed in the medium-term for the project to be viable.

Tata can currently produce about 60,000 Nanos a year until a 250,000-unit plant in Gujarat state comes onstream by year-end.

PRICE CORRECTION

Competition is not far off: Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda and Fiat are eyeing the segment, and the venture of Renault /Nissan Motor with Bajaj is on track to launch their $2,500 car in 2011.

Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor, the No. 1 and No. 2 carmakers in India, are unlikely to cede ground to the Nano without a fight.

"I would imagine there'd be some reaction from the market. I expect price correction from small car makers," Tata said.

The Nano is also keeping environmentalists awake, with worries about the impact on India's already polluted cities and congested streets. Tata has said the Nano is less polluting than the millions of motorbikes on the road.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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