Abhijit Lele And Arindam Majumder

Stories by Abhijit Lele And Arindam Majumder

IL&FS impact: Prolonged liquidity crisis will hit economy, says Moody's

IL&FS impact: Prolonged liquidity crisis will hit economy, says Moody's

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2018

The current episode highlights the structural vulnerabilities in the liquidity management practices of Indian NBFIs

Why aviation ministry rejected UAE's demand for more flights

Why aviation ministry rejected UAE's demand for more flights

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2018

In 2017, 60 million passengers flew between India and the UAE, the largest overseas air travel market from India.

Boarding flights will soon be whole lot different. Here's how

Boarding flights will soon be whole lot different. Here's how

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2018

The biometric entry will take place with the consent of the passenger and the present system of check-in will also co-exist.

IL&FS' lenders to feel heat of defaults in Q2

IL&FS' lenders to feel heat of defaults in Q2

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

PSB executives said loans to group holding company IL&FS and entities might still be treated as "standard".

IL&FS to raise Rs 15,000 crore, hike borrowing limit

IL&FS to raise Rs 15,000 crore, hike borrowing limit

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2018

The IL&FS group has a complicated structure, with the holding company owning stakes in its financial services arm as well as the subsidiaries that operate its infrastructure assets.

IL&FS now looks at restructuring, appoints consultant

IL&FS now looks at restructuring, appoints consultant

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2018

Alvarez & Marsal will develop a detailed restructuring plan for the group to demonstrate to shareholders and lenders that it was self-sufficient in repaying its liabilities. So far, the IL&FS management had been working on its revival plan.

BoB, Dena, Vijaya Bank merger: Employees have nothing to fear

BoB, Dena, Vijaya Bank merger: Employees have nothing to fear

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Vijaya Bank assured employees that the service conditions 'will remain unaffected and staff benefits retained'

Rana Kapoor to remain Yes Bank chief till January end

Rana Kapoor to remain Yes Bank chief till January end

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

The RBI has cited corporate governance and regulatory issues for not extending Kapoor's term. Further, the lender has been directed to search for a successor.

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2018

The centre eyes airport-specific digital solution and ties up with start-ups to solve problem unique to BIAL

Engine problem continues to dog Airbus A320s

Engine problem continues to dog Airbus A320s

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2018

The geared turbofan, a step-change in the efficiency of turbines for commercial aircraft, has been hit by a slew of design flaws that have grounded planes, delayed deliveries and prompted millions of dollars in compensation claims.

How SpiceJet plans to grab India's e-commerce market

How SpiceJet plans to grab India's e-commerce market

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2018

The market, however, reacted negatively to SpiceJet's announcement and the company's stock dropped by 0.87 per cent as analysts became wary of diversion into a new business during a high fuel price environment.

Vistara takes economy-light route to bring in new fliers

Vistara takes economy-light route to bring in new fliers

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2018

'A growing segment wants to fly Vistara but may not be really ready to pay for certain products that come with a full-service carrier. That is a large segment and we can't ignore it,' says CEO Leslie Thng.

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2018

Last year, Jet Airways and Air France-KLM signed an enhanced cooperation agreement' for the development of their operations between Europe and India

Vistara may add more seats in economy class to boost sales

Vistara may add more seats in economy class to boost sales

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2018

To make space for the extra row, Vistara has opted for the smartLav concept offered by Airbus

Drones get the government's go-ahead, with riders

Drones get the government's go-ahead, with riders

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2018

If all goes well, from December, drones can be used for purpose like mapping, surveying and photography, which till now was illegal due to absence of any guidelines.

FinMin junks Air India's fund-infusion proposal

FinMin junks Air India's fund-infusion proposal

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2018

Airline told to transfer non-core assets, subsidiaries to special purpose vehicle

Boeing gives Jet Airways a helping hand

Boeing gives Jet Airways a helping hand

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2018

'Boeing has returned some cash to the airline which will help it improve the current liquidity crisis.'

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2018

Signs of financial stress were visible when the airline reported a loss of Rs 10.40 billion.

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

The ministry has also asked that the cap of such borrowings is to be set at $500 million (Rs 3,450 crore) for a single company and $1 billion (Rs 6,900 crore) for the entire sector.

Bad loans: All is not lost for India's public sector banks

Bad loans: All is not lost for India's public sector banks

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

Factors like dedicated recovery teams, centralised follow-up on bad loan accounts and resolutions via NCLT are driving the trend