Abhijit Lele And Arindam Majumder

Stories by Abhijit Lele And Arindam Majumder

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

According to sector estimates, it takes at least six months to develop a route.

'Bureaucratic process for selecting RBI governor is wrong'

'Bureaucratic process for selecting RBI governor is wrong'

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

Interview with former Reserve Bank of India governor by Duvvuri Subbarao.

Govt infusion in banks still short, say Icra & Fitch

Govt infusion in banks still short, say Icra & Fitch

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

This shortfall could continue to hurt loan growth in 2016-17.

SBI reworks strategy for HNI customers

SBI reworks strategy for HNI customers

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

Under this service, SBI will give services in person or through remote mode.

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Airline wants to fly to West Asia, Southeast Asia.

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on all airlines.

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2016

Rupee is seen to remain in the range of 67.50-68.80 in the short-term

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Experts said the risks associated with the Indian Experts say that aviation sector would keep investors away from airline stocks.

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Despite the sops, scheduled carriers might not be interested in operating such routes.

5/20: Vistara and AirAsia not to gain immediately

5/20: Vistara and AirAsia not to gain immediately

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

The controversial 5/20 rule required an airline to have five years of domestic operations and 20 aircraft in its fleet to be able to fly abroad.

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

Employee integration and branch rationalisation are major challenges.

All about RBI's debt lifeline to promoters and banks

All about RBI's debt lifeline to promoters and banks

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

New SDR norms allow promoters to manage debt-laden firms.

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2016

Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2016

On the eve of the Modi government's two years in office, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Mazdoor Sabha leadership met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. After the meeting, the BMS claimed the FM told its delegation 'the government has realised that labour reforms are not essential for industrial growth in the country.'

How Delhi's IGI airport is gaining from public-private partnership

How Delhi's IGI airport is gaining from public-private partnership

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2016

From a dismal Airport Service Quality ranking of 101 in 2006, it topped the list in 2016.

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

Unions oppose move to increase EPFO investment in stocks

Unions oppose move to increase EPFO investment in stocks

Rediff.com   25 May 2016

The finance ministry had last year notified a new investment pattern for EPFO.

'No anti-worker steps will be taken by the government'

'No anti-worker steps will be taken by the government'

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

'Now, we have a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 annually.'

Airlines to have more say on new low-cost airports

Airlines to have more say on new low-cost airports

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

'Airlines will be asked to submit a detailed plan on the viability of the location.'

Mallya deportation plea refusal may hit dues

Mallya deportation plea refusal may hit dues

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

Mallya offered to pay Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) as settlement.