Aneesh Phadnis &Amp; M Saraswathy

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis &Amp; M Saraswathy

AirAsia's India launch may see further delay

AirAsia's India launch may see further delay

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

DGCA asks those likely to be affected by a scheduled air operator's permit to the airline to give suggestions, objections within 30 days.

Pension fund managers devise new strategies to attract youths to NPS

Pension fund managers devise new strategies to attract youths to NPS

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

The pension fund managers distribute products under the National Pension System.

Shikhar Dhawan set to bat for Canara Bank

Shikhar Dhawan set to bat for Canara Bank

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

After a gap of about five years, a public sector bank (PSB) has decided to rope in a cricketer to boost its brand.

Health insurance grid might cut costs for getting covered

Health insurance grid might cut costs for getting covered

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

The first step that has been taken by IIB is to bring out unique identity numbers for hospitals.

Etihad's record bodes well for Jet

Etihad's record bodes well for Jet

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2013

But the Abu Dhabi-based airline would first bolster its own network with traffic from India before Jet's turnaround.

Crompton Greaves may sell or shut Canada plant

Crompton Greaves may sell or shut Canada plant

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2013

The transformer factory in Canada contributes about three per cent to the company's total sales.

Gammon struggles to turn around

Gammon struggles to turn around

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2013

Acquisitions, slowdown put infra major in a spot, with bankers okaying debt restructuring.

Insurers not hopeful of banks entering broking business

Insurers not hopeful of banks entering broking business

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2013

RBI's draft guidelines prescribe that banks with a strong capital base and NPAs below 3% can become brokers.

SpiceJet set to buy Boeing 737 Max plane

SpiceJet set to buy Boeing 737 Max plane

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2013

Though a formal purchase agreement with Boeing is yet to be signed, SpiceJet's order size could be of 40-50 planes, a source familiar with the development said. At list price, a 737 Max aircraft is valued at about $100 million (Rs 620 crore).

Cidco bats for hybrid model to levy fees at Navi Mumbai airport

Cidco bats for hybrid model to levy fees at Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2013

Under the hybrid-till model, a portion of non-aeronautical revenue (commercial revenue) at the airport is taken into consideration while fixing the landing and parking charges, user fees and other aeronautical charges.

Life insurers rush to revive lapsed policies

Life insurers rush to revive lapsed policies

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2013

According to Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority recommendations, a uniform grace period of 30 days is extended for annual, half-yearly and quarterly renewals, and 15 days for monthly renewals.

Offers, market boost post-Diwali vacation business

Offers, market boost post-Diwali vacation business

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2013

This optimism is triggered by the feel-good factor in the wake of the Sensex touching record-high levels last week and a slew of discount offers by airlines to boost travel demand.

GoAir joins the profit league

GoAir joins the profit league

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2013

Airline's auditor attributes profit to changes in accounting system; GoAir says full disclosure made and auditor's note is unqualified

Canada's Buffett is Thomas Cook's new travel partner

Canada's Buffett is Thomas Cook's new travel partner

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2013

In its latest transition, the company will also double up as an investment vehicle.

LIC gets first woman managing director

LIC gets first woman managing director

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2013

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday got its first female managing director and another new MD.

Indian Nuclear Energy Pool may be delayed

Indian Nuclear Energy Pool may be delayed

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2013

The Indian Nuclear Energy Pool, meant to insure risks from nuclear reactors, may take longer to be set up. While the idea of forming a pool was mooted earlier this year, it has reached a deadlock owing to differences among the stakeholders on certain clauses.

Qatar Airways looks to grow India reach, eyes SpiceJet stake

Qatar Airways looks to grow India reach, eyes SpiceJet stake

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2013

Qatar Airways might infuse $200 million in debt and equity in SpiceJet.

Etihad pilots management changes at Jet Airways

Etihad pilots management changes at Jet Airways

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2013

Etihad earns about 23 per cent of its passenger revenue from code-share and equity partners, and this would increase after its tie-up with Jet.

Weak rupee, Egypt crisis could mean rollicking time for Goa

Weak rupee, Egypt crisis could mean rollicking time for Goa

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2013

Chartered flights may increase 34% from last year as more Russian tourists come calling.