Aneesh Phadnis &Amp; Sanjay Jog

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis &Amp; Sanjay Jog

Dabhol power project gets gas till April 18

Dabhol power project gets gas till April 18

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2013

MahaVitaran, which draws 95 per cent of the power from the project, has started drawing power at Rs 4 per unit.

Adani verdict cheers India's power industry

Adani verdict cheers India's power industry

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2013

The regulatory body has said Adani's power purchase agreements with Gujarat and Haryana would be maintained.

AirAsia gears up for hiring

AirAsia gears up for hiring

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2013

In the initial phase, it would concentrate on destinations in south India, and on providing connectivity to small towns.

Urbanisation to fuel 40% rise in power demand

Urbanisation to fuel 40% rise in power demand

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

According to the 18th Electric Power Survey conducted by the Central Electricity Authority , the mega cities with population above two million, apart from Delhi, are Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jaipur, Nagpur and Indore.

What Sabeer Bhatia has to say about his new venture

What Sabeer Bhatia has to say about his new venture

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2013

On Thursday, Sabeer Bhatia, chief executive and co-founder of Jaxtr, launched a global SIM card for travellers.

European airports woo Indian airlines

European airports woo Indian airlines

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2013

European airports are wooing Indian airlines in the wake of intense competition from aviation hubs such as Dubai and Doha.

Jet-Etihad deal stuck on investor protection pact

Jet-Etihad deal stuck on investor protection pact

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

India, UAE yet to conclude bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement.

Seat credit system mooted for regional air route

Seat credit system mooted for regional air route

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

This carbon credit system is expected to generate greater financial viability for regional operators.

Not worried about AirAsia, says SpiceJet CEO

Not worried about AirAsia, says SpiceJet CEO

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

India is not an easy environment to operate in and grow because of the high cost of operations, says Neil Mills.

Mumbai airport's new terminal gets ready for Oct opening

Mumbai airport's new terminal gets ready for Oct opening

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2013

The GVK Group-run Mumbai International Airport Ltd is upgrading the airport at an estimated cost of Rs 12,380 crore.

AirAsia might fly from Chennai to Bangalore, Kolkata

AirAsia might fly from Chennai to Bangalore, Kolkata

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2013

An aviation website has evaluated AirAsia's potential network in India based on passenger market size, distance from Chennai and competition.

Airlines cannot refuse to share airfare details: Singh

Airlines cannot refuse to share airfare details: Singh

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2013

Ajit Singh says the govt does not intend to regulate fares but in the larger public interest, transparency is required.

Shiv Sena, MNS rake up 'Marathi Manoos' cause again

Shiv Sena, MNS rake up 'Marathi Manoos' cause again

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2013

The trigger is UPSC's new exam pattern, entrance exams in PSU banks and undertakings, says Sanjay Jog

AI equity infusion to be less than expected

AI equity infusion to be less than expected

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2013

Air India's total debt stands at about Rs 43,000 crore. It also has dues worth hundreds of crores to oil companies, airports and vendors

AI to expand presence on regional routes

AI to expand presence on regional routes

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2013

The state-run carrier will shortly invite bids to replace its fleet of 11 ATR-42s and Bombardier CRJ planes with newer fuel-efficient turbo prop planes to improve its operating result.

India pushes for more Singapore, Lanka flights

India pushes for more Singapore, Lanka flights

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

On Monday, the ministry withdrew foreign traffic rights it had granted to Kingfisher Airlines.

'3000 villages are facing SEVERE drought in Mahrashtra'

'3000 villages are facing SEVERE drought in Mahrashtra'

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2013

Maharashtra's Marathwada region is facing a severe drought due to inadequate rainfall for two successive years. The task before the state government -- to effectively implement relief and rehabilitation measures --is huge. In an interview with Sanjay Jog, Higher and Technical Education Minister Rajesh Tope, who is also a member of the state Cabinet Committee of Ministers on Implementation of Drought Relief Measures, speaks of the gravity of the situation

For a change, union leader wins bouquets

For a change, union leader wins bouquets

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2013

Despite the Shiv Sena deciding to support the two-day trade union strike from Wednesday, the city enjoyed normal functioning of transport, thanks to Hind Mazdoor Sabha president Sharad Rao's decision not to participate.

Power ministry mulls review of regulators

Power ministry mulls review of regulators

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2013

A representative body of the electricity regulatory panels, has opposed this move

Air cargo business blooms before Valentine's Day

Air cargo business blooms before Valentine's Day

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2013

Air India and Jet Airways flew tonnes of fresh flowers to Europe in the last 10-12 days, though their uplift is much less compared to rival carriers.