Aneesh Phadnis &Amp; Subhayan Chakraborty

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis &Amp; Subhayan Chakraborty

Jet Air's wings get clipped further

Jet Air's wings get clipped further

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2018

Three senior executives - Pradeep Kumar (senior vice- president, cargo), Shrimanikandan Ananthvaidyanathan (chief information officer) and Praveen Iyer (vice-president, revenue management), have quit amid worsening financial situation

FDI from China drops to $141 million in 4 years

FDI from China drops to $141 million in 4 years

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2018

Overall, cumulative direct investment from China stood at just $2.05 billion till June 2018, according to consolidated DIPP figures

Vistara gets Rs 2,000 crore as it plans to spread its wings

Vistara gets Rs 2,000 crore as it plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

This is the largest single dose of equity infusion into the joint venture since its launch in January 2015.

Jet trims flights to stay airborne

Jet trims flights to stay airborne

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

At least 20 to 30 departures are being cancelled daily from metros and key airports including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

How Jet plans to save cash

How Jet plans to save cash

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2018

The airline has informed its flight attendants that they would be eligible for leave without pay between November 1 and December 20

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2018

The airline has failed to address fliers' fears and has been opaque about the allegations of tax and financial fraud, giving rise to apprehension that Jet Airways may be headed the Kingfisher way.

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.

'Frankly, no need for curbs on gold'

'Frankly, no need for curbs on gold'

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2018

'Curbs will again lead to the grey market developing, undoing all the work done over the last two-and-a-half years.'

Jet Airways incident: Fliers stare at poor payout

Jet Airways incident: Fliers stare at poor payout

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2018

'Passengers of the Jet Airways flight will be entitled for compensation for discomfort and trauma, but it may not be Rs 2 million in this incident.'

All Jet Air passengers won't get free meals on domestic flights

All Jet Air passengers won't get free meals on domestic flights

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Under the fare policy announced, domestic passengers opting for lowest fares will not be served complimentary meals

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2018

Analysts expect holiday fares to inch up further closer to the travel dates, but airlines may still not be able to fully recover higher costs as fuel costs remain elevated

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2018

The US side had pushed for removal of price caps on medical equipment such as coronary stents and a commitment by India to reduce trade imbalance

Did Prabhu's tweet on exports help markets, rupee recoup losses?

Did Prabhu's tweet on exports help markets, rupee recoup losses?

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2018

Export trade during August 2018 recorded at $27.84 billion, a positive growth of 19.21 per cent, tweeted Prabhu.

328 fixed-dose combination drugs banned on safety grounds

328 fixed-dose combination drugs banned on safety grounds

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2018

The original list had named 349 drugs, but 15 drugs, approved prior to 1988, have been kept outside the purview of the ban

Govt takes steps to regulate e-pharmacies

Govt takes steps to regulate e-pharmacies

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2018

Under the proposed rules, individuals or companies will have to register with the central licensing authority to run an e-pharmacy; state-wide registration is not required.

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

Defence and foreign policy, not trade, on agenda for 2+2 dialogue

Defence and foreign policy, not trade, on agenda for 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2018

The issues around trade gaps, especially around steel and aluminium tariffs imposed by the US, will be addressed separately.

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2018

Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2018

The draft favoured up to 49 per cent foreign equity in inventory model in the case of 100 per cent made in India products sold through Indian management-controlled platforms with resident Indian founders/promoters.

Battle lines are hardening against govt's e-commerce draft

Battle lines are hardening against govt's e-commerce draft

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2018

Smaller Singapore- and US-based venture capital funds, retail associations and trader bodies such as the CAIT and SJM are all planning to approach the government to put pressure on the commerce ministry.