Aneesh Phadnis &Amp;Amp; Sharmistha Mukherjee

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis &Amp;Amp; Sharmistha Mukherjee

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.

Nasik: Mahindra staff threaten strike over wages

Nasik: Mahindra staff threaten strike over wages

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2013

Workers at utility vehicle major Mahindra & Mahindra's Nashik facility on Tuesday issuing a notice to the management to go on strike on or after March 11, if their demands for higher wages were not settled by the company.

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.

E-car charging at pump to rev up green future

E-car charging at pump to rev up green future

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2013

The programme being outlined under the aegis of the ministry of heavy industries and public enterprises is part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020.

Hero union decision to strike hinges on wage talks

Hero union decision to strike hinges on wage talks

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2013

The workers have been sporting black arm-bands and have stopped taking tea and snacks offered by the company.

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.

Airlines tap Kumbh demand

Airlines tap Kumbh demand

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2013

The Kumbh Mela is expected to draw close to 100 million visitors in all, including pilgrims, politicians, celebrities and corporate leaders, from around the world.

Trade liberalisation not helping India's exports

Trade liberalisation not helping India's exports

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2013

Latest data available shows that India's exports to the 10-member bloc of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) declined by 18.6 per cent to $19.17 billion in the first eight months of this financial year.

The 3 Cs of the Jet-Etihad deal: Cost, cargo, commerce

The 3 Cs of the Jet-Etihad deal: Cost, cargo, commerce

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2013

Etihad will be able to carve out a strong niche in the Indian market.

Minister rebuffs AI concerns on Jet-Etihad deal

Minister rebuffs AI concerns on Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2013

Jet's flights to Abu Dhabi could be used to carry passengers from India headed for the US and Europe.

Workers of Hero unite, Gurgaon output to take a hit

Workers of Hero unite, Gurgaon output to take a hit

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2013

Representatives of employees at the Gurgaon facility on Wednesday said workers would stop cooperating with engineers and supervisors from Thursday.

Wage issue may hit Hero's Gurgaon facility output

Wage issue may hit Hero's Gurgaon facility output

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2013

Firm sticks to guns while the staff looks at 'sterner' measures.

Despite slow sales, auto loan size grows 20%

Despite slow sales, auto loan size grows 20%

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

The average size of auto loans stood at Rs 512,000 in the third quarter of 2012, compared to Rs 425,000 in the year-ago period.

Fiat India to help parent co develop smallest Jeep

Fiat India to help parent co develop smallest Jeep

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

The company has finalised a plan to roll out nine new models by 2016, some of which would be shipped from India to right-hand-drive markets abroad.

Reducing fares was necessary: SpiceJet CEO

Reducing fares was necessary: SpiceJet CEO

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2013

Neil Mills explains the rationale behind slashing fare by 50 per cent in a recent offer.

Honda Motorcycle hikes wages by 50% at Manesar

Honda Motorcycle hikes wages by 50% at Manesar

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2013

HMSI has increased the monthly salary of its permanent workers by Rs 14,770 a month.

Fiat exploring LCV foray in India

Fiat exploring LCV foray in India

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2013

While the slowdown in the domestic economy and a ban on mining has sharply impacted the demand for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, sales of LCVs rose 15.61 per cent to 378,509 units between April and December, driven by need for products for last mile transportation.