Aneesh Phadnis And Abhijit Lele

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis And Abhijit Lele

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2016

The airline pitches its product and service, keeps silent about price in a new campaign as it looks to win over young business travelers.

Vistara doubles market share, Jet sees steep fall

Vistara doubles market share, Jet sees steep fall

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2016

Domestic air traffic rose 20.81 per cent in June on the back of low fares and peak season demand.

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.

Indians upbeat on foreign tours despite terror attacks

Indians upbeat on foreign tours despite terror attacks

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Indian tourists are increasingly settling for other destinations such as Southeast Asian countries, Australia, and New Zealand.

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.

Tour operators brace for hit after Turkey attack

Tour operators brace for hit after Turkey attack

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

In 2015, 130,000 Indians visited Turkey.

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

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2016

Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper

Flyers' body up in arms over SpiceJet's rock-bottom fares

Flyers' body up in arms over SpiceJet's rock-bottom fares

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

Fares would vary according to sector.

When Air India made a record Rs 1-crore profit a day

When Air India made a record Rs 1-crore profit a day

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

This was achieved despite falling tourist arrivals post Babri Masjid demolition in December 1992.

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.

How the new aviation policy will hurt Jet Airways' interest

How the new aviation policy will hurt Jet Airways' interest

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Vistara and AirAsia India have been lobbying for the relaxation of this rule.

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.

Dr Reddy's buys 8 US drugs from Teva, Allergan for $350 million

Dr Reddy's buys 8 US drugs from Teva, Allergan for $350 million

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2016

The combined sales of the branded versions of the products in the US is about $3.5 billion.

'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.

Rising fuel price, weak rupee to hurt airlines

Rising fuel price, weak rupee to hurt airlines

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

Domestic jet fuel prices are up 7%, but are still 14% lower on a y-o-y basis. While lower fuel prices have brought respite to airlines, their non-fuel costs are rising because of rupee depreciation