Aneesh Phadnis And Abhijit Lele

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis And Abhijit Lele

Banking licences: Corporate honchos rule out conflict

Banking licences: Corporate honchos rule out conflict

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2013

Economists advise against it, citing international experiences; business leaders say RBI should allow move for inclusive growth.

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.

Maharashtra govt shoots down AAI's Juhu airport plan

Maharashtra govt shoots down AAI's Juhu airport plan

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2013

The AAI, which manages the Juhu airport, has proposed to extend the existing 1,140-metre runway by 700-800 metres to enable it to accommodate turboprops and small passenger jets.

Market share fall not a huge concern: Jet CEO

Market share fall not a huge concern: Jet CEO

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

According to the monthly traffic data for November, released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Wednesday, IndiGo continues to lead the pack with a market share of 27.3 per cent.

RBI begins check on collateral adequacy for loans

RBI begins check on collateral adequacy for loans

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

Leveraged balance sheets expose banks to sudden shocks.

Another R-Infra project heads for termination

Another R-Infra project heads for termination

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

Red signal for Mumbai Metro Phase II.

In a first, SBI takes its officers' body to court

In a first, SBI takes its officers' body to court

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Agitation against 7-day banking move prompts action.

Ajit Singh's plans for airports in UP grounded

Ajit Singh's plans for airports in UP grounded

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2012

Experts, too, believe that developing airports in places such as Meerut or Moradabad could be a loss-making proposition.

L&T plans Rs 5k-cr housing project on Powai campus

L&T plans Rs 5k-cr housing project on Powai campus

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2012

The residential real estate prices in Powai and adjoining areas are around Rs 25,000 per sq ft.

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2012

Out of 23 floors, Air India occupies six and three of these have been leased out. The rest are largely unused.

Wait for Navi Mumbai airport gets longer

Wait for Navi Mumbai airport gets longer

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2012

Land acquisition issues & costs a big query; Cidco wants these fully addressed before calling preliminary bids.

Sympathy alone won't take the Sena far

Sympathy alone won't take the Sena far

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2012

Whether Thackeray's death would bring together Uddhav and his estranged cousin, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, to avoid a division in Marathi votes, remains to be seen.

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2012

Despite sluggish credit growth, most banks are cautious about growing their unsecured loan portfolio.

Bank unions set the ball rolling for wage talks

Bank unions set the ball rolling for wage talks

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

Unions said the revised wage structure should reflect the merger of dearness allowance.

FM to meet govt bank chiefs on Nov 15

FM to meet govt bank chiefs on Nov 15

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Also on agenda is rising credit flow to MSMEs & farm sector.

SpiceJet in fleet acquisition talks

SpiceJet in fleet acquisition talks

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2012

The airlines' CEO expects it have 50 Boeing-737s and 30 Bomardier aircraft by 2016

Kingfisher lenders left in the lurch

Kingfisher lenders left in the lurch

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Lenders to Kingfisher Airlines have been left in the lurch, with most hoping the airline resumes operations, as this would ensure at least some revenue flow.

Mumbai airport may penalise airlines

Mumbai airport may penalise airlines

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2012

The slot charge has been included in Mumbai International Airport Limited's rate revision proposal.

New aviation wing may monitor finances

New aviation wing may monitor finances

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2012

The DGCA will concentrate only on technical and safety aspects.

Kingfisher continues ticket sales despite DGCA ban

Kingfisher continues ticket sales despite DGCA ban

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2012

Last Friday, DGCA issued a show cause notice to the airline why its operating permit should not be suspended.