Aneesh Phadnis And Ajay Modi

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis And Ajay Modi

Why Toyota is shifting to petrol-only cars

Why Toyota is shifting to petrol-only cars

Rediff.com   5 May 2018

The narrowing gap between petrol and diesel prices, an uncertainty around the future treatment of vehicles and low resale price of diesel cars are some of the apparent reasons for the strategy shift

At 25, can Jet Airways restore its earlier leadership position?

At 25, can Jet Airways restore its earlier leadership position?

Rediff.com   4 May 2018

A resurgent SpiceJet is spreading its wings and Vistara is set to challenge Jet on long-haul routes in the coming years.

Air India sale: Centre extends deadline to May 31

Air India sale: Centre extends deadline to May 31

Rediff.com   2 May 2018

The government proposes to divest 76 per cent of Air India, along with its shareholding in Air India Express and its ground-handling subsidiary, AISATS.

Why IndiGo will always miss 'Captain Ghosh'

Why IndiGo will always miss 'Captain Ghosh'

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2018

Aditya Ghosh, with no prior aviation background or MBA degree, managed not only to become the CEO of an airline but even piloted it to the top with almost half of the market.

Why Sunil Munjal is keen to acquire Fortis

Why Sunil Munjal is keen to acquire Fortis

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2018

According to Munjal, there is an opportunity for somebody who comes from a not for profit background in health care to do something.

Kolkata's Taj Gateway Hotel fails to repay loans; lands at NCLT

Kolkata's Taj Gateway Hotel fails to repay loans; lands at NCLT

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2018

Rooms at this Kolkata hotel are priced between Rs 7,000-8,000 per night. Gateway is a full-service upscale hospitality brand under the Taj Group of Hotels.

Tata Motors dethrones M&M; reclaims top spot in LCVs

Tata Motors dethrones M&M; reclaims top spot in LCVs

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2018

The Mumbai headquartered company also overtook Japanese carmaker Honda to occupy the fourth spot in domestic passenger vehicle market.

Steep rise in compensation for flyers likely

Steep rise in compensation for flyers likely

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2018

The next step is the charter, which aims to safeguard consumer rights and address criticism about the government not doing enough for passengers.

India's EV dreams spin on how to charge -- car and customer

India's EV dreams spin on how to charge -- car and customer

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2018

The government has initiated a process to define standards and guidelines for electric charging stations.

Maruti's Swift lives up to name, sells a car a minute

Maruti's Swift lives up to name, sells a car a minute

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2018

The automaker says it has taken into account some of the big concerns of those behind the wheels today: improved acceleration performance, strength and rigidity, spacious and a more comfortable driving experience.

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2018

If the government is asking a maximum price for Air India but asks to keep old personnel, it will not match.

Coming of the second 'Bombay Club'

Coming of the second 'Bombay Club'

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2018

Besides the manufacturing industry, voices in favouring the need for protectionism have also been heard from local start-ups, which at times find it tough to compete with global players that entered India with deep pockets.

Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

'Currently, scooters contribute to one third of the total domestic two-wheeler market and it continues to grow.' 'That is why many new models are being launched in this category.'

How govt plans to push generic drugs

How govt plans to push generic drugs

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2018

The change in labelling, which is seen as a part of government's effort to push generic drugs, will come into effect from September 13.

Scrapping old commercial vehicles will hardly cut pollution in cities

Scrapping old commercial vehicles will hardly cut pollution in cities

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2018

Transporters and other stakeholders said the vehicles that will be de-registered would mostly be the ones plying in smaller towns and interior parts of the country.

Uber, Ola's electric mobility drive in slow lane

Uber, Ola's electric mobility drive in slow lane

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2018

There is also lack of mandate from the government on adoption of electric mobility after ambitious talks of moving all new automobile sales to electric by 2030

Flying buyers to UK and all that it takes to sell one Rolls Royce

Flying buyers to UK and all that it takes to sell one Rolls Royce

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2018

Among other things, the buyer can spend a day watching his/her car being hand-assembled.

How Jet Airways plans to beat slot crunch

How Jet Airways plans to beat slot crunch

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2018

Airline pares capacity on routes like Mumbai-Delhi and Mumbai-Bengaluru on weekends, uses freed up slot at Mumbai to fly Amritsar, Patna, Varanasi

Why Mumbai airport has hit air pocket

Why Mumbai airport has hit air pocket

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

Charters, Udan flights choking Mumbai airport; MIAL may shift general aviation to Navi Mumbai once the airport is ready

How Honda plans to make its dealers rich!

How Honda plans to make its dealers rich!

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2018

Company to help dealers build secondary income sources like insurance, finance, after-sales, accessories