Aneesh Phadnis And Arindam Majumder

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis And Arindam Majumder

Is Hero ready for an e-future?

Is Hero ready for an e-future?

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2020

'What volumes will we have with a Rs 1 lakh product?' 'As a company, we will not restrict it to a segment.'

Coronavirus outbreak: Airfares to UK, US get cheaper by 30%

Coronavirus outbreak: Airfares to UK, US get cheaper by 30%

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2020

Travel restrictions are in place only for a limited number of countries but people are cancelling or postponing travel to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Supply disruption puts car sales in slow lane

Coronavirus: Supply disruption puts car sales in slow lane

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2020

Companies also said confidence was yet to return among buyers, with many holding back their decision to buy cars.

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

Rediff.com   29 Feb 2020

Reduction in fuel price was supposed to bring back good luck for Indian airlines. But with the global spread of coronavirus, airlines are being forced to rejig their network, cut flights, and delay launches.

Coronavirus impact: Saudi move to halt pilgrimages to hit Indian carriers

Coronavirus impact: Saudi move to halt pilgrimages to hit Indian carriers

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2020

Over 50 per cent of all traffic to Jeddah consists pilgrims headed to Mecca and Medina.

Adani group joins race to buy Air India, may submit EoI by March

Adani group joins race to buy Air India, may submit EoI by March

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2020

Apart from the Adani group, the Tata group, the Hinduja group, Indigo and a New York-based fund, Interups, are expected to submit EoIs.

Coronavirus won't have too big an impact on Indian airlines' revenues

Coronavirus won't have too big an impact on Indian airlines' revenues

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2020

Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have suspended flights to China and Hong Kong.

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2020

The new flights come against the backdrop of the Indian government's move to boost air connectivity with Central Asia and tap the interest of Russian investors in India.

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2020

A Russian fund submitted its interest to the resolution professional on February 14 and also hired a consultancy firm to help them with the bidding process.

1st non-stop Bengaluru-US flight from Oct

1st non-stop Bengaluru-US flight from Oct

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2020

The new service by American Airlines will provide connectivity to tech hubs in both the countries.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

Coronavirus may lead to delayed car deliveries

Coronavirus may lead to delayed car deliveries

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2020

After years of giving free passes to counterparts from Korea, Japan, US in the Indian auto market, Chinese automakers had planned a major push to grab the fifth largest car market in the world. But the shutdown of factories and logistics hubs in the country following the outbreak of coronavirus is slowly constricting the business of Chinese auto majors which have recently entered India.

Chinese makers make up for shortfall at Auto Expo

Chinese makers make up for shortfall at Auto Expo

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2020

The number of participating automakers has fallen from 50 in 2018 to 30 this year. The count of exhibitors, including technology companies, has come down from 119 to 112. And showstopper luxury and supercar brands, including Toyota, Jeep, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Volvo will be missing. Similarly, the commercial vehicle makers also gave the show a miss -- a prolonged economic slowdown has dented their fortunes and near chances of any recovery.

Kamra ban: 'Minister created pressure on airlines'

Kamra ban: 'Minister created pressure on airlines'

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2020

The move by four airlines -- IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and GoAir -- to suspend the stand-up comedian raises fears that the government can use the no-fly list to settle political scores, undermine the freedom of citizens.

Air travel will cost more in India. Here's why

Air travel will cost more in India. Here's why

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2020

A loss of revenue from liquor sales will have to be compensated through increased landing and parking charges on airlines, which, in turn, will pass on the cost to flyers.

Did Asian Paints use strong-arm tactics to bar JSW from entering the markets?

Did Asian Paints use strong-arm tactics to bar JSW from entering the markets?

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2020

JSW had moved competition watchdog alleging Asian Paints threatened various dealers from dealing with the company.

Jet Airways gets two suitors; Hindujas back out

Jet Airways gets two suitors; Hindujas back out

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2020

South America-based Synergy Group, one of the suitors, has said slots at London's Heathrow airport are critical to the airline's operations and will decide on participating in the resolution only if it gets clarity. It also wants to form a new company with its assets, employees, and operating permit but minus all liabilities.

Air India eyes more slots at Heathrow

Air India eyes more slots at Heathrow

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2020

With over 700,000 annual passengers and 21 per cent market share Air India is the largest carrier on India-United Kingdom routes.

IndiGo gets 4 more months to replace A320Neo engines

IndiGo gets 4 more months to replace A320Neo engines

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2020

DGCA has also permitted the airline to deploy newly-inducted planes for capacity expansion.

Delhi, Mumbai airports see pick up in traffic

Delhi, Mumbai airports see pick up in traffic

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2020

Improvement in load factors, coupled with an increase in seat capacity after Jet's slots were allotted to low-cost airlines, has resulted in an increase in daily passenger traffic.