Aneesh Phadnis And Megha Manchanda

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis And Megha Manchanda

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2017

Once the scheme is implemented 70-80 per cent of the freight would move along national highways as against the current 40 per cent, says Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Why your takeoff from Delhi this winter may not be smooth

Why your takeoff from Delhi this winter may not be smooth

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2017

Delhi airport, the country's busiest, runs out of slots due to runway capacity constraints.

Bengaluru, Delhi airports lead the world

Bengaluru, Delhi airports lead the world

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2017

Bengaluru and Delhi airports had the fastest growth in passenger traffic in 2016 among global peers.

Why India's pharma cos prefer Gujarat over tax havens

Why India's pharma cos prefer Gujarat over tax havens

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2017

Gujarat has around 3,000 licensees for allopathic drug manufacturing, apart from around seven homeopathic licensees, 500 ayuvedic and 600-700 cosmetics licensees

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

Increased price control over branded generic medicines has affected its profitability

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

Why IndiGo is betting on low fare for long-haul

Why IndiGo is betting on low fare for long-haul

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

"The return fare on economy class to most European capitals from Mumbai are close to 50,000 plus. If an LCC can offer direct connectivity for a basic fare of 25,000 with additional top ups for meals, baggage and blankets, which further takes the fare to, say, 35,000, it is still a value deal."

Isro and India's e-vehicle dream

Isro and India's e-vehicle dream

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

In view of cost, these vehicles will justify deployment only as public buses, taxis, three-wheelers

India gets its first solar-powered train

India gets its first solar-powered train

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2017

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2017

'Younger people are taking steps to prevent lifestyle diseases.'
'It is fascinating to partner with consumers on the journey of self-discovery and to help shape people's preferences -- that is what I find most exciting,' Nandini Piramal tells Abhineet Kumar and Aneesh Phadnis.

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services

Indian airlines take detour to Doha

Indian airlines take detour to Doha

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2017

Flights from Mumbai and Kerala will also have to transit through these routes due to restrictions

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2017

The tunnel would provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh-Ladakh

Why dealers are spooked about GST roll-out

Why dealers are spooked about GST roll-out

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

FMCG, durables, pharma firms say they remain unclear about transition gains and losses

Airlines collected UK airport tax despite exemption

Airlines collected UK airport tax despite exemption

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

The travel agents have demanded refunds for customers

Vistara, BA in code share talks?

Vistara, BA in code share talks?

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Vistara Chief Executive Officer Phee Teik Yeoh is expected to meet the senior management of BA over the next few days to discuss the partnership.

Despite jobless Indian pilots, why are Indian airlines still hiring expat pilots?

Despite jobless Indian pilots, why are Indian airlines still hiring expat pilots?

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Airlines tell Arindam Majumder and Aneesh Phadnis they are forced to look at expats due to a lack of commanders, a position that requires experience.

KLM has really BIG plans for India

KLM has really BIG plans for India

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

Together with Jet Airways we will have 61 flights to Amsterdam and Paris during the winter season. That also makes us the second largest airline group after Lufthansa, which has 67 weekly flights, and we are catching up to become the first, says KLM CEO Pieter Elbers.

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

On June 1, 2010, under Indian Ports Act, 1908, govt declared Port Blair as 13th major port in India

Modi sets stricter deadlines for infrastructure projects

Modi sets stricter deadlines for infrastructure projects

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

The highest ever average daily construction rate of 130 km has been achieved for rural roads