Aneesh Phadnis And Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis And Viveat Susan Pinto

L&T bags engineering contract for Navi Mumbai airport

L&T bags engineering contract for Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2019

The deal size and project completion deadline were not disclosed in the announcement, but people in the know have pegged the deal at over Rs 6,000 crore, reports Aneesh Phadnis.

Trai-ing times ahead for small TV channels

Trai-ing times ahead for small TV channels

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2019

In its consultation paper Trai addressed three key points including the bundling of channels under bouquets, rampant discounting within bouquets, and the lack of consumer choice.

60-year old, but Fevicol ads are as quirky as ever

60-year old, but Fevicol ads are as quirky as ever

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2019

Fevicol has played with its advertising to convert an adhesive, a product that bore none of the glamour and glitz of consumer goods, into a loved and recalled brand.

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2019

One reason is that airlines have ramped up capacity and expanded their presence in tier-II markets. The first of a three-part series analyses how the aviation industry is an outlier in the midst of an overall economic slowdown.

Why Ramdev's Patanjali is losing its power

Why Ramdev's Patanjali is losing its power

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2019

While both Dabur and HUL have been aggressive in the 'naturals' market with new launches across its portfolio, unchecked distribution expansion and inconsistent quality of products have also been at the heart of Patanjali's problems.

RIL may buy more cable companies to push JioFiber plans

RIL may buy more cable companies to push JioFiber plans

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2019

Given the fragmented nature of the domestic cable TV market and the need for last-mile connectivity, RIL, said sources, would have to do more to achieve its target of reaching 20 million homes and 15 million business establishments with its broadband services across 1,600 towns in the next few years.

Vedanta's Anil Agarwal eyes reviving Jet Airways

Vedanta's Anil Agarwal eyes reviving Jet Airways

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2019

Agarwal submitted the express of interest through his family investment arm Volcan Investments before the close of the bid process on Saturday afternoon.

3 Jet suitors to be named on Tuesday

3 Jet suitors to be named on Tuesday

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2019

The possible date for bidders to submit a resolution plan to the adjudicating authority -- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) -- is September 27.

Jet's insolvency brings to fore grey areas in aviation law

Jet's insolvency brings to fore grey areas in aviation law

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2019

The first hurdle is how long Jet Airways can enjoy rights over its parking slots at various airports.

FMCGs turn focus to earnings growth

FMCGs turn focus to earnings growth

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2019

Most companies reporting an improvement in operating margins in Q1 as they cut ad spends and other expenses.

Tata most valuable Indian brand; LIC, Infosys next

Tata most valuable Indian brand; LIC, Infosys next

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2019

The 2019 list shows a 37 per cent jump in brand value for the Tata group, to $19.55 billion for 2019, the highest in the top 25.

Jet's resolution professional receives Rs 24K cr worth of claims

Jet's resolution professional receives Rs 24K cr worth of claims

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2019

The IRP has admitted 33 claims from banks worth Rs 8,462 crore, and is verifying Rs 15,044-crore claims from operational creditors and staff.

As India bow out of World Cup, ad rates sink over 50%

As India bow out of World Cup, ad rates sink over 50%

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2019

While Star was expecting around Rs 1,800 crore as ad revenues from the television and digital media, it may end up getting Rs 1,500-1,600 crore now, after factoring in the washouts and India not being able to reach the final.

Lenders cautious as Cox & Kings defaults on commercial paper of Rs 200 cr

Lenders cautious as Cox & Kings defaults on commercial paper of Rs 200 cr

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2019

Cox & Kings had a total debt of Rs 3,238 crore at end of FY19 and this included both short-term and long-term loans.

Last-minute airfares rise 40% as rain disrupts Mumbai airport

Last-minute airfares rise 40% as rain disrupts Mumbai airport

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2019

On Tuesday 55 flights were diverted, over 200 flights were cancelled because of rain, low visibility and poor braking action on secondary runway

Planes overshoot runway thrice in 2 days: DGCA issues safety directions

Planes overshoot runway thrice in 2 days: DGCA issues safety directions

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2019

In a circular, the DGCA said, "Crew should be well aware of the aircraft limitations and of takeoff/landing performance calculations during the adverse weather operations." The regulator also said that the airlines must "make available sufficiently experienced crew in the cockpit".

Govt will release draft national retail policy soon

Govt will release draft national retail policy soon

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2019

For months, offline retailers and traders have been lobbying hard for a national retail policy to protect their business from the growing influx of e-commerce.

How Air India plans to spread its wings in both East and West

How Air India plans to spread its wings in both East and West

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2019

Besides lining up Bali, Nairobi and Toronto flights, the airline is also planning flights from Mumbai to Hong Kong. The network expansion will help the national carrier grow its market share and capitalise on the capacity vaccum created by the collapse of Jet Airways.

Another French Revolution in India's sports goods sector

Another French Revolution in India's sports goods sector

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2019

Two French sports retailers - Go Sport and Decathlon - are all set for battle royal to grab market share in India. Both are competing with sports goods makers Nike, Puma and Adidas and footwear major Bata. While Decathlon is already in India for some time, Go Sport opened its first super store in Navi Mumbai recently.

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2019

July 14 features three big-ticket sporting events -- the World Cup final, the Wimbledon men's final and the British Grand Prix.