Aneesh Phadnis And Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis And Viveat Susan Pinto

Cash-strapped Jet turns the squeeze on travel agents

Cash-strapped Jet turns the squeeze on travel agents

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2018

Want last year's bonus? Sell our tickets: Jet Airways tells travel agents.

Why is Harsh Mariwala getting into aquatherapy?

Why is Harsh Mariwala getting into aquatherapy?

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

'Hardly any aqua centres exist in India though they are popular abroad.' 'Water is known for its buoyancy which reduces pressure on joints. So, you can exercise effectively underwater, provided you have the right experts guiding you,' Harsh Mariwala tells Viveat Susan Pinto.

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2018

Indonesia-based Lion Air Flight JT610, a three-month old 737 MAX 8, took off from capital Jakarta at 6.20 am local time on Monday and lost contact 13 minutes later when it was at an altitude of about 3,000 feet.

Will Tatas buy majority stake in Jet Air?

Will Tatas buy majority stake in Jet Air?

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2018

However, any progress on the deal depends upon Goyal giving up control of the company.

Jet Air's wings get clipped further

Jet Air's wings get clipped further

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2018

Three senior executives - Pradeep Kumar (senior vice- president, cargo), Shrimanikandan Ananthvaidyanathan (chief information officer) and Praveen Iyer (vice-president, revenue management), have quit amid worsening financial situation

Vistara gets Rs 2,000 crore as it plans to spread its wings

Vistara gets Rs 2,000 crore as it plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

This is the largest single dose of equity infusion into the joint venture since its launch in January 2015.

Jet trims flights to stay airborne

Jet trims flights to stay airborne

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

At least 20 to 30 departures are being cancelled daily from metros and key airports including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Brand Prithvi Shaw

Brand Prithvi Shaw

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2018

'People can relate to him much the way they did with a young Sachin Tendulkar 30 years ago.'

How Jet plans to save cash

How Jet plans to save cash

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2018

The airline has informed its flight attendants that they would be eligible for leave without pay between November 1 and December 20

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2018

The airline has failed to address fliers' fears and has been opaque about the allegations of tax and financial fraud, giving rise to apprehension that Jet Airways may be headed the Kingfisher way.

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2018

Xiaomi now a lifestyle player, quietly launching a slew of non-smartphone products like Mi branded luggage, backpacks, apparel, U-shaped pillows, pens, home security cameras and air purifiers.

Why aviation ministry rejected UAE's demand for more flights

Why aviation ministry rejected UAE's demand for more flights

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2018

In 2017, 60 million passengers flew between India and the UAE, the largest overseas air travel market from India.

Britannia wants to makes 100th year memorable

Britannia wants to makes 100th year memorable

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2018

Britannia, which is celebrating its centenary year in 2018, will first look at expanding its dairy and bakery businesses, before turning its attention towards new food categories. The attempt is to become a total foods company, as it eyes a well-rounded presence in the market.

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2018

Almost 40 per cent of a durable company's sales are achieved during the festival season

Tata Sky drops Sony, channel hits back

Tata Sky drops Sony, channel hits back

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

SPN had been seeking a higher share of revenue, which Tata Sky blamed for the breakdown in talks.

Amul shifts focus to dark chocolates to regain market share

Amul shifts focus to dark chocolates to regain market share

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

With launch of second plant in Gujarat, company gets ready to take on peers

How brands are fighting it out on the breakfast table

How brands are fighting it out on the breakfast table

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2018

Clearly, Nestle has a fight on its hands. Whatever be the outcome of the ensuing battle, the conversation at the morning table is shaken and stirred.

Jet Airways incident: Fliers stare at poor payout

Jet Airways incident: Fliers stare at poor payout

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2018

'Passengers of the Jet Airways flight will be entitled for compensation for discomfort and trauma, but it may not be Rs 2 million in this incident.'

All Jet Air passengers won't get free meals on domestic flights

All Jet Air passengers won't get free meals on domestic flights

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Under the fare policy announced, domestic passengers opting for lowest fares will not be served complimentary meals

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2018

Analysts expect holiday fares to inch up further closer to the travel dates, but airlines may still not be able to fully recover higher costs as fuel costs remain elevated