Aneesh Phadnis And Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis And Viveat Susan Pinto

Nod to privatise Kolkata and Chennai airports

Nod to privatise Kolkata and Chennai airports

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2013

Move is aimed at bringing private operators to run airports.

Decision to enhance Abu Dhabi traffic rights in India's interest: Ajit Singh

Decision to enhance Abu Dhabi traffic rights in India's interest: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2013

Govt gave 36,000 seats per week more than inter-ministerial group's recommendations.

Siemens cuts staff, costs as it battles adverse economic winds

Siemens cuts staff, costs as it battles adverse economic winds

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2013

The first six months of the financial year (Siemens follows an Oct-Sept calender) has not been encouraging.

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2013

It reported a loss of Rs 36 crore (Rs 360 million), the first such negative result in 10 years.

Airlines slash fares to fight lean season

Airlines slash fares to fight lean season

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

On Thursday, all airlines (except for Air India) reduced fares on key domestic routes such as Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Bengaluru, Mumbai-Bengaluru, among others.

Siemens lays off 200, may cut more

Siemens lays off 200, may cut more

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2013

Globally, the company intends to cut expenses by $7.8 billion by 2014.

Mistry keen to see more women at top positions at TGB

Mistry keen to see more women at top positions at TGB

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2013

Women have been and continue to be an integral part of Tata Global Beverages' business, across the world, says Cyrus Mistry.

Soon, Starbucks at hospitals, schools, corporate campuses

Soon, Starbucks at hospitals, schools, corporate campuses

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2013

Since debuting in India in October 2012, the company has opened 15 Starbucks stores across Mumbai and Delhi.

Slum development grounds GVK's Mumbai airport plans

Slum development grounds GVK's Mumbai airport plans

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2013

Realty plans hit roadblock; delay could hit modernisation

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2013

The four major Hindi general entertainment channels -- STAR Plus, Sony, Colors and ZEE -- have all launched music and dance reality shows in the 9-pm slot on weekends.

Investors continue to buy India's consumption story

Investors continue to buy India's consumption story

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2013

Despite slowdown, smaller firms attract growth capital.

Jet to expand code-share pact with Etihad Airways

Jet to expand code-share pact with Etihad Airways

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2013

Has also sought permission to share with Virgin Atlantic for new routes in Britain.

Britannia, Danone take different paths to growth

Britannia, Danone take different paths to growth

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2013

Britannia, which last week announced a management rejig putting COO Varun Berry in charge of Indian operations, has always believed in quickly identifying new trends in the food and beverage segment.

New AI independent director hopes to change work culture

New AI independent director hopes to change work culture

Rediff.com   29 May 2013

Ravindra Dholakia joins the board along with Gurcharan Das, former chief executive officer of Procter & Gamb#8804 Prem Vrat, vice-chancellor of ITM University of Gurgaon; Air Marshal K K Nohwar; and Renuka Ramnath, managing Director and CEO of private equity firm Multiples Alternate Asset Management.

Mumbai school among suitors of Thomas Cook head office property

Mumbai school among suitors of Thomas Cook head office property

Rediff.com   28 May 2013

Thomas Cook, which is looking to shift its offices to one of the places such as Lower Parel, Dadar, Bandra Kurla Complex or Andheri, is likely to take a decision in the next three to four months.

GoAir to charge more for excess baggage and seats of choice

GoAir to charge more for excess baggage and seats of choice

Rediff.com   28 May 2013

Unlike Air India and Jet Airways, which have revised downwards free check-in baggage allowance on domestic flights, GoAir has made provisions for pre-purchasing excess baggage limits.

Hefty price fails to deter bidders for Cadbury House

Hefty price fails to deter bidders for Cadbury House

Rediff.com   26 May 2013

Prime property rates in South Mumbai at Rs 60,000 a sq ft remain high despite a slowing realty market.

Jet to seek Sebi exemption to divest promoter holding

Jet to seek Sebi exemption to divest promoter holding

Rediff.com   23 May 2013

Jet Airways would have four directors on the board; there would be seven independent directors as well.

For P&G, emerging markets return to centre stage

For P&G, emerging markets return to centre stage

Rediff.com   21 May 2013

Impending launch of Oral-B toothpaste in India, recent spate of product launches in other developing markets indicate shift in strategy.

Sony, Panasonic have robust plans for India

Sony, Panasonic have robust plans for India

Rediff.com   17 May 2013

Unlike their struggles elsewhere, Japanese majors Sony and Panasonic show no sign of fatigue in India, as consumers continue to lap up their products here.