Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

Stories by Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

Maruti Suzuki sales see sharpest fall in 7 years

Maruti Suzuki sales see sharpest fall in 7 years

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

Maruti's exports in May were down 2.4% at 9,089 units

Jet staring at bleak future as Hindujas, Etihad fail to ink pact

Jet staring at bleak future as Hindujas, Etihad fail to ink pact

Rediff.com   24 May 2019

Both lenders and Etihad are not comfortable with the entities holding stake in Jet as they have no proven credentials in running a big business

Why doubts have surfaced over Hinduja's deal for Jet

Why doubts have surfaced over Hinduja's deal for Jet

Rediff.com   23 May 2019

While the interest from Hinduja is a positive sign for the grounded airline, executives of banks cautioned that there is no certainty that the deal will fructify. The cost of recapitalising Jet Airways is increasing every day.

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

Rediff.com   18 May 2019

The election campaign finally ended on Friday, May 17. Arindam Majumder reveals what he discovered on the election front on a long rail journey.

Sanjay Gandhi's sugar mill hopes Maneka will revive its fortunes

Sanjay Gandhi's sugar mill hopes Maneka will revive its fortunes

Rediff.com   14 May 2019

The business of volume can be a win or a loss for a sugar mill as India's sugar market is heavily controlled by the government.

UK firm offers bid for grounded Jet Airways

UK firm offers bid for grounded Jet Airways

Rediff.com   10 May 2019

Sources involved in the bidding process confirmed that the entity had submitted a bid but expressed doubt over its acceptance

Bumpy road ahead for Maruti

Bumpy road ahead for Maruti

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

The company, which sells every second car in the domestic market, said it expected production and sales to grow between 4 per cent and 8 per cent for the financial year started in April.

Why govt must protect Jet's prime slots

Why govt must protect Jet's prime slots

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2019

Banks want government to retain 40 per cent of Jet slots at all airports to ensure a new owner can kick-start operations soon after taking over.

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2019

The money is expected to be disbursed by the lenders consortium led by SBI after the Jet management submits an operational plan on how it intends to use the money till May 7.

Most lenders cool to funding cash-strapped Jet Airways

Most lenders cool to funding cash-strapped Jet Airways

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2019

After a meeting of banks on Friday on ways to make funds available immediately, a source in the know said lenders other than SBI and Punjab National Bank had not come on board so far to chip in with their funds.

Jet lenders may move into cockpit, replace board

Jet lenders may move into cockpit, replace board

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2019

According to the revised plan, promoter Naresh Goyal, his wife Anita Goyal and the directors nominated by the promoter would be asked to step down from the board, and the lenders, as part of the resolution process, will infuse around Rs 1,200 crore into the airline as emergency funding.

Jet's crisis deepens as Etihad, lenders lock horns

Jet's crisis deepens as Etihad, lenders lock horns

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2019

Etihad said it would not participate in the rights issue or infuse fresh funds under the current terms and conditions of the resolution plan

How Skoda plans to make India its 5th-largest market

How Skoda plans to make India its 5th-largest market

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2019

With a presence in the value segment, better service quality, and lower ownership cost, Skoda India's director of sales and marketing Zac Hollis aims to make important changes. He tells Arindam Majumder how he plans to make India the company's fifth-largest market by 2023.

SpiceJet to seek compensation from Boeing

SpiceJet to seek compensation from Boeing

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2019

SpiceJet had bet its fortunes heavily on the new version of the 737 of which it has 13 planes in its fleet and another 193 aircraft on order

DGCA to monitor airfares, as India grounds all Boeing 737 MAX

DGCA to monitor airfares, as India grounds all Boeing 737 MAX

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2019

The airfares are already 15 per cent higher than last season and due to this shortage it will go higher, said Sharat Dhall, COO of Yatra.com.

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2019

Approval was held up due to CBI investigation into international flying permit of Tata group-owned AirAsia India.

AI, Vistara take back helpline for stranded Jet fliers

AI, Vistara take back helpline for stranded Jet fliers

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2019

More than 25 aircraft of Jet Airways has been grounded by lessors due to non-payment of lease rentals. The airline, which started the winter schedule with 103 planes, is now down to 83.

How India can become a hub of software products

How India can become a hub of software products

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2019

Policy lays out a 5-year road map seeking creation of 3.5 mn jobs and promoting 10,000 start-ups.

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2019

For Air India and Jet Airways, airspace closure over Pakistan would mean flights to US and Europe will have to take a longer route.

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2019

IndiGo's situation points to a deeper malaise where skill shortage can challenge India's status as the fastest-growing aviation market, say experts.