Arindam Majumder And Indivjal Dhasmana

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PNB likely to face teething problems while upgrading system

PNB likely to face teething problems while upgrading system

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2018

Upgradation to the new product (from Infosys) will stabilise by this month-end

'Autonomous' Prasar Bharati rejects I&B ministry's diktat

'Autonomous' Prasar Bharati rejects I&B ministry's diktat

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

I&B Ministry, Prasar Bharati are in tussle over ministry's directives, reports Shreya Jai and Arindam Majumder.

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2018

In contrast to its global peers, a lion's share of Delhi airport's growth came from domestic flyers, which, at 46.6 million, makes up for 73 per cent of the total number of passengers.

Budget: Why customs duty was hiked on mobile phones

Budget: Why customs duty was hiked on mobile phones

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Even as the government's move to hike import duties on 45 items is seen as a sign of protectionism, the prime minister was himself involved in the process.

A golden advice for all equity investors

A golden advice for all equity investors

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2018

If an equity share is purchased before January 31, 2018, at Rs 100 and the highest price quoted on January 31, 2018, in respect of this share is Rs 120, there will be no tax on the gain of Rs 20.

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2018

The existing double taxation avoidance agreements will not be covered by the proposed change, implying that in order to tax Facebook, Google and the like, India will require to renegotiate tax treaties.

Finally some good news! IMF, World Bank peg 2017-18 GDP at 6.7%

Finally some good news! IMF, World Bank peg 2017-18 GDP at 6.7%

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2018

"Growth is expected to moderate gradually in China... pick up in India, and remain broadly stable in the Asean-5 region."

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2018

'If you consider only demonetisation and GST as my government's work, it will be a big injustice to me.'

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2018

Modi's 'UDAN' project faces fund crunch as too many airlines have come on board

Job situation in India is not all that scary

Job situation in India is not all that scary

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2018

7 million jobs will be created in formal sector in FY18

Post sell-off, govt likely to hold around 26% stake in Air India

Post sell-off, govt likely to hold around 26% stake in Air India

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2018

Government believes privatisation would increase the airline's efficiency and make it profitable, enriching the value of the remaining stake with it.

Meeting fiscal deficit target won't be easy for Jaitley

Meeting fiscal deficit target won't be easy for Jaitley

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2018

On the basis of Budget projections, the Centre needs Rs 7.3 trillion revenue during December-March and its expenditure must be limited to Rs 6.7 trillion.

Why passengers can't de-board delayed flights

Why passengers can't de-board delayed flights

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2018

The good news is that the government has taken notice of the pain and has formed a task force to improve operating procedure during foggy days.

Buy your ticket from the airline and win sops

Buy your ticket from the airline and win sops

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2017

While global majors like JetBlue, RyanAir, Southwest sell almost 90 per cent of their tickets through their own websites or apps, airlines in India have a minuscule share of around 25 per cent through direct channel booking.

How IndiGo is fighting the menace of fog

How IndiGo is fighting the menace of fog

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2017

An integrated team of 200 staff crunches data to minimise disruption for 149 planes, but airport infrastructure poses a challenge

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2017

Air Deccan, India's first low-cost airline that made flying affordable for the middle class, is relaunching its operations from December 23.

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2017

The airline would offer Re 1 ticket to a few passengers through a lucky draw as part of its promotional campaign.

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2017

Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways have combined hired more than 100 Indian pilots in the last six months.

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

Kharola leads from the front. As a team player, he also uses technology to improve processes whether it is training or assessing metrics, a key trait that would help to improve service quality of the national carrier.

At Rs 83,346 crore, October's GST collection is lowest

At Rs 83,346 crore, October's GST collection is lowest

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

With recent rate cuts, November collections could be even less