According to sector estimates, it takes at least six months to develop a route.
Lack of political consensus on economic reforms a key concern.
With EU, it is part of the FTA that we will need to negotiate.
Airline wants to fly to West Asia, Southeast Asia.
Cong leaders speak in two voices but final stand may be decided at a meeting headed by Rahul Gandhi next week
Gujarat and Jharkhand are most favourably placed in terms of smaller share of public sector employees and lower liability on pension, wages and salaries.
A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on all airlines.
Experts said the risks associated with the Indian Experts say that aviation sector would keep investors away from airline stocks.
Despite the sops, scheduled carriers might not be interested in operating such routes.
The controversial 5/20 rule required an airline to have five years of domestic operations and 20 aircraft in its fleet to be able to fly abroad.
Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.
On the eve of the Modi government's two years in office, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Mazdoor Sabha leadership met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. After the meeting, the BMS claimed the FM told its delegation 'the government has realised that labour reforms are not essential for industrial growth in the country.'
From a dismal Airport Service Quality ranking of 101 in 2006, it topped the list in 2016.
This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.
The finance ministry had last year notified a new investment pattern for EPFO.
'Now, we have a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 annually.'
To decide whether capital gains on surrender of call options are taxable
'Airlines will be asked to submit a detailed plan on the viability of the location.'
Incumbent airlines oppose the proposal.
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