Arindam Majumder And Nivedita Mookerji

Stories by Arindam Majumder And Nivedita Mookerji

Air India sale: Govt relaxes rules to attract buyers

Air India sale: Govt relaxes rules to attract buyers

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2019

'Since the government will not hold any significant stake in the airline this time, such restrictions are not required anymore.'

Hindujas want to steer clear of Jet's past

Hindujas want to steer clear of Jet's past

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2019

Among the other conditions of the Hinduja group for picking up a stake in Jet is that bankers must take a haircut of 80 per cent and that they should help negotiate with operational creditors like aircraft lessors for moratorium on certain immediate payments.

AAI to spread its wings across SAARC nations

AAI to spread its wings across SAARC nations

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2019

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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.

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Rediff.com   12 May 2019

BJP hopes to win 23 seats; TMC all of Bengal's 42 seats.

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

In 5 years Tata group's poll funding up 20 times

In 5 years Tata group's poll funding up 20 times

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2019

From disbursing Rs 25.11 crore to political parties in 2014-2015, the Tata group is learnt to have contributed Rs about Rs 600 crore towards the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

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.

Rallies matter even in election 2019

Rallies matter even in election 2019

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2019

Had it been an election of digital campaigns, the cost of the 2019 election would have been far less than what it actually is.

'He comes out with so many novel ideas'

'He comes out with so many novel ideas'

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2019

'The trading community will be a priority for Modi when he forms the next government.'

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.

Big cos spend up to Rs 500 cr on poll funding

Big cos spend up to Rs 500 cr on poll funding

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2019

For some of the business majors, the fund outgo for the 2019 elections has risen as much as 15 to 20 times, compared to the amount given to political parties five years ago.

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2019

'Shouldn't the DGCA ensure both safety and convenience of passengers?' 'And convenience has been a casualty as nobody knows which Jet flight would be grounded next, throwing passengers' plans in disarray,' says Nivedita Mookerji.

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2019

'Shouldn't the DGCA ensure both safety and convenience of passengers?' 'And convenience has been a casualty as nobody knows which Jet flight would be grounded next, throwing passengers' plans in disarray,' says Nivedita Mookerji.

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.