Clara Ferreira Marques And Tommy Wilkes

Stories by Clara Ferreira Marques And Tommy Wilkes

Despite setbacks, India's reforms story is not over

Despite setbacks, India's reforms story is not over

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2015

Local businesses are fretting over reform setbacks.

It's a tug of war in Parliament as India Inc pleads to push GST

It's a tug of war in Parliament as India Inc pleads to push GST

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2015

Opposition politicians on Wednesday stalled a last minute attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to pass the Goods and Service Tax bill.

SpiceJet in talks with Boeing, Airbus for $11 bln deal, stock up

SpiceJet in talks with Boeing, Airbus for $11 bln deal, stock up

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2015

SpiceJet is in talks with aircraft makers for a jet deal.

SpiceJet surprised all with Rs 71 cr net in Q1, cost cutting helped

SpiceJet surprised all with Rs 71 cr net in Q1, cost cutting helped

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2015

Under new Chairman Ajay Singh, the airline has cut routes - its capacity is down a third since last year - and costs.

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2015

The airline was forced to ground its fleet in December after running out of cash.

Modi takes the wheel as India's road building stimulus bogged down

Modi takes the wheel as India's road building stimulus bogged down

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2015

Modi placed a $12.6 billion bet in this year's budget on road building

India's $100 bn solar push draws foreign firms as locals take backseat

India's $100 bn solar push draws foreign firms as locals take backseat

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2015

India's $100 billion push into solar energy over the next decade will be driven by foreign players as uncompetitive local manufacturers fall by the wayside, no longer protected by government restrictions on the sector.

World Bank to lend $650 million for Indian rail project

World Bank to lend $650 million for Indian rail project

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2015

India's Railways has struggled to expand to keep up with demand

AirAsia India puts growth on hold while govt dallies over reforms

AirAsia India puts growth on hold while govt dallies over reforms

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2015

The carrier planned to bring in a plane a month from March to build a fleet of at least 10 jets by the end of the year.

Faster than China? India's road, rail drive could lay doubts to rest

Faster than China? India's road, rail drive could lay doubts to rest

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2015

To cover most of the gap, the road ministry plans to raise $7 billion.

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

Rediff.com   14 May 2015

India's tech start-ups are following Silicon Valley's lead and embracing the "fail fast" culture.

Lapsed tenders hurt Modi's 'Make in India' defence industry push

Lapsed tenders hurt Modi's 'Make in India' defence industry push

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2015

Irked by India's status as the world's biggest arms importer, Modi wants to build an advanced defence industry

Modi says India to strike own path in climate battle

Modi says India to strike own path in climate battle

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signalled on Monday he would not bow to foreign pressure to commit to cuts in carbon emissions.

Modi's IT plans suffer from power cuts, congestion and monkeys!

Modi's IT plans suffer from power cuts, congestion and monkeys!

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2015

Modi government has pledged to lay 700,000 kms of broadband cable.

India's state banks ready for a big transformation

India's state banks ready for a big transformation

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2015

India's state banks are under pressure to improve profitability.

Vistara keen to expand fleet, add international routes

Vistara keen to expand fleet, add international routes

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2015

India's newest airline-Vistara is bullish on growth prospects.

SpiceJet running short of planes for scheduled flights

SpiceJet running short of planes for scheduled flights

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2015

SpiceJet was forced to ground its fleet and cancel hundreds of its flights in December.

Some staff say Sahara has not paid salaries for months

Some staff say Sahara has not paid salaries for months

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2015

Sahara told the top court this week it was considering other proposals to raise funds, including selling a luxury development outside Pune.

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

Search is on for reliable indicators of underlying activity.

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2015

India's latest GDP numbers do not signal robust economic growth in near term.