Dev Chatterjee, Aneesh Phadnis And Shine Jacob

Stories by Dev Chatterjee, Aneesh Phadnis And Shine Jacob

Railways seeks private fund to develop Mumbai's CST station

Railways seeks private fund to develop Mumbai's CST station

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2020

The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 1,642 crore.

India Inc faces rough weather in overseas biz

India Inc faces rough weather in overseas biz

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2020

As global economies contract because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus of most of the India Inc has now moved back to the home market where demand is expected to pick substantially from the coming festival season.

Gains in rail, traffic data signal revival

Gains in rail, traffic data signal revival

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2020

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Chinese shareholding in Indian rig operations being probed

Chinese shareholding in Indian rig operations being probed

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2020

The scrutiny started when it came to the government's notice that Shelf Drilling, a company that operates one third of ONGC's contracted jackup rig and earns a revenue of close to $220,000 a day, has China Merchant Group as its single largest shareholder.

Shareholder nod sought to pay IndiGo CEO's salary

Shareholder nod sought to pay IndiGo CEO's salary

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2020

According to the annual report, Ronojoy Dutta's remuneration package includes a gross annual salary of $1.27 million, which would be payable in rupees. Also, he is entitled for a commitment bonus payout. In FY20, he received a remuneration of Rs 11.4 crore in his role as CEO and whole-time director.

Domestic air traffic rises 6% in July

Domestic air traffic rises 6% in July

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2020

Airlines flew 2.1 mn passengers in July, against 1.9 mn in June.

India Inc's foreign loans fall 35%

India Inc's foreign loans fall 35%

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2020

Besides the pandemic that resulted in higher interest rates, the default by Future Retail has dealt a blow to investor sentiment.

'Air India needs to change its attitude towards safety'

'Air India needs to change its attitude towards safety'

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2020

A K Chopra, a retired DGCA official, had flagged concerns regarding engineering, flight safety, operations, and training standards in the airline and subsidiaries, thus warning the management of grave safety risk. He also called for the replacement of the chief of flight safety Harpreet A De Singh, who, he said, did not meet the regulatory requirements for holding the post.

AI Exp plane in Kozhikode crash was insured for $50m

AI Exp plane in Kozhikode crash was insured for $50m

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2020

While Air India Express is expected to get the full insured amount for the hull loss, it will have to pay compensation to the kin of the deceased and injured, according to applicable laws. The compensation will be paid from its liability cover.

Why Videocon is staring at liquidation

Why Videocon is staring at liquidation

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2020

Before the pandemic hit the world and led to shutdowns, the company had received nearly half a dozen offers. But bidders are now withdrawing. They want to reassess the situation. They want to conserve cash and avoid acquisition.

M&As to pick up once moratorium ends

M&As to pick up once moratorium ends

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2020

Several airlines, hotels, travel and tourism companies are expected to move their applications for one-time restructuring as soon as the moratorium ends.

In times of COVID, how travel firms plan to generate revenue

In times of COVID, how travel firms plan to generate revenue

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2020

While Yatra is building a digital services platform to offer skill development training and sourcing solutions to corporate, Thomas Cook has partnered ICMR-accredited labs to offer Covid-19 certification, and MakeMyTrip is offering chartered flight services.

Mukesh Ambani all set to buy Biyani's Future Retail

Mukesh Ambani all set to buy Biyani's Future Retail

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2020

There is immense pressure on Biyani to go ahead with the RIL offer after FRL defaulted on its interest payments of Rs 100 crore on July 22.

Cipla sees 3 big exits from top management of India business

Cipla sees 3 big exits from top management of India business

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2020

Those leaving the company include Nikhil Chopra, head of India business, Nikhil Lalwani, who served as head of US business, and Kunal Khanna, head of chronic and emerging therapies.

India's aviation sector still has miles to fly

India's aviation sector still has miles to fly

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2020

Airlines operated at much lower capacity of about 27% this July compared to July 2019 level, but there was a marginal rise over the 25% capacity achieved in June 2020.

A glimpse of how exactly the economy is faring

A glimpse of how exactly the economy is faring

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2020

Many weekly indicators turn positive as economy prepares for Unlock 3.0.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

SpiceJet hits air pocket as losses mount

SpiceJet hits air pocket as losses mount

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2020

On a full year basis, the airline made a loss of Rs 934.8 crore. The company has incurred a net loss during the current and previous year and, the its current liabilities exceeded its current assets

Diesel at doorstep? Possible if OMCs' plan succeeds

Diesel at doorstep? Possible if OMCs' plan succeeds

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2020

Oil marketing companies IOC, BPCL and HPCL have invited expressions of interest from start-ups that wish to be enrolled as fuel entrepreneurs for doorstep delivery of high-speed diesel through mobile petrol pumps.

Vistara to fly to London, Paris, Frankfurt starting mid-August

Vistara to fly to London, Paris, Frankfurt starting mid-August

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2020

Vistara has filed for slots at the Delhi airport and is also training pilots as it prepares for operations. The Delhi-London flight is being planned from mid-August, while services to Paris and Franfkurt would be launched later.