Katya B Naidu And Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Katya B Naidu And Aneesh Phadnis

'Nokia's demise will spur Finnish start-ups'

'Nokia's demise will spur Finnish start-ups'

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2013

Earlier, there was one giant in Finland, now, there are two - Nokia and Microsoft, said Alexander Stubb, Finland's minister of foreign trade.

Qatar Airways looks to grow India reach, eyes SpiceJet stake

Qatar Airways looks to grow India reach, eyes SpiceJet stake

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2013

Qatar Airways might infuse $200 million in debt and equity in SpiceJet.

Etihad pilots management changes at Jet Airways

Etihad pilots management changes at Jet Airways

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2013

Etihad earns about 23 per cent of its passenger revenue from code-share and equity partners, and this would increase after its tie-up with Jet.

Weak rupee, Egypt crisis could mean rollicking time for Goa

Weak rupee, Egypt crisis could mean rollicking time for Goa

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2013

Chartered flights may increase 34% from last year as more Russian tourists come calling.

Mumbai, Delhi's share in domestic air traffic falls

Mumbai, Delhi's share in domestic air traffic falls

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2013

Though the Mumbai and Delhi airports still rule the domestic aviation market, the share of the two in overall traffic is falling. In 2006-07, the two airports collectively handled 40.6 per cent of all domestic passengers; in 2012-13, their share fell to 37 per cent.

Vodafone goes rural with data

Vodafone goes rural with data

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2013

With data as an extra product added to its offerings, rural operations have become more viable for the operator.

Sebi asks Goyal to sell 6% more in Jet

Sebi asks Goyal to sell 6% more in Jet

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2013

Though public shareholding in Jet is already down to the mandated 25 per cent, the regulator wants its promoters to pare their stake further.

West Asian market widens for Indian cos

West Asian market widens for Indian cos

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2013

Spending has begun rising in infrastructure, construction and Indian firms have started to benefit.

Jet & Etihad may miss deal deadline yet again

Jet & Etihad may miss deal deadline yet again

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2013

The agreement between the two has a long stop date clause, stipulating that all approvals be secured by then.

Airfare should specify travel agent fee: Govt

Airfare should specify travel agent fee: Govt

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2013

In his order last week, Civil Aviation Secretary K N Srivastava ruled the meanings of transaction fee, commission or convenience fee were the same -- payment of remuneration to an intermediary.

In a first, IndiGo opts for bigger Airbus planes

In a first, IndiGo opts for bigger Airbus planes

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2013

In 2011, the Gurgaon-based airline placed an order of 180 narrow-body Airbus aircraft, including 150 fuel efficient A320neo and 30 A320s.

Delhi airport could rise high in the global hub club

Delhi airport could rise high in the global hub club

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2013

Tata-SIA will kick off with full-service domestic operations.

AirAsia shareholder hits out at Tatas over venture with SIA

AirAsia shareholder hits out at Tatas over venture with SIA

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2013

AirAsia says deal not violative of shareholder agreement.

Jet sees another top exit before Etihad steps in

Jet sees another top exit before Etihad steps in

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2013

Changes being driven by Etihad, says a source, after a V-P quits

SpiceJet inks aviation fuel pact with RIL

SpiceJet inks aviation fuel pact with RIL

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2013

Sources aware of the development said as part of the project, the airline had signed an agreement with Reliance Industries Ltd, which would extend quality control services at its coastal terminals for ATF imported by the airline.

Trai's recommendations: Cheer for old telcos, worry for new

Trai's recommendations: Cheer for old telcos, worry for new

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2013

Telecom companies that bought spectrum in the 2G auction of November last year would lose around Rs 4,000 crore

Air India puts up flats, land for sale

Air India puts up flats, land for sale

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2013

Earlier, its attempts to monetise properties, including the 22-storeyed Air India building in Nariman Point, saw lukewarm response.

Jet looks abroad to tide over rupee crisis

Jet looks abroad to tide over rupee crisis

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2013

Jet Airways (India) Ltd hopes to minimise the impact of a sharp rupee depreciation by growing its international network over the next few months.

Videocon pulls the plug on telecom services in 3 circles

Videocon pulls the plug on telecom services in 3 circles

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2013

Trai data show the company has no subscribers in Uttar Pradesh East & West and Bihar

Rupee crisis: Airlines to hike fares

Rupee crisis: Airlines to hike fares

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2013

Jet Airways is imposing $50 surcharge on economy class fare on its Gulf flights.