Malini Bhupta And Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Malini Bhupta And Aneesh Phadnis

Meet Murari Jalan, the new 'owner' of Jet Airways

Meet Murari Jalan, the new 'owner' of Jet Airways

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2020

His vision for Jet Airways is to operate the carrier as a full-service airline, both domestic and international.

Kalrock to invest Rs 1K crore as Jet readies to take wings

Kalrock to invest Rs 1K crore as Jet readies to take wings

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2020

The winning bid attracted over 99 per cent votes, with lenders overwhelmingly voting for a revival instead of recovery through liquidation.

How airports are going all out to please passengers

How airports are going all out to please passengers

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2020

These would include passenger engagement initiatives, consumer offers, and curated menus at food and beverage outlets.

Jet Airways revival decision after October 16

Jet Airways revival decision after October 16

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2020

Kalrock Capital-Murari Lal Jalan combine has emerged as the frontrunner. A consortium of Imperial Capital and FSTC is the other bidder.

Long weekend brings cheer to hotels, travel firms as demand picks up

Long weekend brings cheer to hotels, travel firms as demand picks up

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2020

While airlines are seeing improved demand and industry-wide seat occupancy has increased to over 60%, it is road trips which are generating higher traction. Booking trends show that customers are also choosing homestays or four- star and five-star accommodations, as hygiene and safety is a priority now.

As domestic sales decline, drug makers focus on exports

As domestic sales decline, drug makers focus on exports

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2020

While sales in the domestic market declined 4.2 per cent during the April-July period, exports grew steadily at 9.5 per cent during the same period.

Lufthansa cancels flights to India till October 20

Lufthansa cancels flights to India till October 20

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2020

The move comes after the government rejected its plan to operate 20 flights a week.

Vi starts upgrading 3G subscribers to 4G

Vi starts upgrading 3G subscribers to 4G

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2020

Vi will continue to offer basic voice data services to its 2G users.

Will Khona's return as CEO give GoAir its second wind?

Will Khona's return as CEO give GoAir its second wind?

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2020

Kaushik Khona's second innings at GoAir will be more challenging than the first. Globally, the aviation industry is in deep distress because of the pandemic, reports Aneesh Phadnis.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Covid blues: Data surge, 4G transition save telcos

Covid blues: Data surge, 4G transition save telcos

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2020

Among other segments, home broadband subscriptions have picked up and the virtual private network service, too, increased by around 15 per cent.

Will Jet Airways find its wings once again?

Will Jet Airways find its wings once again?

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2020

A consortium - comprising Imperial Capital, Flight Simulation Technique Centre, and Big Charter - have placed a bid for Jet, while the other consortium is led by Kalorck Capital.