Malini Bhupta And Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Malini Bhupta And Aneesh Phadnis

Vistara starts bookings, keeps fares much higher than competitors

Vistara starts bookings, keeps fares much higher than competitors

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2014

Vistara will have to face stiff competition from Jet Airways, AirAsia

Why markets are betting high on corporate earnings

Why markets are betting high on corporate earnings

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2014

Analysts expect robust earnings growth from the financial sector.

5 big risks global financial markets will face in 2015

5 big risks global financial markets will face in 2015

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Experts caution against tough times in Indian equity markets in 2015.

SpiceJet limps back, bets on discounts and a white knight

SpiceJet limps back, bets on discounts and a white knight

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Ministry sources say investors are looking at pumping in around Rs 1,100 crore

Rouble in trouble: Tourist arrivals in Goa to fall

Rouble in trouble: Tourist arrivals in Goa to fall

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2014

Estimates of decline in arrivals vary from 30-50 per cent. Rouble fell to 80 against the dollar on Tuesday, but settled around 72 against the dollar its steepest fall in sixteen years.

Are sky-high valuations of the IT sector justified?

Are sky-high valuations of the IT sector justified?

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

Growth has been slowing year-on-year for the IT sector but investors have continued to bet on it.

Why we shouldn't celebrate 0% inflation yet

Why we shouldn't celebrate 0% inflation yet

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

Last week, the Consumer Price Index-based inflation for the month had contracted to 4.4 per cent.

SpiceJet stops inflight meal service

SpiceJet stops inflight meal service

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

Cites technical reasons; crew told to apologies to passengers and provide feedback forms for those seeking a refund for pre-booked meals

Crisis averted at SpiceJet as Maran promises to clear Rs 200 cr dues

Crisis averted at SpiceJet as Maran promises to clear Rs 200 cr dues

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

The airline not to be put on cash and carry mode

SpiceJet flyers seeking refunds may have to wait for a few days

SpiceJet flyers seeking refunds may have to wait for a few days

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2014

The airline has promised refunds within 10 days, but there is a rush

What the SpiceJet COO has to say on the mounting crisis

What the SpiceJet COO has to say on the mounting crisis

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

The chief operating officer said that the carrier will surmount the present crisis very soon.

SpiceJet seeks lifeline as it flies into crisis

SpiceJet seeks lifeline as it flies into crisis

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

The civil aviation ministry appears supportive of SpiceJet because it does not want another airline to fail. The real test now will be the capacity of the airline's chairman, Kalanithi Maran, to raise funds. And he needs to do this quickly.

Domestic airline bookings up 73%

Domestic airline bookings up 73%

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2014

In November alone, year-on-year growth in flight bookings for the season was almost 40 per cent, said Ranjeet Oak, senior vice-president (flights), MakeMyTrip, a leading Indian online travel agency.

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2014

The panel will be asked to give report by March-April next year.

Does OPEC still have a hold over crude prices?

Does OPEC still have a hold over crude prices?

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

Analysts forecast the fuel at $85 a barrel in 2015 and $90 a barrel in 2016; politics, demand-supply to pressure crude.

Weakening rupee a sign of volatility ahead

Weakening rupee a sign of volatility ahead

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

The rupee has depreciated 2.35 per cent in the past three months and one per cent in the past month, despite strong capital flows and falling oil prices.

India's GDP growth will overtake China's by 2016-18: Goldman Sachs

India's GDP growth will overtake China's by 2016-18: Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

A day after global brokerage firm Macquarie painted a rosy picture of the Indian economy and raised its target level for the stock indices for the next 12 months, Goldman Sachs said India is set to overtake China and become the fastest-growing emerging market during 2016-18.

New airlines to take wing in 2015

New airlines to take wing in 2015

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

The first to take off will be Air Pegasus, promoted by Bengaluru-based ground-handling firm Deccor Aviation.

Can lower interest rates improve banks' asset quality?

Can lower interest rates improve banks' asset quality?

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

Asset quality stress has ballooned recently, as growth slowed and interest rates continued to rise.

Why analysts are bullish on United Spirits

Why analysts are bullish on United Spirits

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

Brokerages expect better financials as management is determined to improve profitability.