Mihir Mishra &Amp; Swaraj Baggonkar

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Delhi-Mumbai airfares drop;tariffs to be monitored

Delhi-Mumbai airfares drop;tariffs to be monitored

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2010

The average fare on the Delhi-Mumbai route has come down to Rs 6,000, compared with a whopping Rs 15,000 in mid-November, according to an airline executive.

Mahindra to launch CNG Logan at Rs 5.2 lakh

Mahindra to launch CNG Logan at Rs 5.2 lakh

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra will launch the compressed natural gas-powered variant of its Logan car at around Rs 5.20 lakh, in an attempt to spruce sales of the entry-level sedan.

Ceat plans global push with new factory

Ceat plans global push with new factory

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2010

Ceat, the country's fourth biggest tyre producer, is charting expansion plans for the international market, with launches planned in various countries, including the US, the world's biggest tyre market.

Bajaj, KTM, Kawasaki plan global pact

Bajaj, KTM, Kawasaki plan global pact

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2010

In an attempt to give its international plans a major fillip, Bajaj Auto, the country's second-largest motorcycle maker, is working towards bringing the technological prowess of Austrian bike maker KTM and Kawasaki of Japan together to form a global alliance.

Maruti suzuki rules out price rise

Maruti suzuki rules out price rise

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2010

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is not contemplating any price raise, despite a 20-30 per cent surge in raw material prices in recent months.

Navi Mumbai airport: Hoteliers bet big

Navi Mumbai airport: Hoteliers bet big

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2010

Navi Mumbai airport can become a hospitality hub, say hoteliers.

FinMin caps NHAI annuity outgo

FinMin caps NHAI annuity outgo

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2010

For the current financial year, NHAI will receive Rs 8,500 crore (Rs 85 billion) as its share of road cess and its annuity payments are in the same range.

AI hiring controversy may mar Star Alliance entry

AI hiring controversy may mar Star Alliance entry

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2010

Divide in management, board on appointments of brass.

M&M blamed for loss of 8,300 US jobs

M&M blamed for loss of 8,300 US jobs

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2010

While directly holding city-based utility vehicle and tractor major Mahindra & Mahindra responsible for a potential job loss to the tune of 8,300 in the United States, its former partner Global Vehicles has called for stricter actions.

Toyota Etios to be launched on December 1

Toyota Etios to be launched on December 1

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2010

Toyota Kirloskar Motor will, over the next 45 days, open around 30 dealerships for a smooth roll out of its much publicised compact car, the Etios, as well as the Etios sedan.

FIIs raise stake in Jet Airways and Kingfisher

FIIs raise stake in Jet Airways and Kingfisher

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2010

FIIs' stake in Naresh Goyal-owned Jet Airways stood at 7.10 per cent during the three months through September, compared to 6.38 per cent during the first quarter of this financial year.

Air India seeks $2.3-billion ECBs to pare debt

Air India seeks $2.3-billion ECBs to pare debt

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2010

State-owned National Aviation Company of India Ltd (Nacil), which runs Air India, has approached the government to raise $2.3 billion through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) as part of a plan to restructure its high-cost working capital debt.

GM to launch 6 models in 2 years

GM to launch 6 models in 2 years

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2010

The new models will debut in India for the first time and will consist of hatchbacks, sedans, multi-utility vehicles and passenger vans under the Chevrolet and GM-SAIC-Wuling banner.

Air India plans to revive Vayudoot

Air India plans to revive Vayudoot

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2010

Delhi-based Vayudoot was launched as a subsidiary of erstwhile Indian Airlines in January 1981 to serve the northeast region.

AI finalises low-cost domestic flight plan

AI finalises low-cost domestic flight plan

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2010

Air India Express, the international low-cost arm of National Aviation Company of India Ltd, has finalised a blueprint for the launch of cheap-fare domestic routes. The plan includes shifting base from Mumbai to Kochi, rebranding to Express India and improving the utilisation of its 21-strong fleet from 9 hours to 12.5 hours daily.

New regulator wants say in airfare, disputes

New regulator wants say in airfare, disputes

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2010

If the Ministry of Civil Aviation has its way, the proposed regulatory authority for the sector will act as an arbitrator in case of disputes over airfare. The airlines, however, will be free to decide on ticket pricing.

Cabinet may clear AI's Rs 1,200-cr equity infusion

Cabinet may clear AI's Rs 1,200-cr equity infusion

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2010

National Aviation Company India Ltd, which runs Air India, is likely to receive government approval for its second equity infusion of Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) by next week.

Sovereign guarantee to cut AI interest

Sovereign guarantee to cut AI interest

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2010

The National Aviation Company of India Ltd (Nacil) will be able to save more than 30 per cent on its interest payment per year, as the finance ministry recently agreed to furnish sovereign guarantees on loans raised by the company which runs Air India.

M&M aims to ride into every two-wheeler segment

M&M aims to ride into every two-wheeler segment

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra, the utility vehicle and tractor market leader, says it will leave no stone unturned in the fiercely competitive two-wheeler market. After last week's launch of two indigenously built motorcycles, the company wants to position at least one new product in every segment of the 9.37-million-units-a-year market.

Embraer eyes aircraft mart in small Indian cities

Embraer eyes aircraft mart in small Indian cities

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2010

Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer is betting big on the growing aviation markets in the smaller cities of India.