Mihir Mishra, Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Mihir Mishra, Aneesh Phadnis

Jet trims flights to stay airborne

Jet trims flights to stay airborne

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

At least 20 to 30 departures are being cancelled daily from metros and key airports including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

How Jet plans to save cash

How Jet plans to save cash

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2018

The airline has informed its flight attendants that they would be eligible for leave without pay between November 1 and December 20

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2018

The airline has failed to address fliers' fears and has been opaque about the allegations of tax and financial fraud, giving rise to apprehension that Jet Airways may be headed the Kingfisher way.

Why aviation ministry rejected UAE's demand for more flights

Why aviation ministry rejected UAE's demand for more flights

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2018

In 2017, 60 million passengers flew between India and the UAE, the largest overseas air travel market from India.

Jet Airways incident: Fliers stare at poor payout

Jet Airways incident: Fliers stare at poor payout

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2018

'Passengers of the Jet Airways flight will be entitled for compensation for discomfort and trauma, but it may not be Rs 2 million in this incident.'

All Jet Air passengers won't get free meals on domestic flights

All Jet Air passengers won't get free meals on domestic flights

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Under the fare policy announced, domestic passengers opting for lowest fares will not be served complimentary meals

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2018

Analysts expect holiday fares to inch up further closer to the travel dates, but airlines may still not be able to fully recover higher costs as fuel costs remain elevated

328 fixed-dose combination drugs banned on safety grounds

328 fixed-dose combination drugs banned on safety grounds

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2018

The original list had named 349 drugs, but 15 drugs, approved prior to 1988, have been kept outside the purview of the ban

Govt takes steps to regulate e-pharmacies

Govt takes steps to regulate e-pharmacies

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2018

Under the proposed rules, individuals or companies will have to register with the central licensing authority to run an e-pharmacy; state-wide registration is not required.

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2018

Last year, Jet Airways and Air France-KLM signed an enhanced cooperation agreement' for the development of their operations between Europe and India

Boeing gives Jet Airways a helping hand

Boeing gives Jet Airways a helping hand

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2018

'Boeing has returned some cash to the airline which will help it improve the current liquidity crisis.'

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2018

Signs of financial stress were visible when the airline reported a loss of Rs 10.40 billion.

Vistara to fly 'Lite'; introduces no-frills fares

Vistara to fly 'Lite'; introduces no-frills fares

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2018

Vistara announced the new fare model giving its economy class customers the choice to forego complimentary meal for a ticket price which is Rs 500-1000 cheaper than the standard fare.

Over 340 drugs to go off the shelves soon

Over 340 drugs to go off the shelves soon

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2018

Some of the popular brands that would be impacted include Phensedyl (Abbott), Tixylix (Abbott), Gluconorm PG (Lupin), Ascoril D (Glenmark), Solvin Cold (Ipca), D Cold Total (Paras Pharma).

Why IHH's takeover of Fortis may not be smooth

Why IHH's takeover of Fortis may not be smooth

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2018

On Wednesday, Daiichi Sankyo's lawyers argued for a stay on stake sale by Fortis, which was opposed by counsels of the hospital chain and promoter entities.

How Fortis Healthcare's fortunes will change post acquisition by IHH

How Fortis Healthcare's fortunes will change post acquisition by IHH

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2018

In its investor presentation, IHH said it wanted to develop Fortis into a market leader.

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2018

The Wadia group-owned airline is building a new management team and putting in place strategies for efficient operations. Leading the change is Cornelis Vrieswijk, the airline's new chief executive officer.

HAL's Sukhoi crash to cost insurer Rs 250 crore

HAL's Sukhoi crash to cost insurer Rs 250 crore

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2018

This will be the largest claim in the aviation sector for Indian insurers in the last three years

Plastic ban: Airlines switch to eco-friendly cutlery, bottles

Plastic ban: Airlines switch to eco-friendly cutlery, bottles

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

The Maharashtra government has banned the use of single disposable items made from plastic such as spoons, forks, cups, glasses. Plastic bags and wrap used for packaging or storing products too is covered under ban.

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2018

Experts believe the move will have little impact given limited production of generic drugs and authority of doctors in prescribing medicines.