Mihir Mishra, Sreelatha Menon

Stories by Mihir Mishra, Sreelatha Menon

NHAI plans 1,000 km expressways

NHAI plans 1,000 km expressways

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2011

Expressway construction is part of the sixth phase of the National Highways Development Programme.

AI may defer deliveries of Boeing planes

AI may defer deliveries of Boeing planes

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2011

In December 2005, AI had ordered 111 aircraft worth Rs 46,000 crore.

Regulator wants DIAL's non-core JVs scrapped

Regulator wants DIAL's non-core JVs scrapped

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2011

AERA says airport operator must go on its own to avoid revenue-sharing.

AI hive-off plan to go before Cabinet

AI hive-off plan to go before Cabinet

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2011

Formation of profit-making units and shifting of staff are key components of the turnaround plan.

Delhi airport cost overrun likely to get nod

Delhi airport cost overrun likely to get nod

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2011

The estimated cost for building T-3 went up from Rs 8,975 crore (Rs 89.75 billion) to Rs 12,700 crore (Rs 127 billion) during the 37 months it took. In March 2009, the operator was allowed by the civil aviation ministry to collect an ADF for 36 months, to recover an estimated Rs 1,827 crore (Rs 18.27 billion).

GMR hopes to land Spain airport projects

GMR hopes to land Spain airport projects

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2011

Considers bidding for Barcelona, Madrid airports; may rope in local partner.

High interest outgo hits highway developers

High interest outgo hits highway developers

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2011

With the Reserve Bank of India raising its key policy rates for the 11th time since March 2010 on Wednesday, banks are also expected to increase their lending rates.

AAI defends joint venture deals at Delhi airport

AAI defends joint venture deals at Delhi airport

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2011

The creation of joint ventures by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has not impacted its revenue share, says the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

Keep cash off food security Bill: Economist

Keep cash off food security Bill: Economist

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2011

The demand for cash transfers was highest in Bihar at 54 per cent, followed by 34 per cent in Uttar Pradesh and 22 per cent in Jharkhand, where the access to PDS foodgrain was found limited.

'Informer' cameras add tailwind to security system

'Informer' cameras add tailwind to security system

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2011

Contrary to the general perception that close-circuit television (CCTV) cameras can only record incidents, the 3,000-odd cameras in and around the Delhi airport can not only record but also raise an alarm the moment they detect anything unusual.

NREGs' social audit a must for all states: Ramesh

NREGs' social audit a must for all states: Ramesh

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2011

Union rural development minister Jairam Ramesh has said states would not be allowed to ignore the findings of the social audits notified recently by his ministry on the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS).

Highway projects to open up Rs 42K-cr infra biz

Highway projects to open up Rs 42K-cr infra biz

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2011

Consumption of cement, steel, and bitumen is to get a boost of Rs 42,000 crore (Rs 420 billion), as the National Highways Authority of India has announced to award 7,994 km of highway projects in the current financial year.

Ramesh's funds still go to self-help groups

Ramesh's funds still go to self-help groups

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2011

As a Rajya Sabha MP from Andhra Pradesh since 2004, he has been putting all his Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) money in the SHG programmme in the state each year, and continues to do so.

NHAI seeks to bypass green nod for land

NHAI seeks to bypass green nod for land

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2011

"We have conveyed this to the road transport ministry. We go for environment approval for all land we acquire, but land with environment issues requires more approvals," said a senior NHAI official, who did not want to be identified.

Why Boeing is bullish on India this year

Why Boeing is bullish on India this year

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2011

Boeing will bring over 20 aircraft for the domestic market.

Govt wants AI to raise fleet utilisation

Govt wants AI to raise fleet utilisation

Rediff.com   18 May 2011

The move would cap the discontent among pilots at not having enough flying hours and even help the state carrier gain grounds in terms of passenger carriage.

Air India may form second ground handling arm

Air India may form second ground handling arm

Rediff.com   12 May 2011

Will operate in all airports except those in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Delhi

AI aims for operating profit of Rs 449 cr this yr

AI aims for operating profit of Rs 449 cr this yr

Rediff.com   5 May 2011

AIR India's turnaround plan, which has been reviewed by consulting firm Deloitte and accepted by the airline's board, says the company will start making operating profit from this financial year itself. Air India has been running under losses since 2007.

AI set to get relief from short-term debt

AI set to get relief from short-term debt

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2011

Air India has taken loans from a consortium of 20 banks.

AI boss seeks staff help to revive airline

AI boss seeks staff help to revive airline

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2011

Air India Chairman and Managing Director Arvind Jadhav, has finally looked towards his employees for suggestions after trying many consultants in the past for reviving the debt-ridden state-run carrier.