P R Sanjai &Amp; Kausik Datta In Mumbai

Stories by P R Sanjai &Amp; Kausik Datta In Mumbai

India Inc's financial recast on fast track

India Inc's financial recast on fast track

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2007

Srei Infrastructure Finance last month sold 50 per cent stake in a part of its business equipment financing arm to France's largest bank BNP Paribas for Rs 775 crore

Islamic financing makes debut

Islamic financing makes debut

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2007

Srei Infrastructure Finance is set to be the first Indian company to go for Islamic financing for over Rs 200 crore

Thiagarajan, world's youngest airline CEO

Thiagarajan, world's youngest airline CEO

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2007

Thiagarajan, who had primarily restricted his aviation activities to south India, is now locating stars of fortune in western and central India for possible acquisitions

Tatas face bidding battle in Vietnam

Tatas face bidding battle in Vietnam

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2007

This is for the second time that Tata Steel is getting into a take-over battle. It acquired the Anglo-Dutch steel company Corus Group after beating rival suitor, CSN of Brazil, through auction.

Lehman, others vie for Brics' broking business

Lehman, others vie for Brics' broking business

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2007

International brokerages, especially those which have made recent entry into the domestic market, are lining up to acquire the institutional broking business of the city-based Brics Securities.

Sukhoi to supply jets to Alliance Air

Sukhoi to supply jets to Alliance Air

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2007

Alliance Air, the feeder subsidiary of Indian Airlines, may fly Russian defence aerospace major Sukhoi's new civilian jet to connect regional locations in the country.

Biggies line up to fulfill India's aviation dream

Biggies line up to fulfill India's aviation dream

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2007

The potential entrants include the Essar Group, Punj Lloyd, Larsen & Toubro, real estate developer Atlanta, Hyderabad-based Nagarjuna Construction and Delhi-based DS Constructions.

Cochin Airport to start cargo airline

Cochin Airport to start cargo airline

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2007

The Cochin International Airport (CIAL), the first international airport in the country outside the ambit of the union government, is planning to launch a dedicated international cargo airline service.

Aditya Birla sets eyes on airport job

Aditya Birla sets eyes on airport job

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2007

Sources close to the development said the group will shortly take a decision on the business, which has seen interest from large houses like the Tatas and the Ambanis.

India may be big buyer at Paris Air Show

India may be big buyer at Paris Air Show

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2007

Govt to buy simulators; Kingfisher may place large orders for aircraft.

Air India may set up MRO base in Kochi

Air India may set up MRO base in Kochi

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2007

National carrier Air India, which will soon be merged with Indian Airlines, may partner Cochin International Airport for setting up an airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul facility near the Kochi airport, Kerala.

Destination India for global consultants

Destination India for global consultants

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2007

Almost all global engineering consulting companies are heading to India as the country is firming up high profile logistics projects in the midst of a dearth of engineering talent.

Ranbaxy Fine set to buy Wipro Biomed

Ranbaxy Fine set to buy Wipro Biomed

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2007

close to the development confirmed that a deal could be signed between the parties shortly

Budget carriers fail to expand market

Budget carriers fail to expand market

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2007

Only 9% of passengers on such airlines are first-timers: CAPA survey.

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2007

International no-frills budget carriers making a beeline for India.

Temptation buys HUL's marine foods business

Temptation buys HUL's marine foods business

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2007

Mumbai-based Temptation Foods has acquired the marine foods business of FMCG major Hindustan Unilever for an undisclosed sum.

United colours of Air India crew

United colours of Air India crew

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2007

The Air India and Indian Airlines combine, wearing the new Air India brand and livery, is set to give a snazzy new look for its cabin crew.

Carriers mull free link for travel abroad

Carriers mull free link for travel abroad

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2007

Air India and Jet Airways are planning to leverage their extended domestic networks following a merger (with Indian Airlines) and acquisition (of Air Sahara), respectively, to offer small-city travellers free connectivity for international flights.

AI Express to turn value carrier

AI Express to turn value carrier

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2007

National Aviation Company, the name of the proposed merged entity of Air India and Indian Airlines, plans to launch a value carrier to take on the challenge from JetLite and Air Deccan.

Show-cause notice to GoAir soon

Show-cause notice to GoAir soon

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2007

Around four months ago, GoAir had returned two aircraft to lessors as a part of its "dynamic fleet strategy" that involved inducting more aircraft in the peak season and letting go in the lean season.