Pavan Lall And Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Pavan Lall And Aneesh Phadnis

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.

Discover India's poshest homes

Discover India's poshest homes

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2018

These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy. One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments. A buyer must first meet the developer's targeted social criteria to get invited for a walkthrough of the property.

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2018

FCA has alleged that the Roxor, which M&M imports in the US from India as knocked-down kits, was "a nearly identical copy of the iconic Jeep design", adding that the product was modelled after the original Willys Jeep.

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

Why ICICI Bank selected Sandeep Bakhshi to fix its crisis

Why ICICI Bank selected Sandeep Bakhshi to fix its crisis

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2018

Of the existing set of potential leaders, Bakhshi was clearly the only choice as he beat out other high-level candidates that included executive directors Anup Bagchi, Vishakha Mulye, NS Kannan, and Vijay Chandok who were lacking the all-round game that Bakhshi has.

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.

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2018

The renovations at the old hotels will be complete in two and a half years and tariffs will range between Rs 2,500 and Rs 4,000

Lamborghini races to the top in India's super sports cars segment

Lamborghini races to the top in India's super sports cars segment

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2018

Buoyed by the success in a tiny but exclusive market, Lamborghini India, which operates dealerships in Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru, is going to roll out another two, in Kolkata and Chennai, in the near future.

Only 25% of India's workforce is female, says McKinsey report

Only 25% of India's workforce is female, says McKinsey report

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2018

The report suggests India in the longer term needs to create far more jobs in the formal organised sector -- 97 per cent of all female worker activity is in the informal sector

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2018

'It's still very early. I have just been handed over the matter and therefore I haven't formed any views on it as yet,' Justice B N Srikrishna tells Pavan Lall.

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.

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2018

One thing is certain: The part-Goan, part-Malayali group CEO of Air Asia is not your usual boardroom CEO, and he cultivates the maverick businessman image, buying race car teams and football clubs and taking off-beat bets with his mentor and now buddy Richard Branson of Virgin.