Roudra Bhattacharya

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Auto industry asks govt to de-license several spectrum bands for telematics tech

Auto industry asks govt to de-license several spectrum bands for telematics tech

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Move to help India export hi-end vehicles.

SpiceJet's revival faces lessor turbulence

SpiceJet's revival faces lessor turbulence

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

BBAM seeks $100 million, return of 6 Boeing 737s.

Why small-car leader Maruti is thinking big

Why small-car leader Maruti is thinking big

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Maruti is trying to move up the segment by focusing on premium cars, SUVs and even trucks.

Renault's 'Captur' to take on Ford EcoSport, Maruti XA Alpha

Renault's 'Captur' to take on Ford EcoSport, Maruti XA Alpha

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

French carmaker Renault is developing an even smaller sport utility vehicle Captur after the successful launch of the Duster in 2012.

Jet Airways offers pilots Rs 60 cr of wage arrears in March

Jet Airways offers pilots Rs 60 cr of wage arrears in March

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Jet Airways offers a huge packages toward arrears to pilots.

Maruti gears up for biggest ever launch bonanza

Maruti gears up for biggest ever launch bonanza

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Currently, Maruti Suzuki has 14 car brands, but it has decided to expand into some new segments.

After AAI rebuke, SpiceJet makes daily part-payments

After AAI rebuke, SpiceJet makes daily part-payments

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The warning had come after SpiceJet's dues to AAI (including interest at 12 per cent) exceeded Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) this month -- from Rs 230 crore (Rs 2.3 billion) early December last year.

Tata Motors' next from Nano factory to take on Maruti Alto

Tata Motors' next from Nano factory to take on Maruti Alto

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Code-named Pelican, bigger hatchback with new petrol and diesel engines may hit the road next year.

SpiceJet to get extension for AAI dues till Jan-end

SpiceJet to get extension for AAI dues till Jan-end

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sources privy to the development said Maran was being asked to take care of a part of the liabilities.

Maran to finalise SpiceJet stake sale soon

Maran to finalise SpiceJet stake sale soon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

A consortium led by Ajay Singh is initially expected to invest Rs 1,200 cr, largely to cover liabilities.

SpiceJet likely to lay off 1,000 employees

SpiceJet likely to lay off 1,000 employees

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Last week, the carrier had asked about 60 pilots who had resigned to leave after serving only half the six-month notice period.

AAI moves court against Kingfisher Airlines to recover Rs 294-crore dues

AAI moves court against Kingfisher Airlines to recover Rs 294-crore dues

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Kingfisher has faced lawsuits from GMR and GVK-group run airports and also faced cases of cheque bouncing.

To save on wage bill, SpiceJet asks about 60 pilots to leave

To save on wage bill, SpiceJet asks about 60 pilots to leave

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

SpiceJet strts trimming workforce.