Shally Seth Mohile &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

Stories by Shally Seth Mohile &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

How unbranded hotels are writing their growth story

How unbranded hotels are writing their growth story

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2019

How unbranded hotels are hitching a ride on branded ones for growth. Overall, India's hospitality market has seen close to 7,133 hotel rooms being converted into organised, branded space over the last 36 months, said Jain.

Tata chief on challenges to creating more jobs

Tata chief on challenges to creating more jobs

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2019

The problem, says Chandrasekaran, arises from the lack of access to services, including healthcare, education and financial services.

Two-wheeler sales hit speed-break

Two-wheeler sales hit speed-break

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2019

Dealers attribute the sluggishness in sales to distress in rural India as well as tepid sentiment in urban markets.

Soon you can fly in a SpiceJet seaplane in Andamans

Soon you can fly in a SpiceJet seaplane in Andamans

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2019

The islands that would be connected through seaplanes are Campbell Bay, Car Nicobar, Havelock, Hutbay, Neil, Long Island and Diglipur, reports Arindam Majumder.

Post restructuring, SBI-led consortium may hold around 40% stake in Jet

Post restructuring, SBI-led consortium may hold around 40% stake in Jet

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2019

The airline has struggled to pay salaries and vendors on time and its Rs 10,963 crore fund and non fund based facilities have now been assigned 'D' rating by ICRA - the seventh rating downgrade since March 2017.

How IndiGo plans to become a global player

How IndiGo plans to become a global player

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2019

IndiGo is providing digital solutions to everyday problems, attracting customers to digital platforms and engaging start-ups to find solutions

Luxury car sales rose a mere 4.9% in 2018, no uptick on horizon

Luxury car sales rose a mere 4.9% in 2018, no uptick on horizon

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2019

If one leaves aside 2016, when sales declined 4.68 per cent, the pace of growth in 2018 is the slowest in a decade, according to IHS Markit, a sales forecast and market research firm.

How crash-worthy is your India-made car?

How crash-worthy is your India-made car?

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2019

The Tata Nexon and Mahindra Marazzo ace the safety ratings, but what about other Made in India cars? How safe is the car you drive?

Engine trouble: Indigo, GoAir A320Neo planes under lens

Engine trouble: Indigo, GoAir A320Neo planes under lens

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2019

Saturday's mid-air engine failure on Indigo flight prompts scrutiny.

Why DGCA is upset with SpiceJet

Why DGCA is upset with SpiceJet

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2019

DGCA was irked by was a video on social media that showed passengers dancing on board a midair flight. The regulator has summoned the airline officials seeking an explanation.

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2018

An unprecedented decision to form a ministerial-level committee was driven by fears of witch-hunt by investigating agencies.

The XUV300 is Mahindra's secret weapon!

The XUV300 is Mahindra's secret weapon!

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2018

The auto major is eyeing 20 per cent of the compact SUV market with the petrol and diesel variants of the XUV300, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Your air tickets could become MORE expensive!

Your air tickets could become MORE expensive!

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2018

Airfares in Indian market are unsustainable, says a senior Boeing official.

Why December is the best month to buy a car

Why December is the best month to buy a car

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2018

The offers mostly include free insurance, exchange bonus, and free accessories

Top level churn at IndiGo; Ronojoy Dutta may be next CEO

Top level churn at IndiGo; Ronojoy Dutta may be next CEO

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2018

IndiGo will seek board approval for Dutta's appointment soon. Till then, promoter Rahul Bhatia will continue to act as interim CEO.

What led to the Bajaj Discover's undoing

What led to the Bajaj Discover's undoing

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2018

Fuel efficiency was the platform that had been built by the market leader in the segment, fun was the Discover domain. By diluting the message, the brand lost its old customers and pushed potential buyers into the leader's fold.

Why ATF price cut won't lead to cheaper flight tickets

Why ATF price cut won't lead to cheaper flight tickets

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2018

However, the reduction in ATF prices will provide some cushion to airlines engaged in a protracted price war have lost control over pricing in one the world's most price sensitive domestic markets.

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2018

The airports chosen for operation, management and development through a public-private partnership model are those in Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati.

Car-makers dread a long winter after dull festive season

Car-makers dread a long winter after dull festive season

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2018

Reflecting the mood, passenger vehicle sales in November either remained muted or skidded for most manufacturers as high fuel prices and the higher cost of borrowing dampened buying sentiment.

Medium, heavy duty trucks sales down 20% in Nov

Medium, heavy duty trucks sales down 20% in Nov

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2018

Combined sales at top four manufacturers - Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles, and Mahindra and Mahindra - dropped 20 per cent to 20,324 units in November