Sharmistha Mukherjee &Amp; Surajeet Das Gupta

Stories by Sharmistha Mukherjee &Amp; Surajeet Das Gupta

Three FDI offers fail transparency test

Three FDI offers fail transparency test

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2013

FIPB rejects proposals from firms that have not divulged details of beneficial ownership or source of funding

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2013

Given the cost structure in the country, it won't be easy for AirAsia to offer 'Nano' fares and still make money.

Ours is an FMCG company, not a chit fund: Amway chief

Ours is an FMCG company, not a chit fund: Amway chief

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2013

William S Pinckney was arrested by the Kerala police for alleged violation of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act.

We hope to go international soon: GoAir CEO

We hope to go international soon: GoAir CEO

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2013

Chief executive Giorgio de Roni explains to Business Standard the merit of GoAir's cautious approach.

Air India may set up hub in South India

Air India may set up hub in South India

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2013

Growing trade and commerce in the region could support passenger demand

Govt defends raising seats on UAE route

Govt defends raising seats on UAE route

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2013

Defending its decision to raise the number of seats under the India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) air services pact, the Civil Aviation Ministry, in a note to the Cabinet Secretariat and key ministries, has said no additional points of call have been allowed to the Gulf country.

Nod to privatise Kolkata and Chennai airports

Nod to privatise Kolkata and Chennai airports

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2013

Move is aimed at bringing private operators to run airports.

Cabinet note on Abu Dhabi bilateral to be amended

Cabinet note on Abu Dhabi bilateral to be amended

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2013

UAE's promise of $50-bn investment in Indian infra won't be included.

Bajaj to move Pulsar output to Aurangabad

Bajaj to move Pulsar output to Aurangabad

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2013

Automaker to shift 200-300 workers from its Pantnagar facility to handle increased manufacturing.

Reprieve for Tata, RCom

Reprieve for Tata, RCom

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2013

DoT decides not to scrap dual-technology telecom licences

Bajaj may shift production to other plants

Bajaj may shift production to other plants

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

Confirming that the company could shift its production to other facilities, Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj told Business Standard: "If we take a view that this (labour issue) is going to extend over the next two months, we certainly can do that, and will do that."

Airlines slash fares to fight lean season

Airlines slash fares to fight lean season

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

On Thursday, all airlines (except for Air India) reduced fares on key domestic routes such as Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Bengaluru, Mumbai-Bengaluru, among others.

Rajiv Bajaj on the strike at Chakan plant

Rajiv Bajaj on the strike at Chakan plant

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

Production has crippled at Bajaj Auto's Chakan plant in Maharashtra following a labour strike which entered its third day today.

AI to cut international travel fares to counter competition from Jet-Etihad

AI to cut international travel fares to counter competition from Jet-Etihad

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2013

In the India-US sector, for instance, Air India operates 15 stopover flights between Mumbai and Chicago, and Mumbai and New York

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2013

These are FM radio, uplinking news & current affairs, print media (news & current affairs), commodity exchanges, stock exchanges along with depositories and clearing corporation, power exchanges, petroleum & natural gas refining, insurance, defence production and private security agencies.

Jet-Etihad deal hits air pocket on office relocation

Jet-Etihad deal hits air pocket on office relocation

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2013

The ministry of corporate affairs has raised questions on Etihad's rights to nominate three directors on the board and, despite being a minority shareholder in the company, decide on the vice-chairman.

Airlines under CCI scanner for cargo fuel surcharge

Airlines under CCI scanner for cargo fuel surcharge

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2013

The complaint was lodged by Mumbai-based Express Industry Council of India, which represented major express courier and cargo companies such as DTDC, Aramex India, Blue Dart, DHL Express, GATI and First Flight.

AAI to create common infra for direct aviation fuel imports

AAI to create common infra for direct aviation fuel imports

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2013

In a meeting with stakeholders last week, the authority mooted setting up a Special Purpose Vehicle along with airlines and state-owned oil marketing companies to develop common infrastructure to import ATF, among others, at Chennai and Kolkata airports. While AAI and OMCs will hold 76 per cent in the proposed SPV, the airlines will participate in the remaining 24 per cent equity.

Birla questions Sibal on Idea licence

Birla questions Sibal on Idea licence

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2013

Says inordinate delay on this and other issues raised by firm earlier are impacting investor confidence.

India readies plan to improve regional air connectivity

India readies plan to improve regional air connectivity

Rediff.com   29 May 2013

Airlines likely to be allowed to operate with smaller aircraft.