Sharmistha Mukherjee

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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.

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

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.

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.

GoAir to charge more for excess baggage and seats of choice

GoAir to charge more for excess baggage and seats of choice

Rediff.com   28 May 2013

Unlike Air India and Jet Airways, which have revised downwards free check-in baggage allowance on domestic flights, GoAir has made provisions for pre-purchasing excess baggage limits.

Jet to seek Sebi exemption to divest promoter holding

Jet to seek Sebi exemption to divest promoter holding

Rediff.com   23 May 2013

Jet Airways would have four directors on the board; there would be seven independent directors as well.

Air India's asset monetisation plans may take wing

Air India's asset monetisation plans may take wing

Rediff.com   21 May 2013

IDBI Bank, SBI, ONGC & PFC show interest in carrier's central Delhi land. Proceeds from the asset sale would be used to clear the government-owned airline's debt.

Air India may fly all-economy Boeing 777s on foreign routes

Air India may fly all-economy Boeing 777s on foreign routes

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

At present, Air India offers eight first class, 35 business class and 195 economy class seats in its Boeing 777 200-LRs.

Honda plans single-brand retail stores

Honda plans single-brand retail stores

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

It has sought the permission of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board to start single-brand retail outlets.

Air India plans new ventures to increase revenue

Air India plans new ventures to increase revenue

Rediff.com   14 May 2013

Air India's earnings of one-two per cent of total air cargo business of Rs 900 crore per annum is almost negligible.

Airport lounges no more a business-class luxury

Airport lounges no more a business-class luxury

Rediff.com   12 May 2013

IndiGo passengers, according to travel agents, would be given the option of pre-booking the services on the internet, or just walking into the lounge with their boarding passes, to avail of the facility.

Hero eyes production in Colombia, Bangladesh

Hero eyes production in Colombia, Bangladesh

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

Significant market size in these countries would help in biz expansion

Etihad Airways can fly only two flights a day

Etihad Airways can fly only two flights a day

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

Ministry caps number of flights out of Delhi, Mumbai.

Eicher might be part of Volvo AB's global portfolio

Eicher might be part of Volvo AB's global portfolio

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2013

The move could be aimed at increasing penetration in emerging markets.

A tough job for Maruti Suzuki's new CEO

A tough job for Maruti Suzuki's new CEO

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

A law graduate from Osaka University, Ayukawa has been associated with Suzuki Motor for over three decades.

Maruti to steer Suzuki's global investment drive

Maruti to steer Suzuki's global investment drive

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2013

Indian arm has cash reserves of Rs 7,000 crore, which might come in handy to set up plants around the world.

Nasik: Mahindra staff threaten strike over wages

Nasik: Mahindra staff threaten strike over wages

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2013

Workers at utility vehicle major Mahindra & Mahindra's Nashik facility on Tuesday issuing a notice to the management to go on strike on or after March 11, if their demands for higher wages were not settled by the company.

E-car charging at pump to rev up green future

E-car charging at pump to rev up green future

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2013

The programme being outlined under the aegis of the ministry of heavy industries and public enterprises is part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020.