Shine Jacob &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

Stories by Shine Jacob &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

Oil India wants to develop a major belt in Rajasthan: Utpal Bora

Oil India wants to develop a major belt in Rajasthan: Utpal Bora

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

Oil India is set to usher in a new era with a road map drawn to ramp up production and diversification plans to foray into liquefied natural gas

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

Unplanned, last-minute pricing is hurting the aviation sector, as is evident from the balance sheets of Indian carriers

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

The focus is now on having premium service to give passenger comfort and increasing train speeds.

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

The travel period for which the discount is being offered ends on April 30 next year.

Kerosene, LPG prices to be raised every month

Kerosene, LPG prices to be raised every month

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

The phased increase of prices is being done to sell the fuel at international prices.

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

According to sector estimates, it takes at least six months to develop a route.

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Airline wants to fly to West Asia, Southeast Asia.

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on all airlines.

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Experts said the risks associated with the Indian Experts say that aviation sector would keep investors away from airline stocks.

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Despite the sops, scheduled carriers might not be interested in operating such routes.

5/20: Vistara and AirAsia not to gain immediately

5/20: Vistara and AirAsia not to gain immediately

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

The controversial 5/20 rule required an airline to have five years of domestic operations and 20 aircraft in its fleet to be able to fly abroad.

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2016

Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2016

On the eve of the Modi government's two years in office, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Mazdoor Sabha leadership met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. After the meeting, the BMS claimed the FM told its delegation 'the government has realised that labour reforms are not essential for industrial growth in the country.'

How Delhi's IGI airport is gaining from public-private partnership

How Delhi's IGI airport is gaining from public-private partnership

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2016

From a dismal Airport Service Quality ranking of 101 in 2006, it topped the list in 2016.

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

Unions oppose move to increase EPFO investment in stocks

Unions oppose move to increase EPFO investment in stocks

Rediff.com   25 May 2016

The finance ministry had last year notified a new investment pattern for EPFO.

'No anti-worker steps will be taken by the government'

'No anti-worker steps will be taken by the government'

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

'Now, we have a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 annually.'

Airlines to have more say on new low-cost airports

Airlines to have more say on new low-cost airports

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

'Airlines will be asked to submit a detailed plan on the viability of the location.'

Auctioning of flying rights gets foreign ministry backing

Auctioning of flying rights gets foreign ministry backing

Rediff.com   5 May 2016

Incumbent airlines oppose the proposal.

Under fire from labour unions, Centre puts reforms on the back burner

Under fire from labour unions, Centre puts reforms on the back burner

Rediff.com   2 May 2016

BJP-ruled states push through amendments to laws, aim to get larger share of FDI pie