Shreya Jai &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

Stories by Shreya Jai &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

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.

Piyush Goyal: A workaholic minister who's setting new records

Piyush Goyal: A workaholic minister who's setting new records

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

An articulate ex-banker and a chartered accountant by training, Piyush Goyal is particular about numbers.

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.'

Modi's dream to 'power India' taking shape

Modi's dream to 'power India' taking shape

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

The private discoms that join the scheme would only benefit in terms of operational efficiency and there will not be any financial bailout

What is the secret behind Coal India's success?

What is the secret behind Coal India's success?

Rediff.com   15 May 2016

Coal India achieved a staggering production of 536.51 million tonnes during the financial year ended March 31, 2016

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.'

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

Pranav Pandya, head and mentor, All World Gayatri Pariwar, says he's not inclined to accept

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

Modi's new effort to meet his biggest promise: Job creation

Modi's new effort to meet his biggest promise: Job creation

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2016

The government plans to start 100 centres in two years, which will also become a career counselling centre for job-seekers.

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2016

Minister of state for power Piyush Goyal will gift wooden-framed 'appreciation letters' to one million govt employees.

After exodus, SpiceJet now attracts talent from competitors

After exodus, SpiceJet now attracts talent from competitors

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2016

40 executives in the middle to senior level are set to join the airline from rival IndiGo.

Airports to get boost via hybrid model

Airports to get boost via hybrid model

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2016

Airlines cry foul.

AirAsia India outsourced services to subsidiary of Malaysian partner

AirAsia India outsourced services to subsidiary of Malaysian partner

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2016

AirAsia India was set up as a three-way joint venture.