Surajeet Das Gupta &Amp; Sharmistha Mukherjee

Stories by Surajeet Das Gupta &Amp; Sharmistha Mukherjee

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.

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.

Fear against 4th wheel is misplaced: Rajiv Bajaj

Fear against 4th wheel is misplaced: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com   23 May 2013

Bajaj talks about his plans for the RE-60, which was showcased in January last year in the Auto Expo, to Business Standard.

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.

Sahara's refusal to bat ends cash drain

Sahara's refusal to bat ends cash drain

Rediff.com   23 May 2013

Sahara will save Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) annually by pulling out IPL team Pune Warriors India and not re-bidding for national team sponsorship.

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.

Crossholding in same telecom circle may go

Crossholding in same telecom circle may go

Rediff.com   17 May 2013

DoT's proposal to impact many, including Vodafone

AirAsia: The low-cost card may not fly in India

AirAsia: The low-cost card may not fly in India

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

Unlike Malaysia where the airline did not have competition from other LCCs, its new market in India has quite a few thriving players, making it a late entrant.

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.

BSNL, MTNL may be trifurcated

BSNL, MTNL may be trifurcated

Rediff.com   13 May 2013

Group of ministers to discuss proposal to split companies into three entities, move seen as precursor to merger.

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.

Telenor, Tata in alliance move

Telenor, Tata in alliance move

Rediff.com   8 May 2013

Merchant bankers appointed to explore options on merger or stake sale in Tata Teleservices.