Vinay Umarji, Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Vinay Umarji, Aneesh Phadnis

Jet Airways' Mumbai office sold for Rs 490 cr

Jet Airways' Mumbai office sold for Rs 490 cr

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2020

Brookfield Asset Management will pay around Rs 29,000 per square foot for the 170,000 square feet of space in Jet Airways' two-floor office in Bandra Kurla Complex.

How IITs, NITs are grading students

How IITs, NITs are grading students

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2020

To stay on course with their academic calendars, several steps for graduating batches and fresh incoming batches are being taken.

Mukesh Ambani is now 9th richest man in the world

Mukesh Ambani is now 9th richest man in the world

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2020

With RIL's market capitalisation crossing the Rs 11-trillion mark on Friday, Ambani is ahead of Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the 10th and 11th richest, respectively, and behind Zara founder Amancio Ortega on the Forbes Real-time Billionaires List.

IndiGo confident of operating at 50% capacity

IndiGo confident of operating at 50% capacity

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2020

With 262 planes, IndiGo operated over 1,500 daily flights prior to March 24 but is now operating around 350 scheduled flights a day, which is putting a pressure on its finances.

Why US' revocation may not have much effect on HCQs exports

Why US' revocation may not have much effect on HCQs exports

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2020

This is because while the emergency authorisation for treating Covid was a recent move, the drug has been used since years for rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune lupus.

Worst year for aviation, global airlines to lose $84 bn in 2020

Worst year for aviation, global airlines to lose $84 bn in 2020

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2020

In India, domestic airlines have not secured any relief from the government and are reporting 50-55 per cent loads as domestic air travel resumed on May 25 after two-month suspension.

How India can woo firms leaving China

How India can woo firms leaving China

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2020

Nomura Group Study found that in 2019, out of the fifty-six companies which shifted their production out of China, only three of these invested in India; while 26 went to Vietnam, 11 to Taiwan, and 08 to Thailand. In April 2020, Nikkei noted that out of the 1,000 firms which were planning to leave China and invest in Asian countries, only 300 of them were seriously thinking of investing in India.

Why migrant workers in Surat are turning violent

Why migrant workers in Surat are turning violent

Rediff.com   20 May 2020

'There are 8-12 members living in the same accommodation. While in pre-lockdown days, since most were out on work, social tension among them was less because of limited interaction. But now, no food and livelihood, along with having to live in cramped conditions, is taking a toll on their mental health.'

Hospitality sector unhappy with govt stimulus package

Hospitality sector unhappy with govt stimulus package

Rediff.com   18 May 2020

The hospitality and tourism sector is among the worst hit because of the pandemic, and is unlikely to recover any time soon as people continue to be cautious of going out in a crowded places.

Lockdown, labour exodus dampen mango trade in Maharashtra, Gujarat

Lockdown, labour exodus dampen mango trade in Maharashtra, Gujarat

Rediff.com   13 May 2020

Export of mango, especially alphonso, to European countries has been negligible this season; shipments to the Gulf fell 40-50 per cent.

Centre likely to extend lockdown with more relaxations

Centre likely to extend lockdown with more relaxations

Rediff.com   12 May 2020

During his interaction with the chief ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that more economic activities would resume; he also said that zone identification may be left to the states.

Why flights are unlikely to resume any time soon

Why flights are unlikely to resume any time soon

Rediff.com   10 May 2020

'Indian aviation cannot resume without at least three major airports being functional. If Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata are shut, there is little chance that airlines will start flying even if the government gives the go-ahead.'

After UP and MP, Gujarat exempts firms from labour laws

After UP and MP, Gujarat exempts firms from labour laws

Rediff.com   9 May 2020

Except for laws pertaining to the payment of minimum wages, following safety norms and adequate compensation for workers in case of industrial accidents, no other provisions of the labour law would apply to all new companies that wish to operate in the state for at least 1,200 days, and for those that have already been operational for that period.

Airlines go for cuts again as grounding may extend

Airlines go for cuts again as grounding may extend

Rediff.com   6 May 2020

Companies across the sector are restructuring payrolls of crew, cutting allowances, and extending leave without pay duration as they realise they will have more aircraft and employees compared to customers.

Glitter is missing from Surat's diamond industry

Glitter is missing from Surat's diamond industry

Rediff.com   5 May 2020

Though exports to Hong Kong, a major destination for India's polished diamonds, have resumed, the industry is currently sitting on an inventory worth around $2.3 billion.

Airports prepare for take-off with lower capacity

Airports prepare for take-off with lower capacity

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2020

Airlines and airports are devising their own standard operating procedures, with a limited number of flights being planned to enable social distancing on ground and inside aircraft. The AAI guidelines also state that airport facilities such as smoking rooms, kids play areas, and prayer rooms shall be restricted to a limited number of people, to minimise gathering.

Decade's worst time for diamond industry

Decade's worst time for diamond industry

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2020

Diamond industry expects revenues to drop by 20-25% in the current financial year.

Audit report says Cox & Kings siphoned off Rs 4387 cr from business sale

Audit report says Cox & Kings siphoned off Rs 4387 cr from business sale

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2020

The 'mystery' of the education business sale by Cox & Kings is part of an Enforcement Directorate investigation, which is also examining the siphoning-off of funds to the tune of Rs 21,000 crore to dozens of so-called related-parties, highlighted by the forensic auditor.

Your flight check-in will never be the same again

Your flight check-in will never be the same again

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2020

Extended check-in time, frequent disinfection every hour, additional queue managers at entry, exit, boarding point, check-in halls, security check areas and boarding gates, with social distancing markers and reminders - welcome to our airports post-coronavirus.

Airlines seek deferral of lease rent by 6 months

Airlines seek deferral of lease rent by 6 months

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2020

Aircraft lease rentals are fixed costs and account for around 15 per cent of an airline's expense and since these are paid in dollars are also subject to currency fluctuations.