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Mounting expenses, intense competition clip IndiGo's wings

Mounting expenses, intense competition clip IndiGo's wings

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

IndiGo's co-founder and interim CEO Rahul Bhatia said profitability was significantly impacted by costs pressure from the increases in fuel price and the depreciation of rupee as well as competitive fare environment.

Aviation veteran Ronojoy Dutta is IndiGo's new CEO

Aviation veteran Ronojoy Dutta is IndiGo's new CEO

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Dutta was president of United Airlines, where he worked for nearly twenty years. He also served as the president of Air Sahara for two years. Moreover, he was an advisor to the restructuring of both Air Canada and US Airways.

IndiGo flies high in India's cut-throat airline market

IndiGo flies high in India's cut-throat airline market

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

IndiGo was set up in 2006 by businessman Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal, a former CEO for US Airways Group.

IndiGo to put in place new policy on related party transactions

IndiGo to put in place new policy on related party transactions

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Under the new policy, external advice would be sought for related party transactions that are worth over Rs 2 crore and bidding process would be mandatory for any such contract.

'Modi has just inherited Dalmiya's plans'

'Modi has just inherited Dalmiya's plans'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Former England captain Tony Greig on what the Indian Cricket League is about, where the BCCI's Indian Premier League is likely headed, and why he would love to have the Indian team play in the ICL but can't.

ICL will streamline cricket: Streak

ICL will streamline cricket: Streak

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Former Zimbabwe player, Heath Streak talks about playing the the breakaway Indian Cricket League.

You can bag IndiGo flights for Rs 999 till Sep 6

You can bag IndiGo flights for Rs 999 till Sep 6

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The bookings of tickets under the four-day "festive sale" offer have begun from Monday for the travel period from September 18, 2018 to March 30, 2019, IndiGo said.

ICL fighting against the odds: More

ICL fighting against the odds: More

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Rahul Bhatia asks ICL Executive board member Kiran More a few basic questions.

Air traffic volume inches up 6.2% in June

Air traffic volume inches up 6.2% in June

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Indigo continued its market leadership ferrying 5.77 million passengers in the month, followed by rival Spicejet with 1.86 million, and Air India carrying 1.55 million passengers. Goair, AirAsia India and Vistara transported 1.33 million, 7.72 lakh and 6.48 lakh passengers, respectively.

'Tired of hearing that ICL is the rebel league'

'Tired of hearing that ICL is the rebel league'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond on his decision to sign up with the Indian Cricket League and the ramifications of it.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

Sebi probing why IndiGo's stock fell 6% on April 27

Sebi probing why IndiGo's stock fell 6% on April 27

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Since the company's senior management was privy to the price-sensitive information of Ghosh's resignation, Sebi wanted to check whether the information was disseminated properly to bourses

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The seven Indian-Americans are cybersecurity firm ZScaler CEO Jay Chaudhry, founder and chairman of Symphony Technology Group Romesh Wadhwani, cofounder and CEO of online home goods retailer Wayfair Niraj Shah, Silicon Valley venture capital firm Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khosla, managing partner of Sherpalo Ventures Kavitark Ram Shriram, Airline veteran Rakesh Gangwal and Workday CEO and co-founder Aneel Bhusri.

InterGlobe, Accor plan 20 budget hotels in India

InterGlobe, Accor plan 20 budget hotels in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

With an eye at opening a chain of economy hotels in India, InterGlobe Enterprises of India and European hotel chain, Accor have entered into a 60:40 joint venture envisaging an investment of Rs 850 crore (Rs 8.5 billion) over a period of 10-12 years.

IndiGo will score a double century soon

IndiGo will score a double century soon

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Based on the Skytrax ranking for 2018, IndiGo is number two among the best low-cost carriers in Asia, behind rival AirAsia.

How IndiGo plans to spread its wings

How IndiGo plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The airline will be inducting large number of A321s this year which will be largely used on international routes and high density domestic routes.

IndiGo no more in race to buy Air India

IndiGo no more in race to buy Air India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

This is a setback for the divestment process of Air India as no other Indian airline has the capability to fund the process

FIPB gives conditional nod to IndiGo's FDI proposal

FIPB gives conditional nod to IndiGo's FDI proposal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board on Friday gave conditional approval to the proposal of InterGlobe Aviation which would pave the way for fresh foreign direct investment in private air carrier IndiGo.

Tata-SIA venture: The new airline and its CEO

Tata-SIA venture: The new airline and its CEO

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Scholarships, sports and spirit define Phee Teik Yeoh, the new CEO of Vistara in India

IndiGo places largest-ever order, to buy 250 Airbus aircraft

IndiGo places largest-ever order, to buy 250 Airbus aircraft

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

IndiGo, which has grown rapidly to become India's biggest airline by market share, has now ordered 530 A320 family planes from Airbus, the planemaker said in a statement.

IndiGo approaches investment board in run-up to IPO

IndiGo approaches investment board in run-up to IPO

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Talks gain ground of strategic stake sale to foreign investor.

IndiGo Q4 profit slumps 73% to Rs 118 cr on higher costs

IndiGo Q4 profit slumps 73% to Rs 118 cr on higher costs

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The lower quarterly profit was mainly due to rise in fuel costs, foreign exchange loss and lower yield

Why IndiGo will always miss 'Captain Ghosh'

Why IndiGo will always miss 'Captain Ghosh'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Aditya Ghosh, with no prior aviation background or MBA degree, managed not only to become the CEO of an airline but even piloted it to the top with almost half of the market.

Indigo lines up Rs 2,500-cr IPO; files papers with Sebi

Indigo lines up Rs 2,500-cr IPO; files papers with Sebi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Top no-frills carrier IndiGo on Tuesday approached capital markets regulator Sebi with Initial Public Offer.

IndiGo to acquire 250 Airbus A-320 neos

IndiGo to acquire 250 Airbus A-320 neos

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

IndiGo has previously placed orders for 100 A320s and 180 A320neo planes.

Why Aditya Ghosh had to quit IndiGo

Why Aditya Ghosh had to quit IndiGo

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The founders of IndiGo may have thought it's time to go for a rejig of the top leadership team which can take care of the growing demands of an airline that has grown much bigger than they could have ever imagined, says Shyamal Majumdar.

IndiGo rejigs ownership structure ahead of IPO

IndiGo rejigs ownership structure ahead of IPO

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Move aimed at giving more headroom to foreign investors.

IndiGo keen to tweak promoter holdings to access FDI

IndiGo keen to tweak promoter holdings to access FDI

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Rakesh Gangwal's holding is considered FDI even though the majority stake in Caelum is held by NRIs

Indian Oil fights back airlines' allegation

Indian Oil fights back airlines' allegation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Refuting all the allegations, IOC has clarified that no monopolistic situation exists in supply and pricing of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to airlines.

IndiGo taps in expats as it soars higher

IndiGo taps in expats as it soars higher

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

IndiGo which has close to 40 per cent market share, at present has 129 aircraft and operates 883 daily flights to 44 destinations. It also has around 400 aircraft on order.

On the anvil: IndiGo 2.0 with low-cost Air India

On the anvil: IndiGo 2.0 with low-cost Air India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

At the heart of the strategy is the basic fundamental of keeping costs for long-haul flights low.

IndiGo's anchor book mops up Rs 832 crore

IndiGo's anchor book mops up Rs 832 crore

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

IndiGo had debt of Rs 3,912 crore at end of the June quarter.

Mukesh Ambani is richest Indian, Flipkart founders in top 100

Mukesh Ambani is richest Indian, Flipkart founders in top 100

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Flipkart's co-founders Sachin and Binni Bansal made their debut at 86th position with a net worth of $1.3 billion each.

IndiGo losing senior pilots; 40 commanders quit in 1 year

IndiGo losing senior pilots; 40 commanders quit in 1 year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

While most of these commanders quit the airline for better prospects, some of them also parted ways due to the work culture

Airline biggies threaten legal action against ministry

Airline biggies threaten legal action against ministry

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

IndiGo, Jet, SpiceJet and GoAir demand level playing field in aviation policy, say government can't favour only two new airlines.

IndiGo: A saga of mistrust, broken friendship and a bruised airline

IndiGo: A saga of mistrust, broken friendship and a bruised airline

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Whatever the final outcome of this unhappy episode, one thing is clear: a glass once cracked cannot be fixed. The trust is gone forever and the relationship between two old friends lies in tatters. For now, IndiGo, the airline, will have to learn to soar with two angry and distracted commanders, says Anjuli Bhargava.