News for 'Spice Group'

SpiceJet inks aviation fuel pact with RIL

SpiceJet inks aviation fuel pact with RIL

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Sources aware of the development said as part of the project, the airline had signed an agreement with Reliance Industries Ltd, which would extend quality control services at its coastal terminals for ATF imported by the airline.

SpiceJet resumes operation, pays cash to buy jet fuel

SpiceJet resumes operation, pays cash to buy jet fuel

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Of the 243 listed flights, it claimed to have operated 75 across the country after 1600 hours on Wednesday.

Will SpiceJet live to fight another day?

Will SpiceJet live to fight another day?

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The airline re-built the flight schedule and refunded passengers.

Are You In A Delusionship?

Are You In A Delusionship?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Delusionship is a state of mind; it is that mental rollercoaster where someone crafts a whole love story in their mind, from a dazzling proposal to happily-ever-after with kids, all without even uttering a 'hello' to their crush in reality, explains rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

Sun Group and I are not tax dodgers, says Kalanithi Maran

Sun Group and I are not tax dodgers, says Kalanithi Maran

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Maran challenged reports that he and another company official have been summoned as accused by a Delhi court in two tax evasion cases

Have You Tried These Sandwiches?

Have You Tried These Sandwiches?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

You'll be spoilt for choices with these varieties.

Recipe: Chef Roshan's Aloo Khazana

Recipe: Chef Roshan's Aloo Khazana

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

A great starter for your Diwali party.

SpiceJet plans to raise Rs 1,500 crore; Marans exit Board

SpiceJet plans to raise Rs 1,500 crore; Marans exit Board

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Board has also accepted the resignations of Marans.

SpiceJet loses second senior executive in a row

SpiceJet loses second senior executive in a row

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Things don't seem to be good at low fare carrier SpiceJet's office. In past few months, its top rung officers have resigned over differences in opinion with the management.

Dabur to acquire majority stake in Badshah Masala for Rs 587 crore

Dabur to acquire majority stake in Badshah Masala for Rs 587 crore

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Fast-moving consumer goods major Dabur India is set to enter the branded spices and seasoning category. It has signed an agreement to acquire 51 per cent in Badshah Masala for a cash consideration of Rs 587.52 crore. The acquisition, the company says, is in line with its strategic intent to expand its food biz to Rs 500 crore in three years.

Victoria Beckham to perform with Spice Girls?

Victoria Beckham to perform with Spice Girls?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

Saholic.com offers theft insurance for mobiles

Saholic.com offers theft insurance for mobiles

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

New India Assurance is the insurance provider.

The Battles Over Recipes

The Battles Over Recipes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Swift, who last weekend won the Grammy Award for album of the year for a record fourth time, has attended 12 Chiefs games since she began dating Kelce last year, boosting already sky-high NFL ratings.

SpiceJet COO hits out at AirAsia's Tony Fernandes on Twitter

SpiceJet COO hits out at AirAsia's Tony Fernandes on Twitter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Sanjiv Kapoor questions the rival's change in strategy and claims of full load.

Recipe: Soya Mattar Masala

Recipe: Soya Mattar Masala

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Soya chunks and peas, in a spicy gravy, with rice or rotis is wonderful midday meal.

Akasa Air's occupancy soars at fastest pace among peers in April

Akasa Air's occupancy soars at fastest pace among peers in April

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Akasa Air's plane occupancy, or load factor, improved the most among all major carriers in April compared to the last month. Load factor signifies the percentage of seats that the airline has been able to fill in its planes. The Vinay Dube-led carrier, which started commercial flights in August last year, saw its load factor jump by more than 11 per cent in April, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation's data

400% rise in bookings after SpiceJet slashes fares

400% rise in bookings after SpiceJet slashes fares

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

It offers fares as low as Rs 1,499 for a one-way journey.

SpiceJet mum on sell-out, exploring all options for funds

SpiceJet mum on sell-out, exploring all options for funds

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Amid reports of a possible stake sale, low-cost airline SpiceJet on Friday said it is exploring all options to mop up funds to overcome the cash crunch.

Idea Cellular buys 40.8% stake in Spice

Idea Cellular buys 40.8% stake in Spice

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Aditya Birla group's Idea Cellular has signed a deal to acquire 40.8 per cent stake in Spice Communications for Rs 2,716 crore (Rs 27.16 billion).

SpiceJet to add 7 planes; another Rs 500 cr infusion in April

SpiceJet to add 7 planes; another Rs 500 cr infusion in April

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

SpiceJet to add 7 planes; another Rs 500 cr infusion in April.

Spice to invest $300 mn in 2 circles

Spice to invest $300 mn in 2 circles

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Spice Communications, in which Telekom Malaysia holds 49 per cent stake, will invest up to $300 million (about Rs 1,200 crore) in its existing circles in Punjab and Karnataka, a senior official of the company said.

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

SpiceJet's ex promoter Ajay Singh is trying hard to pump in huge money into the airline.

Idea to invest in Spice network, tech upgrade

Idea to invest in Spice network, tech upgrade

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Idea Cellular, the Aditya Birla group firm that is on the verge of taking over Spice Communications by buying out B K Modi's 41 per cent stake, is sounding out its bankers to raise funds to upgrade in the struggling telecom operator's network and technology.

Tatas, Istithmar may hike stake in SpiceJet

Tatas, Istithmar may hike stake in SpiceJet

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

The Tatas and the Dubai-based Istithmar Group may increase their stake in Delhi-based low-cost carrier SpiceJet, which has a 10 per cent market share in Indian aviation market. While the Tatas, who currently hold 7 per cent stake in the company through Ewart Investment, may hike their shareholding to 15 per cent, Istithmar is likely to raise its stake from 13 to 30 per cent, sources said.

Compare IndiGo with global, not local carriers: CEO Elbers

Compare IndiGo with global, not local carriers: CEO Elbers

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

IndiGo's size should be compared with global carriers, and not other domestic airlines, chief executive officer Pieter Elbers said on Tuesday, adding that such benchmarking will help India transform its airports into aviation hubs. Elbers flagged the tendency to scrutinise domestic competition, assess fares on domestic routes, and determine if they are high. "But if we want to build some hubs, we should have a broader look," he said during a panel discussion at a convention organised by All India Management Association (AIMA).

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 5.55% in Nov

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 5.55% in Nov

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Snapping its declining trend, retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 5.55 per cent in November on firming food prices, including vegetables and cereals, though it remains within the RBI's comfort zone of less than 6 per cent. Inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 4.87 per cent in October and 5.88 per cent in November 2022, the government data released on Tuesday showed. The previous high was 6.83 per cent in August and inflation had been on a decline since then.

Why is Ajay Singh playing the SpiceJet saviour?

Why is Ajay Singh playing the SpiceJet saviour?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Lessors of SpiceJet have in panic taken back some aircraft but if they see fresh investors coming in and taking charge, they are likely to relent and return the planes.

Aviation stocks may lose altitude over ATF prices, traffic seasonality

Aviation stocks may lose altitude over ATF prices, traffic seasonality

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Rising crude oil prices and muted passenger traffic in the July-September quarter (second quarter, or Q2) of 2023-24 (FY24) have raised concerns about the profitability of listed aviation players. These two concerns have caused the stock of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), the largest player in the sector, to slip by 11 per cent since its highs at the end of July. Nuvama Research expects yields to cool down in the near term due to seasonality, rising crude oil prices, and higher capacity.

India Inc hits the jackpot in realty investments

India Inc hits the jackpot in realty investments

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

In the last two years, several Indian companies have ventured into Singapore by acquiring small and medium companies at low prices.

Traffic Surges; Airlines Grapple With Grounded Planes

Traffic Surges; Airlines Grapple With Grounded Planes

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

If all 102 grounded planes could fly, there will theoretically be 400 more Delhi-Mumbai flights every day.

SpiceJet in trouble with huge losses

SpiceJet in trouble with huge losses

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The airline reported a loss of over Rs 1,000 crore last fiscal which is five times higher than its 2013 loss.

Growth gains, dividend yield to support ITC stock

Growth gains, dividend yield to support ITC stock

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

ITC highlighted that legal cigarettes account for 9 per cent of tobacco consumption in India, but 80 per cent of tax collection is from tobacco products. While illicit cigarettes account for roughly one-third of the market share, legal cigarette volumes have recovered to around 96 per cent of peak FY13 volumes, after dipping to 70 per cent in FY21.

L&T, Spice, Tech Mahindra put in bids for Satyam

L&T, Spice, Tech Mahindra put in bids for Satyam

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

L&T is the largest single shareholder in Satyam holding a 12 per cent stake in the IT firm.

Recipe: Mawa Paneer Kofta Curry

Recipe: Mawa Paneer Kofta Curry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Love paneer? Are you a huge fan of khoya? How about combining the two to create a rich Indian curry that goes well with steamed rice or naans?

WC Preview: Spanish turmoil adds extra spice to Iberian derby

WC Preview: Spanish turmoil adds extra spice to Iberian derby

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The neighbourly rivalry and the intriguing prospect of a duel between Real Madrid team mates Sergio Ramos of Spain and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo meant the Group B match was always going to be one of the highlights of the opening round.

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

This favourite Holi dish can be made without deep frying the baras or bhalles.

Air India exits lobby group

Air India exits lobby group

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

However, Federation of Indian Airlines will continue to function and its other members are not pulling the plug yet, industry sources said.

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'It was a machinery of death. A large number of Hindus were first converted and then persecuted from 1560 all the way to 1812!' says novelist Richard Zimler.