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Adani group takes over management of Mumbai airport

Adani group takes over management of Mumbai airport

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Adani group on Tuesday said it has taken over the management of Mumbai International airport from the GVK group. The group last August had announced that it would acquire GVK Group's stake in Mumbai airport. Adani group will have 74 per cent stake in Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, post the stake purchase transaction, with 50.5 per cent being bought from GVK group and 23.5 per cent from minority partners including Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), and Bidvest Group, it had said.

Has Jagan Reddy really shelved Andhra's 3 capitals plan?

Has Jagan Reddy really shelved Andhra's 3 capitals plan?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Power and money are at the heart of the sordid story -- and it isn't over yet.

Food focus keeps PepsiCo going, but Coke struggles amid pandemic

Food focus keeps PepsiCo going, but Coke struggles amid pandemic

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The good news for PepsiCo is that the foods segment has normalised much faster to pre-pandemic levels than beverages.

India's aviation industry staring at Rs 24K-25K cr revenue loss

India's aviation industry staring at Rs 24K-25K cr revenue loss

Rediff.com7 May 2020

That would reverse the growth trend of around 11 per cent per annum, which the industry has logged over the past ten years, making it one of the most adversely-affected sectors of the economy.

Top Mumbai realtors turn to redeveloping properties

Top Mumbai realtors turn to redeveloping properties

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Leading property developers, such as Oberoi Realty, Tata Realty and Infrastructure, and Hiranandani, have turned to redevelopment of existing buildings in the expensive parts of Mumbai as a way of augmenting revenue. Experts estimate that Mumbai's redevelopment projects could be worth Rs 30,000 crore. As such, they are not new. What is new is that the big developers are interested in them. Leading the race is Oberoi Realty, which has set up a separate team for these projects.

Nirav Modi has been dethroned!

Nirav Modi has been dethroned!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

If there were an Olympics for bank frauds in India, Rishi Agarwal, founder and former chairman of ABG Shipyard Ltd, a nephew of the Ruia brothers of the Essar group, would bag the gold, pushing Nirav Modi to his right, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Govt rules out fresh PSB merger proposal

Govt rules out fresh PSB merger proposal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Experts attribute the lower target to increased allocation under the credit guarantee scheme for small businesses. Out of the Rs 3.21 trillion worth loans sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in the last financial year, Rs 3.12 trillion were disbursed to entrepreneurs, according to official data.

PM Modi inaugurates Sikkim's first airport

PM Modi inaugurates Sikkim's first airport

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The first commercial flight from Pakyong would begin from October 4.

No fresh airline licence for now

No fresh airline licence for now

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Govt to review decision after demand assessment.

PIX: Simmons fires West Indies to series-levelling win

PIX: Simmons fires West Indies to series-levelling win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

West Indies opener Lendl Simmons smashed a breezy 67 not out to help secure a series-levelling eight-wicket victory over India in the second Twenty20 International

DGCA gets more powers

DGCA gets more powers

Rediff.com7 May 2008

The recent Cabinet approval to private and greenfield airport policies has enhanced the powers of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is now one of the key licensing authorities for almost all future airport projects in the country.

'NMP is a great way of creating jobs'

'NMP is a great way of creating jobs'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'This will have a multiplier effect in generating more jobs.'

Why the eminence tag for universities makes no sense

Why the eminence tag for universities makes no sense

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

How can we compare say an upcoming Munjal University to an IIT-Mumbai?

'Monetisation of assets has come 75 years too late'

'Monetisation of assets has come 75 years too late'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

'When the government wants to sell these assets, even if one set of assets gets caught in any quagmire, the whole process will fail.' 'The entire world is watching us.'

Thiruvananthapuram, Barsapara set for Int'l debut this season

Thiruvananthapuram, Barsapara set for Int'l debut this season

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Two new venues, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala and Barsapara in Assam are in contention to host international matches during the home season in which India are set to play a record 23 international matches at home between September and December.

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

With average capacity utilisation now touching 76 per cent, Indian companies are going back to the drawing board to add capacity but the plans to build new factories and plants are still some months away.

Why the bid war for DHFL may well end up being a curse for the winner

Why the bid war for DHFL may well end up being a curse for the winner

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

While the lender has Rs 17,000 crore of retail assets and land parcels in Juhu, Borivali, Worli, and Chembur in Mumbai, there may be a disconnect between the quality of DHFL's books and the value bidders ascribe to it.

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD to 'Make in India'

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Hyderabad-based Gold Stone Group, which sells BYD buses in the country, is setting up a greenfield manufacturing facility at a cost of around Rs 200 crore

'In 3 years, India's infrastructure will be on par with the US'

'In 3 years, India's infrastructure will be on par with the US'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'We completed Rs 17 trillion worth of projects in the first term and currently Rs 9 trillion worth of contracts are under construction.'

PE inflow in real estate down 85% in Jan-Aug

PE inflow in real estate down 85% in Jan-Aug

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Newer asset classes such as data centres and rental housing gained prominence among investors.

Centre places Jio Institute, yet to be opened, on par with IITs, IISc

Centre places Jio Institute, yet to be opened, on par with IITs, IISc

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The UGC defended Jio Institute's inclusion on the grounds that it was selected under rules for greenfield institutions. According to officials, 11 such institutions had applied for the IoE tag and Jio was selected from among them.

UNSC expects Taliban to adhere to commitments

UNSC expects Taliban to adhere to commitments

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The Council adopted the resolution proposed by France, the United Kingdom and the United States with 13 Council members voting in favour and Russia and China abstaining.

India 'A' inch closer to big win despite rain-hit day three

India 'A' inch closer to big win despite rain-hit day three

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

India captured four wickets to reduce South Africa 'A' to 179 for 9, who go into day four with a paltry lead of 40 runs in the second innings.

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

No longer Bengal's finance minister, Amit Mitra, Mamata's principal chief advisor, will still advise and aid the 'chief minister and finance department on all matters relating to management of state finance', represent the 'state government in national and international events/meetings/committees' and examine 'important proposals/files and policy issues relating to financial matters referred to him for advice/views'.

Zomato, the new Infy for the new India

Zomato, the new Infy for the new India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Zomato has the potential to be an equally important milestone for Indian equity markets, notes Akash Prakash.

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Apart from around 40 Japanese companies and five global vendors of MG Motor India, many other biggies are eyeing Gujarat for either greenfield opportunities or brownfield expansion.

FMCG market spurts in north India; declines in west

FMCG market spurts in north India; declines in west

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Experts point to the higher contribution of rural from the north for the growth reported by the region, a point endorsed by companies who've been pushing their presence aggressively there.

IT services firms wake up to client leakage

IT services firms wake up to client leakage

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Despite higher gross additions, growth in overall customer base has been tepid for these companies, says Debasis Mohapatra.

Carlsberg to open 2 more breweries in India

Carlsberg to open 2 more breweries in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Danish beer giant Carlsberg is all set to commence production from its 2 greenfield breweries - one each in Aurangabad & Kolkata. Carlsberg together with beer major Heineken is part of the $11 bn global takeover of British brewer Scottish & Newcastle, which has 37.49% stake in Mallya's United Breweries. Heineken is also planning to launch its flagship beer brand Heineken in association with Asia Pacific Breweries. Total beer market in India is valued at 8 million hectolitres.

Proposed Navi Mumbai airport not to be shifted

Proposed Navi Mumbai airport not to be shifted

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

The new greenfield airport at Navi Mumbai will come up at the proposed site and not be shifted elsewhere. Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has also written to the Civil Aviation Ministry for building the airport at the originally proposed site. There had been demands to shift the proposed Navi Mumbai airport to a new site due to environmental issues. The regulator would look into aspects like aeronautical charges, user development fee and passenger fee.

Covid curbs push Airports Authority into loss for first time

Covid curbs push Airports Authority into loss for first time

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

To counter the pandemic, air transport was suspended from March 25 till May 24 which rendered zero traffic at AAI airports. Even after resumption of flights, traffic is yet to pick up at airports due to quarantine measures implemented by states and an overall fear of flying.

India continues to score self-goals

India continues to score self-goals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The pandemic has brutally highlighted the inadequacy of India's administrative systems. And, the government has demonstrated its culpable inability to speed up vaccination in a timely manner, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

Biocon to tap emerging markets to ensure growth

Biocon to tap emerging markets to ensure growth

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Given the gestation period for regulatory clearances it is not possible to share any definite timelines.

The WILDEST party of the year is here!

The WILDEST party of the year is here!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Glastonbury Festival, the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world, is underway.

Another airport for Chennai,revamp of Meenambakkam

Another airport for Chennai,revamp of Meenambakkam

Rediff.com23 May 2007

A new greenfield airport will come up at Sriperumbudur and Tiruvallur taluks near Chennai, while there are expansion plans for the existing airport at Meenambakkam, according to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The company will raise $1.8 billion for the under construction and contracted portfolio of 12 GW, which includes the country's first manufacturing-linked solar power plant of 8 GW.

Are signs of green shoots in economy really visible?

Are signs of green shoots in economy really visible?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

While seven companies bagged orders worth Rs 42,000 crore, industry experts said most of this new order activity was a spillover, and fresh project finalisation remains weak.

Environment clearance, a must for new airports

Environment clearance, a must for new airports

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

All airport projects including greenfield projects would require environmental clearance, according to the new draft National Environment Policy.

DP World plans second airport near Kolkata

DP World plans second airport near Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

DP World (formerly known as Dubai Ports) is keen on setting up a greenfield airport in West Bengal near Kolkata, which is a long standing demand of the ruling Left Front government.

RECAP: The big stories of the week

RECAP: The big stories of the week

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week in images.