Roudra Bhattacharya And Surajeet Dasgupta

Stories by Roudra Bhattacharya And Surajeet Dasgupta

EV makers lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

EV makers lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2024

Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) have been lukewarm to the ad hoc subsidy scheme announced by the Centre for them. Sector majors have not been enthused by the lower level of incentives in the scheme, which has replaced the flagship Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric (and Hybrid) Vehicles-II. Moreover, increased stringency in claiming subsidies and delays in disbursement have been cited by several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Coming Up: A Rs 400 Billion Auction For IPL/ICC Rights

Coming Up: A Rs 400 Billion Auction For IPL/ICC Rights

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2021

Broadcasting and digital companies are ready to join the country's biggest ever auction of sports rights next year.

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2018

The biggest challenge is not the airline's debt, but downsizing its 16,800 employees, says Surajeet Dasgupta.

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

Auto industry asks govt to de-license several spectrum bands for telematics tech

Auto industry asks govt to de-license several spectrum bands for telematics tech

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2015

Move to help India export hi-end vehicles.

SpiceJet's revival faces lessor turbulence

SpiceJet's revival faces lessor turbulence

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

BBAM seeks $100 million, return of 6 Boeing 737s.

Why small-car leader Maruti is thinking big

Why small-car leader Maruti is thinking big

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2015

Maruti is trying to move up the segment by focusing on premium cars, SUVs and even trucks.

Renault's 'Captur' to take on Ford EcoSport, Maruti XA Alpha

Renault's 'Captur' to take on Ford EcoSport, Maruti XA Alpha

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2015

French carmaker Renault is developing an even smaller sport utility vehicle Captur after the successful launch of the Duster in 2012.

Jet Airways offers pilots Rs 60 cr of wage arrears in March

Jet Airways offers pilots Rs 60 cr of wage arrears in March

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2015

Jet Airways offers a huge packages toward arrears to pilots.

Come late to work and lose pay: Air India tells pilots, crew

Come late to work and lose pay: Air India tells pilots, crew

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2015

AI also working on proposal to trim pilots' pay 15-20%

Maruti gears up for biggest ever launch bonanza

Maruti gears up for biggest ever launch bonanza

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2015

Currently, Maruti Suzuki has 14 car brands, but it has decided to expand into some new segments.

A fortnight after launch, Vistara load factor at 56%

A fortnight after launch, Vistara load factor at 56%

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2015

Newly launched Vistara has a passenger load factor of 55% in the busy Delhi-Mumbai sector, compared with 80-85% in other airlines.

After AAI rebuke, SpiceJet makes daily part-payments

After AAI rebuke, SpiceJet makes daily part-payments

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2015

The warning had come after SpiceJet's dues to AAI (including interest at 12 per cent) exceeded Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) this month -- from Rs 230 crore (Rs 2.3 billion) early December last year.

Tata Motors' next from Nano factory to take on Maruti Alto

Tata Motors' next from Nano factory to take on Maruti Alto

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2015

Code-named Pelican, bigger hatchback with new petrol and diesel engines may hit the road next year.

SpiceJet to get extension for AAI dues till Jan-end

SpiceJet to get extension for AAI dues till Jan-end

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2015

Sources privy to the development said Maran was being asked to take care of a part of the liabilities.

Maran to finalise SpiceJet stake sale soon

Maran to finalise SpiceJet stake sale soon

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2015

A consortium led by Ajay Singh is initially expected to invest Rs 1,200 cr, largely to cover liabilities.

SpiceJet likely to lay off 1,000 employees

SpiceJet likely to lay off 1,000 employees

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2015

Last week, the carrier had asked about 60 pilots who had resigned to leave after serving only half the six-month notice period.

AAI moves court against Kingfisher Airlines to recover Rs 294-crore dues

AAI moves court against Kingfisher Airlines to recover Rs 294-crore dues

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2015

Kingfisher has faced lawsuits from GMR and GVK-group run airports and also faced cases of cheque bouncing.

To save on wage bill, SpiceJet asks about 60 pilots to leave

To save on wage bill, SpiceJet asks about 60 pilots to leave

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2015

SpiceJet strts trimming workforce.