Surajeet Dasgupta &Amp; Mihir Mishra In New Delhi

Stories by Surajeet Dasgupta &Amp; Mihir Mishra In New Delhi

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.

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.

Smooth take off: Foreign airlines may take SpiceJet staff on board

Smooth take off: Foreign airlines may take SpiceJet staff on board

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Foreign carriers to pick up staff from cash-strapped SpiceJet.

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

The airline dropped fares to gain customer load, but failed to cover the cost of its flights

Mobile rates: Indians pay more than the Americans

Mobile rates: Indians pay more than the Americans

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2014

India ranks 83, among 166 countries, in spending on mobile rates

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2014

This was good enough for Fernandes to hire Chandilya to lead his India business.

Why will Tesco's entry into Indian market take time?

Why will Tesco's entry into Indian market take time?

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

Retail giant Tesco's entry into Indian market has hit a regulatory roadblock.

Freedom of press should not be ruled by politicians, corporates: Trai

Freedom of press should not be ruled by politicians, corporates: Trai

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2014

Rahul Khullar, Trai chairman beleives politicians and corporates who own media houses should give freedom to editors.

FDI policy set for revamp

FDI policy set for revamp

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2013

Govt moves to bring in more clarity on definition of 'control'.

Tata Sons caps exposure in airline JV at Rs 49 cr

Tata Sons caps exposure in airline JV at Rs 49 cr

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2013

Tata said that their exposure in the airline was merely a "financial investment", does not represent a major re-entry into the airlines business.

Why DGCA chief Bharat Bhushan was dismissed

Why DGCA chief Bharat Bhushan was dismissed

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2012

It is not often that the head of a regulator is removed by the nodal ministry, even after the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by the prime minister, clears an extension.

Aviation FDI: Cautious, Centre set to take allies on board

Aviation FDI: Cautious, Centre set to take allies on board

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2012

The government has decided to consult allies like the Trinamool Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam before any resolution on extending the ambit of FDI to aviation by allowing foreign carriers to buy stakes in Indian ones.

Fresh squeeze on air travel agents' margins

Fresh squeeze on air travel agents' margins

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2012

Two of the largest airlines, Jet Airways and Air India, have decided to stop absorbing the surcharge on payments by agents made through credit cards.

KFA retains int'l rights despite not flying abroad

KFA retains int'l rights despite not flying abroad

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2012

The airline operates flights to eight international destinations: London, Dubai, Colombo, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kathm-andu and Dhaka.

Govt lifts freeze on private carriers flying abroad

Govt lifts freeze on private carriers flying abroad

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2012

Airlines to nearly double bilateral utilisation to 40% from April

Kingfisher cuts capacity: It's a blessing in disguise

Kingfisher cuts capacity: It's a blessing in disguise

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2012

This reduction is likely to increase the average load factor, currently around 75 per cent, and the yields thereby.