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Prince Mathews Thomas

Chief Of Corporate Bureau

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Prince Mathews Thomas heads the corporate bureau of Moneycontrol. He has been covering the business world for 16 years, having worked in The Hindu Business Line, Forbes India, Dow Jones Newswires, The Economic Times, Business Standard and The Week. A Chevening scholar, Prince has also authored The Consolidators, a book on second generation entrepreneurs.

When a bold move paid off for Jindal Aluminium in its diversification

BUSINESS

When a bold move paid off for Jindal Aluminium in its diversification

The company investment was more than half of its topline. It worked. Now it's the second largest in aluminium flat rolled products

Lower corporate tax will correct balance sheets, spur investments: Pramod Menon, Group CFO, RPG Enterprises

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Lower corporate tax will correct balance sheets, spur investments: Pramod Menon, Group CFO, RPG Enterprises

At RPG Enterprises, the reduced tax rate will help advance some of the capital expenditure, he said.

JSW Steel raises $400 million through bond issue

BUSINESS

JSW Steel raises $400 million through bond issue

The funds will be used to refinance existing loans and for some other corporate needs, said a senior executive from the industry.

Thomas Cook collapse brings down the curtains on its airline

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Thomas Cook collapse brings down the curtains on its airline

Thomas Cook Airlines used to be the preferred carrier for Britishers thronging the sunny beaches of Goa looking to avoid the harsh winters there

New corporate tax rates give companies flexibility to choose between tax structures: Seshagiri Rao, JSW Steel

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New corporate tax rates give companies flexibility to choose between tax structures: Seshagiri Rao, JSW Steel

Depending on its capex cycle, a company can choose between existing tax rates with payment of MAT or, the reduced corporate tax.

Air India bond sale success a fillip to its disinvestment

BUSINESS

Air India bond sale success a fillip to its disinvestment

The interest, especially from international investors, is seen to be behind the success of the bond issue

A record number of pilots suspended this year. Who is to be blamed?

BUSINESS

A record number of pilots suspended this year. Who is to be blamed?

Blaming just the pilots for the serious accidents, may not be the right approach, say industry experts

No luggage! Here is what could have happened to IndiGo's Delhi-Istanbul flight

BUSINESS

No luggage! Here is what could have happened to IndiGo's Delhi-Istanbul flight

We explain how headwinds, longer flying time and the need for more fuel may have forced IndiGo to shed the luggage

$660 billion Vs $36 billion. What do these numbers tell about RCEP?

BUSINESS

$660 billion Vs $36 billion. What do these numbers tell about RCEP?

As of now, the numbers seem to be stacked against India.

Here is why the steel industry dreads RCEP

BUSINESS

Here is why the steel industry dreads RCEP

Countries that have free trade agreements with India account for more than half of the steel imports. The RCEP will further open the floodgates.

Do Indian CEOs get ‘obscene’ salaries? Here is what we found out

BUSINESS

Do Indian CEOs get ‘obscene’ salaries? Here is what we found out

On an average, the top executive of these companies took home salary that was 260.5 times the median salary of the employees

Festive season brings cheer to aviation sector

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Festive season brings cheer to aviation sector

Interestingly, fares for the festival season are lower when compared year-on-year. An travel industry executive said fares will continue to rise as the festival season progresses and as customers book closer to the travel date

As employees gather on Jet Airways' 26th anniversary, all eyes on Friday's bid deadline

BUSINESS

As employees gather on Jet Airways' 26th anniversary, all eyes on Friday's bid deadline

Employees’ hope lies on one of the bidders putting in a bid to revive the airline.

Jet Airways employees write to SBI, offer to take over airline

BUSINESS

Jet Airways employees write to SBI, offer to take over airline

In the letter, the employees promise a commitment of Rs 7,000 crore to revive the airline

European unions meet Tata Steel chairman over concerns about JV with thyssenkrupp

BUSINESS

European unions meet Tata Steel chairman over concerns about JV with thyssenkrupp

Unions are worried that Tata Steel's units in UK may be closed down to get a EU nod for JV with thyssenkrupp

Tata Steel to expand capacity in Jamshedpur

BUSINESS

Tata Steel to expand capacity in Jamshedpur

The company also plans to rejig long products faculties under one unit.

IndiGo or SpiceJet: Who is winning the race to fill Jet Airways’ gap?

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IndiGo or SpiceJet: Who is winning the race to fill Jet Airways’ gap?

The two rivals from NCR have nearly matched each other's pace in adding flights. But, one has been more aggressive in adding aircraft.

Nearly half of Jet Airways fleet de-registered

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Nearly half of Jet Airways fleet de-registered

44 planes from Jet Airways fleet have been de-registered. Further, applications have been submitted by lessors to de-register 11 more.

British entrepreneur offers to take control of Jet Airways

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British entrepreneur offers to take control of Jet Airways

The founder of Atmosphere Intercontinental Airlines has written to Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube.

Jet Airways loses valuable assets and valuation

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Jet Airways loses valuable assets and valuation

Its four bidders may ask Jet Airways lenders to take a significant haircut.

Jet customers' refunds may be delayed as IATA cancels clearing house membership

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Jet customers' refunds may be delayed as IATA cancels clearing house membership

The membership is important for the airline to sell its inventory with travel agents across the world

Reminiscing old days, crestfallen Jet Airways employees clinging on to hope

BUSINESS

Reminiscing old days, crestfallen Jet Airways employees clinging on to hope

While a growing Indian aviation market means that there are jobs on offer, the prospect is not as bright for everyone in the airline.

No sight of funds, uncertainty hangs heavy at Jet Airways

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No sight of funds, uncertainty hangs heavy at Jet Airways

Even as oil marketing companies may cut fuel supply by evening, banks want to first study the bids before committing more funds

Board meeting over, Naresh Goyal gone, but rescue package remains elusive for Jet Airways

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Board meeting over, Naresh Goyal gone, but rescue package remains elusive for Jet Airways

Senior airline officials are still engaging with lenders in hope of interim funding.

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