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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.

JSW Steel eyes distressed downstream assets

BUSINESS

JSW Steel eyes distressed downstream assets

The move complements its strategy to increase share of downstream products in its portfolio

NCLAT nod for UltraTech opens up possibilities in other insolvency cases, including Essar Steel

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NCLAT nod for UltraTech opens up possibilities in other insolvency cases, including Essar Steel

The order opens up the debate over what is bigger - the process or maximization of value

Essar Steel auction: 29 operational creditors move NCLT against ArcelorMittal's offer

BUSINESS

Essar Steel auction: 29 operational creditors move NCLT against ArcelorMittal's offer

They allege operational creditors have not been given their due in the ArcelorMittal offer

Arvind Kathpalia issue: Pilots ask for leaner breath analyser test, cite global standards

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Arvind Kathpalia issue: Pilots ask for leaner breath analyser test, cite global standards

In most of the developed world, the threshold for alcohol is up to 0.04 percent of blood alcohol concentration.

Mumbai, Delhi see fall in number of private jets, helicopters; smaller cities gain

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Mumbai, Delhi see fall in number of private jets, helicopters; smaller cities gain

While Greater Mumbai still had the maximum number of business aviation aircraft -- 130 -- the number was still 4 less than in 2016

Tata Steel gets PE interest for its South East Asian units; gets valuation of $500m

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Tata Steel gets PE interest for its South East Asian units; gets valuation of $500m

The two units in South East Asia will be sold together.

JSW Steel charts three-phase turnaround plan for Monnet Ispat

BUSINESS

JSW Steel charts three-phase turnaround plan for Monnet Ispat

JSW Steel, along with Aion Investments, had acquired Monnet in September

JSW Steel invests Rs 350 crore in pipe conveyor projects, will save on logistics cost

BUSINESS

JSW Steel invests Rs 350 crore in pipe conveyor projects, will save on logistics cost

The two pipe conveyor projects will transport ore from the mines to the company's plant in Karnataka

Welspun Corp's international operations puts it in good stead

BUSINESS

Welspun Corp's international operations puts it in good stead

Most of its record order book is for its facilities in the US and Saudi Arabia

EU probe on Tata Steel-thyssenkrupp JV could lead to sale of assets

BUSINESS

EU probe on Tata Steel-thyssenkrupp JV could lead to sale of assets

The probe will check if the JV will reduce competition in the European steel market

SBI asks NCLT to withdraw insolvency proceedings against Uttam Galva Steel

BUSINESS

SBI asks NCLT to withdraw insolvency proceedings against Uttam Galva Steel

ArcelorMittal, in its bid for Essar Steel, had paid off debts of Uttam Galva.

IndiGo had a busy second quarter, and its peers are not amused

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IndiGo had a busy second quarter, and its peers are not amused

With 20 more aircraft, IndiGo's fleet now stands at 189 planes, much higher than Jet Airways' 124 and SpiceJet's 61.

In Jet Airways, N Chandrasekaran sees his vision for Tata's aviation business taking flight

BUSINESS

In Jet Airways, N Chandrasekaran sees his vision for Tata's aviation business taking flight

Jet Airways has a considerable presence on the ground with its 124 aircraft that do nearly 700 flights a day

After selling education business, Cox & Kings plans to maximise value of hotels vertical

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After selling education business, Cox & Kings plans to maximise value of hotels vertical

Late last week, the company sold its education business in a Rs 4,378 crore deal.

ArcelorMittal chosen 'successful applicant' by Essar Steel lenders

BUSINESS

ArcelorMittal chosen 'successful applicant' by Essar Steel lenders

The lenders on Friday morning issued a letter of intent to ArcelorMittal.

Ajay Piramal sees short-term pain for NBFCs, stresses worst is over

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Ajay Piramal sees short-term pain for NBFCs, stresses worst is over

"Stronger NBFCs should do better in the medium term. Demand for loans exists," says Piramal.

Twist in the tale! Essar Steel promoters offer to pay Rs 54,389 crore dues, seek withdrawal from IBC

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Twist in the tale! Essar Steel promoters offer to pay Rs 54,389 crore dues, seek withdrawal from IBC

The plan includes upfront cash payment of Rs 47,507 crore to all creditors and Rs 45,559 crore to senior secured financial creditors.

Rahul Bhatia blames competition as low fares eat into IndiGo's profits

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Rahul Bhatia blames competition as low fares eat into IndiGo's profits

The company reported a loss of Rs 651.2 crore in the second quarter, hurt by high costs and low fares

IndiGo's market share improves to 42.4% in Q2: DGCA

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IndiGo's market share improves to 42.4% in Q2: DGCA

Ajay Singh-promoted SpiceJet, however, recorded the highest passenger load factor, which is a measure of average occupancy on flights

Essar Steel auction: Banks ask ArcelorMittal to hike offer by nearly Rs 4,000 crore

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Essar Steel auction: Banks ask ArcelorMittal to hike offer by nearly Rs 4,000 crore

The new development has delayed a scheduled voting of lender on ArcelorMittal's previous offer

Welspun India sees growth taking off in the second half of FY19

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Welspun India sees growth taking off in the second half of FY19

The company saw its revenue in the second quarter increase by 10.29 percent to Rs 1,797.79 crore, from Rs 1,629.93 crore a year earlier

Facing liquidity crunch, SpiceJet took one-time relief for payment of lease

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Facing liquidity crunch, SpiceJet took one-time relief for payment of lease

SpiceJet's peers Jet Airways and IndiGo are also facing strong challenges in a market that is marked by huge demand but constrained by poor infrastructure and intense competition keeping fares low.

Vistara's FY18 revenue jumps over 50%; loss narrows

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Vistara's FY18 revenue jumps over 50%; loss narrows

The airline joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has narrowed its losses to Rs 431 crore in the 2018 FY, from Rs 518 crore a year earlier

Jet Airways stake sale: Investors keen, but talks stuck over Naresh Goyal's role

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Jet Airways stake sale: Investors keen, but talks stuck over Naresh Goyal's role

Apart from the Tatas, Delta Airlines has also held talks with Jet Airways for a possible stake buy. But both of the prospective investors want to take over the control from Naresh Goyal

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