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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.

This is how drones are revolutionising the way India keeps land records

BUSINESS

This is how drones are revolutionising the way India keeps land records

Drones are critical to the success of the Swamitva Yojana, which aims to map 6.6 lakh villages in India to create accurate land records

Five questions for the new owners of Jet Airways

BUSINESS

Five questions for the new owners of Jet Airways

Even as they prepare to take over the controls at the airline, the Kalrock-Jalan combine have a tough maneuvering to do. Jet Airways would want to make use of positive data trends to start off on a strong foot.

A cat has nine lives. How many does Jet Airways?

BUSINESS

A cat has nine lives. How many does Jet Airways?

Jet Airways' insolvency process had innumerable twists and delays that prompted many to write it off. However, it has finally managed to find a new owner. Will the turbulence end?

The Jet Airways story: How the airline that brought 'joy to flying' got grounded on April 17, 2019

BUSINESS

The Jet Airways story: How the airline that brought 'joy to flying' got grounded on April 17, 2019

Naresh Goyal did a lot of things right in creating a world-class airline. Alas, he also committed a few errors

Kalrock Capital-Murari Jalan consortium wins bid for Jet Airways

BUSINESS

Kalrock Capital-Murari Jalan consortium wins bid for Jet Airways

The combine has polled a majority of the votes from lenders

Voting on Jet Airways' bids extended to tomorrow, say sources

BUSINESS

Voting on Jet Airways' bids extended to tomorrow, say sources

Some of the lenders have asked for more time. Voting was to end by 6 pm on October 16

Air travel picks up, but so do passenger complaints. Refunds the biggest source of ire

BUSINESS

Air travel picks up, but so do passenger complaints. Refunds the biggest source of ire

Passenger complaints rose to a six-month high in September. Air India receives the most.

COVID-19 impact: As retailers go omni-channel in festive season, this German logistics player bets on warehousing

BUSINESS

COVID-19 impact: As retailers go omni-channel in festive season, this German logistics player bets on warehousing

The Indian arm of DB Schenker is betting on warehousing needs among its clients to manage their inventories, and is also doubling its warehousing capacity

Mumbai Blackout: The twin problems behind power woes of India's financial capital

INDIA

Mumbai Blackout: The twin problems behind power woes of India's financial capital

The blackout on October 12 exposes the weakness in Mumbai's power supply system

With the backing of ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel, AM/NS charts a new growth plan in India

BUSINESS

With the backing of ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel, AM/NS charts a new growth plan in India

Talking to Moneycontrol, CEO Dilip Oommen said that AM/NS (formerly Essar Steel) may diversify into long steel. He also commented on the company's interest in Uttam Galva Steels

Mumbai Blackout puts a question mark on the city's 'islanding' system

BUSINESS

Mumbai Blackout puts a question mark on the city's 'islanding' system

The islanding system, developed in 1981, had till now helped Mumbai escape 27 grid collapses. But not the one on October 12

Bihar Elections may be a no-show for private air charters, but overall demand back at pre-COVID-19 levels

BUSINESS

Bihar Elections may be a no-show for private air charters, but overall demand back at pre-COVID-19 levels

A higher demand for business and leisure travel has helped charter services, which see a new set of customers coming in.

Jet Airways insolvency: Kalrock Capital contests reports of winning bid, says lenders still deliberating

BUSINESS

Jet Airways insolvency: Kalrock Capital contests reports of winning bid, says lenders still deliberating

The Jalan-Kalrock Consortium has not made any comment on the ongoing resolution process of Jet Airways, says Manoj Madnani of Kalrock Capital

With partner looking to exit, Tata Sons has some tough decisions to take on AirAsia India

BUSINESS

With partner looking to exit, Tata Sons has some tough decisions to take on AirAsia India

With the exit of AirAsia Berhad will Tata Sons look to rebrand the airline or merge it with its other JV Vistara.

Air India, Vistara and now SpiceJet fly to London. Why not IndiGo?

BUSINESS

Air India, Vistara and now SpiceJet fly to London. Why not IndiGo?

The country's largest airline, IndiGo - which also has the largest fleet - is not ready to fly to London yet.

Jet Airways insolvency: Legal issue cured, lenders begin voting on two bids

BUSINESS

Jet Airways insolvency: Legal issue cured, lenders begin voting on two bids

The voting on two bids for Jet Airways may take up to two weeks to complete. But, the attempt is to complete it sooner.

Jet Airways insolvency: Risk assessment report throws up 'legal issue' with FSTC-Imperial bid

BUSINESS

Jet Airways insolvency: Risk assessment report throws up 'legal issue' with FSTC-Imperial bid

The legal issue pertains to the provision of Insolvency and Bankrupcty Code. But it's too early to say if the development will impede the insolvency process.

Like A Boss: Ronnie Screwvala on why unlearning is vital for a good leader, the importance of “a bit of” fear, and why tough decisions can't be collaborative

BUSINESS

Like A Boss: Ronnie Screwvala on why unlearning is vital for a good leader, the importance of “a bit of” fear, and why tough decisions can't be collaborative

Serial entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala talks about the importance of sticking it out in crunch times and how he likes to be involved in his work, but differentiates it from being micro-managing.

Air ticket refund: Here's how the Supreme Court order has some good news for customers, airlines and OTAs

BUSINESS

Air ticket refund: Here's how the Supreme Court order has some good news for customers, airlines and OTAs

The Apex Court has provided for customers to get an interest as compensation for their ticket being put in a credit shell.

Jet Airways insolvency: All eyes on banks as they begin voting on the two bids

BUSINESS

Jet Airways insolvency: All eyes on banks as they begin voting on the two bids

All eyes are on the banks if they will take a decision on the winning bid by October 7, the last working day of Rajnish Kumar, Chairman of SBI, the lead lender to Jet Airways

Jet Airways insolvency: A day after lenders allow FSTC consortium to revise bid, 'disappointed' Kalrock-Jalan hints at exiting the race

BUSINESS

Jet Airways insolvency: A day after lenders allow FSTC consortium to revise bid, 'disappointed' Kalrock-Jalan hints at exiting the race

The consortium has shot off a letter to the CoC, alleging that FSTC's revision is a 'total disregard to the timelines'

Jet Airways insolvency: A last-minute twist forces lenders to give suitors more time

BUSINESS

Jet Airways insolvency: A last-minute twist forces lenders to give suitors more time

The development comes after the consortium led by Flight Simulation Technique Centre upped its offer. The new deadline is unclear

Kirloskar family fight: Appointment of Kishor Chaukar on KBL board becomes the latest flash point

BUSINESS

Kirloskar family fight: Appointment of Kishor Chaukar on KBL board becomes the latest flash point

A special resolution, to re-appoint Kishor Chaukar on KBL's board, failed to get the 75 percent voting from shareholders at the recent AGM. Most of the Kirloskar family members voted against the resolution

Jet Airways lenders to meet today. May vote on two final bids

BUSINESS

Jet Airways lenders to meet today. May vote on two final bids

While both the suitors have made final tweaks to their proposals and little may separate them, the Kalrock Capital-led consortium is said to have its nose ahead in the race to own Jet Airways

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