Deepak Patel

Additional war-risk insurance lifts Gulf airfares three to four times

Airfares between India and the West Asia have jumped three to four times as airlines face steep war-risk insurance premiums, higher ATF prices and severe operational disruptions

PV sales growth to slow to 3-5% in FY27, says India Ratings report

Passenger vehicle sales growth is expected to moderate in FY27 due to a high base and preponed replacement demand, even as India's broader automotive industry continues its domestic upcycle

Indian airlines ramp up West Asia and global flights as curbs ease

Indian airlines are adding capacity to West Asia, Europe and North America, operating additional and special flights as airspace restrictions ease after recent military strikes in the region

AAI denies seeking aviation fuel stock details from airport operators

In a statement issued late in the evening, AAI said the reports suggesting such communication were "false and factually incorrect".

West Asia crisis: 33 flights operate on Tuesday; more planned Wednesday

Indian carriers were planning to operate 58 flights on Wednesday, including 30 by IndiGo and 23 by Air India and Air India Express, subject to operational considerations

Air cargo agents seek waiver of demurrage charges amid West Asia crisis

ACAAI urges Civil Aviation Ministry to direct cargo terminal operators to waive demurrage as export consignments remain stranded due to West Asia airspace curbs

Indian auto firms on wait-and-watch as West Asia crisis blows up

Indian automakers assess West Asia exposure amid rising tensions, as export risks remain limited but higher fuel and input costs could weigh on domestic demand

Tata Motors, M&M, and JSW MG oppose Niti Aayog's transport report

Govt think-tank's report on transport sector suggested CAFE norms must incentivise smaller entry-level vehicles

West Asia crisis: IndiGo to operate 10 relief flights from Jeddah on Tue

About 357 flights were cancelled on Monday, though operations began gradually resuming by evening with stranded Indian aircraft returning home

Aloke Singh to step down as Air India Express MD after five-year tenure

Air India Express MD Aloke Singh will exit on 19 March after steering the airline through privatisation, a merger with AirAsia India, a four-fold fleet expansion and a major brand overhaul

Panel pitches for 4-month BS-IV vehicle ban in NCR as pollution rises

Full phase-out by 2030; resale restrictions in nearby states proposed

SUV demand, GST relief power double-digit auto sales growth in February

Passenger vehicle wholesales rose 11.4% in February on strong SUV demand and GST effects, while two-wheeler makers posted sharper growth on a favourable base and broad consumer uptake

India sees 350 flight cancellations as West Asia conflict disrupts routes

Indian carriers cancelled 350 flights on Sunday after airspace restrictions across West Asia, with Europe-bound routes hit hardest and airlines issuing waivers, rerouting or suspending services

CAQM panel may set annual EV sales targets for automakers in Delhi-NCR

The CAQM's expert committee is examining mandatory annual EV sales targets for automakers in Delhi-NCR, with thresholds rising each year towards a phased shift to 100 per cent electric vehicle sales

Greaves Cotton expects EU FTA to boost exports to 20% of revenue: CEO

Greaves Cotton MD Parag Satpute says policy predictability and removal of non-tariff barriers under India-EU FTA will deepen overseas business over next 4-5 years

Nexa Studios may contribute 30% to Nexa sales by FY31: Maruti Suzuki

Nexa Studios, now 200 of over 740 Nexa outlets, are expected to contribute 25-30% of Nexa sales by FY31 as Maruti Suzuki expands the compact format and manages strong early demand

Auto PLI scheme distorted e2w market, excluded innovators: C-DEP report

C-DEP report says scale-based eligibility under Auto PLI favoured incumbents, with 77% of electric two-wheeler exports driven by non-PLI models

A whiff of romance: Exploring the world's finest perfume museums

From Versailles to Berkeley, the world's finest perfume museums preserve iconic scents, rare formulations and the art of fragrance through immersive archives and ateliers

BEE mulls tough norms as six major carmakers meet emission targets

After six major carmakers comfortably met CAFE-2 emission targets for FY24 and FY25, BEE is considering tougher, annually tightening CAFE-3 norms, though the industry favours a single target

DGCA rolls out 48-hour free cancellation window and stricter refund rules

DGCA has revamped airline ticketing rules, adding a 48-hour free cancellation window, capping fees, tightening refund timelines and introducing passenger-friendly provisions for emergencies