Sr. Assitant Editor @financialxpress writes on Aviation and Automotive.
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IndiGo’s Q2 FY27 revenue rose 25% YoY to ₹23,364 crore, but record-high fuel costs and rupee depreciation dragged it to a net loss of ₹18,791 crore. Passenger traffic fell 4.7%, while yields surged 34.3%. Cost pressures continue to weigh on profitability.
The Skywalk at LBS BKC junction Kurla opened a few months ago has escalator on the BKC side. Never inaugurated so far & now I am told many critical parts have been stolen already before it was even opened to public. (Old pic) @richapintoi @RoadsOfMumbai
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Four Smart Wings 737s expected to join soon on wet lease basis @flyspicejet
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The hustle is real! Juggling automotive and aviation beats, especially during earnings season, all in a day’s work. Grateful for the opportunities, the people, and their constant support. 🙏
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Deliveries for the Defender 110 CKD are expected to commence in the coming days. JLR has also lined up 4 EV launches next year.
financialexpress.com/auto/ca… – at Mumbai, India
EXCLUSIVE: Noida Airport (NIA) eyes international flights soon. NIA CEO Nitu Samra discusses passenger demand, connectivity, airport charges and plans to develop cargo and aircraft maintenance businesses. @NIAirport @FinancialXpress
Locally manufactured Defender prices announced. Now starts under Rs 1 crore. New prices in Green vs earlier ones for fully imported units.
3 engines on offer on assembled in India Defender. Popular options worth Rs 17 lakh now offered as standard. – at Mumbai, India
BREAKING: The acceptance level moves Tata Motors beyond the minimum threshold for the takeover bid, marking a key step towards completing the €3.9-billion acquisition of Iveco’s commercial vehicle business
financialexpress.com/auto/ne… – at Mumbai, India
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Microsoft India sends VEO (voluntary exit offer) to employees in level 70 and below in most of the orgs
One month of base pay per year in microsoft + 3 months pay
Decision to be made in a month.
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AEB a controversial safety feature because of sudden, heart-stopping applications that can get you rear ended. Calibrating AEB systems for low-speed chaotic Indian conditions has been a challenge that needs to be overcome before AEB becomes mandatory
.@MORTHIndia has proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) mandatory for all cars from October 2032.
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Vidhan bhawan Metro 3 ticket counter shut forcing customers to use UPI payments. Reason unknown. – at Uran, India
Bayon seems another promising product from Hyundai with an attractive starting price and good alternative to the Creta and the Victoris. Question is, what happens to the i20? – at Uran, India
Car prices may rise from April 2027 as India introduces stricter safety norms, with rear-impact rules from 2029 potentially adding Rs 10,000 to entry-level cars.
financialexpress.com/busines… – at Uran, India
Emirates is Celebrating milestones in India! 🇮🇳
✈️ 25 years in Hyderabad and 20 years in Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram & BLR
🌍 118,000+ flights and nearly 31 million passengers.
📦 110,000+ tonnes of exports carried by Emirates SkyCargo from these gateways in the past 2.5 yrs – at Uran, India
IndiGo will shift 12 daily international departures from Mumbai airport to new Navi Mumbai International Airport between Feb- July 2027, while Air India Express will begin moving selected domestic, West Asia services from December.
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Air India Group will shift select Air India Express domestic and West Asia services to Navi Mumbai International Airport from December 2026, completing the transition by summer 2027. .
IndiGo will shift 12 daily international departures frmCSMIA to Navi Mumbai International Airport from February 2027, expanding network to 12 destinations by July. The phased transition will support IndiGo’s international expansion & facilitate CSMIA Terminal 1 redevelopment. – at Mumbai, India
BYD Denza luxury EV brand to launch on November 13
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