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Rupee at 90: How and why it became worst-performing major currency
The Indian rupee is now the worst-performing currency among emerging and advanced economies this year as trade tensions, widening deficits, and foreign outflows drag it down to record lows against the US dollar.
2 min read3 Dec 2025Airbus confirms ‘quality issue’ with A320 family of jets days after software glitch affects 6,000 aircraft
Monday's acknowledgement of the 'quality issue' also comes days after a software glitch affected more than 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft. Globally, the A320 series is the most common passenger jet, with around 11,300 in active service.
2 min read1 Dec 2025Mint Explainer: Why are thousands of Airbus jets grounded?
In India, 338 A320 aircraft operated by IndiGo (200) and the Air India group (138) were identified for the urgent software fix.
3 min read29 Nov 2025With a plane delivered a week, Air India catches up with fleet additions at Indigo
Air India has begun receiving aircraft at the rate of one a week, equalling the additions at bigger rival IndiGo. With 524 planes yet to be delivered by 2031, the steady fleet expansion at the Tata-run airline augurs well for it—if, as an expert says, there are no supply disruptions from Boeing
3 min read29 Oct 2025Boeing has started working on a 737 MAX replacement
While CEO Kelly Ortberg has stressed focusing on fixing quality and financial concerns, a new narrow-body plane remains in development.
5 min read30 Sep 2025Airbus names Jürgen Westermeier as new President for India and South Asia, to replace Rémi Maillard
Airbus has appointed Jürgen Westermeier as the new President and Managing Director for India and South Asia, effective September 1, 2025, succeeding Rémi Maillard, who will assume a global leadership position within the company.
1 min read6 Aug 2025Boeing under scrutiny again after Air India crash: How does it fare against Airbus?
The Air India crash is the latest in a series of setbacks that have defined much of the past decade for Boeing. These have led to a cascading effect on Boeing’s operations and finances, while its rival Airbus barely made any news and stayed profitable.
3 min read18 Jun 2025Airbus eyes to expand A220 jet capacity amid dwindling demand
Airbus SE has been sounding out customers appetite for a longer version of its A220-300 jet that would give airlines more seating capacity but at the expense of range.
3 min read16 Jun 2025Airbus SE share price gains on reports of this BIG China order, rises 6% in 3 days. Will the rally continue?
Airbus SE shares rose 4% on June 4 due to potential orders from Chinese airlines for up to 500 aircraft. The stock has gained over 6% in three sessions, nearing its 52-week high. Analysts suggest waiting for official updates before investing.
2 min read4 Jun 2025Air India in talks with Boeing, Airbus for ‘major’ 200 narrow-body aircraft order: Report
Tata Group-owned Air India is in discussions with the largest aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus, for a major narrow-body aircraft order after its biggest deal in 2023.
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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