Aviation Sector
IndiGo, Air India push back against steep tariffs proposed at Navi Mumbai, Noida airports
IndiGo and Air India say that increasing airport user fees can stifle growth and make flying less affordable, at a time when demand is already weak.
5 min read8 May 2026ECLGS 5.0 expected to benefit 1.1 crore MSMEs and aviation accounts amid pressure from West Asia war — here's how
The newly approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 could potentially benefit around 1.1 crore MSME accounts, helping businesses tide over disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI).
1 min read7 May 2026Pilot deaths trigger fresh push for fatigue rule compliance
India’s pilots are pushing for full compliance of duty and rest norms, warning that continued relaxations risk safety and crew well-being. Citing recent deaths and rising fatigue concerns, they want a clear timeline to end exemptions, even as airlines face operational and staffing pressures.
3 min read1 May 2026Maran claims SpiceJet owes over ₹400 cr with interest as payment dispute lingers
Kalanithi Maran claims SpiceJet owes over ₹400 crore in arbitration, far exceeding the airline's stated ₹144.5 crore. The Delhi high court is reviewing SpiceJet's plea for relief from a deposit order.
3 min read16 Apr 2026SpiceJet warns of ‘collapse’ in Delhi high court, seeks relief from ₹144.5 cr deposit in Maran dispute
SpiceJet said its operations and cash flows have been severely impacted, particularly due to restrictions on flights to the Gulf.
3 min read13 Apr 2026Holding multiple mutual funds isn't diversification, says Nikunj Saraf; shares 3 pillars of an ideal portfolio
The smart approach in the current market is deploying capital in 3-4 tranches over the next quarter, increasing SIP amounts right now when more units are being bought at lower prices, and focusing on sectors where earnings resilience is visible regardless of crude, says Nikunj Saraf.
7 min read13 Apr 2026Air India begins search for a new CEO
Campbell Wilson stepped down from the helm of Air India, cutting short his five-year tenure by a year amid mounting losses and operational challenges.
4 min read7 Apr 2026India's aviation growth to stay muted in FY26 as capacity curbs, disruptions weigh on traffic
India’s domestic air passenger traffic is set to grow just 0–3% in FY26, the slowest pace since the pandemic. Aircraft groundings, safety checks after the Air India crash, IndiGo’s flight cuts, and geopolitical disruptions have constrained capacity despite strong demand.
3 min read6 Apr 2026Mint Explainer | Will suspension of 60% free seat-selection mandate help airlines offset rising jet fuel costs?
The directive mandating 60% free seating on domestic flights has been kept in abeyance until further orders, pending a review of the matter.
2 min read3 Apr 2026Capt. GR Gopinath: Airline entrepreneur who sought to democratize Indian skies
Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar Gopinath, who launched Air Deccan in 2003, wanted, in his own words, 'the cleaning woman' to fly.
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