‘Significant lapses in planning’: Moody’s slams IndiGo; terms flight disruptions ‘oversight’

Credit rating agency Moody’s has flagged IndiGo’s recent flight disruptions as credit negative, saying the airline failed to adequately plan for aviation regulations that had been known well in advance. The rating agency said the large-scale cancellations and delays point to significant lapses in planning and operational oversight, even though the revised Flight Duty Time…

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Day 7 of IndiGo crisis: Over 500 flights cancelled, Rs 827cr refunds initiated — top developments

Flight disruptions continued on Monday (PTI image) NEW DELHI: IndiGo’s operational crisis entered its seventh consecutive day on Monday, with more than 500 large-scale flight cancellations continuing across major airports, leaving thousands of passengers stranded nationwide.According to the ministry of civil aviation, IndiGo has planned to operate 1,802 flights to 137 of its 138 destinations…

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Trump’s big claims: US President says tariffs can replace federal income taxes — but do the numbers back him?

US President Donald Trump is once again floating the idea that tariffs could one day replace federal income taxes in the United States, reviving a proposal that has been the focus of his economic approach since the 2024 presidential campaign.Trump claims that the revenue generated from tariffs is rising fast enough to eventually eliminate the…

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Asian banks are healthier! Lenders across Asia–Pacific stronger than the US; what Moody’s report shows

Banks across the Asia–Pacific region are displaying stronger capital health than lenders in the United States and Western Europe, Moody’s said in its latest survey. The agency’s comparison of the largest banking institutions across major markets shows Asia–Pacific banks have accumulated strong capital levels under what it describes as tighter and more cautious regulatory oversight.The…

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Boost for IAF: Tata – Lockheed Martin announce new defence MRO facility in India; to service C-130J aircraft

India’s defence aviation is set for a major boost, as Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin begin a dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The groundbreaking, that took place in Bengaluru on Monday, marks the latest expansion in the two companies’ long-running industrial ties.The ceremony was attended by…

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Gold price prediction today: What is the gold price outlook in the coming days? US Federal Reserve policy holds key

Gold traded near multi-week highs through last week as expectations of a Fed rate cut continued to firm. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to be driven by US Federal Reserve’s policy decision and comments by the Fed Chair, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services…

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