When Qatar get round to operating into Birmingham they will almost certainly use two class A332/333 models.
Of all the nonsense AH/AI/EK third flight early 2013 - Qatar are the only creditable new carrier on the horizon - however as you rightly point out Islamic holidays combined with Uk low season would likely hold back any decision to the autumn period or even 2014.
As for India well lets say combined political interference global recession (In relevant tech industries) and shear weakness of all airline candidates will prevent any UK regional service for some years.
Kingfisher - Effectively bust
Air India - Corrupt political tool and also broke
Jet - More concerned with *A membership and deciding whether to remain in Brussels or move to Munich.