nevrekar,
it's nice to see a balanced and informative "expat" post on the scene in India , I fly for one of your competitors in the ever changing,merging Indian domestic aviation market ....I am an Indian national.
Spice definitely has done what few had expected of it originally and the loads ($#% through security ) are great, yes we do listen to the pax numbers
hehe ...
There are things that can improve and we all hope they will ....I guess for the industry to survive this rapid expansion , the experience and skills of the expat is required and appreciated although not always portrayed or conveyed across .
Happy flying and have a great new year.
masalama.