Abhineet Kumar And Raghavendra Kamath

Stories by Abhineet Kumar And Raghavendra Kamath

Hypermarket operators tweak models to cut costs

Hypermarket operators tweak models to cut costs

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2013

They plan to cut shop sizes and look at opening standalone stores after years of losses.

i-Shakti's brand dilemma

i-Shakti's brand dilemma

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2013

Experts say successful brand extensions require a sharply defined unifying thread and Tata Chemicals may have faltered on that.

What caused the flash crash at HDIL?

What caused the flash crash at HDIL?

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2013

Mounting debt, slowing sales, and rising inventory were at the heart of HDIL's woes.

Why Vodafone India chief blames spectrum policy

Why Vodafone India chief blames spectrum policy

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

Vodafone India MD & CEO Marten Pieters, 59, blames regulation and the spectrum policy for the telecom industry's troubles.

It's raining offers on Republic Day

It's raining offers on Republic Day

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2013

Industry estimates R-Day sales are eight times the usual for big retailers.

Will break even this year too, says Mohit Kampani

Will break even this year too, says Mohit Kampani

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

The retailer is looking at a break-even this year.

Tata Power innovates succession plan

Tata Power innovates succession plan

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2013

Fixes spotlight on in-house talent for retaining and grooming purposes.

InI Farms: Reaping a harvest of organised play

InI Farms: Reaping a harvest of organised play

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2013

With just a few organised players such as KB Exports, Freshtrop and Maha Anar in the segment and the vast export potential in western Europe and central Asia and the increasing demand in domestic markets, InI Farms is already a focus area for investors such as Ronnie Screwvala's Unilazer Ventures and venture capital fund Aavishkaar.

RIL to merge four group firms with property arm

RIL to merge four group firms with property arm

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2013

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd wants to merge four of its associate companies in real estate with its main property development subsidiary, Reliance Commercial Land and Infrastructure Ltd, under the scheme of amalgamation proposed before the Bombay High Court.

Essel Group enters i-banking, PE space

Essel Group enters i-banking, PE space

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2012

Sets up new financial services arm, Amit Goenka joins as CEO.

X'mas: How e-tailers are outdoing retailers

X'mas: How e-tailers are outdoing retailers

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2012

Shopping websites say it is about first-mover advantage.

JLR's global sales leader lags behind in India

JLR's global sales leader lags behind in India

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

Since price is a big stumbling block, the company is looking at assembly of Evoque in India.

L&T plans Rs 5k-cr housing project on Powai campus

L&T plans Rs 5k-cr housing project on Powai campus

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2012

The residential real estate prices in Powai and adjoining areas are around Rs 25,000 per sq ft.

Tata Corus: Crash, crisis and recovery effort

Tata Corus: Crash, crisis and recovery effort

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2012

With Euro zone problems, it continues to weather rough times, with 900 jobs cut as latest decision.

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2012

Out of 23 floors, Air India occupies six and three of these have been leased out. The rest are largely unused.

Festive fillip to apparel sales

Festive fillip to apparel sales

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2012

In a break from the recent trend, retailers, led by Kishore Biyani's Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd, Raheja-owned Shoppers Stop Ltd and the Lalbhai Group's Arvind Ltd, are experiencing strong growth in the fashion segment, thanks to positive consumer sentiments during the current festive season.

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2012

Maharashtra SEZ act yet to be notified.

Realty sector sees top-level churn

Realty sector sees top-level churn

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Sudden spurt could be seen as a sign of maturity or slowing in the sector.

E-tailers woo customers with gifts this festive season

E-tailers woo customers with gifts this festive season

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Other than discounts, most of the sites are offering additional products to lure buyers.

Actis talks to Tesco, 7-Eleven for Nilgiris stake sale

Actis talks to Tesco, 7-Eleven for Nilgiris stake sale

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

Actis was earlier negotiating with other private equity players, but changed its strategy after the government opened retail sector to foreign companies.