Anusha Soni &Amp; Nivedita Mookerji

Stories by Anusha Soni &Amp; Nivedita Mookerji

Carrefour may exit India

Carrefour may exit India

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2014

Retailers present in India are in talks with Carrefour to buy its assets piecemeal, rather than the whole business.

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2014

Today, more about 35 per cent of Amazon's traffic is through mobiles.

Reviving infra sector, a big challenge for Modi govt

Reviving infra sector, a big challenge for Modi govt

Rediff.com   23 May 2014

The manifesto proposes to launch a Sagar Mala project to set up new ports and upgrading the existing ones and "stringing them together".

To take on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra to merge this week

To take on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra to merge this week

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

The two companies have been negotiating to remain separate entities after a merger.

Modi govt may not take quick steps on multi-brand retail

Modi govt may not take quick steps on multi-brand retail

Rediff.com   20 May 2014

In a recent interview, Narendra Modi, set to take charge as prime minister in a few days, had said his government wouldn't roll back any policy in the sector.

'Realty sector unlikely to revive soon after polls'

'Realty sector unlikely to revive soon after polls'

Rediff.com   6 May 2014

Experts are looking at a timeframe of anything between 12 and 18 months from the time of the new government for concrete signs of revival.

Carrefour to cut staff; exit plan may be in the works

Carrefour to cut staff; exit plan may be in the works

Rediff.com   3 May 2014

The company's search for a partner in India seems to be grounded once again

India is key market, need clarity on mutlibrand retail: Walmart

India is key market, need clarity on mutlibrand retail: Walmart

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2014

Walmart is waiting to understand as to how much multibrand retail might or might not move forward.

Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start with

Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start with

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, last month urged small traders to compete with foreign retail chains through e-commerce.

E-commerce firms start to beat brick-n-mortar in segments

E-commerce firms start to beat brick-n-mortar in segments

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2014

The company, which recently hit the run rate of $1 billion in gross merchandise value ahead of the target date, is the largest mobile phone retailer in the country, counting online and offline stores, estimates show.

CBI closes DLF land case, says no criminal offence found

CBI closes DLF land case, says no criminal offence found

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

A CBI official has clarified that the agency did not find any criminal offence again DLF regarding land rights.

Why will Tesco's entry into Indian market take time?

Why will Tesco's entry into Indian market take time?

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

Retail giant Tesco's entry into Indian market has hit a regulatory roadblock.

Why is Amazon betting big on self publishing in India?

Why is Amazon betting big on self publishing in India?

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2014

India has a tradition of rich narrative and storytelling and hence it's a natural market for self publishing, believes Jon P Fine, Amazon's director (author and publishing relations).

CAG report raps Railways

CAG report raps Railways

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2014

CAG says Railways lost about Rs 4,300 crore in 2008-2012 because of improper documentation.

FDI rules may stump even Indian chains

FDI rules may stump even Indian chains

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

Since allowing FDI in multi-brand retail has been left to the states, Indian companies may not benefit as foreign investors are wary of the politics.

End-season sales cheer retailers

End-season sales cheer retailers

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Retailers and mall developers have seen 35-50 per cent growth in the first two weeks of the end-season sale.

Carrefour might apply if Tesco passes muster

Carrefour might apply if Tesco passes muster

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2013

French giant might apply for multi-brand retailing if UK rival gets nod.

Because the offline world is not enough

Because the offline world is not enough

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2013

E-vyapar.com to help small businesses manage inventory & accounts online.

Alibaba has hair-raising business plans for India

Alibaba has hair-raising business plans for India

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2013

The privately-owned Hangzhou-based group, which has been in news for its impending IPO, is already sourcing human hair from the southern regions of India and has identified this category as a 'big opportunity', along with others like machinery, agro products, apparel and spices.

Google online shopping fest gets bigger in its second year

Google online shopping fest gets bigger in its second year

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2013

With over 200 brands and websites as participants this year, the Google Online Shopping Festival is turning bigger.