Wal-Mart's experience and sourcing skills will help Bharti roll out stores fast and sell at competitive prices.
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd is trying to make sure it does not overload shops with stocks. And Marico is teaching store owners to use computers.
However, Misra added that Vodafone will need to follow this transition up with a highly visible multimedia campaign in the initial two months. "This will instill confidence among consumers that their brand is in the right hands," he said.
Shrugging off a troubled history, which stunted growth for several years, Idea Cellular, India's sixth largest wireless player is moving on.
The group is making a foray into the telecom space even as it closes in on Daewoo Electronics.
Antique dealers around the country are getting cannier.
Dabur India's brand proliferation contrasts starkly with other FMCG companies' power brands. How effective will the strategy be?
Darryl D'Monte, editor of MARG's latest title 'Mills For Sale: The Way Ahead', on why everybody should be concerned about the controversial mill land redevelopment issue
which currently does an average daily turnover of Rs 8,000 crore (Rs 80 billion) - almost twice that of the Bombay Stock Exchange - has been valued at $2.5 billion.
Backed by a good team and riding a buoyant economy, CNN-IBN is a strong contender for the number one slot in the English news genre.
By refocussing on equity-linked products, LIC has managed to turn in some splendid numbers.
Designing menus according to what's in season has great benefits, not least being vis-a-vis quality and price.
Self-indulgence is the new motto of the uber rich as more foreign luxury brands announce their presence in India.
Starting this month, Baristas everywhere will sport a fresh appearance. As part of its exercise to refresh its image, the coffee chain will reveal a conceptual shift from cafe to lounge.
The New Year could well end up being the year of organised retailers.
The channel invested in formal research into viewing habits and preferences
Rajiv Bajaj is on a high. First Bajaj Auto raced into the executive segment with the Discover snapping up a share of 21 per cent
When textile-maker Alok Textiles bought into $22 million Mileta, it left a good 40 per cent share with the existing shareholders, promising them a better valuation if Mileta turned in a good show.
Here's a trust fund that professes to replace investor-welfare with the welfare of the artist.