Digbijay Mishra And Anusha Soni

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With Alibaba investors on its side, Snapdeal eyes high growth

With Alibaba investors on its side, Snapdeal eyes high growth

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2014

The market is abuzz with the talk of Snapdeal raising up to $600 million (Rs 3,600 crore) with new investors such as Japan's Softbank and Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten.

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

A factor which would be key to Scotch consumers is the new currency an independent Scotland would go for .

Why the Alibaba model does not work in India

Why the Alibaba model does not work in India

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2014

While global competitors Amazon and Walmart are looking to explore B2B online in India, traditional Indian retailers like the Future group and Reliance Retail and e-commerce players such as Snapdeal and Flipkart have no immediate plans in this area.

Minority shareholders want Mallya to be removed from MCF board

Minority shareholders want Mallya to be removed from MCF board

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2014

Through the UB Group, Mallya holds 21.98 per cent stake in MCF.

Bribe charges link Alstom to firms from Singapore, Hong Kong

Bribe charges link Alstom to firms from Singapore, Hong Kong

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2014

Alstom is accused of paying bribes to Indian public officials to secure Delhi metro contracts.

MCF takeover battle heats up as Deepak revises open offer

MCF takeover battle heats up as Deepak revises open offer

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2014

Deepak Fertilizers plans to revise open offer price to beat Mallya-Poddar efforts

Wilful defaulter tag may impact Mallya's MCF ownership battle

Wilful defaulter tag may impact Mallya's MCF ownership battle

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2014

Poddar-Mallya agreement on running MCF likely to be re-worked.

Mallya-Poddar bid for MCF hits UBI hurdle

Mallya-Poddar bid for MCF hits UBI hurdle

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2014

Sebi asked to reconsider open offer nod as KFA was identified as wilful defaulter.

New FDI policy will attract bigger players in Railways

New FDI policy will attract bigger players in Railways

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2014

Despite public-private partnership projects announced in several rail budgets, the investment since 2000 has been merely Rs 3,000 crore.

Dollar Industries plans to list on BSE

Dollar Industries plans to list on BSE

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

The company recently completed its full integration at the Tirupur unit.

Railways readying for action on FDI

Railways readying for action on FDI

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

With the Union government clearing the way for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the railways, the Railway Board is devising a plan for operations, maintenance and construction projects.

Flipkart signs up for Modi's labour training plan

Flipkart signs up for Modi's labour training plan

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2014

E-retailer Flipkart has signed a memorandum of understanding with the labour ministry for short-term training of its new employees.

Railways might allow private sector operations in some areas

Railways might allow private sector operations in some areas

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2014

To facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) in high- speed rail projects, the government is likely to allow private sector entry in operations.

Walmart eyes 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce project

Walmart eyes 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce project

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2014

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is hoping to get more than 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce pilot project that will be launched in the first week of July.

Rajdhani derailment: Special railways coaches prevent more casualties

Rajdhani derailment: Special railways coaches prevent more casualties

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2014

An inquiry by the safety commissioner has been ordered. Anusha Soni reports

Jabong may go for public listing within a year

Jabong may go for public listing within a year

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2014

The company is likely to choose one of its existing auditing partners -- PricewaterhouseCoopers, EY (formerly Ernst & Young) and KPMG -- as an advisor for the listing process.

Jabong adds to brand count, lead over Myntra

Jabong adds to brand count, lead over Myntra

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2014

Nets three more foreign brands for exclusive retailing, but the cost of the business model may be high, say experts.

No Walmart stores in India before end-2015

No Walmart stores in India before end-2015

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2014

E-commerce pilot for wholesale begins from July in Hyderbad and Lucknow

Mukesh Ambani wants ETV to focus on general entertainment biz

Mukesh Ambani wants ETV to focus on general entertainment biz

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2014

Mukesh Ambani, the new media mogul of country, has his strategy cut out. For the ETV bouquet of channels, the focus would be the general entertainment channels (GEC).

'FMCG business will need significant investment'

'FMCG business will need significant investment'

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2014

Today, the company has created a portfolio of vibrant world-class brands.