Digbijay Mishra And Nivedita Mookerji

Stories by Digbijay Mishra And Nivedita Mookerji

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.

'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

Zuari-Mangalore Chemicals stake sale deal gets bitter

Zuari-Mangalore Chemicals stake sale deal gets bitter

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2014

Poddar had earlier said he would sell his stake in Mangalore Chemicals to the highest bidder.

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.

Holi weekend splash for travel companies

Holi weekend splash for travel companies

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2014

Indian traveller is no longer satisfied with a single annual vacation, but is increasingly demanding multiple holidays and festive breaks offer an ideal opportunity.

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.

Purnendu Chatterjee might head HPL

Purnendu Chatterjee might head HPL

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2014

Bankers of HPL too have endorsed the idea and are pitching hard for the chairmanship of Chatterjee.

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).

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.

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.

One of the most important decisions in my life: Sourav Ganguly

One of the most important decisions in my life: Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2013

Sourav Ganguly, cricketing icon in Bengal, has been offered a nomination for the coming Lok Sabha elections by the Bharatiya Janata Party. He tells Digbijay Mishra deciding whether to accept this would be one of the most important in his life.

BJP scouts for star candidates from Bengal for 2014 elections

BJP scouts for star candidates from Bengal for 2014 elections

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2013

List cuts across range of former cricketers to actresses, even a working IPS officer, says Digbijay Mishra.

Woodland's Woods gets repositioned for women

Woodland's Woods gets repositioned for women

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2013

Woodland, Aero Group's brand of shoes and now, adventure gear, is stepping up its efforts to target women as its audience.

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.

Much ado about local sourcing at cash-&-carry stores

Much ado about local sourcing at cash-&-carry stores

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2013

Cash-&-carry chains claim of the products they sell 85-90% is local.

Shopping with loyalty or thinking like a trader?

Shopping with loyalty or thinking like a trader?

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2013

Cash-and-carry stores try tricks, from playing Bollywood music to customising orders, to retain customers.

FMCG majors high on ad spends amid slowdown

FMCG majors high on ad spends amid slowdown

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2013

A major reason for the high growth in advertising spends as these companies are keen on higher volume