Digbijay Mishra And Nivedita Mookerji

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EasyDay ready to face the tough Walmart split

EasyDay ready to face the tough Walmart split

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2013

The chain readies to expand its footprint as Bharti focuses on its retail venture.

Walmart, Bharti sitting on unused realty

Walmart, Bharti sitting on unused realty

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2013

The two former partners own about 100 such properties; expansion of Best Price, EasyDay stores only after transactions linked to the split are over.

Walmart with Bharti till its board do them part

Walmart with Bharti till its board do them part

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2013

US retail chain Walmart is awaiting a decision by its board decision on its India strategy, including its partnership with the Bharti group.

Walmart asks for one year to convert $100 million into equity

Walmart asks for one year to convert $100 million into equity

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2013

The one-year extension would give Walmart and its Indian joint venture partner in the cash and carry business, Bharti Group, more time to sort things out and decide on a retail foray together, people in the know said.

In MCF takeover battle, foes could turn friends

In MCF takeover battle, foes could turn friends

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2013

Deepak Fertiliser's promoter might offer to buy Saroj Poddar's stake.

Now, home buyers hit the streets against builders over non-delivery

Now, home buyers hit the streets against builders over non-delivery

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2013

DLF says it has started the process of giving possession of housing units at New Town Heights project according to its commitment

Businessworld on the block

Businessworld on the block

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2013

The management hopes to clinch a deal by year-end, failing which even a shut down of the fortnightly cannot be ruled out, according to a top official, who did not want to be named.

As rupee sinks, NRIs take loans to remit money

As rupee sinks, NRIs take loans to remit money

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2013

Remittance into India from foreign countries has already seen a jump of 25% in the last two months

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2013

This could mean an end to the talks for a possible partnership between the two firms in the multi-brand retail space -- less than a year after 51 per cent foreign investment was allowed in the sector.

Online ads come under watchdog's lens

Online ads come under watchdog's lens

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2013

Though the current framework applies to online advertisements as well, these pilot projects would lead to tighter screening on the Internet.

Walmart 'denies' lobbying in India

Walmart 'denies' lobbying in India

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2013

Walmart's US Senate filings on Indian market missing

Indian oil firms ditch govt's Iran insurance pool

Indian oil firms ditch govt's Iran insurance pool

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2013

Cover inadequate for even one refinery.

Gillette to comply with holding norms: Saroj Poddar

Gillette to comply with holding norms: Saroj Poddar

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2013

The razor maker suffered a major jolt after the Securities Appellate Tribunal had quashed an appeal it filed against the regulator, which had earlier rejected Gillette's plan entailing reclassification of promoter holdings to comply with the public shareholding norms.

Legal hurdles loom over Poddar's MCF, Kalindee buy

Legal hurdles loom over Poddar's MCF, Kalindee buy

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2013

Lawyers say open offer must for twin stake purchase to meet Sebi rules.

Questions remain on Flipkart

Questions remain on Flipkart

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2013

According to sector officials and watchers, the funding (among the largest so far in the segment) from its existing investors -- Naspers, Accel Partners, Tiger Global and Iconiq Capital -- might be a sign of confidence they have in the company but it's still unsure if it will be enough for Flipkart to turn a corner and become profitable.

Chit fund-hit Tollywood gets corporate balm

Chit fund-hit Tollywood gets corporate balm

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2013

One of the key reasons for corporate movie makers, such as Reliance and Viacom18, to flock to Tollywood is the growth regional content has shown in recent times.

Walmart Asia head meets minister

Walmart Asia head meets minister

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

Scott Price is learnt to have conveyed to Sharma that Walmart remained committed to the India market.

Sharma to meet heads of global retail chains

Sharma to meet heads of global retail chains

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2013

Four new retailers from US, two from Germany may have shown interest in setting up shop in India.

RIL, ONGC among six in race for Bengal govt's HPL stake

RIL, ONGC among six in race for Bengal govt's HPL stake

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2013

Three PSUs, three private firms join bid to acquire 40% stake in Haldia Petrochem.

Walmart yet to decide on retail foray

Walmart yet to decide on retail foray

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

An official said next week, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion was likely to issue clarifications sought by the sector on the government's multi-brand retail policy.