Itika Sharma Punit And Nivedita Mookerji

Stories by Itika Sharma Punit And Nivedita Mookerji

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.

Wipro seen matching rivals' revenue growth

Wipro seen matching rivals' revenue growth

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2014

Wipro, India's third largest information technology (IT) services company, is expected to continue with its strong show during the October-December quarter of financial year 2014.

Little 'ions' in quest for fun-filled Facebook

Little 'ions' in quest for fun-filled Facebook

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2014

'Never suited & booted' Little Eye Labs team looking forward to move to the social media giant's California headquarters.

We will not be afraid to make more changes: S D Shibulal

We will not be afraid to make more changes: S D Shibulal

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2014

Even as Infosys posted healthy growth for October-December 2013 and raised its revenue forecast for FY14, S D Shibulal, the managing director and chief executive officer, says it's still work in progress.

Infosys might make Finacle separate subsidiary in de-merger plan

Infosys might make Finacle separate subsidiary in de-merger plan

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

Debate on, as part of wider plan to have products & platforms business as another unit.

'Edge' works underway at Infosys

'Edge' works underway at Infosys

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

The decision has been taken because Executive Chairman N R Narayana Murthy attempts to bring Infosys back to basics.

Bala gone, Murthy seems a lesser god

Bala gone, Murthy seems a lesser god

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2013

While some are raising questions over the company's ability to regain its position as the sector bellwether, others believe problems at the company may be "much bigger than anticipated".

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.

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.

'Haven't seen any investment slowdown in IT sector'

'Haven't seen any investment slowdown in IT sector'

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2013

The investment arm of US-headquartered chip-maker Intel Corporation expects India to add around 300 million internet users over the next five years.

More IT firms may come under US lens for visa issues

More IT firms may come under US lens for visa issues

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2013

Infosys may have put the visa misuse investigations behind it through a civil settlement with the US authorities, but experts believe that the episode might drag its other peers under the scanner.

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.