Aggressive acquisitions & deep pockets fuel real estate competition; experts suggest future partnership
They are not only coming up with whacky names to grab attention but are also stretching the definition of e-commerce.
It took Flipkart a little over 24 hours to complete due diligence and come up with a final offer that was $20 million higher than what Snapdeal was ready to forfeit.
The new real estate hubs could typically take between 5 and 10 years to develop depending on the state of economy of the city and the state.
Piramal Fund Management has emerged as the largest lender to real estate developers at a time when the sector is facing severe slowdown.
The e-commerce sector's usage of commercial spaces was about 4.2 million square feet of the total of 17.5 million sq ft consumed in the first half of 2015.
Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl said those who do not perform will have to leave.
To run 24/7 establishments require infrastructure such as public transport.
It is still "discounts" that e-commerce players have to rely on to bring in customers, though they might claim otherwise.
Banks are not allowed to lend to developers for purchasing land parcels.
Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper
Experts believe more efforts would be needed in future funding rounds.
Nikesh Arora patiently answered all questions and responded to remarks and observations.
Arora will resign less than two years since he joined the Japanese Internet conglomerate
Not only does yoga help beat stress, it also helps them stay agile physically and mentally, say CEOs.
Footfall at malls are down 20-25 per cent in the past couple of years.
Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex moved down from 18th to 19th position.
The tax, in lieu of local levies, will be imposed at the first point of a financial transaction.
At least half a dozen are in the works with increasing brand awareness and growing purchasing power in upper classes.
The state is planning an event similar to PM Narendra Modi's Startup India.