Mansi Taneja And Raghavendra Kamath

Stories by Mansi Taneja And Raghavendra Kamath

Govt to push for defence network to free up spectrum

Govt to push for defence network to free up spectrum

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2012

To speed up the vacation of additional 2G and 3G telecom spectrum, the government will likely make a Rs 5,000-crore (Rs 50 billion) provision in the Budget for an alternative network for defence services. The spectrum released in lieu of that would increase the availability for civilian use.

Aircel is not for sale, says director

Aircel is not for sale, says director

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2012

We are not a fly-by-night operator, says Sandip Das.

HUL back in the market to sell or rent former HQ

HUL back in the market to sell or rent former HQ

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2012

India's largest FMCG company expects a rent of Rs 200-250 a sq ft or a capital value of Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) from the prime Mumbai property.

PEs rake in money from realty amid slowdown

PEs rake in money from realty amid slowdown

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2011

Amid the perception of gloom and doom in the Indian property market, here's something to cheer about. The real estate industry has given 1.21 times, or 20 per cent, average returns to private equity (PE) investors in the past four years, compared to the global average of 0.8 times.

Retailers anxious, govt seems confident

Retailers anxious, govt seems confident

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2011

After the UPA regime's move to suspend its decision on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, the industry is turning nervous about the prospects of single-brand retail as well.

Etailers anxious, govt seems confident

Etailers anxious, govt seems confident

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2011

After the UPA regime's move to suspend its decision on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, the industry is turning nervous about the prospects of single-brand retail as well.

Tesco puts cash-and-carry plans in India on hold

Tesco puts cash-and-carry plans in India on hold

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2011

The UK's largest retailer, with revenues of 67 billion pounds, is currently focusing on its existing franchise agreement with the Tata-run Trent.

FDI in Retail: Walmart may be 1st one to enter India

FDI in Retail: Walmart may be 1st one to enter India

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2011

America's Walmart is likely to be the first overseas chain to enter the $590-billion Indian retail sector, as the the world's biggest retail giant is extending its parternship with Sunil Mittal's Bharti Enterprises.

ICICI Venture raises Rs 200 crore

ICICI Venture raises Rs 200 crore

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2011

Almost a year after launching its Rs 1,000-crore (Rs 10-billion) domestic fund, ICICI Venture, one of the largest private equity firms in the country, raised Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) last week, according to sources privy to the development.

3G roaming pacts face DoT heat

3G roaming pacts face DoT heat

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2011

DoT has stated in an internal note that the 3G roaming agreements between these three companies are tantamount to their becoming mobile virtual network operators, something not allowed under the current policy.

Write off power discoms' losses: Ministry to states

Write off power discoms' losses: Ministry to states

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2011

Proposes conversion of Rs 1 lakh crore cumulative losses into bonds or loans.

BSNL, MTNL take steps to recover Rs 5,000-cr dues

BSNL, MTNL take steps to recover Rs 5,000-cr dues

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2011

According to a senior company official, BSNL is in the process of appointing recovery agents on a commission basis to bring back the money.

Realty firms' profit decline may continue

Realty firms' profit decline may continue

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2011

Home sales continue to show declining trend in cities such as Mumbai and national capital region because of high home loan rates and property prices.

Property prices will not come down: Adi Godrej

Property prices will not come down: Adi Godrej

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2011

"I do not think prices can come down because costs are high. We have not seen any decline in prices so far, says Adi Godrej"

Regulator to get more teeth in new telecom policy

Regulator to get more teeth in new telecom policy

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2011

The Department of Telecommunications is planning to give more powers to the telecom regulator, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, in the new telecom policy, including the power to impose financial penalties on the erring telecom service providers.

DoT to pursue symmetric info on spectrum

DoT to pursue symmetric info on spectrum

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2011

The New Telecom policy 2011 and the Spectrum Act are expected to address these concerns.

Home town banks on hub-and-spoke model

Home town banks on hub-and-spoke model

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2011

When Kishore Biyani- led Future Group opened the 200,000 square feet Home Town store in Mumbai's Vikhroli early last year, it became a symbol of the group's giant-sized ambitions in home solutions.

Retail honchos bat for FDI in multi-brand

Retail honchos bat for FDI in multi-brand

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2011

In India, these global retailers exported goods worth $725 million in 2010. Modern retail constitutes 6.5 per cent of the $435-billion overall Indian retail market.

IT Act may police 3G services

IT Act may police 3G services

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2011

The exercise is ostensibly for security reasons and to prevent misuse of the freedom of speech in cyberspace.