Nayanima Basu &Amp; Nivedita Mookerji

Stories by Nayanima Basu &Amp; Nivedita Mookerji

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.

Samsung case: Korea could invoke Bipa for arbitration

Samsung case: Korea could invoke Bipa for arbitration

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2014

Under the India-South Korea Bipa, a party can drag the other to international arbitration if its investments are threatened.

Govt gets its act together as Korean investments threatened

Govt gets its act together as Korean investments threatened

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2014

The government is believed to be working on a strategy to resolve the matter related to Wednesday's Supreme Court order asking Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee to appear within six weeks before the Ghaziabad trial court in a pending payment case.

Modi will 'automatically' be eligible for US visa if elected PM

Modi will 'automatically' be eligible for US visa if elected PM

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2014

In 2005, the US had denied visa to Modi in the wake of the 2002 Gujarat riots, which is still continuing

Why are global retailers in wait-and-watch mode for India?

Why are global retailers in wait-and-watch mode for India?

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2014

The Indian government has simplified FDI policy inorder to attract global retail chains.

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.

Election Commission questions railway FDI proposal

Election Commission questions railway FDI proposal

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2014

The Election Commission (EC) has raised certain questions on the government's proposal to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction and maintenance segments of the railways.

Why nuclear deal with US is lost in a blind alley

Why nuclear deal with US is lost in a blind alley

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2014

US urges New Delhi to align its nuclear liability law with the international convention

US leaders to woo Indian industry amid trade spat

US leaders to woo Indian industry amid trade spat

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2014

Delegation visit ahead of patent law report.

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).

Can yes to FDI become a no?

Can yes to FDI become a no?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2014

No one's quite sure on the retail FDI issue in this regard, after the new Rajasthan and Delhi governments cancelled the approvals given by their predecessors

Pakistan may seek immunity for drivers crossing border

Pakistan may seek immunity for drivers crossing border

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2014

Pakistan has kept trade and bus services suspended for a little over 10 days but has not publicly stated its stance.

Abe, Singh to meet today; investment deals likely

Abe, Singh to meet today; investment deals likely

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2014

The annual summit between India and Japan on Saturday will seek to forge greater bilateral trade and investment ties, with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe coming with a high-powered business delegation.

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.

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

Government seeks stakeholders' comments by Jan 30 on discussion paper.

DMIC project will be delivered on schedule: Amitabh Kant

DMIC project will be delivered on schedule: Amitabh Kant

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

Downplaying concerns of delay, Amitabh Kant, managing director of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMIC), says the project will be delivered on time.

Government plans to allow FDI in e-commerce before April

Government plans to allow FDI in e-commerce before April

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2013

Floats discussion paper for stakeholders' feedback with a deadline of January 28.

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2013

Executives in the segment say some top European, Japanese and Korean retailers are seriously interested.