Nivedita Mookerji &Amp; Nayanima Basu

Stories by Nivedita Mookerji &Amp; Nayanima Basu

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.

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2013

India rejected the proposed interim measure and trade facilitation agreement, risking an outright collapse of the ongoing talks.

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.

Peace Clause: India may lose G33 support

Peace Clause: India may lose G33 support

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2013

China, Indonesia ready to agree to a four-year interim solution.

Indian position on food security at WTO flawed: Jagdish Bhagwati

Indian position on food security at WTO flawed: Jagdish Bhagwati

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2013

If the WTO talks in Bali fail, it will adversely impact India.

India might trip on WTO trade facilitation pact

India might trip on WTO trade facilitation pact

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2013

According to the final draft of the negotiating texts, seen by Business Standard, there are a few binding commitments in the chapter on TFA, under Article 13, which talks of Customs cooperation.

India agrees to WTO's 4-year 'peace clause'

India agrees to WTO's 4-year 'peace clause'

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2013

According to the final draft of the negotiating text circulated by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo among trade ministers of the 159 member countries on Wednesday night, on public stockholding for food security purposes, a developing country like India can provide subsidies for farm support even if those exceed the permissible 10 per cent cap.

Belgian blow to trade pact

Belgian blow to trade pact

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2013

The country has also asked India to further reduce tariffs on goods.

No assurance on MFN from Pak

No assurance on MFN from Pak

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2013

Pakistan had promised to grant this status, mandatory under global trading rules, to India in December 2012.

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.

India pushes Iran to accept rupee for all crude oil

India pushes Iran to accept rupee for all crude oil

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2013

Or Iran may face the risk of losing its biggest client

To unlock FDI, govt to ease lock-in period for realty

To unlock FDI, govt to ease lock-in period for realty

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2013

But completion occupancy certificates to be mandatory.

WTO discussing food security due to India's efforts: Roberto Azevedo

WTO discussing food security due to India's efforts: Roberto Azevedo

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2013

In an interview with Nayanima Basu, the DG lauds the efforts of Indian negotiators in bringing the deal on the table.

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.

Hennes & Mauritz's FDI proposal gets DIPP green signal

Hennes & Mauritz's FDI proposal gets DIPP green signal

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2013

Approval comes 6 months after Swedish clothing giant applied for India entry; FIPB now to consider on Oct 18.

Are India and Bangladesh choosing pragmatism over politics?

Are India and Bangladesh choosing pragmatism over politics?

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2013

The compulsions of domestic politics notwithstanding, India and Bangladesh script a new story in bilateral relations, say Nayanima Basu and Aditi Phadnis

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.

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

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2013

Exports had risen over 11 per cent in July, year-on-year.