Nivedita Mookerji And Raghavendra Kamath

Stories by Nivedita Mookerji And Raghavendra Kamath

Croma takes the battle to online retailers

Croma takes the battle to online retailers

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2014

The store launches same-day delivery for its site, though analysts say others have eroded its headstart in the brick and mortar format.

Oberoi Realty, Kalpataru in race for Tata Steel plot

Oberoi Realty, Kalpataru in race for Tata Steel plot

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

Consultants said the fact that Oberoi had no debt on its books and Kalpataru had low debt helped the two in the slow realty market.

Yash Birla Group signs JV with Mumbai firm

Yash Birla Group signs JV with Mumbai firm

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

The land parcel is located in South Mumbai's Tardeo neighbourhood and has a total area of 4,300 square metres (46,268 sq ft).

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.

Find out US retailers' latest strategy to woo Indian buyers

Find out US retailers' latest strategy to woo Indian buyers

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

E-commerce model appears to be the best bet available to US retail giants at this point to tap the Indian market.

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).

Mega business district for Mumbai, courtesy MIAL

Mega business district for Mumbai, courtesy MIAL

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2014

GVK Skycity's 20-million sq ft commercial space will be bigger than that in BKC; bids invited for first phase.

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.

Despite slowdown, investors pump money into realty funds

Despite slowdown, investors pump money into realty funds

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2014

Indian property markets are not in the pink of health.

End-season sales cheer retailers

End-season sales cheer retailers

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Retailers and mall developers have seen 35-50 per cent growth in the first two weeks of the end-season sale.

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.

Trent's Tesco edge can speed up profitability

Trent's Tesco edge can speed up profitability

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2013

The UK-based retailer can add to the best practices it already brings to Tata's retail business.

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.

RIL to use stores selling meat for other formats

RIL to use stores selling meat for other formats

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2013

Reliance has around 100 Delight stores in the country.

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.

After grocery, Biyani now plans neighbourhood apparel stores

After grocery, Biyani now plans neighbourhood apparel stores

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2013

The stores will sell products under the Fashion at Big Bazaar brand.