Nivedita Mookerji And Sanjeeb Mukherjee

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In report to US, Walmart shrugs aside links to Bharti

In report to US, Walmart shrugs aside links to Bharti

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2013

While elaborating on its international business, including the cash-and-carry or wholesale stores in a joint venture (JV) with the Bharti group, Walmart has pointed out that the list does not include the 'franchised' retail stores.

Luxury retail headed to hotels for the brand fit

Luxury retail headed to hotels for the brand fit

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

Absence of quality real estate in malls and on high street seen as factors behind migration.

For now, Bihar likely to get just a 'backward' boost

For now, Bihar likely to get just a 'backward' boost

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2013

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's demand for special-category status still looks a far cry.

Coming soon: 'Milk City' in Delhi

Coming soon: 'Milk City' in Delhi

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2013

'Milk City' plans to distribute milk at rates which are almost Rs 7-10 a litre less than the current prices.

Revised food security Bill gives states more power

Revised food security Bill gives states more power

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

It does not bar any state or the Centre from continuing or launching other food-based schemes.

India's talent pool is second to none: James S Turley

India's talent pool is second to none: James S Turley

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2013

Interview with Global Chairman & CEO, Ernst & Young

Budget boost likely to small and marginal farmers

Budget boost likely to small and marginal farmers

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2013

FM may announce a credit guarantee fund for Farmer Producer Organisations.

Plan expenditure may take fiscal consolidation hit

Plan expenditure may take fiscal consolidation hit

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2013

Increase in Budgetary allocation likely to be only 5.8%, the lowest in six years

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2013

In an e-mailed interview with Business Standard, Mark Lynas says his opposition to GM was divorced from science.

DLF to focus on residential projects in FY14

DLF to focus on residential projects in FY14

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2013

While the thrust will be on pan-India residential projects, office and retail launches, too, will add up to make for the realtor's project mix of 12 to 16 million sq ft during the coming year.

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2013

The 12th Plan document describes three average annual growth scenarios - 8%, 6-6.5% and 5-5.5 per cent.

Flexibility in IKEA case to draw more investors

Flexibility in IKEA case to draw more investors

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2013

When IKEA's CEO & India's industry minister sealed a deal in-principle last year, foreign investors took note.

Govt to overhaul investment fund

Govt to overhaul investment fund

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

From the next financial year, the government will utilise the disinvestment proceeds for recapitalisation of banks and for subscribing to the shares of Central Public Sector Enterprises and preferential allotments.

Single-brand retail chains step up India entry pace

Single-brand retail chains step up India entry pace

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2013

Three foreign single-brand majors apply in the past one month.

IKEA's wait to set up shop may get longer

IKEA's wait to set up shop may get longer

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2013

Agenda for FIPB meeting on Jan 18 doesn't mention its application.

Finance ministry wants reasons for IKEA climb down

Finance ministry wants reasons for IKEA climb down

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2013

DEA official writes to DIPP suggesting that govt needs to understand what has been left out, and why, in the revised application of the retailer.

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.

Bharti, Walmart play down buzz of fissures in retail

Bharti, Walmart play down buzz of fissures in retail

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

The Walmart investigation is under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the company follows a global compliance programme in every country it operates in.

FIPB roadblock for IKEA products

FIPB roadblock for IKEA products

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2012

Eighteen of 30 product categories proposed by Swedish furniture major struck off.

India, China to meet in Delhi

India, China to meet in Delhi

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2012

Both India and China are in Phnom Penh to participate in the two-day East Asia Summit, an offshoot of the Asean meet. China and India, along with the US, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea are participating countries in EAS, besides the 10 Asean members.