Nivedita Mookerji

Stories by Nivedita Mookerji

Carrefour to cut staff; exit plan may be in the works

Carrefour to cut staff; exit plan may be in the works

Rediff.com   3 May 2014

The company's search for a partner in India seems to be grounded once again

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2013

This could mean an end to the talks for a possible partnership between the two firms in the multi-brand retail space -- less than a year after 51 per cent foreign investment was allowed in the sector.

Walmart 'denies' lobbying in India

Walmart 'denies' lobbying in India

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2013

Walmart's US Senate filings on Indian market missing

Questions remain on Flipkart

Questions remain on Flipkart

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2013

According to sector officials and watchers, the funding (among the largest so far in the segment) from its existing investors -- Naspers, Accel Partners, Tiger Global and Iconiq Capital -- might be a sign of confidence they have in the company but it's still unsure if it will be enough for Flipkart to turn a corner and become profitable.

Walmart Asia head meets minister

Walmart Asia head meets minister

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

Scott Price is learnt to have conveyed to Sharma that Walmart remained committed to the India market.