Raghavendra Kamath &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Dull Diwali awaits realtors as buyers remain cautious

Dull Diwali awaits realtors as buyers remain cautious

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Although markets such as Mumbai and some places in the national capital region have continued to see a slowdown in the property markets over the last three years, developers were pinning their hope on the festive season.

Will Kishore Biyani taste success in food business?

Will Kishore Biyani taste success in food business?

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

Taking control of manufacturing will help boost profits for the food business, but it could leave the group saddled with huge debt.

Retail king Biyani criticises e-sellers for offering discounts

Retail king Biyani criticises e-sellers for offering discounts

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

But no general trade, because that is a completely different channel of distribution.

Kishore Biyani prepared to take on e-retailers?

Kishore Biyani prepared to take on e-retailers?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Kishore Biyani met Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, in Delhi last week and "discussed many things like the macro environment and the prime minister"

Revival in real estate is at least a year away

Revival in real estate is at least a year away

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2014

High interest rates and prices mean low affordability. Also, developers have huge inventories.

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

People are not just splurging on clothes, mobiles and household goods through the online route, they are also looking at cars and even houses.

Why online and offline retailers will co-exist

Why online and offline retailers will co-exist

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

The co-founder of Snapdeal was talking a day after he signed an agreement with Tata-run Croma

Now, Croma ties up with Snapdeal

Now, Croma ties up with Snapdeal

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

Second Tata firm to join hands with e-commerce portal.

SBI to raise global biz share to 25% in 3 years

SBI to raise global biz share to 25% in 3 years

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

SBI's number of foreign offices increased from 186 in March 2013 to 190 in March 2014, in 36 countries.

RBI begins review of Jan Dhan rollout

RBI begins review of Jan Dhan rollout

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

A senior RBI official said the regulator was focusing on performance of banks' statewise and in each district.

I have enough liquidity to look after growth needs, assures SBI chief

I have enough liquidity to look after growth needs, assures SBI chief

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

In an interview with Business Standard, Arundhati Bhattacharya says she expects stalled projects coming back on track in two quarters.

Banks seek stricter norms for reporting on wilful defaulters

Banks seek stricter norms for reporting on wilful defaulters

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

Banks, through the Indian Banks' Association, have urged RBI and credit information companies to maintain a database of wilful defaulters.

Ahead of festive season, banks cut big-ticket home loan rates

Ahead of festive season, banks cut big-ticket home loan rates

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2014

SBI, ICICI Bank and PNB reduce interest rate for loans above Rs 75,00,000

SC verdict on coal blocks worries bankers

SC verdict on coal blocks worries bankers

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2014

These numbers show overall exposure and are not a reflection that all loans are going to be impacted.

Reliance Retail tweaks funding strategy

Reliance Retail tweaks funding strategy

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2014

Reliance Retail would be exposed to implementation and execution risks in its expansion plans.

New depreciation norms continue to impact Shoppers stop, Trent

New depreciation norms continue to impact Shoppers stop, Trent

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2014

Robust same store sales, margin growth mark June quarter.

Want to invest in real estate market? Check out this option

Want to invest in real estate market? Check out this option

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2014

While riskier than debt, Sebi's stringent guidelines may ensure a safe and liquid product.

Titan helps Tatas win retail sweepstake

Titan helps Tatas win retail sweepstake

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

Perhaps, the group's leadership position and potential in the retail segment prompted Tata Sons Chairman Cyrus Mistry to identify retail as one of the group's four growth clusters in his recent Vision 2025 statement.

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank of India's ongoing inspection of the book of accounts of Syndicate Bank is unconnected with last week's arrest of S K Jain, its chairman and managing director.

TCS raising Rs 4,000 crore via commercial paper

TCS raising Rs 4,000 crore via commercial paper

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2014

Analysts say TCS's total dividend outgo in 2014-15 is likely to cross Rs 11,500 crore (Rs 115 billion), given its policy of paying quarterly dividends.