Raghavendra Kamath &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Why SBI wants to 'charge' MTM losses to balance sheet

Why SBI wants to 'charge' MTM losses to balance sheet

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2014

The State Bank of India has proposed to the RBI to allow it to charge mark-to-market losses on its balance sheet.

SBI readies plan to improve profitability

SBI readies plan to improve profitability

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2014

NPAs, cost, fee income, productivity, HR reorientation are focus areas; schedules drawn for addressing all from weeks to a year.

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.

White-label ATM rollout in slow lane

White-label ATM rollout in slow lane

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Bankers and executives involved in ATM operations said challenges abounded in this segment.

Banks seek leeway from RBI

Banks seek leeway from RBI

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2014

Say 30 days not enough to resolve stress; want higher provision norms deferred till economy picks up

Be ready to pay more for ATM transactions this year

Be ready to pay more for ATM transactions this year

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

At present, there is no cap on free transactions at own-bank ATMs, while customers can use other banks' machines up to five times a month without any extra cost.

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.

New worries for banks

New worries for banks

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2013

Delays in returning money for disputed transactions have also come under RBI's scanner.

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.

Shapoorji Pallonji's realty arm bucks trend

Shapoorji Pallonji's realty arm bucks trend

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2013

At a time when others are cutting on development of commercial property, plans to add 50% more of IT space.

Future Retail's merger with arm under Sebi lens

Future Retail's merger with arm under Sebi lens

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2013

Regulator seeks clarification on transfer of convertible debt after merger

Recovery in realty stocks contingent on growth boost

Recovery in realty stocks contingent on growth boost

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2013

Analysts say worst seems over but RBI's helping hand needed in form of rate cuts.

Diwali retail sales see a spurt in last week

Diwali retail sales see a spurt in last week

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2013

Sales have picked up in the past few days for retailers in the apparel and consumer durables segments.

Wadias, Rahejas in battle over prime Mumbai land

Wadias, Rahejas in battle over prime Mumbai land

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2013

Mumbai police chargesheets billionaire-builder Chandru Raheja for cheating, breach of trust; Rahejas call it pressure tactic, say Wadia plea was thrown out by Supreme Court