An interest rate cut, at a time when demand was not showing any sign of revival, would boost sentiments, especially for interest-rate sensitives like the car and real estate sectors, which had been showing negative growth, a majority of the 15 CEOs polled by Business Standard said.
Like other food and grocery chains, Birla Retail is aggressively pushing its private labels and large packs to woo customers. Besides offering value, private labels push retailers' margins.
Land parcels acquired for 58 new projects, which are yet to be launched.
As banks are looking at such infrastructure as ancillary assets, wanting to focus on core activity, they're reluctant to commit their resources here, throwing space open for other players.
Fast growth in organised retail and opening of new malls and stores have raised attrition levels at the shop floor to alarming levels of eight per cent a month, or 96 per cent a year.
They plan to cut shop sizes and look at opening standalone stores after years of losses.
Mounting debt, slowing sales, and rising inventory were at the heart of HDIL's woes.
Industry estimates R-Day sales are eight times the usual for big retailers.
Economists advise against it, citing international experiences; business leaders say RBI should allow move for inclusive growth.
The retailer is looking at a break-even this year.
With just a few organised players such as KB Exports, Freshtrop and Maha Anar in the segment and the vast export potential in western Europe and central Asia and the increasing demand in domestic markets, InI Farms is already a focus area for investors such as Ronnie Screwvala's Unilazer Ventures and venture capital fund Aavishkaar.
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd wants to merge four of its associate companies in real estate with its main property development subsidiary, Reliance Commercial Land and Infrastructure Ltd, under the scheme of amalgamation proposed before the Bombay High Court.
Sets up new financial services arm, Amit Goenka joins as CEO.
Shopping websites say it is about first-mover advantage.
Leveraged balance sheets expose banks to sudden shocks.
Agitation against 7-day banking move prompts action.
The residential real estate prices in Powai and adjoining areas are around Rs 25,000 per sq ft.
Out of 23 floors, Air India occupies six and three of these have been leased out. The rest are largely unused.
Despite sluggish credit growth, most banks are cautious about growing their unsecured loan portfolio.
In a break from the recent trend, retailers, led by Kishore Biyani's Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd, Raheja-owned Shoppers Stop Ltd and the Lalbhai Group's Arvind Ltd, are experiencing strong growth in the fashion segment, thanks to positive consumer sentiments during the current festive season.
© 2025 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances