Raghavendra Kamath

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H&M: 16 stores in 20 months and profits to match

H&M: 16 stores in 20 months and profits to match

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

The Swedish fashion-retail brand cracks open the Indian market faster than its competitors, gaining from an aggressive pricing and retail policy.

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2017

As freebies/gift vouchers attract GST, retailers are opting for straight discounts this festive season.

Why it's wrong to discount Brand Factory's success

Why it's wrong to discount Brand Factory's success

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

Brand Factory clocked in Rs 1,045 crores worth of sales in FY17, accounting for 27 per cent of the total revenues earned by Future Lifestyle Fashions Retail. But what about the future?

'I won't join politics'

'I won't join politics'

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2017

'Today, moviegoers are in the 13 to 33 age bracket.' 'If people like us have to remain relevant, we have to make movies that cater to them,'

Housing for poor finally taking off

Housing for poor finally taking off

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

For those in the EWS and LIG category who wish to take a loan up to Rs 600,000, there is an interest subsidy of 6.5 per cent for a tenure of 15 years.

'Our philosophy is we shall NOT grow at any cost'

'Our philosophy is we shall NOT grow at any cost'

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Avenue Supermarts, which runs D-Mart, posted a 47 per cent jump in net profit in the March quarter and its revenue and operating profit went up 41 per cent. The company's chief executive and managing director, Neville Noronha, talks to Raghavendra Kamath about strategy.

Why the new realty Act will deliver a debt blow to developers

Why the new realty Act will deliver a debt blow to developers

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

Slump in realty market to add to woes, debt of top players likely to rise 15-20% this financial year

Realtors turn to lawyers to sail through RERA shake-up

Realtors turn to lawyers to sail through RERA shake-up

Rediff.com   8 May 2017

States such as Maharashtra have made it mandatory for developers to register the ongoing projects

Real estate brokers ready plan to beat sluggish growth

Real estate brokers ready plan to beat sluggish growth

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

Consolidation is happening because of a prolonged slowdown in residential sales which has also brought down the business of brokerages.

Rs 1 lakh crore: Biyani's target for 2020-21

Rs 1 lakh crore: Biyani's target for 2020-21

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2017

He's betting big on small stores to help him reach 10 million households by FY21, report Abhineet Kumar and Raghavendra Kamath.

Mall closures at all-time high in 2016

Mall closures at all-time high in 2016

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2017

10 malls expected to go off business this year

Why real estate in Mumbai will get costlier

Why real estate in Mumbai will get costlier

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2017

The average home prices in Mumbai have touched Rs 12,000 per sq ft

Navil Noronha, the low-profile CEO in Damani's empire

Navil Noronha, the low-profile CEO in Damani's empire

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2017

Navil Noronha stepped out of the shadows to address the media for the first time during the company's recent IPO.

Shapoorji's mega plan: 13 million sq ft of residential real estate

Shapoorji's mega plan: 13 million sq ft of residential real estate

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2017

According to property experts, this is the biggest plan by any developer at the moment.

Will India's 1st real estate investment trust ever see daylight?

Will India's 1st real estate investment trust ever see daylight?

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Reit as an investment vehicle has a huge opportunity as the country has a rent-yielding office inventory of 537 million square feet valued in excess of $70 billion.

Beaten offline, Gap takes to online sales in India

Beaten offline, Gap takes to online sales in India

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2017

Almost two years after it entered India, global fashion retailer Gap struggles to keep up with rivals Zara and H&M.

Office space yields are falling.... and property owners are celebrating!

Office space yields are falling.... and property owners are celebrating!

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2017

The lower yield is better for property landlords as it indicates an appreciation in the capital value of the property, says Raghavendra Kamath.

How will Saks Fifth Avenue tweak its strategy for India?

How will Saks Fifth Avenue tweak its strategy for India?

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Saks sells luxury brands such as Jimmy Choo, Giorgio Armani, and Tod's, besides premium brands such as Fila and Puma.

Indian fashion chains bet big amid online retail growth

Indian fashion chains bet big amid online retail growth

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2017

Shoppers Stop is looking to open four new stores this year and plans to invest Rs 120 crore.

Canadian pension fund in talks with Bengaluru realtor co

Canadian pension fund in talks with Bengaluru realtor co

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2017

CPPIB is looking to partner with RMZ because the latter is aggressive on both new developments and acquisitions.