Raghavendra Kamath

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath

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.

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.

Mumbai's iconic Express Towers sold for Rs 870 crore

Mumbai's iconic Express Towers sold for Rs 870 crore

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2014

After months of negotiations, an entity owned by Pune-based property developer Panchshil Realty and US-based private equity (PE) company Blackstone has bought a majority stake in Express Towers.

After 4 years, Lavasa files for IPO again

After 4 years, Lavasa files for IPO again

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2014

The company plans to raise Rs 750 crore; other realtors may follow.

Real estate firms may raise funds via IPO route

Real estate firms may raise funds via IPO route

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2014

After a long time, real estate companies could hit the fund-raising trail. The reason is improvement in investor sentiment.

'Affordable housing: A change in mindset is needed'

'Affordable housing: A change in mindset is needed'

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2014

Chairman Anand Mahindra spoke to Business Standard on affordable housing.

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2014

The company is not holding plans for clarity on policy.

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2014

Real estate firms like DLF, Prestige, Phoenix Mills to benefit.

DLF debt-cut plans to be delayed by 2 years

DLF debt-cut plans to be delayed by 2 years

Rediff.com   31 May 2014

Early last year, the company had said it aimed to reduce its debt, which stood over Rs 21,000 crore then, to Rs 10,000-11,000 crore (Rs 100-110 billion) through the sale of non-core assets and improved cash flows.

No pressure from investors to buy Tata land: Vikas Oberoi

No pressure from investors to buy Tata land: Vikas Oberoi

Rediff.com   9 May 2014

Oberoi Relaty expect 20-25 per cent premium for tis residential project.

Amazon gears up to enter apparel business

Amazon gears up to enter apparel business

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2014

In October 2012, Flipkart entered the menswear segment; later it launched a womenswear range

Companies Act likely to jolt realty firms

Companies Act likely to jolt realty firms

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

Move to improve transparency but make liquidity more difficult to come by

Traders look beyond retail FDI after BJP opposition

Traders look beyond retail FDI after BJP opposition

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2014

Local traders are evaluating other options rather in FDI.

Croma takes the battle to online retailers

Croma takes the battle to online retailers

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2014

The store launches same-day delivery for its site, though analysts say others have eroded its headstart in the brick and mortar format.

Oberoi Realty, Kalpataru in race for Tata Steel plot

Oberoi Realty, Kalpataru in race for Tata Steel plot

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

Consultants said the fact that Oberoi had no debt on its books and Kalpataru had low debt helped the two in the slow realty market.