Raghavendra Kamath And Arnab Dutta

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Arnab Dutta

As temperature dips, sales of winter products surge

As temperature dips, sales of winter products surge

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2017

After 2 years of lull, sale of winter products like heaters and woollens grow in double-digit

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2017

The Chinese smartphone maker's focus on offline retail has helped it overtake Samsung in top 50 cities in India.

Why Procter & Gamble put India on backburner

Why Procter & Gamble put India on backburner

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2017

With India contributing only 2% to its revenues, the multinational is focusing more on key markets like the US and China.

Apple's India growth @ 6-year low

Apple's India growth @ 6-year low

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2017

Revenue share from India has inched up to nearly 0.8 per cent of its global sales. The revenue growth rate is in stark contrast to the firm's performance in volume terms.

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2017

A decline in the real estate sector, rising debt and the company's alleged involvement in 2G scam caused damage to the business and its image.

Why retailers are angry with the government

Why retailers are angry with the government

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

While brick-and-mortar retailers have been the most vocal in their protests, e-tailers do not seem to be in a hurry.

To attract more FDIs, govt mulling changes in MRP labeling norms

To attract more FDIs, govt mulling changes in MRP labeling norms

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

India's MRP and Packaged Commodities Acts are dated and not in line with the modern world's digital price mechanisms and comparisons.

Nokia is back but will its smartphone conquer?

Nokia is back but will its smartphone conquer?

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2017

The once-popular brand plans to try its luck in the smartphone market with reliability as its key proposition.

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2017

This time food regulators found excess presence of ash content in Maggi

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2017

According to experts, banks have found better arbitrage opportunities in dollar terms in mature economies with mortgage and leverage rather than take equity exposure on Indian real estate.

They may have the solution to India's food wastage problem

They may have the solution to India's food wastage problem

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2017

YCook can add a year of shelf life to food without the side effects of chemical preservatives.

Demo impact: Real estate prices are dropping and how!

Demo impact: Real estate prices are dropping and how!

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2017

While Gurugram sees biggest drop in house prices, housing sales in Bengaluru dropped by 45 per cent followed by Kolkata, a 44 per cent decrease, and Ahmedabad, a 42 per cent decline.

How Arvind's demerger will play out

How Arvind's demerger will play out

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2017

'Financial independence will help unlock the full potential of these businesses.'

GST cut: Companies to pass it on to buyers

GST cut: Companies to pass it on to buyers

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2017

Many consumer good companies say they will pass on the benefits to consumers, which will bring down prices.

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2017

Firms are offering employees flexi hours; demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed.

Logistics ventures are the hot new thing

Logistics ventures are the hot new thing

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2017

It is raining private equity funds in the logistics and warehousing space.

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2017

The firm is likely to spend $600 million in total for the new stores. The average size of its stores is about 55,000 sq ft.

Pepsi makes a Splash with its new vitamin water

Pepsi makes a Splash with its new vitamin water

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2017

PepsiCo bets on value-added water by launching vitamin-fortified drinks in a segment that is growing rapidly in India.

Soon you can own flats on railway property

Soon you can own flats on railway property

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2017

Indian Railways under Piyush Goyal has chalked out a new plan for station redevelopment. Railway stations in 15 cities may soon offer residential apartments.

How Shoppers Stop pulled itself back

How Shoppers Stop pulled itself back

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2017

Shoppers Stop returns to its core business after divestments. The retailer plans growth through web and private labels.