Raghavendra Kamath And Nayanima Basu

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Nayanima Basu

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.

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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.

Railways readying for action on FDI

Railways readying for action on FDI

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

With the Union government clearing the way for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the railways, the Railway Board is devising a plan for operations, maintenance and construction projects.

FDI in defence may go up to 100% if CEO is Indian

FDI in defence may go up to 100% if CEO is Indian

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

Also the companies should be self-sufficient in product designing and have maintenance and life cycle support facilities.

Modi's $1 bn loan to Nepal aims to counter Chinese influence

Modi's $1 bn loan to Nepal aims to counter Chinese influence

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2014

The loan will be utilised in several developmental projects that Nepal wants to undertake. Nayanima Basu reports.

India hopes WTO pact talks will be revived in September

India hopes WTO pact talks will be revived in September

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2014

In a turn of events, India on Friday said it was "hopeful" talks for a global deal on easing Customs norms, or a trade facilitation agreement (TFA), would be revived in September, even as it failed to meet the July 31 deadline due to lack of consensus among members over food stockholding and farm subsidies.

India to not compromises on food security at WTO talks

India to not compromises on food security at WTO talks

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2014

Critics have even suggested that India is doing this because it is not prepared to take on the requirements of TFA, with a relatively weak trade infrastructure.

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.

India vetoes WTO trade facilitation deal

India vetoes WTO trade facilitation deal

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2014

According to a senior commerce department official, though India is ready to sign the TFA and take necessary actions towards that, it is imperative that a discussion on public stockholding gets its due importance.

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.

What to expect from Sushma's Dhaka trip

What to expect from Sushma's Dhaka trip

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2014

India will raise the issue of illegal immigration, a "major cause of concern" for the country. Nayanima Basu reports

'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.

Breaking protocol, US to host Modi on a 'special gesture date'

Breaking protocol, US to host Modi on a 'special gesture date'

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2014

In a significant departure from tradition, the United States has decided to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi by working out a "special gesture date" around the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly meeting that is scheduled to take place on September 26 in New York.

FDI in defence: Investment of up to 49% may be allowed without tech transfer

FDI in defence: Investment of up to 49% may be allowed without tech transfer

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2014

FDI in the defence sector during 2000-2014 has been a meagre $4.94 billion, despite the total FDI flow into the country across sectors standing at $321.81 billion.

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.

Govt may tweak manufacturing policy to make it investor friendly

Govt may tweak manufacturing policy to make it investor friendly

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

At present, the NMP states a series of fiscal incentives, including tax sops, will be offered but only to small and medium enterprises.