Raghavendra Kamath And Nayanima Basu

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Nayanima Basu

Petrol price rise offers FDI hope to retail chains

Petrol price rise offers FDI hope to retail chains

Rediff.com   25 May 2012

The oil companies raised petrol prices by Rs 7.50 on Wednesday, a tough but unpopular decision which many see as a strong signal from the government that it's now stepping on the reform pedal.

New Sebi norms to hit real estate funds

New Sebi norms to hit real estate funds

Rediff.com   24 May 2012

Early this week, Sebi notified AIF regulations for private equity, hedge funds, venture capital funds and real estate funds, among others.

D K Mittal front runner for post of commerce secretary

D K Mittal front runner for post of commerce secretary

Rediff.com   16 May 2012

Even as the government today gave Saurabh Chandra, secretary, department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP), the additional charge of secretary, Department of Commerce, Dinesh Kumar Mittal has emerged as the front runner for the post.

Deal done, but Biyani still bets big on fashion

Deal done, but Biyani still bets big on fashion

Rediff.com   3 May 2012

Other fashion formats such as 'Central' mall chain, 'Brand Factory' and 'Fashion at Big Bazaar' remain under Future Group and eye expansion

Xander rides on contra bets

Xander rides on contra bets

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2012

Among the top realty fund managers in India; has also ventured into retail, credit among various other sectors and is investing in dozens of firms

Maharashtra move may bring down vegetable prices by 10%

Maharashtra move may bring down vegetable prices by 10%

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2012

The notification allows farmers to directly sell fresh produce to consumers, rather than through agriculture produce marketing committees.

Shoppers just won't Stop

Shoppers just won't Stop

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2012

Raheja-owned retailer Shoppers Stop has gone off the beaten track. At a time, when bigger players such as Pantaloon and Aditya Birla Retail are either shutting stores or looking at halting expansion to preserve cash and check losses, Shoppers Stop is moving ahead with its expansion plans.

India, US head to WTO on visa, poultry issues

India, US head to WTO on visa, poultry issues

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2012

India asks for consultations on rise in professional visa fee that hurts IT companies' interests

Realtors get by on cash from moneylenders

Realtors get by on cash from moneylenders

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2012

Borrow at 4% interest a month; some resort to bulk sales, offer 10-20% discounts

Post-Budget pessimism on investor interest in SEZs

Post-Budget pessimism on investor interest in SEZs

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2012

In the wake of the Union Budget proposals, developers of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) say the scheme is heading for an end, with investors' interest certain to reduce drastically.

Budget may be a dry affair for exporters

Budget may be a dry affair for exporters

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2012

Officials have stated the finance ministry is also contemplating doing away with some of the key export promotion schemes, to check revenue leakage -- such as the advance licence scheme and export promotion capital goods scheme.

We will not give discounts to boost sales: Jeh Wadia

We will not give discounts to boost sales: Jeh Wadia

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2012

Bombay Realty, a unit of the Wadia group, recently launched a residential project in Mumbai. The company is looking at more projects in Mumbai and Bangalore. Managing Director Jeh Wadia talks about the company's strategy.

Cabinet's nod to FDI in aviation only after Budget

Cabinet's nod to FDI in aviation only after Budget

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2012

Move to allow the FDI in domestic airlines is expected to benefit Kingfisher Airlines.

Better job scope for Indian pros in Asean countries

Better job scope for Indian pros in Asean countries

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2012

India and the 10-country trading bloc poised to ratify pact on trade in services soon

Hiranandani, Hyundai in talks for LNG terminal

Hiranandani, Hyundai in talks for LNG terminal

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2012

If the talks materialise, this would mark Hyundai's foray into the LNG terminal construction space in India.

Trent closing stores in value fashion chain

Trent closing stores in value fashion chain

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2012

The retail arm of the Tatas is closing stores in its loss-making value fashion format, Fashion Yatra, and is reworking its operations in Sisley brand.

HUL back in the market to sell or rent former HQ

HUL back in the market to sell or rent former HQ

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2012

India's largest FMCG company expects a rent of Rs 200-250 a sq ft or a capital value of Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) from the prime Mumbai property.

PEs rake in money from realty amid slowdown

PEs rake in money from realty amid slowdown

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2011

Amid the perception of gloom and doom in the Indian property market, here's something to cheer about. The real estate industry has given 1.21 times, or 20 per cent, average returns to private equity (PE) investors in the past four years, compared to the global average of 0.8 times.

Doha talk 'impasse' lingers in WTO

Doha talk 'impasse' lingers in WTO

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2011

Gloom over ministerial, courtesy US-China spar, conflict between cotton-producing African nations.

Retailers anxious, govt seems confident

Retailers anxious, govt seems confident

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2011

After the UPA regime's move to suspend its decision on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, the industry is turning nervous about the prospects of single-brand retail as well.