Raghavendra Kamath And Nayanima Basu

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Nayanima Basu

War not an option, but can't brush aside issues: Pak Punjab CM

War not an option, but can't brush aside issues: Pak Punjab CM

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2013

Chief Minister of the Punjab province in Pakistan and the Pakistan prime minister's brother, Shahbaz Sharif, tells Nayanima Basu that strategic issues go hand in hand with trade normalisation. Sharif believes that cordial relations are in the interest of the people of both India and Pakistan and issues such as Kashmir will also be resolved soon.

Bali decision ring-fences us completely: Anand Sharma

Bali decision ring-fences us completely: Anand Sharma

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2013

A visibly elated Sharma said the decision gave India complete protection even if it breached the food subsidy limit under WTO rules

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2013

India rejected the proposed interim measure and trade facilitation agreement, risking an outright collapse of the ongoing talks.

Peace Clause: India may lose G33 support

Peace Clause: India may lose G33 support

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2013

China, Indonesia ready to agree to a four-year interim solution.

Indian position on food security at WTO flawed: Jagdish Bhagwati

Indian position on food security at WTO flawed: Jagdish Bhagwati

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2013

If the WTO talks in Bali fail, it will adversely impact India.

India might trip on WTO trade facilitation pact

India might trip on WTO trade facilitation pact

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2013

According to the final draft of the negotiating texts, seen by Business Standard, there are a few binding commitments in the chapter on TFA, under Article 13, which talks of Customs cooperation.

India agrees to WTO's 4-year 'peace clause'

India agrees to WTO's 4-year 'peace clause'

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2013

According to the final draft of the negotiating text circulated by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo among trade ministers of the 159 member countries on Wednesday night, on public stockholding for food security purposes, a developing country like India can provide subsidies for farm support even if those exceed the permissible 10 per cent cap.

Belgian blow to trade pact

Belgian blow to trade pact

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2013

The country has also asked India to further reduce tariffs on goods.

No assurance on MFN from Pak

No assurance on MFN from Pak

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2013

Pakistan had promised to grant this status, mandatory under global trading rules, to India in December 2012.

After grocery, Biyani now plans neighbourhood apparel stores

After grocery, Biyani now plans neighbourhood apparel stores

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2013

The stores will sell products under the Fashion at Big Bazaar brand.

Shapoorji Pallonji's realty arm bucks trend

Shapoorji Pallonji's realty arm bucks trend

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2013

At a time when others are cutting on development of commercial property, plans to add 50% more of IT space.

Future Retail's merger with arm under Sebi lens

Future Retail's merger with arm under Sebi lens

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2013

Regulator seeks clarification on transfer of convertible debt after merger

Recovery in realty stocks contingent on growth boost

Recovery in realty stocks contingent on growth boost

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2013

Analysts say worst seems over but RBI's helping hand needed in form of rate cuts.

Diwali retail sales see a spurt in last week

Diwali retail sales see a spurt in last week

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2013

Sales have picked up in the past few days for retailers in the apparel and consumer durables segments.

Wadias, Rahejas in battle over prime Mumbai land

Wadias, Rahejas in battle over prime Mumbai land

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2013

Mumbai police chargesheets billionaire-builder Chandru Raheja for cheating, breach of trust; Rahejas call it pressure tactic, say Wadia plea was thrown out by Supreme Court

Tata Realty launches Rs 600-cr fund

Tata Realty launches Rs 600-cr fund

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2013

The fund is to invest in income generating assets such as malls, office complexes among others.

Express Towers sale talks hit valuation wall

Express Towers sale talks hit valuation wall

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2013

While private equity giant Blackstone and Pune-based realtor Panchshil Realty had offered Rs 800 crore for the building at Nariman Point, the building's owners -- Viveck Goenka, chairman and managing director of the Indian Express Group, and private equity firm ICICI Venture (which has 49 per cent stake in the property) -- expected the sale to fetch Rs 900 crore, said the executive.

India pushes Iran to accept rupee for all crude oil

India pushes Iran to accept rupee for all crude oil

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2013

Or Iran may face the risk of losing its biggest client

To unlock FDI, govt to ease lock-in period for realty

To unlock FDI, govt to ease lock-in period for realty

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2013

But completion occupancy certificates to be mandatory.

WTO discussing food security due to India's efforts: Roberto Azevedo

WTO discussing food security due to India's efforts: Roberto Azevedo

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2013

In an interview with Nayanima Basu, the DG lauds the efforts of Indian negotiators in bringing the deal on the table.