Raghavendra Kamath And Neeraj Thakur In Mumbai, New Delhi

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Neeraj Thakur In Mumbai, New Delhi

Dawnay Day to invest $1.5 bn in Indian realty

Dawnay Day to invest $1.5 bn in Indian realty

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2007

To begin with, Dawnay Day has entered into a joint venture with a Bangalore-based family to develop a mixed property development including office and retail on 16 acres with an investment of Rs 400 crore.

No new prescription against heartbreaks

No new prescription against heartbreaks

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2007

On December 4 last year, the stock of the world's largest drugmaker, Pfizer, fell 10.6 per cent, wiping out more than $21 billion in market value in a single day.

Return of the natives a tonic for pharma cos

Return of the natives a tonic for pharma cos

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2007

Having moved into original research, they have attracted overseas professionals looking to come back, some nudged by MNCs' narrowing research.

Realty firms eye PE as bank funds dry up

Realty firms eye PE as bank funds dry up

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2007

Small- and medium-sized realty firms are scouting for private equity funds to finance forthcoming projects as bank funds have dried up following concerns over high credit growth to the sector.

Few takers for mid-priced apartments in Mumbai

Few takers for mid-priced apartments in Mumbai

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2007

The market for medium price segment flats, in the price band of Rs 40 lakh (Rs 4 million) to Rs 90 lakh (Rs 9 million), is tapering off in the major suburbs of Mumbai.

Pantaloon hunts for European partners

Pantaloon hunts for European partners

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2007

Having almost sealed a JV with coffee chain Starbucks and fast food chain Burger King for a possible alliance, retail major Pantaloon is eyeing the apparel space.

Burger King, Pantaloon in JV talks

Burger King, Pantaloon in JV talks

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2007

Earlier, there were reports about Pantaloon tying up with the Seattle-based coffee chain Starbucks for its India foray.

Spinach eyes <i>kiranawalas</i> for growth

Spinach eyes kiranawalas for growth

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2007

Food and grocery retail chain Spinach wants to leverage on the strength of local kiranawalas for growth.

S Kumars plans to hive off retail division

S Kumars plans to hive off retail division

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2007

The company has lined up exclusive outlets, international brands and expansion of production capacities for exports.

UB to make retail foray with lounge bars

UB to make retail foray with lounge bars

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2006

The UB group may introduce a format of lounge bars where it will sell multi-branded merchandise and invest nearly Rs 8-10 crore (Rs 80-100 million) in each of the stores.

Mittal may buy HPCL refinery stake

Mittal may buy HPCL refinery stake

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2006

NRI steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal may partner with Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd in the state-run firm's under-construction $3 billion refinery at Bhatinda in Punjab.

Shoppers' gears up for luxury retail push

Shoppers' gears up for luxury retail push

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2006

Retail major Shoppers' Stop, part of the K Raheja Corp, is consolidating its luxury retail business by roping in over 40 global brands and has lined up Rs 500 crore

WHO's new pact to boost Indian pharma

WHO's new pact to boost Indian pharma

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2006

The proposal will help India, one of the most cost-effective location for pharmaceutical production, to increase its growing generic exports multifold in a hassle-free regulatory environment.

Ayodhya issue rocks Parliament

Ayodhya issue rocks Parliament

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2006

With Uttar Pradesh elections round the corner, the mood of the House was clearly reflected as members came prepared for the battle ahead. Shiv Sena members wore saffron scrafs in support of the Ayodhya cause.

Hilton plans 75 hotels with DLF

Hilton plans 75 hotels with DLF

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2006

Hilton plans 75 hotels with DLF

Govt okays FDI in higher education

Govt okays FDI in higher education

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2006

Once approved by the Cabinet and passed as law, the Foreign Education Providers (Regulation) Bill will grant deemed university status to such institutions.

NRIs can cash out of Indian real estate

NRIs can cash out of Indian real estate

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2006

Non-resident Indians with wealth stuck in real estate in India have reason to rejoice.

Get ready for the 3G mobile revolution

Get ready for the 3G mobile revolution

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2006

BSNL waives transit charges on pvt players

BSNL waives transit charges on pvt players

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2006

Steel MNCs get stuck in policy mesh

Steel MNCs get stuck in policy mesh

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2006