Raghavendra Kamath And Reghu Balakrishnan

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Reghu Balakrishnan

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.

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.

'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.

Consumer goods makers in rush to go public

Consumer goods makers in rush to go public

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2014

Jaipuria has not specified the amount he is looking to raise, but says this is the right time to tap the capital markets.

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.

Spirits market: Global majors say cheers to new India CEOs

Spirits market: Global majors say cheers to new India CEOs

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

This comes in the wake of allegations of financial irregularities by the erstwhile management led by Harish Moolchandani.

No pressure from investors to buy Tata land: Vikas Oberoi

No pressure from investors to buy Tata land: Vikas Oberoi

Rediff.com   9 May 2014

Oberoi Relaty expect 20-25 per cent premium for tis residential project.

Daiichi and Docomo go, but India remains a hot market for the Japanese

Daiichi and Docomo go, but India remains a hot market for the Japanese

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2014

While the two high-profile exits in pharmaceutical and telecom have raised concerns over regulatory hassles in the country, Japanese investors are still keen to tap into India's consumer growth story and many more merger and acquisition deals are in the offing in this space.

Amazon gears up to enter apparel business

Amazon gears up to enter apparel business

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2014

In October 2012, Flipkart entered the menswear segment; later it launched a womenswear range

Companies Act likely to jolt realty firms

Companies Act likely to jolt realty firms

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

Move to improve transparency but make liquidity more difficult to come by

'Premature to talk of changes in Ranbaxy top brass now'

'Premature to talk of changes in Ranbaxy top brass now'

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2014

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries will take a call on whether to shut Ranbaxy's troubled factories or make changes in the top management of the latter only after its $4-billion acquisition deal is complete.

Traders look beyond retail FDI after BJP opposition

Traders look beyond retail FDI after BJP opposition

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2014

Local traders are evaluating other options rather in FDI.

PEs find investment in brands wise, but are wary of retailers

PEs find investment in brands wise, but are wary of retailers

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2014

Private equity players believe it to be lucrative to invest in designer labels.

Croma takes the battle to online retailers

Croma takes the battle to online retailers

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2014

The store launches same-day delivery for its site, though analysts say others have eroded its headstart in the brick and mortar format.

Ex-Lupin honcho becomes an angel for start-ups

Ex-Lupin honcho becomes an angel for start-ups

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2014

At present,Satish Khanna he is associated with companies such as Fullife Healthcare, Kagashin, Hi Tech, Provivi, Status Quo and Concord.

Oberoi Realty, Kalpataru in race for Tata Steel plot

Oberoi Realty, Kalpataru in race for Tata Steel plot

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

Consultants said the fact that Oberoi had no debt on its books and Kalpataru had low debt helped the two in the slow realty market.

Yash Birla Group signs JV with Mumbai firm

Yash Birla Group signs JV with Mumbai firm

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

The land parcel is located in South Mumbai's Tardeo neighbourhood and has a total area of 4,300 square metres (46,268 sq ft).