Raghavendra Kamath And Somasroy Chakraborty

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Somasroy Chakraborty

Empty malls echo India's sorry retail story

Empty malls echo India's sorry retail story

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2014

Of the 300 operational malls in the country, just 5-7 per cent, or about 20 malls, are doing well, suggest analysts reports.

ICICI Bank goes slow on hiring for now

ICICI Bank goes slow on hiring for now

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2014

The introduction of more technology platforms has also helped.

Savings deposit above Rs 1 lakh? You will earn less!

Savings deposit above Rs 1 lakh? You will earn less!

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

Your opportunity to earn higher interest by keeping more than Rs 1,00,000 in your savings bank account might soon be limited.

Major grocery retailers' sales rise, losses continue

Major grocery retailers' sales rise, losses continue

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2014

Aditya Birla Retail set up seven years earlier, posted a 20% growth in sales over a year earlier for 2013-14.

UCO Bank not to allow lawyers to represent Kingfisher

UCO Bank not to allow lawyers to represent Kingfisher

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2014

UCO Bank will not allow Kingfisher Airlines to be represented by lawyers in the wilful default case hearing.

Biyani's Brand Factory unfazed by online sales

Biyani's Brand Factory unfazed by online sales

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Discount chain to expand to the east and west, continue with third-party brands.

'Gurgaon, Mumbai property prices likely to fall'

'Gurgaon, Mumbai property prices likely to fall'

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2014

Gurgaon and Mumbai, the richest cities in Haryana and Maharashtra, respectively, have always been the preferred markets for investors. Most parts of these cities are beyond the reach for those looking for affordable homes.

Grocery chains log on to e-commerce

Grocery chains log on to e-commerce

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2014

Reliance Retail follows Future Group in online foray

Dull Diwali awaits realtors as buyers remain cautious

Dull Diwali awaits realtors as buyers remain cautious

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Although markets such as Mumbai and some places in the national capital region have continued to see a slowdown in the property markets over the last three years, developers were pinning their hope on the festive season.

Will Kishore Biyani taste success in food business?

Will Kishore Biyani taste success in food business?

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

Taking control of manufacturing will help boost profits for the food business, but it could leave the group saddled with huge debt.

Will the rupee remain steady?

Will the rupee remain steady?

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

Possible slowdown of FII money into debt and equity markets could add pressure on currency.

Retail king Biyani criticises e-sellers for offering discounts

Retail king Biyani criticises e-sellers for offering discounts

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

But no general trade, because that is a completely different channel of distribution.

Kishore Biyani prepared to take on e-retailers?

Kishore Biyani prepared to take on e-retailers?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Kishore Biyani met Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, in Delhi last week and "discussed many things like the macro environment and the prime minister"

Revival in real estate is at least a year away

Revival in real estate is at least a year away

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2014

High interest rates and prices mean low affordability. Also, developers have huge inventories.

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

People are not just splurging on clothes, mobiles and household goods through the online route, they are also looking at cars and even houses.

For India's least-paid CEOs, it's not only about money

For India's least-paid CEOs, it's not only about money

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

Attractions range from start-up challenges to non-monetary perks; employee stock options also play a role.

Why online and offline retailers will co-exist

Why online and offline retailers will co-exist

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

The co-founder of Snapdeal was talking a day after he signed an agreement with Tata-run Croma

Now, Croma ties up with Snapdeal

Now, Croma ties up with Snapdeal

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

Second Tata firm to join hands with e-commerce portal.

UBI may declare UB Holdings a wilful defaulter

UBI may declare UB Holdings a wilful defaulter

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2014

Sources said a few other lenders were also contemplating a move to declare both Kingfisher Airlines and UBHL wilful defaulters.

Decoding wilful defaulter tag

Decoding wilful defaulter tag

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

Wilful defaulters will not be allowed to take up board positions in any company.