Raghavendra Kamath And Swaraj Baggonkar

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Swaraj Baggonkar

InI Farms: Reaping a harvest of organised play

InI Farms: Reaping a harvest of organised play

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2013

With just a few organised players such as KB Exports, Freshtrop and Maha Anar in the segment and the vast export potential in western Europe and central Asia and the increasing demand in domestic markets, InI Farms is already a focus area for investors such as Ronnie Screwvala's Unilazer Ventures and venture capital fund Aavishkaar.

RIL to merge four group firms with property arm

RIL to merge four group firms with property arm

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2013

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd wants to merge four of its associate companies in real estate with its main property development subsidiary, Reliance Commercial Land and Infrastructure Ltd, under the scheme of amalgamation proposed before the Bombay High Court.

Essel Group enters i-banking, PE space

Essel Group enters i-banking, PE space

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2012

Sets up new financial services arm, Amit Goenka joins as CEO.

X'mas: How e-tailers are outdoing retailers

X'mas: How e-tailers are outdoing retailers

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2012

Shopping websites say it is about first-mover advantage.

M&M brings back old hand to lead tractor unit

M&M brings back old hand to lead tractor unit

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2012

Rajesh Jejurikar had quit M&M to join Zee Entertainment Enterprise.

L&T plans Rs 5k-cr housing project on Powai campus

L&T plans Rs 5k-cr housing project on Powai campus

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2012

The residential real estate prices in Powai and adjoining areas are around Rs 25,000 per sq ft.

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2012

Out of 23 floors, Air India occupies six and three of these have been leased out. The rest are largely unused.

Honda set to 'Amaze' Indian buyers

Honda set to 'Amaze' Indian buyers

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2012

The model will be equipped with a petrol engine in Thailand.

Festive fillip to apparel sales

Festive fillip to apparel sales

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2012

In a break from the recent trend, retailers, led by Kishore Biyani's Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd, Raheja-owned Shoppers Stop Ltd and the Lalbhai Group's Arvind Ltd, are experiencing strong growth in the fashion segment, thanks to positive consumer sentiments during the current festive season.

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2012

Maharashtra SEZ act yet to be notified.

Realty sector sees top-level churn

Realty sector sees top-level churn

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Sudden spurt could be seen as a sign of maturity or slowing in the sector.

E-tailers woo customers with gifts this festive season

E-tailers woo customers with gifts this festive season

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Other than discounts, most of the sites are offering additional products to lure buyers.

How Honda is preparing for a revamp

How Honda is preparing for a revamp

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2012

With an all-diesel line in India, it is desperate to bring the small capacity diesel engine it has developed independently, by the parent company.

Ex-Orient Express CEO helping Tatas to crack the deal

Ex-Orient Express CEO helping Tatas to crack the deal

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

Paul White is now the advisor to Indian Hotels in its second attempt to take over the Bermuda-based chain.

Actis talks to Tesco, 7-Eleven for Nilgiris stake sale

Actis talks to Tesco, 7-Eleven for Nilgiris stake sale

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

Actis was earlier negotiating with other private equity players, but changed its strategy after the government opened retail sector to foreign companies.

Mahindra to step up retail operations

Mahindra to step up retail operations

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2012

The company, which retails maternity and baby products under 'Mom & Me', wants to open 50 stores under the brand name

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2012

Could launch high-end models once 4G technology picks up in India.

FDI will bring in new formats, drive M&As: Biyani

FDI will bring in new formats, drive M&As: Biyani

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2012

Many private equity funds and retailers, who have long-term vision, will come to India, says Biyani.

New hotels open ahead of festive cheer

New hotels open ahead of festive cheer

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2012

Since the start of October at least four new hotel properties have opened in leisure and business tourist destinations like Tamil Nadu and Goa adding more than 400 branded rooms with another 260 rooms due for launch during next week.

Policy change triggers single-brand retail rush

Policy change triggers single-brand retail rush

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2012

At least half a dozen such applications, including those from Celio, Gruppo Coin and Artsana, are in the works and are expected to be sent to the government in a few weeks.