Raghavendra Kamath And Swaraj Baggonkar

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Swaraj Baggonkar

Fiat struggles in India multiply after Tata break-up

Fiat struggles in India multiply after Tata break-up

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2012

From an average of about 1,800 units a month in 2010-11, Fiat sales dropped to about 900 units a month in the first four months of this financial year, according to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.

Philippe Divry to drive sales for Volvo

Philippe Divry to drive sales for Volvo

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2012

The Volvo Group, one of the world's leading heavy-duty commercial vehicle (CV) and diesel engine makers, is engineering a fresh push in India, one of the world's biggest growth markets for commercial vehicles.

Lodhas to buy DLF's NTC land in Mumbai

Lodhas to buy DLF's NTC land in Mumbai

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2012

To reduce its mounting debt, DLF, the country's biggest real estate company, is set to sign a deal with Mumbai-based Lodha Developers for selling one of its showcase non-core assets the 17-acre National Textile Corporation (NTC) land in Mumbai.

Planet Retail to bring UK's Monsoon to India

Planet Retail to bring UK's Monsoon to India

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2012

Planet Retail is owned by non-resident Indian V P Sharma and Samsonite's Ramesh Tainwala.

No rate cut means trouble, say developers

No rate cut means trouble, say developers

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2012

Real estate companies' borrowing costs have moved up by a third in the last one and a half years, from 11.5-12 per cent to 16 per cent now.

Rivals eye Mahindra's American truck partner

Rivals eye Mahindra's American truck partner

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2012

Volkswagen, which has two heavy-duty truck brands, Scania and MAN, is eyeing an equity stake in Navistar to gain a stronger foothold in the US commercial vehicle market, according to international media reports.

New Sebi norms to hit real estate funds

New Sebi norms to hit real estate funds

Rediff.com   24 May 2012

Early this week, Sebi notified AIF regulations for private equity, hedge funds, venture capital funds and real estate funds, among others.

Deal done, but Biyani still bets big on fashion

Deal done, but Biyani still bets big on fashion

Rediff.com   3 May 2012

Other fashion formats such as 'Central' mall chain, 'Brand Factory' and 'Fashion at Big Bazaar' remain under Future Group and eye expansion

Xander rides on contra bets

Xander rides on contra bets

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2012

Among the top realty fund managers in India; has also ventured into retail, credit among various other sectors and is investing in dozens of firms

New players seek to ginger up budget hotel market

New players seek to ginger up budget hotel market

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2012

Having started with an economical Rs 999 per room, Ginger, into its eighth year, currently charges Rs 1,500-2,000 per room.

Maharashtra move may bring down vegetable prices by 10%

Maharashtra move may bring down vegetable prices by 10%

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2012

The notification allows farmers to directly sell fresh produce to consumers, rather than through agriculture produce marketing committees.

M&M veers to hybrid fuel designs

M&M veers to hybrid fuel designs

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2012

The Mumbai-based company is simultaneously working on concepts such as full hybrids, battery-powered powertrains, bio-diesel, fuel-cells and hydrogen-powered engines. Some of these vehicles will be ready for launch by 2015, according to the company whose 99 per cent of products are driven by diesel engines today.

Shoppers just won't Stop

Shoppers just won't Stop

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2012

Raheja-owned retailer Shoppers Stop has gone off the beaten track. At a time, when bigger players such as Pantaloon and Aditya Birla Retail are either shutting stores or looking at halting expansion to preserve cash and check losses, Shoppers Stop is moving ahead with its expansion plans.

Realtors get by on cash from moneylenders

Realtors get by on cash from moneylenders

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2012

Borrow at 4% interest a month; some resort to bulk sales, offer 10-20% discounts

We will not give discounts to boost sales: Jeh Wadia

We will not give discounts to boost sales: Jeh Wadia

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2012

Bombay Realty, a unit of the Wadia group, recently launched a residential project in Mumbai. The company is looking at more projects in Mumbai and Bangalore. Managing Director Jeh Wadia talks about the company's strategy.

New products misfire, cost auto companies their ranks

New products misfire, cost auto companies their ranks

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2012

Absence of diesel options, economic slowdown hurt sales

Hiranandani, Hyundai in talks for LNG terminal

Hiranandani, Hyundai in talks for LNG terminal

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2012

If the talks materialise, this would mark Hyundai's foray into the LNG terminal construction space in India.

Trent closing stores in value fashion chain

Trent closing stores in value fashion chain

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2012

The retail arm of the Tatas is closing stores in its loss-making value fashion format, Fashion Yatra, and is reworking its operations in Sisley brand.

HUL back in the market to sell or rent former HQ

HUL back in the market to sell or rent former HQ

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2012

India's largest FMCG company expects a rent of Rs 200-250 a sq ft or a capital value of Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) from the prime Mumbai property.

Nissan bets big on small cars

Nissan bets big on small cars

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2012

Nissan Motor Company may have missed the boom in small cars in India. But the third-biggest Japanese car maker is confident of shoring up volumes, as it works on several small car projects simultaneously.