Ranju Sarkar And Raghavendra Kamath

Stories by Ranju Sarkar And Raghavendra Kamath

To attract more FDIs, govt mulling changes in MRP labeling norms

To attract more FDIs, govt mulling changes in MRP labeling norms

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

India's MRP and Packaged Commodities Acts are dated and not in line with the modern world's digital price mechanisms and comparisons.

The march of the millennial food brands

The march of the millennial food brands

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2017

Start-ups line up food street with new-age menu.

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2017

According to experts, banks have found better arbitrage opportunities in dollar terms in mature economies with mortgage and leverage rather than take equity exposure on Indian real estate.

Consumer firms catch the fancy of venture capitalists

Consumer firms catch the fancy of venture capitalists

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2017

As consumers in India seek variety and innovative products, there's a lot of interest among investors for healthier products.

Demo impact: Real estate prices are dropping and how!

Demo impact: Real estate prices are dropping and how!

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2017

While Gurugram sees biggest drop in house prices, housing sales in Bengaluru dropped by 45 per cent followed by Kolkata, a 44 per cent decrease, and Ahmedabad, a 42 per cent decline.

How Arvind's demerger will play out

How Arvind's demerger will play out

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2017

'Financial independence will help unlock the full potential of these businesses.'

Logistics ventures are the hot new thing

Logistics ventures are the hot new thing

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2017

It is raining private equity funds in the logistics and warehousing space.

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2017

The firm is likely to spend $600 million in total for the new stores. The average size of its stores is about 55,000 sq ft.

Soon you can own flats on railway property

Soon you can own flats on railway property

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2017

Indian Railways under Piyush Goyal has chalked out a new plan for station redevelopment. Railway stations in 15 cities may soon offer residential apartments.

How Shoppers Stop pulled itself back

How Shoppers Stop pulled itself back

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2017

Shoppers Stop returns to its core business after divestments. The retailer plans growth through web and private labels.

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2017

Dr Manjiri Bakre's OncoStem is revolutionising breast cancer treatment. And has raised $6 million to do more!

This start-up can help the next 100 million loan seekers

This start-up can help the next 100 million loan seekers

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2017

Credit Vidya helps lenders assess credit and fraud risk for thin-file and new-to-credit customers.

Step aside, Siri & Alexa: Liv.Ai understands Indians

Step aside, Siri & Alexa: Liv.Ai understands Indians

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2017

Liv.Ai makes speech recognition software that allows people to transact in their native languages.

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2017

Over 25,000 sq ft leased by them in last three months after new maternity Act. Raghavendra Kamath reports.

Suiters for Air India's Mumbai assets

Suiters for Air India's Mumbai assets

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

Though the airline has kept a reserve price of Rs 315 crore for these properties, it hopes to make around Rs 500 crore from the sale.

Branded fashion goes to small-town India

Branded fashion goes to small-town India

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

AND, W, Biba step up their game worldwide. While global brands go all out to woo India customers.

H&M: 16 stores in 20 months and profits to match

H&M: 16 stores in 20 months and profits to match

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

The Swedish fashion-retail brand cracks open the Indian market faster than its competitors, gaining from an aggressive pricing and retail policy.

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2017

As freebies/gift vouchers attract GST, retailers are opting for straight discounts this festive season.

Sebi lens on angels could lead to crowdfunding rules

Sebi lens on angels could lead to crowdfunding rules

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

Sebi wants angel networks to follow public and private placement norms

Byju's, Ola, Flipkart: One Chinese company is investing millions in them!

Byju's, Ola, Flipkart: One Chinese company is investing millions in them!

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

Tencent reinforces India's consumer internet story. Ranju Sarkar reports.