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On The Scent Of A Laddu

On The Scent Of A Laddu

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

It should have been much easier to find this farsan maker's premises given the number of two-wheelers that stream up to this address the day before Ganesh Chaturthi to collect armfuls of bags of laddus, chuda and other kind of chatpata namkeen stuff.

Sharmila Denounces Brother, Cousin

Sharmila Denounces Brother, Cousin

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Y S Sharmila's message to voters in Kadapa is brief: 'I am YSR's daughter, my brother Jagan has ruined Andhra, vote for me, vote for Congress.' A Ganesh Nadar listens in.

Do not take action against staff:China to Wal-Mart

Do not take action against staff:China to Wal-Mart

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

China has warned Wal-Mart not to take 'revengeful measures' against some of their local employees who have set up four trade unions over the past 10 days.

Welspun looks beyond Wal-Mart, JC Penny

Welspun looks beyond Wal-Mart, JC Penny

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Welspun USA's e-commerce plans comes at a time when only 3-5 per cent of home textile sales in the US is ordered over the Internet. The New York-based company is targeting the mid to upper end of the American home textile market, pegged around $15-17 billion. A couple of established retailers such as JC Penny have built the online retail model over the last decade.

ED to issue notices in Wal-Mart investments probe

ED to issue notices in Wal-Mart investments probe

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

There are allegations that Wal-Mart put money into the domestic multi-brand retail chain despite a ban.

Bharti Wal-Mart to invest $100 mn in 3-4 years

Bharti Wal-Mart to invest $100 mn in 3-4 years

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Bharti Wal-Mart Pvt Ltd, the joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and retail giant Wal-Mart, opened its first cash-and-carry (wholesale) store in India at Amritsar in Punjab on Sunday.

Wal-Mart spent $334 mn in severing ties with Bharti

Wal-Mart spent $334 mn in severing ties with Bharti

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

In October, Wal-Mart called off its six-year-old partnership with Bharti Enterprises and decided to operate wholesale stores independently in India.

Indian labour + Chinese cotton  = Wal Mart product

Indian labour + Chinese cotton = Wal Mart product

Rediff.com8 May 2007

And the apparel units in Kinfra Park are working hard to be in the good books of Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart deal: Govt to study rules

Wal-Mart deal: Govt to study rules

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Government to examine whether rules and regulations were adhered to in the Bharti-Wal-Mart retail deal, says Commerce Minister Kamal Nath.

Bharti-Wal-Mart deal reaches PMO corridor

Bharti-Wal-Mart deal reaches PMO corridor

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

In a letter dated November 30, the PMO asked the commerce ministry to prepare a detailed note on the venture, in the anticipation that it would come up for discussion in Parliament.

After strong run, retail demand feels the fatigue

After strong run, retail demand feels the fatigue

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The retail industry witnessed robust top-line growth for the greater part of the previous financial year, but demand has started to show signs of fatigue seen in the January-March quarter (fourth quarter, or Q4) of 2022-23 (FY23), especially in the apparel and innerwear segments. Jewellery, however, has managed to hold on to demand in the quarter. "In the discretionary space, demand moderation in urban markets is expected to impact the quick-service restaurant and apparel categories the most, while paint, luggage, and jewellery should see resilient growth," Systematic Institutional Equities observed in its preview of the sector.

Wal-Mart gets ready to enter India

Wal-Mart gets ready to enter India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

In the subcontinent, Wal-Mart is aiming for slow and steady growth.

Buried Art 370 in 'kabristan', Cong can't restore it: Modi

Buried Art 370 in 'kabristan', Cong can't restore it: Modi

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Modi referred to the Lok Sabha polls as a "Kurukshetra (battle)" in which "there is development on one hand and 'vote jihad' on the other".

Why D-Mart is profitable when retail giants are not

Why D-Mart is profitable when retail giants are not

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The big question, however, is if it can sustain its business model as it grows and expands.

Why D-Mart is profitable when retail giants are not

Why D-Mart is profitable when retail giants are not

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The big question, however, is if it can sustain its business model as it grows and expands.

WalMart says it can help India fight inflation

WalMart says it can help India fight inflation

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

WalMart International President and CEO Doug McMillon said in Davios that the Indian government's concerns over allowing foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail were misplaced.

Delhi may become first state to have Wal-Mart, Tesco

Delhi may become first state to have Wal-Mart, Tesco

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The city government will bring an amendment to the APMC Act for facilitating direct purchase of produce from farmers.

Bharti retail: Wal-Mart to offer tech support

Bharti retail: Wal-Mart to offer tech support

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

US retail giant Wal-Mart, which has signed a joint venture with the Bharti Group for wholesale cash and carry business, will restrict itself to technical support and training in Sunil Mittal firm's foray into retail.

M-cap: Wipro out of top-20 most valued cos list, D-Mart grabs 20th spot

M-cap: Wipro out of top-20 most valued cos list, D-Mart grabs 20th spot

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Reliance Industries Limited is the country's most valued firm with a m-cap of Rs 9,17,953.13 crore followed by TCS Rs 8,04,980.33 crore.

Bharti, Wal-Mart to float JV 'if allowed'

Bharti, Wal-Mart to float JV 'if allowed'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

The joint-venture's first wholesale store is expected to be opened by the end of 2008, Wal-Mart India President (Operations) Raj Jain had said.

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in India in recent quarters, despite revenue growth suffering from weak consumer demand. Companies across sectors have reported a sharp improvement in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) margins over the past two years, benefiting from lower commodity and energy prices. Higher margins more than compensated for slower revenue growth, resulting in double-digit growth in net profit for five consecutive quarters.

Wal-Mart to sponsor Bollywood awards in US

Wal-Mart to sponsor Bollywood awards in US

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Chairman and CEO of Bollywood Group Kamal Dandona said on Wednesday that he expects leading film makers and artistes to attend the award function which will he held in New York on May 26.

RIL to invest additional Rs 20,000 cr in Bengal in 3 years: Mukesh Ambani

RIL to invest additional Rs 20,000 cr in Bengal in 3 years: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Reliance Industries chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday announced an additional Rs 20,000-crore investment for West Bengal over the next three years. Ambani said the fresh investment will be in the areas of digital life solutions, retail and bio-energy.

Wal-Mart opens new front for battle-hardened Metro

Wal-Mart opens new front for battle-hardened Metro

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

"The entry of other players in this segment will help in reiterating the benefits of the cash-and-carry concept to Indian customers," Metro India Managing Director Martin Dlouhy says. It may be the first time anywhere in the world that Wal-Mart and Metro square off in the cash & carry format. Dlouhy's apparent nonchalance can't hide the fact that Metro may be facing one of its most difficult challenges in the country.

The man who said no to Wal-Mart

The man who said no to Wal-Mart

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Bharti-Wal-Mart launch to be low key: Mittal

Bharti-Wal-Mart launch to be low key: Mittal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Bharti Group's retail venture in partnership with the world's biggest retailer Wal-Mart is going to be a low-key affair with its launch planned in phases over a period of time.

How Wal-Mart got a foot in the door of India's retail

How Wal-Mart got a foot in the door of India's retail

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Wal-Mart and other retailers lobbied for years to gain access to India's market, lured by the promise of a middle class that will one day rival China's.

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'It is a breathtaking journey towards the Tibet border, especially since the Border Road Organisation has accomplished a fabulous feat in black-topping the road till the border.' 'One is left with a salute for the dauntless Indian soldiers who spend the winter in these majestic, though inhospitable areas (we were told that the temperature comes down to minus 40 in winter),' recounts Claude Arpi.

Tremors felt in Delhi as 3.1-magnitude quake strikes Faridabad

Tremors felt in Delhi as 3.1-magnitude quake strikes Faridabad

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Faridabad in Haryana at 4.08 pm on Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology said.

Ambani pips Adani to become richest Indian on Hurun list

Ambani pips Adani to become richest Indian on Hurun list

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Mukesh Ambani has raced ahead of Gautam Adani to become the richest Indian on a list of wealthiest people in the country. The 66-year-old chairman of the diversified Reliance Industries saw his wealth growing by a marginal 2 per cent to Rs 8.08 lakh crore, while Adani's fortune plummeted by 57 per cent to Rs 4.74 lakh crore, as per the 360 ONE Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2023. Anas Rahman Junaid, managing director and chief researcher at Hurun, attributed the decline in Adani's wealth to the Hindenburg report published in January. In January,

Darlings Alia, Vijay Win Filmfare OTT Awards

Darlings Alia, Vijay Win Filmfare OTT Awards

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Meet the winners of the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023.

Mega commercial deals boost India's property mart

Mega commercial deals boost India's property mart

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Carnival group buys project in Chandigarh from L&T for Rs 1,785 cr.

8 killed in fire at timber mart in Thane

8 killed in fire at timber mart in Thane

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Eight persons were charred to death and three others seriously injured in a fire that broke out in three timber scrap godowns in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi near Thane, police and fire officials said.

Quiz: Can You Guess This Movie?

Quiz: Can You Guess This Movie?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.