Asking the government to tweak FDI norms in multi-brand segment, retailers said sourcing rules must be made similar to that of single brand while demanding foreign firms be allowed to put only 50 per cent of first tranche of investment in back-end infrastructure.
The $12.1 billion Corus acquisition-the biggest global acquisition made by an Indian company-ended up as a millstone around Tata Steel's neck, points out Indrajit Gupta.
Classically, the Japanese - who are not guided by short-termism - added capacity during slumps to be ready to reap their good fortune when the business cycle turned upwards again and shortages emerged, says Subir Roy.
Vishal Kampani has big shoes to fill as his father is close to the Ambanis, the Wadias and the Ruias, says Dev Chatterjee.
Around 40,000 Delhi Police personnel, 190 coys (companies) of Central Armed Police Forces and 19,000 Home Guards have been deployed for smooth conduct of election in the national capital, officials said.
The past few years have seen the first cycle of mergers and acquisitions, exits, and track-records being created.
How Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar find themselves in a huge controversy.
Hero MotoCorp's promoter Pawan Munjal emerged as the highest paid director.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been ranked as the world's ninth most powerful person by Forbes magazine in a 2015 list which is topped by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
How do you balance the demands of an expanding business with the desire to retain the culture that made you successful?
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Business leaders met Manmohan Singh to discuss the problems facing the country.
Assocham told Modi policy makers needed to act fast to "bullet proof" India from global jitters.
With a new $100-billion technology fund, SoftBank is likely to go after market leaders.
Walmart had entered into a joint venture with Bharti Enterprises.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the ambitious 'Make in India' campaign to make India a global manufacturing hub, create jobs and boost economic growth.
New book claims Amar Singh gave between 20 and 100 per cent of his entire net worth to the Clinton Foundation.
Tata Steel, others sell assets abroad after taking massive impairments.
Over 2,500 international delegates from more than 150 countries are expected for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, as against 2,100 delegates from 121 countries in 2013.
Over 2,500 international delegates from more than 150 countries are expected for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, as against 2,100 delegates from 121 countries in 2013.
Indian CEOs might like to make some serious course correction.
The e-commerce sector gave a much higher average hike of 16-20 per cent to its executives.
SoftBank's Founder-Chairman Masayoshi Son has had strong lieutenants in the past who have faded from view in no time.
Venture capitalists are leveraging their experience to build something new.
A majority of India's billionaires gained wealth in the last one year in spite of the stock market decline.
Several high profile companies are burdened with losses, mounting debt and have a huge load of operational costs.
Insurance firms want more clarity before increasing foreign partner's stake.
Days before Narendra Modi arrives in the US to speak at the UN, meet Barack Obama, gupshup with the likes of Nadella, Pichai, Zuckerberg, and address desis in Silicon Valley, his ministers will help set the commercial and strategic tone for the prime minister's visit.
Urban Indians are developing a taste for freshly brewed and bottled craft beer.
The Confederation of Indian Industry will organise a round table on investment.
Bharti Retail launched its first mall, The Pavilion, in Ludhiana.
The acquisition of ZipDial however has proven that even a proven business model could be an attraction point.
Inflow of more funds is likely to widen the reach of insurance and drive M&A activities in the sector where growth has stalled.
But, unlike its competitors, it did not have a comprehensive infrastructure back-end and required fresh investments.
Bharti will move FIPB soon for increasing Axa's stake to 49%
A look at the life and times of maverick businessman Chinnakannan Sivasankaran
For the four new players, the spike in wealth is 126 per cent.
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Traders were up in arms, fearing huge job loss if Walmart was to enter.
After a two year run-in with controversies, telecom sector now looks stable and seems back on its feet with initial investment proposal of over Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion) received in 2013.
Few top honchos of India Inc did very well in 2014.
The Election Commission has taken action against Narendra Modi for flashing the Bharatiya Janata Party symbol while addressing a presser after he cast his vote in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
