Kishore Biyani, who owns the Future Group and its associated retail chains, is seeking support from rival retailers to challenge the might of Hindustan Unilever, Cadbury, Britannia and other confectionary, food and fast moving consumer goods companies (FMCG) to bargain for higher margins.
Sources said a merger could benefit both as Grofers' private labels business would be a draw for Zomato, as well as its experience in the online grocery delivery space.
The scare of the pandemic, lockdown restrictions, as well as mass exodus of migrants from the city have deprived Eid of the usual festivity.
The Indian Army on Wednesday issued an advisory asking its personnel not to consume Maggi noodles.
There is immense pressure on Biyani to go ahead with the RIL offer after FRL defaulted on its interest payments of Rs 100 crore on July 22.
Radhakishan Damani is the only billionaire to see his wealth grow by around 20% during the lockdown.
Mudiyor Kitchen serves food free of cost to the single, widowed and elderly who have no one to cook or care for them.
T E Narasimhan/Business Standard reports from Chennai on how the Future group plans to shore up its small store network in the South.
Apart from its sight-seeing grandeurs, the city boasts a unique shopping and gastronomical experience.
Kishore Biyani met Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, in Delhi last week and "discussed many things like the macro environment and the prime minister"
Real estate firm DLF has tied-up with Jerde Partnership to create an integrated Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) project in Gurgaon, which will house retail and entertainment units in a concept called the 'Mall of India'.
Sheela Bhatt drives from New Delhi to Agra and Firozabad to capture the stories of an India under lockdown.
Keen to back start-ups while they are half-unicorns, SoftBank plans to invest $100 million in a firm with $500-million valuation.
The company is not holding plans for clarity on policy.
Bhendi Bazaar faces a fairytale future as the Dawoodi Bohras initiate a Rs 3,000-crore project to change it from a squalid marketplace to a swanky neighbourhood, says Ranjita Ganesan
Without directly referring to the farmers' agitation, which entered the 17th day on Saturday, Modi said agriculture reforms as part of government efforts are aimed at removing roadblocks, and the new laws will also bring in technology and investment in the sector.
Ramzan food walk reveals Old Delhi's culinary tradition!
From the stock perspective, though, even as all the 10 analysts polled by Bloomberg have a 'buy' recommendation on FRL, their target price of Rs 535 suggest most of the positives are already priced in.
Asia's oldest and largest cattle fair may soon lose its star attraction.
'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'
In his latest book 'Amritsar -- The Flavours of the Golden City' celebrity chef Vikas Khanna takes us food tripping.
While festive season spends by consumers did contribute to the uptick seen in Q3, experts said greater aggression displayed by retailers to corner a larger share of the shopper's wallet also worked.
Kishore Biyani led-Future Group has filed a caveat before the Delhi high court requesting it to be heard if any plea is filed by e-commerce major Amazon over its Rs 24,713 crore deal with Mukesh Ambani-led RIL. Anticipating a move by Amazon, which had got an interim arbitration award in its favour, putting the announced deal on hold, the Future Group firm has moved the Delhi high court.
Find out how to tame your child's sugar cravings and keep him/her healthy this festive season.
The cost of food has constantly been on the rise.
Future Group and V-Mart have put in place systems to prevent panic buying at their neighbourhood grocery stores.
Managing your money in January will set the trend for rest of the year, says Adhil Shetty.
As the Congress party prepares to launch protests against the economic slowdown, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel tells Archis Mohan that his state has escaped its effects as his government has pursued policies that have put money in the pockets of workers, farmers, housewives and tribals, which has helped spur demand.
'One hopes that it is for the better that this disaster alters our reality from the morning of May 4,' notes Aakar Patel.
There is much more than Taj Mahal to see and experience in this historical Indian city.
Government's objective is to bring down the cost of cultivation through efficient use of fertilisers and agro chemicals, and increase in realisation. It is, thus, planning to connect 200 agricultural mandis with electronic National Agricultural Mandis this year and 225 next year, to enable farmers to sell their produce hassle-free online.
Bang in the middle of Chennai, A Ganesh Nadar experiences a culinary delight that brings back fond memories of his childhood.
'Zahida Amin and her group of village women have gained a better understanding of India.'
States need to create alternative marketing structures for farm produce since middlemen also provide vital services that are otherwise unavailable to the farmer.
'Coronavirus is not the only emergency, and it is certainly not the only illness people can suffer from'
Unlike many peers in the VC space, LSE grad Juneja doesn't have an entrepreneurial background but is said to be strong in finance skills
Come May, the Deltin Royale, which boasts of the country's largest poker room, will play host to India's first Poker Sports League.
RBI's intention to keep its target inflation rate at 5% was the main reason behind keeping rates unchanged, says Adhil Shetty, CEO of BankBazaar.com.
If you've lived in this city even for a day, then there's no way you cannot fall in love with the street food that defines Mumbai -- vada pav.
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