News for 'Retailers Association of India'

Can yes to FDI become a no?

Can yes to FDI become a no?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

No one's quite sure on the retail FDI issue in this regard, after the new Rajasthan and Delhi governments cancelled the approvals given by their predecessors

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

B Sriram, the senior-most managing director at SBI, along with fellow MDs Rajnish Kumar, P K Gupta, and Dinesh Kumar Khara had been interviewed for the post

How girls are duped into 'bonded labour' in India's textile mills

How girls are duped into 'bonded labour' in India's textile mills

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Brands such as Gap, Primark and C&A which source some of their garments from Tamil Nadu say they do regular audits to ensure their suppliers comply with their codes of conduct.

Investors should focus on domestic-oriented sectors: Rashesh Shah

Investors should focus on domestic-oriented sectors: Rashesh Shah

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The past eight months have seen vast improvement in the Indian economy, says Edelweiss Group chairman and chief executive Rashesh Shah, who feels domestic-oriented sectors are likely to do better.

Artisans lend fashion portals a local flavour

Artisans lend fashion portals a local flavour

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Jabong has joined hands with 10 boutiques, such as Meo Home Craft (for bags by rural artisans from Tijara, Rajasthan), Rinku Sobti (womenswear), Nidhi Munim, Crazy Palette (clutches & bags) and Uttama Bhatt (ethnic womenswear).

Maharashtra: Why vegetable prices are hitting the roof

Maharashtra: Why vegetable prices are hitting the roof

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

A little away from the city in the northern suburbs, vegetables are 15-30 per cent costlier.

Dull Diwali sales lead to unsold cars piling up with dealers

Dull Diwali sales lead to unsold cars piling up with dealers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

While two-wheeler sales are down 15 per cent year-on-year, passenger vehicles sales are lower by 5-7 per cent.

How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'

How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Inflation pegs down currency value, re-allocates resources, reduces potential economic growth and leads to the attrition of gross domestic savings.

Panel to discuss drug price cuts

Panel to discuss drug price cuts

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

AAP's stand on FDI makes Silicon Valley jittery

AAP's stand on FDI makes Silicon Valley jittery

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

"AAP has done a fabulous job highlighting corruption and governance issues and have a good platform for that, but their economic platform is very scary," Venktesh Shukla, president, The Indus Entrepreneurs Silicon Valley, the largest TiE chapter, told Rediff.com. "Valley investors are watching India minutely; the next few months are very crucial for Silicon Valley investors."

Gold import may fall as dealers sell at discount

Gold import may fall as dealers sell at discount

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Dealers are selling gold at a discount of Rs 175 for 10 gm.

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'As banks grapple with risk aversion and savers see an erosion in the value of money, the P2P platform can be a win-win for both borrowers and lenders,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

People move from investment banking to growth equity or from venture capital to growth equity or entrepreneurship, depending on what's attractive at different points of life.

Vibrant Gujarat man is India Inc's PMO pointsman

Vibrant Gujarat man is India Inc's PMO pointsman

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Arvind Kumar Sharma, a 1988-batch IAS officer and one of the many joint secretaries in PMO, definitely wields some power.

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Cheap milk prices, rising fodder cost and the difficulties in buying new cattle and selling old ones on account of cow vigilantism have cast a triple shadow on this sunshine sector in Indian agriculture, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Mission impossible! Govt's Rs 69,500 cr divestment target a hogwash

Mission impossible! Govt's Rs 69,500 cr divestment target a hogwash

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Once decisions are taken to sell stock in certain state-controlled enterprises, there is no reason to not start scheduling sales immediately.

Shah Rukh is ICICI brand ambassador

Shah Rukh is ICICI brand ambassador

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Shah Rukh Khan's image and popularity with the Non-Resident Indian segment will further reinforce ICICI Bank's global identity, the bank said in a statement.\n

Want to invest in MFs online?

Want to invest in MFs online?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Various online platforms let you invest in direct mutual funds.

Milk, mango flavour Coke's summer run

Milk, mango flavour Coke's summer run

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The introduction of the two new products is an indication of the importance of India as a market.

Philips partners Amazon to tap the e-commerce market

Philips partners Amazon to tap the e-commerce market

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

To tap the rapidly expanding online retailing market, Philips Lighting, a subsidiary of the Dutch consumer electronics giant Royal Philips, has partnered 'exclusively' with Amazon to sell its latest product range.

Bankers go into huddle to discuss PNB scam fallout

Bankers go into huddle to discuss PNB scam fallout

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The venue for Saturday's meeting was shifted at the last minute from the headquarters of the India Banks' Association in Cuffe Parade to avoid media glare.

Why Xiaomi's India head hires people who are smarter than him

Why Xiaomi's India head hires people who are smarter than him

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Manu Kumar Jain, India head, Xiaomi, tells Sangeeta Tanwar how the Chinese smartphone maker won over the Indian market.

Tea to be costlier after GST

Tea to be costlier after GST

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

A minimum levy of 12 per cent GST on tea will increase the cost, which will ultimately be passed on to consumers.

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Is the SBI chairman leaving the bank in a stronger and better position than what it was? Abhijit Lele finds out.

Zee group plans power plant in Haryana

Zee group plans power plant in Haryana

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Media giant Zee Group on Wednesday announced diversifying into the energy sector, beginning with a Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion) gas-based power plant in Haryana.

VW diesel cars with E189 engine fitted with 'defeat device'

VW diesel cars with E189 engine fitted with 'defeat device'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The company faces fine of up to $18 billion in the US.

MFs saw Rs 30K cr inflow in February

MFs saw Rs 30K cr inflow in February

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

With this, total inflows have reached Rs 3.98 lakh crore in the first 11 months of the current fiscal (2016-17). In comparison, Rs 2.07 lakh crore was invested in various mutual fund products during April-February period of 2015-16.

Consumer firms catch the fancy of venture capitalists

Consumer firms catch the fancy of venture capitalists

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

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

Sensex to cross 15,000 by 2008

Sensex to cross 15,000 by 2008

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Private labels remain big business for e-commerce marketplaces. They comprise almost 15 per cent of the total business of such firms.

Jewellers re-start monthly deposit schemes

Jewellers re-start monthly deposit schemes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Jewellers initially feared the ban applied on them, too. However, after discontinuing their monthly schemes for almost two weeks, they've started accepting deposits again.

Her dream is to make India fit and healthy

Her dream is to make India fit and healthy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Health, fitness and healing are the key elements of this entrepreneur's life.

Now 'Pay in Parts' for Armani Jeans

Now 'Pay in Parts' for Armani Jeans

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

High-end brand experiments with EMIs via credit cards to push market share.

10 months of current fiscal see Rs 3.7 lakh cr inflow

10 months of current fiscal see Rs 3.7 lakh cr inflow

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Investors have pumped in nearly Rs 54,000 crore into various mutual fund schemes in January, with liquid, income and equity funds attracting the most of the inflows.

Pantaloon to mull pref allotment

Pantaloon to mull pref allotment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

A meting of the Board of Directors of Pantaloon Retail India Ltd will be held on January 31, 2003 to consider allotment of 8,65,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each at a price of Rs 50 per share.

India Inc's wishlist for the finance minister

India Inc's wishlist for the finance minister

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The forthcoming budget is an excellent opportunity for the Government to fulfill its promise of high economic growth.

Maggi in a soup: Brands that fought back controversies and regained trust

Maggi in a soup: Brands that fought back controversies and regained trust

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Instant noodle from Nestle is not the first food brand in India to have faced a tough time though

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Far from public glare, company is investing in tech firms and providing consultancy.