In the decade since Biyani revolutionised retailing in India, he has attempted a number of things, eventually exiting a few of them.
Not only is the number of native language users set to grow faster than English users over the next five years, these users are more likely to lead a more active digital life. Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania find out how brands are rethinking digital marketing plans to accommodate this.
A buoyant economic mood and tempting discounts, both online and offline, are fuelling a shopping frenzy this Diwali.
No decision yet on the fate of the Sydney Test, which starts December 26, but for us the tour is still on, says the Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary, Sanjay Patel.
'The interesting point about the choice of the area for the surgical strikes is that it is the most sensitive part of the Line of Control,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Snapdeal's rival Flipkart had last announced its GMV in March this year -- $1 billion. Many rounds of funding later, sources estimate Flipkart's GMV at about $3 billion, a figure Snapdeal is trying to catch up with.
The platform, which will have various social features and can sync data from a user's circle could be ready in about six months.
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The real challenge, says Subir Roy, is to go for something affordable whose quality is just right.
HUL has achieved few milestones in the fiscal gone by and hence is performing good on revenues front.
Mukhtar Ahmad walks down the flood ravaged streets of Srinagar and finds that it will be a lack-luster Eid for hundreds of families
Consumer durables and electronics companies are putting the final touches to their festive period plans.
Germany was the fourth best place for older people to live.
Ghayal Once Again starts out wobbly but gains substantial momentum till interval point, only to go completely haywire in its latter half, writes Sukanya Verma.
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Consultants say those selling imported consumer durables, apparel, food products, furniture, etc, are the ones hit the hardest.
Ebay will cut around 2,400 jobs this quarter in a bid to improve business efficiencies.
Ola Cabs, which started out in 2010, has raised over $1 billion of funds.
Foreign retail chains, reluctantly allowed limited entry, have begun to make their initial moves and, like Ikea, intend to spend big money -- sometimes in the billions of dollars.
Internal management tensions, stiff opposition from Chinese handset makers led to halving of the company's market share
Not just e-commerce players, even spirits majors are banking on artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer newer, quicker, smarter services. Shivani Shinde Nadhe reports.
The dairy has no plans of a sale
The reason for Trent's success is rooted in its slow and steady approach to expansion. Unlike others, Trent, led by Noel Tata, ensured that each store was profitable before it went on to the next, says Raghavendra Kamath.
Crowds expected from Gujarat and other states
India's latest GDP numbers do not signal robust economic growth in near term.
Chocolate majors, home and surface cleaning companies, beauty brands say that business has been brisk this festive season.
Internet-based systemic wisdom connects machines and people, and will drive next-gen enterprises, said Huawei's Yatish Nagavalli.
EduBridge is emerging as a strong player in training unemployed youth.
Zara co-founder Amancio Ortega has toppled Bill Gates to become the world's richest person four times. A peek into the life of the 81 year old even Jeff Bezos can't keep up with!
The issue is if you don't know why customers are buying what you have to offer or worse if you don't even know exactly who your customers are.
Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh. This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.
Cheil India has a strong presence in the retail and shopper marketing space.
Search is on for reliable indicators of underlying activity.
Not being aware of your spending patterns or going overboard with your festive season spends on your credit card can land you in serious trouble later.
'In a country like ours, people talk about wanting to be like Singapore, but when it comes to paying taxes, they start criticising.' 'The medicine is bitter, but the long term effect is good,' Senthil Natarajan, who runs Kovai Pazamudhir Nilayam, a one of its kind fruit and vegetable chain in Tamil Nadu, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.
Relaunched and indigenous brands fare better in India.
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Urban and rural FMCG sales growth data for the last five quarters show the latter outperformed the former consistently.
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