News for 'luxury retail'

Bring out the bubbly!

Bring out the bubbly!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

While all champagnes are sparkling wines, not all sparkling wines are champagnes!, says Alok Chandra.

Smashing hot! Kangana Ranaut in gold

Smashing hot! Kangana Ranaut in gold

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The actor turned showstopper to promote Liva Crme, a new age fabric from Aditya Birla Group.

Now diamond @ Rs 500!

Now diamond @ Rs 500!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Popley group plans equity issue

Popley group plans equity issue

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Elon Musk's likely referring to waiver of 30% local sourcing norm for setting up single-brand retail

Sensex climbs 195 points, Nifty tops 10,000

Sensex climbs 195 points, Nifty tops 10,000

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Optimistic buying in blue-chip stocks ahead of release of industrial production data for July and retail inflation for August drove stocks higher.

GST may push up prices of branded apparel

GST may push up prices of branded apparel

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

There are also talks of branded garments being put under the luxury tax slab, which could be higher than 18 per cent.

Ballooning condom prices bring in regulator, 2 tiers likely

Ballooning condom prices bring in regulator, 2 tiers likely

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has decided to have one price for basic utility condoms and the other for pleasure condoms.

They earn Rs 5.75 & the tea sells for Rs 25K

They earn Rs 5.75 & the tea sells for Rs 25K

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Simmering discontent over tea.

Mercedes pips Audi to reclaim numero uno spot in India

Mercedes pips Audi to reclaim numero uno spot in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Audi's 2015 sales were three per cent higher than its 2014 sales, which stood at 10,851 units.

Arvind to pay $3.2 million to settle Ralph Lauren lawsuit

Arvind to pay $3.2 million to settle Ralph Lauren lawsuit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Arvind Ltd would pay $3.2 million to Ralph Lauren to settle a lawsuit the US-based luxury fashion house filed in 2013.

China overtakes US in Land Rover sales

China overtakes US in Land Rover sales

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

The UK is the single largest market for Land Rover.

India's buildings sector to grow by 6.6% in 2020: Fitch

India's buildings sector to grow by 6.6% in 2020: Fitch

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

With funds more readily available, Fitch expects a portion of stalled housing projects to resume construction, and this will feed into its forecasts for India's buildings sector growth in the short term.

Jaeger-LeCoultre to set up India arm

Jaeger-LeCoultre to set up India arm

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The company, which has been selling watches in India through distributors, said it has decided to set up its own subsidiary - Richemont India Pvt Ltd - here as a precursor to opening its exclusive stores.

BMW launches financing biz in India

BMW launches financing biz in India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

German luxury car maker BMW on Tuesday launched its financing arm in India with an investment of $50 million (about Rs 230 crore) to serve the credit needs of retail customers, fleet owners and dealers.

What's so unique about south Mumbai's High Street Phoenix

What's so unique about south Mumbai's High Street Phoenix

Rediff.com20 May 2015

HUL has achieved few milestones in the fiscal gone by and hence is performing good on revenues front.

BMW to enter auto financing, insurance

BMW to enter auto financing, insurance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

The German luxury carmarker on Tuesday said it will invest $50 million (about Rs 230 crore) to set up a financial services subsidiary to better serve its customers besides industry as a whole.

Mercedes regains top spot, BMW to fight back

Mercedes regains top spot, BMW to fight back

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Except for March, when BMW recorded unusually high sales, Mercedes sales were ahead in the other months.

Will 2Bme b the brand 4 U?

Will 2Bme b the brand 4 U?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Shashwat Goenka of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka group plans a high-decibel campaign around its young apparel brand 2Bme.

Mumbai stays indoors, shops shut

Mumbai stays indoors, shops shut

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Several malls and retailers downed shutters in the commercial capital city of Mumbai. Kishore Biyani's hypermarket chain Big Bazaar closed two stores its stores in Mumbai Central and Parel, which are half-an-hour's drive from South Mumbai.

Salma Hayek ties the knot with French magnate

Salma Hayek ties the knot with French magnate

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Salma Hayek has tied the knot with French magnate Francois-Henri Pinault in Paris on Valentime's Day.

Why Rising Pune Supergiant changed its name!

Why Rising Pune Supergiant changed its name!

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Last year, someone told us you must remove 's' otherwise you won't perform well and we didn't perform well.' 'Obviously, that's not the reason for not performing well, but it didn't hurt us to remove the 's'.'

Nirav Modi's Firestar Diamond files for bankruptcy in US

Nirav Modi's Firestar Diamond files for bankruptcy in US

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Firestar Diamond, which on its website states that its operations span the US, Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and India, blamed liquidity and supply chain challenges.

As commodity prices rise, cars, home appliances to cost more

As commodity prices rise, cars, home appliances to cost more

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Metal prices from copper to aluminum and tin have shot up by about 7-32 per cent in the past three months.

How Mondelez plans to boost sales of Brand Cadbury

How Mondelez plans to boost sales of Brand Cadbury

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

To lure health-conscious consumers, who prefer lower intake of sugar, Mondelez is launching a variant of its most sold product Dairy Milk bar with 30 per cent less sugar.

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Life has been my greatest teacher.'

Two stocks to watch out for in the near term

Two stocks to watch out for in the near term

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.

Pay Rs 1,450,000 and get a bespoke suit made

Pay Rs 1,450,000 and get a bespoke suit made

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Customised tailoring: How Raymond, Aditya Birla Group are luring customers with bespoke services to fit the bill.

Why modern desis flock to chai cafes

Why modern desis flock to chai cafes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Chaayos, Chai Point target the millennial. Tea retail brands are personalising the brew and the experience; hoping to carve a distinct identity for their labels.

Luis Vuitton's $560-700 mn plans for India

Luis Vuitton's $560-700 mn plans for India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

LVMH, which has brands like Christian Dior, Fendi, TAG Heuer and Dom Perignon in its stable, is planning to float a 1 billion private equity fund for emerging markets in Asia, of which 40-50 per cent will be dedicated to India.

Nirav Modi extradition: CBI-ED team to leave for London

Nirav Modi extradition: CBI-ED team to leave for London

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The ED officer will carry the latest charge sheet filed by the agency against Modi's wife Ami and the recent attachments made by it in the case.

Estee Lauder, Jean Paul Gaultier plan India foray

Estee Lauder, Jean Paul Gaultier plan India foray

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Buoyed by the success of Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior among upper circuit Indian consumers, other French luxury lifestyle majors Estee Lauder Companies Inc and Jean Paul Gaultier have also announced plans to set shop in India.

Cadbury Glow to make India debut

Cadbury Glow to make India debut

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

This is the first market where the newest entrant to Mondelez's global chocolate portfolio will be launched, Siddharth Mukherjee, director, chocolate category & media, Mondelez India Foods Ltd, said in an exclusive conversation with Business Standard.

1st Indian assembled BMW 5-series rolls off this m

1st Indian assembled BMW 5-series rolls off this m

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

BMW began its innings earlier with this year with the 3 Series executive sedan and the 7 Series luxury sedan. Beginning this month, BMW will start assembly of its fabled 5 Series premium executive sedans and retail operations as well.

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

No one knows where billionaire Nirav Modi emerged from. What is known is that when he came (back) to India, he cut his teeth in the diamond business under the tutelage of his jeweller uncle. Then he began to build a glittering international brand. Soon even Hollywood stars like Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson were walking the red carpet showing off Nirav Modi jewels.

How online jewellery sites are wooing YOU!

How online jewellery sites are wooing YOU!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Lack of consumer confidence remains a key issue, but these brands are addressing the challenge in their own unique ways.

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.

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Production at every automotive facility, offices of information technology firms and retail establishments in the state remained shut on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the late chief minister.