Raghavendra Kamath

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Empty malls echo India's sorry retail story

Empty malls echo India's sorry retail story

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Of the 300 operational malls in the country, just 5-7 per cent, or about 20 malls, are doing well, suggest analysts reports.

Major grocery retailers' sales rise, losses continue

Major grocery retailers' sales rise, losses continue

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Aditya Birla Retail set up seven years earlier, posted a 20% growth in sales over a year earlier for 2013-14.

Biyani's Brand Factory unfazed by online sales

Biyani's Brand Factory unfazed by online sales

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Discount chain to expand to the east and west, continue with third-party brands.

Dull Diwali awaits realtors as buyers remain cautious

Dull Diwali awaits realtors as buyers remain cautious

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Although markets such as Mumbai and some places in the national capital region have continued to see a slowdown in the property markets over the last three years, developers were pinning their hope on the festive season.

Revival in real estate is at least a year away

Revival in real estate is at least a year away

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

High interest rates and prices mean low affordability. Also, developers have huge inventories.

Why online and offline retailers will co-exist

Why online and offline retailers will co-exist

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The co-founder of Snapdeal was talking a day after he signed an agreement with Tata-run Croma

Now, Croma ties up with Snapdeal

Now, Croma ties up with Snapdeal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Second Tata firm to join hands with e-commerce portal.

New depreciation norms continue to impact Shoppers stop, Trent

New depreciation norms continue to impact Shoppers stop, Trent

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Robust same store sales, margin growth mark June quarter.

Titan helps Tatas win retail sweepstake

Titan helps Tatas win retail sweepstake

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Perhaps, the group's leadership position and potential in the retail segment prompted Tata Sons Chairman Cyrus Mistry to identify retail as one of the group's four growth clusters in his recent Vision 2025 statement.

Mumbai's iconic Express Towers sold for Rs 870 crore

Mumbai's iconic Express Towers sold for Rs 870 crore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

After months of negotiations, an entity owned by Pune-based property developer Panchshil Realty and US-based private equity (PE) company Blackstone has bought a majority stake in Express Towers.

After 4 years, Lavasa files for IPO again

After 4 years, Lavasa files for IPO again

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The company plans to raise Rs 750 crore; other realtors may follow.

Real estate firms may raise funds via IPO route

Real estate firms may raise funds via IPO route

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

After a long time, real estate companies could hit the fund-raising trail. The reason is improvement in investor sentiment.

'Affordable housing: A change in mindset is needed'

'Affordable housing: A change in mindset is needed'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Chairman Anand Mahindra spoke to Business Standard on affordable housing.

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The company is not holding plans for clarity on policy.

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Real estate firms like DLF, Prestige, Phoenix Mills to benefit.

DLF debt-cut plans to be delayed by 2 years

DLF debt-cut plans to be delayed by 2 years

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Early last year, the company had said it aimed to reduce its debt, which stood over Rs 21,000 crore then, to Rs 10,000-11,000 crore (Rs 100-110 billion) through the sale of non-core assets and improved cash flows.

No pressure from investors to buy Tata land: Vikas Oberoi

No pressure from investors to buy Tata land: Vikas Oberoi

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Oberoi Relaty expect 20-25 per cent premium for tis residential project.

Amazon gears up to enter apparel business

Amazon gears up to enter apparel business

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

In October 2012, Flipkart entered the menswear segment; later it launched a womenswear range

Companies Act likely to jolt realty firms

Companies Act likely to jolt realty firms

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Move to improve transparency but make liquidity more difficult to come by

Traders look beyond retail FDI after BJP opposition

Traders look beyond retail FDI after BJP opposition

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Local traders are evaluating other options rather in FDI.

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