Apple seeks wholesale licence

Apple would like to lower its dependence on two large distributors in India   Apple Inc wants to set up a fully-owned wholesale business in India, it is learnt. The maker of the iPhone and......

Franchise India, Religare tie up for Rs 500-crore loan

The industry size is expected to reach $35 billion by 2020. Franchise India, an integrated franchise solution company, has tied up with leading diversified financial services group Religare......

Single-brand stores may shift to fee-based deals

International single-brand retail companies are likely to shift to a new fee-based local partnership format in India from the present equity-sharing model, once the revised policy on foreign direct......

Ahmedabad most favourable for small biz

Ahmedabad has been rated as the most favourable destination for small businesses in India followed by Bangalore and Mumbai, according to a joint report by consultancy firm Ernst & Young (E&Y) and......