Is scarcity marketing losing its power? Why consumers are saying ‘No’ to limited-time offers Premium Story Think of the adrenaline rush of Black Friday, the fleeting allure of limited-edition sneakers, or the ticking countdown on an…
To domestic players? rescue India?s retail market is an annual $471 billion business and it is expected to swell to $1,248 by 2020. The… November 29, 2011 03:59 IST
Hindujas stick to power, infra sectors London-based Hinduja group, flush with cash from its overseas business, will not invest heavily in manufacturing but stick to its… November 29, 2011 03:58 IST
Defence PSUs losing out to pvt shipyards, Antony tells House The government has conceded that the country’s defence public sector shipyards have lost out to private players on the construction… November 29, 2011 03:51 IST
Ministries? view sought on PSUs buying stakes in each other The Department of Disinvestment has sent a Cabinet circular to various ministries to seek their views on the government proposal… November 29, 2011 03:47 IST
Govt should have taken a calibrated approach In opening up the retail trade to foreign equity last week, the Union government demonstrated uncharacteristic courage and conviction. November 29, 2011 03:43 IST
No headway expected at Durban meet With climate talks having begun in Durban, both the industry and climate experts are pessimistic and don?t expect any concrete… November 29, 2011 03:43 IST
PM meet on power sector postponed The meeting called by Prime Minister on Monday evening to discuss key issues threatening viability of the power sector has… November 29, 2011 03:17 IST
States reject plan to keep gas & RLNG as declared goods States have rejected the Centre?s proposal to keep natural gas and regasified LNG in the declared goods category, which would… November 29, 2011 03:16 IST
Govt faces attack from friends, foes The Union Cabinet?s decision to allow 51% FDI in the supermarket sector has met with stiff resistance from a number… November 29, 2011 03:11 IST
Kiranas under no threat from foreign investment: Ficci, CII Amid protests on FDI in retail, the day saw the country?s top two industry chamber Confederation of Indian Industry and… November 29, 2011 03:05 IST
AMCs may be able to operate with R10-cr net worth Asset management companies may be able to operate with a net worth of R10 crore. November 29, 2011 03:05 IST
UP lodges FIRs against sugar mill owners over irregularities Uttar Pradesh government has filed FIRs which call for non-bailable arrest warrants against 12 sugar factories, their owners, including top… November 29, 2011 03:04 IST
30% clause in retail FDI for locals, govt clarifies Global retail brands looking to set shop in India under the latest policy decision on allowing 51% FDI in multi-brand… November 29, 2011 03:01 IST
PSU stocks gain as Sensex up 472 pts Stocks of public sector enterprises Coal India and SAIL surged on Monday in a strong market which saw the benchmark… November 29, 2011 02:28 IST
Nafed joins Assam rice procurement National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India will help Food Corporation of India procure rice from farmers in Assam. November 29, 2011 02:09 IST
Turmeric prices may ease on record output Turmeric prices are estimated to touch the bottom in some months with the new crop expected to be the one… November 29, 2011 02:04 IST
Steel cos may cut output on slow demand, high capacity Indian steel makers may have to slash production by 20% from the next fiscal as demand continues to taper off… November 29, 2011 02:01 IST
The dos and don?ts of loan against shares With consumer spending on the rise and loans getting expensive, people are finding new ways to fulfil their money requirements. November 29, 2011 01:59 IST
