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September 15, 2012
India Inc cheers FDI Initiatives
The UPA government opened its retail sector to foreign supermarkets on Friday, a major economic reform that has been stalled for months by political gridlock in New Delhi. The government also decided to allow foreign airlines to buy stakes of […]
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September 15, 2012
India Opens Door to Foreign Investment
India ushered in the biggest economic reforms in two decades on Friday, allowing big foreign retailers like Walmart, foreign broadcasters and foreign airlines to invest in the country, among other reforms. The central government, led by the Congress Party, is […]
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August 13, 2012
FDI in single-brand retail: 6 global retailers like Tommy Hillfiger, Brooks apply for 51% control of India operations
MUMBAI: India has received six proposals from global single-brand retailers seeking permission to own 51 per cent of their operations in the country, the commerce ministry said on Monday. Retailers who have applied to the government include apparel maker Tommy […]
Asia Pacific is one of the few bright spots for retail expansion in a still recovering global economy. Yet gaining access to those high growth markets is no easy task. It is no wonder that Asia Pacific is on the […]
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February 11, 2012
Pave the Way – Real Estate Rising
With popular locations for commercial spaces reaching a saturation point, SEZs and retail spaces set to move to the peripheral areas of the city. RACHITA KAR and RENUKA RANE report – Times of India, Hyderabad. Commercial spaces have played a […]
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January 11, 2012
India Allows 100% FDI In Single Brand Retail
The Indian government on Tuesday allowed foreign investors to float and run wholly owned single brand retail stores even as the bigger reform measure of opening multi-brand retailing to international investors remains mired in political cobweb. Currently, foreign direct investment […]
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March 21, 2012
Retail Formats
India is in the throes of a retail revolution that is leading the New World Order and taking everyone by surprise. We endeavor to help our clients make the most of this tsunami that is striking our shores. The country’s […]
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February 25, 2010
Retail sector demands Industry Status
Barely recovering from the slump in the economy, organised retailers in the country today said the sector should be given industry status, besides easing foreign investment norms in the forthcoming Budget. “Industry status has been a long standing demand of […]
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