States have prerogative not to allow FDI in multi-brand retail: Government
September 18th, 2012 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Amid growing protests against its decision to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, the government Tuesday said the implementation of the policy remained ... Read more...
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Court notice to Bharti Walmart
July 11th, 2012 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notices to the central government, Bharti Walmart Pvt Ltd and Bharti Retail Ltd on a plea alleging that the ... Read more...
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Hope Mamata will okay FDI in retail: Basu
July 7th, 2012 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 7 (IANS) Chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu Saturday hoped that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will give a nod for FDI in retail trading.It was under ... Read more...
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Economic survey bats for FDI in multi-brand retail
March 15th, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Even as foreign equity in multi-brand retailing has eluded political consensus, India's economic survey has pushed for a phased opening up of the sector ... Read more...
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All-party meeting likely to resolve parliament impasse
November 28th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The government is likely to call an all-party meeting Tuesday in the wake of impasse in parliament over its decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment ... Read more...
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FDI in India slumps 38 percent in April-October
December 16th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India declined 37.84 percent to $12.40 billion in April-October this year from $19.95 billion in the corresponding period last year, according to ... Read more...
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mjunction launches shopping portal
October 13th, 2009 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) E-commerce company mjunction Services Tuesday launched a shopping portal hoping to capture 30 percent of market share in online retail trading.
"Though the country's e-commerce business is still very ... Read more...
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Government approves 28 FDI proposals worth Rs.13.27 billion (Lead)
July 4th, 2008 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The government has approved 28 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals totalling Rs.13.27 billion including global retail major Marks and Spencer's proposal for 51 percent foreign direct investment ... Read more...
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Giorgio Armani proposal among 20 cleared by India
April 8th, 2008 - 7:59 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) A proposal from designer house Giorgio Armani to start a chain of retail stores in India was among the 20 applications on foreign direct investment approved by ... Read more...
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Plan panel urges clarity on foreign investment in retail
April 2nd, 2008 - 11:43 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The government should further clarify the vexed issue of allowing foreign investment in the retail trade, the Planning Commission said in a report Wednesday. Currently, India allows ... Read more...
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Delhi, Kerala traders protest against entry of retail giants
February 23rd, 2008 - 7:53 pm ICT by admin
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Traders of Kerala and Delhi staged protest on Saturday against the entry of retail giants ahead of the annual general budget.
Retailers in Thiruvananthapuram called for a 12-hour ... Read more...
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