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India considers raising FDI ceiling in single-brand retail

October 14, 2011
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Government is considering to increase FDI ceiling for single brand retail. “We are seriously considering to raise the bar further – that means to allow increased FDI….how much it is, only when we take the decision you will get to know,” commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma said.

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Global luxury cos keen to up single brand retail FDI cap

October 14, 2011
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The government’s announcement today that it is “seriously considering” relaxation of the cap on FDI in single brand retail met with an encouraging response from global luxury brands, including...

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Luxury stores like Burberry, Genesis Luxury moving to smaller towns

October 14, 2011
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For those who thought luxury is the preserve of the rich in big cities, here’s one statistic that will startle. One out of every four luxury stores in India...

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India’s luxury clothing market starting to take off

October 14, 2011
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The Indian luxury apparel market is starting to take off and major international brands are preparing to exploit the opportunities, a New Delhi conference was told this week. But...

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Tata Coffee, Starbucks Near Deal for Stores

October 14, 2011
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Indians could soon be sipping cups of coffee and chatting at Starbucks outlets, as the U.S. chain sets out to perk up global sales by making a long-awaited entry...

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Coffee retail giant Starbucks lobbies with US govt for India entry

October 14, 2011
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American coffee retail giant Starbucks is lobbying hard with lawmakers and government officials in the US to facilitate its entry into the highly lucrative Indian market.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Plans More India Stores

October 14, 2011
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Salvatore Ferragamo Italia SpA, the Italian luxury shoemaker that went public in June, plans to add stores in India as demand for luxury products in the world’s second-fastest growing...

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Bharti Walmart store to arrive

October 14, 2011
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Bharti Walmart Private Limited, the joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and Walmart, is expanding its presence in Maharashtra. Bharti Retail will soon be opening its first ‘Easy Day’ format...

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NEC unveils next generation retail solutions

October 14, 2011
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Leading network and IT solutions provider NEC India unveiled a range of latest retail solutions, including the innovative compact POS terminal with self check-in system, thermal printer and customised...

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Indian ecommerce market to be worth Rs 47k cr by December 2011

October 14, 2011
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The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) secretary general DS Rawat has said that the market size of ecommerce industry is expected to be Rs 46,520...

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Focus

Indian luxury market at $5.8 bn, goes beyond metros

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The Indian luxury market, which is estimated to have touched around $5.8 billion (nearly Rs 28,500 crore), is spreading beyond the metros as adoption...

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FDI in retail: Lack of political will sees govt hit pause

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On July 22, when the Committee of Secretaries gave its nod to 51% FDI in multi-brand retail, there was reason to believe that it...

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India’s retail policy remains shop-soiled

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Policies in India end up looking like something the cat dragged in: mauled and grubby. That’s what happens when you keep fiddling with a...

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