Pantaloon Retail India

Birla Group shops for Pantaloon: Why it's a win-win for both

The deal comes at a difficult time for retailers, many of who have been scrambling for funds after the government back-tracked on a proposal to allow foreign direct investment in the multi-brand retail sector last year.

How Future Group plans to be a zero-debt firm by FY13

Future Group is negotiating 18 divestment and fund-raising transactions simultaneously, including inducting a strategic partner in its flagship Big Bazaar stores.

GST bigger game changer than FDI: Biyani

iyani further said consolidation in the manufacturing supply side has not been able to catch up with the demand consolidation and noted that the proposed new manufacturing policy will help to ease the situation.

Is Ambani bigger than Biyani? Both are minnows next to Wal-Mart

For politicians, tackling food inflation and raising exports may matter more than protecting the short-term interests of a few Indian retail giants.