Page 7 - Retail Sector
Credit growth, NPA reduction to depend on pace of economic revival: RBI
Credit to the commercial sector shrank by Rs 52,971 crore during April-September this calendar, or in the first half of 2019-20, from an expansion of Rs 3.66 trillion in the same period a year ago
 "Credit growth, NPA reduction to depend on pace of economic revival: RBI")
Art for the masses
The absence of a mass market for art means there is very little movement where it should be the most
 "Art for the masses")
How the ShopX app helps small retailers jump onto the e-commerce bandwagon
Having a presence across more than 350 cities and town, ShopX claims around 32,000 transactions per day on its platform
 "How the ShopX app helps small retailers jump onto the e-commerce bandwagon")
Govt arms DIPP with policy oversight to assume singular control over retail
The new Department of Industrial Promotion and Internal Trade will be in charge of both e-commerce and physical retail
 "Govt arms DIPP with policy oversight to assume singular control over retail")
After record FDI in 2018, retail sector gears up for more M&As in new year
The year 2018 brought big tickets investments across all formats while bridging the online and offline divide to bring their customers closer and the trend may continue further
 "After record FDI in 2018, retail sector gears up for more M&As in new year")
Here's why private equity firms are turning bullish on retailers
D-Mart IPO, which saw good interest from small investors and TCNS Clothing's impressive listing, which was valued at Rs 45 bn, has convinced investors that retail can deliver good value in India
 "Here's why private equity firms are turning bullish on retailers")
Walmart to Google, which e-commerce major will wear Indian retail crown?
With Walmart, Amazon, Google, Alibaba, Reliance and a host of other new and old players stepping up their retail play, India could see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali
Neighbourhood stores next war zone for retail analytics
Sector majors redo consumer profiling strategy to maximise hyper-local presence
 "Neighbourhood stores next war zone for retail analytics")
Blackstone, Xander-APG, others are placing bets on malls in tier-II cities
US-based Blackstone has bought malls such as AlphaOne Mall in Ahmedabad, Elante Mall in Chandigarh and Treasure Island Mall in Indore
 "Blackstone, Xander-APG, others are placing bets on malls in tier-II cities")
Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act 2017: Keeping the lights on
Hiring from the beneficial sectors is also likely to rise over time
 "Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act 2017: Keeping the lights on")
Consolidation is 'inevitable', gaining momentum in retail sector: Analysts
It is a tough business with wafer-thin margins and supply chain challenges
 "Consolidation is 'inevitable', gaining momentum in retail sector: Analysts")
