Tata rejig could lead to expansion in food – analysts
A corporate restructuring by India's Tata Group may encourage the conglomerate to boost its position in the country's highly-competitive processed-food sector, experts say.
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Kraft Heinz’s India asset sale ‘moves to second round’
Kraft Heinz has reportedly taken the auction of a clutch of its assets in India to the second round, with Tata Group and FMCG business Dabur India said to be in the running.
INDIA: BJP plans to ban foreign supermarkets entering retail sector
Indian political party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is expected to lead the country's next government, has said it plans to ban foreign supermarkets from entering its retail sector.
INDIA: Tesco to invest GBP85m in Tata JV
UK retailer Tesco has confirmed that it will invest GBP85m (US$132m) to establish a multi-brand retail joint venture with Trent Ltd, part of the Tata Group, in India.
just-food’s 2014 outlook: International retailers continue to bring focus home
The world of international food retail has undoubtedly got a little less international in recent years and 2014 looks likely to see the big guns continue to take an empire-building breather and sort out their troubled home markets while undertaking only modest overseas activities. Glynn Davis reports.
Comment: Investment boosts reputations of Tesco and New Delhi
It is, for both sides, an investment that can help improve their reputations. On Tuesday (17 December), Tesco set out a plan to become the first foreign retailer in India…
INDIA: Tesco bids to run multi-brand outlets
Tesco has set out a plan to become the first foreign retailer in India to run multi-brand outlets, with an application to invest in local operator Trent Hypermarket. The UK…
India briefing: FDI promise remains for reluctant investors
In September last year, India's government relaxed regulations allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. One year on and the reaction from international investors has been lukewarm. Michelle Russell…
just-food’s outlook for 2013: the international retail scene
2012 was undoubtedly a year of economic pressure for grocery retailers, as consumer spending continued to constrict. With little less pressure expected in 2013, will we see the trend towards…
INDIA: Tesco, Tata “in India expansion talks”
UK retail giant Tesco is understood to be looking at expanding further into India just days after announcing a review and potential exit from its troubled US venture. Tesco is…
INDIA: FDI will benefit retail sector – Tesco CFO
More overseas investment would benefit India's retail sector, Tesco CFO Laurie McIlwee insisted today (8 December). McIlwee said the Indian government's decision to put its plans to ease restrictions on…
