ar Anil Ambani-led Reliance Games to incubate and invest in gaming startups By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-10-16T07:09:59+05:30 “For incubators, we want to look at India as the first starting point,” said Manish Agarwal, CEO of Reliance Entertainment. Full Article
ar This new feature could make 'Super Smash Bros' the game of the year By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-10-26T14:30:28+05:30 There's no better game to play with friends than "Super Smash Bros." And it's about to get even better. Full Article
ar Got a Crush on Candy Crush? You Can Soon Wear It Developer of world’s most popular game signs licensing deal with Dream Theatre By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-12-04T20:41:52+05:30 King Digital Entertainment Plc, owner of Candy Crush, has signed an exclusive licensing deal with Mumbai-based Dream Theatre, to license and sell Candy Crush branded products across South Asia. Full Article
ar Rovio Entertainment,owner of the Angry Birds franchise, aims to become default app on India smartphones By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-12-13T16:27:37+05:30 Rovio’s India head also said that the company wants to have its own retail store where it can sell Angry Birds merchandise such as shirts and stuffed toys. Full Article
ar Indian gaming and mobile app startups leveraging cloud By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-01-31T14:33:17+05:30 The mobile app development companies as well as independent developers are leveraging this to pitch their apps into the market. Full Article
ar Gaming firm Nazara Technologies signs up Credit Suisse to raise up to Rs 640 crore By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-05-13T18:41:51+05:30 Nazara Technologies has mandated investment bank Credit Suisse to raise Rs 480-640 crore, the largest capitalraise in India’s still nascent mobile gaming industry. Full Article
ar Toonz Animation ties up with Gummybear International By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-12-18T12:08:30+05:30 Toonz Animation, the flagship division of leading content company Toonz Entertainment, has signed a major deal with Gummybear International Inc. Full Article
ar Star Chef - India's most successful mobile game developed in Udupi By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-12-21T11:22:38+05:30 With 35% users each in the US and Asia Pacific region and the remaining in Europe, 99Games is one of the first Indian gaming studios to hit this success. Full Article
ar Gaming startup MadRat develops wear and play platform for kids By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-01-04T14:16:56+05:30 MadRat has developed an interactive suit designed to encourage children to venture out and play even within the restrictive confines of housing complexes. Full Article
ar Now mobile games based on ACK and Tinkle characters By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-01-19T15:36:06+05:30 ACK has roped in game developer Nazara Games to develop mobile games based on ACK and Tinkle characters, and the games would be launched in the next six months, said Mohan. Full Article
ar NVIDIA to expand gaming footprint in India, add 100 gaming cafes this year By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-01-05T11:35:22+05:30 There are nearly 100 such gaming cafes currently and less than 1000 non-exclusive cafes, said Vamsi Krishna, Head of Consumer Marketing, South Asia, NVIDIA. Full Article
ar Rotomac case: I-T dept files 6 charge sheets against Vikram Kothari By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-02-27T07:44:20+05:30 The Kanpur-based group is being probed by the CBI and the ED in connection with the alleged swindling of Rs 3,695 crore of loan funds. Full Article
ar CBI court rejects bail plea of Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-03-08T06:42:55+05:30 The court considered the facts and found that he was not entitled for interim bail on the said grounds. Full Article
ar German brand Lamy partners Dilip Doshi By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-03-29T16:59:53+05:30 Lamy products will be imported from Germany and will be sold at price-tag starting Rs 900 onwards. Full Article
ar CBI has quizzed six officials of Bank of Baroda in connection bank fraud involving Rotomac case By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-04-18T08:26:23+05:30 The total outstanding amount, according to the agency, is approximately Rs 3695 crores. The agency had sealed the office and house of Vikram Kothari’s residence, in New Delhi. Full Article
ar CBI files chargesheet in Rotomac case By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-05-22T08:07:20+05:30 The agency filed a chargesheet in the special court Lucknow dealing with Rs 456.63 crore loan of Bank of Baroda as the probe into remaining amount is continuing, officials said, adding that more chargesheets would be filed in the case Full Article
ar CBI gets one-day transit remand for Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari, son By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-02-24T09:13:46+05:30 The court allowed a day's transit remand for both the accused, who were arrested on Thursday for alleged default on loan repayment. Full Article
ar Rotomac scam: How Vikram Kothari used virtual offices, round-tripping to dupe banks By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-02-20T15:35:08+05:30 Rotomac violated FEMA rules and worked for interest rate differential in local and foreign currency in the guise of trade without having any genuine business transactions. Full Article
ar Rotomac loan default swells to Rs 3,695 crore, CBI files case against Vikram Kothari By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-02-19T17:41:09+05:30 Earlier, the loan default was estimated at over Rs 800 crore but scrutiny of documents by CBI revealed that the amount is much larger. Full Article
ar Vikram Kothari, Rotomac promoter raided by CBI: Live Updates By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-02-19T11:25:44+05:30 After Rs 11,360 crore PNB scam , another ace businessman - Vikram Kothari from Kanpur -has been accused of defaulting on repayment of more than Rs 800 crore loans from five government banks Full Article
ar Boutique Living to be a Rs 500 cr brand in 5 years: Asim Dalal, MD, Indo Count By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-08-24T16:52:07+05:30 The Rs.13000 crore domestic bed linen market is expected to be more than Rs 19,000 cr market by 2021 and there is a scope for us to explore the domestic market at this point in time. Full Article
ar Looking to double the number of retailers to 4K in two years: Rahul Gautam, MD, Sheela Foam By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-12-09T14:57:16+05:30 "We have 2,200 exclusive dealers or retailers and therefore what has worked well for us is this exclusive chain right from manufacturing to the consumer." Full Article
ar Kohler sees India among its top 3 global markets By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-12-10T09:17:59+05:30 Kohler would enhance its sales network in the domestic markets by having presence in 200 towns in next three years and become a 1,000 store company in next five years. Full Article
ar Bombay Dyeing to infuse new life into retail arm By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-01-09T08:19:36+05:30 PwC, Microsoft, KPMG & EY to help business turn profitable by next fiscal. Full Article
ar Parryware to supply bathroom products for Patanjali projects By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-03-02T13:58:57+05:30 As part of this association, "Parryware sanitaryware and faucets will be used for all Patanjali's upcoming projects across India," the company said in a statement. Full Article
ar Jaquar Group takes over Euro Ceramics Ltd’s sanitaryware plant By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-04-25T16:21:08+05:30 The company will spend about Rs 90 cr to expand and modernise the plant spread over 17 acres this fiscal, he said. Full Article
ar Jaquar aims to make lighting Rs 1,000 cr business in 2-3 yrs By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-11-01T13:03:26+05:30 The capex for FY'18 is about Rs 300 crore to expand lighting and bathroom fitting plants Full Article
ar HSIL eyes Rs 700 crore sales from consumer biz in 4-5 years By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-11-06T08:15:02+05:30 The company is present in built-in kitchen appliances and claims to be the number three brand in the country. Full Article
ar Jaquar aims $1 bn turnover by 2022, to open 15 stores globally By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-12-04T07:55:58+05:30 The company, which aspires to be a global brand in the segment, is in the process of opening 15 exclusive brand showroom 'Jaquar world' across the globe. Full Article
ar Kajaria Group ropes in Anushka Sharma to promote Kerovit brand By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-12-15T16:00:58+05:30 The Group has launched a marketing campaign including digital, outdoor, television and cinema to promote the brand, the company said in a statement. Full Article
ar Eyeing Rs 2k cr in revenue, Kurl-on says partnership with IKEA will prove beneficial By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-09-28T12:22:21+05:30 "Some part of Kurl-on's business did get cannibalized with the opening of IKEA's first store in Hyderabad, but it is not a cause of worry," Sudhakar Pai, Chairman and MD, Kurl-on says. Full Article
ar Bed Bath and Beyond sinks as doubts around turnaround linger By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-04-12T13:04:11+05:30 Bed Bath and Beyond has been struggling to boost sales in the face of changing consumer preferences towards online furniture retailers such as Wayfair Inc. Full Article
ar Bed Bath & Beyond shakes up board amid investor pressure, co-founders step down By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-04-23T08:08:56+05:30 Shares of the New Jersey-based home furnishing retailer fell about 3 percent in mid-day trade. Full Article
ar Wipro venture arm picks up stake in LetsShave By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-27T08:29:10+05:30 “We plan to rapidly expand our newly launched portfolio of Shower, Beard, Body & Electric trimmers to focus on becoming a one-stop grooming solution for men and women,” Sidharth Oberoi, CEO, LetsShave told ET. Full Article
ar Appliances, electronics industry seek nod from local authorities to restart production By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T16:02:56+05:30 Individually, each brand is seeking more clarity and approval on the guidelines. The guidelines say that we would have to open in a phased manner. All brands are gearing up to open up, wherever, it will be permitted," CEAMA President Kamal Nandi said. Full Article
ar Covid-19 fear: Electronics brands Samsung, Apple let offline stores sell online By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-18T08:33:38+05:30 Samsung has created an ecommerce platform in partnership with Benow.in along with mobile phone retailers across the country that will allow them to sell and deliver smartphones. Offline stores are also being used to fulfil orders placed on Samsung’s e-store for television and appliances. Full Article
ar Top smartphone and electronic brands postpone production plans till lockdown ends By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T17:31:44+05:30 Several brands took the decision since both offline and online market is closed leading to piling up of inventory in their warehouses, and several of their plants falling in red zones or in states where permission has not yet been given. Some states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka have also decided to not provide any relaxation to industries till the lockdown ends. Full Article
ar Consumer durables Q4 earnings preview: Profits may fall up to 40% on erratic sales By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-28T17:02:30+05:30 Most consumer durables companies in India rely on imported components. Poor input supplies since January and later closure of factories, malls, shops and offices due to the lockdown hit consumer demand badly. Full Article
ar Samsung Electronics expects Q2 profit fall as virus hits sales of smartphones, TVs By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:41:56+05:30 "Sales and profits of set products business, including smartphones and TVs, are expected to decline significantly as COVID-19 affects demand and leads to store and plant closures globally," Samsung said in a statement. Full Article
ar White goods retailers in state seek nod to restart operations By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:07:53+05:30 Major retail chains including Viveks, Shahs, Girias, Vasanth and Co are among the signatories of the letter, which fears job losses might start impacting one lakh of families, besides a steep drop in direct and indirect tax revenues to the state. Full Article
ar Slow start to retail opening By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T16:31:50+05:30 According to officials, retail demand started to build up gradually. In some cases, people were completing prelockdown transactions and others new ones. Full Article
ar Cardboard box makers shut shop due to lack of regulation, input cost hike By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-03-24T22:25:56+05:30 About a fourth of the corrugated box makers in the country are in danger of shutting down over the next few months as they are unable to pass on cost pressures to their clients. Full Article
ar Ashraf ElArman appointed Managing Director of Xerox India By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-07-02T17:27:49+05:30 Documentation solutions firm Xerox today announced the appointment of Ashraf ElArman as Managing Director of its Indian unit, effective June 22. Full Article
ar Ballarpur Industries in talks to sell Malaysian arm to China's Nine Dragons By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-04-24T07:50:25+05:30 India’s largest maker of writing & printing paper has been in talks with Nine Dragons for some time now. Discussions are likely to lead to a binding agreement soon, sources said. Full Article
ar Printing solutions co Printo buys rival Print Bazaar's parent firm By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-09-04T12:28:19+05:30 While the financial terms of the acquisition, which was completed last month, were not shared, sources privy to the developments said the deal valued Print Bazaar at Rs 8-10 crore. Full Article
ar Meet Ryan: A 7-year old boy who is the highest-paid YouTube star of 2018 By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-12-05T08:23:31+05:30 The boy topped Forbes' list of "Highest-Paid YouTube Stars 2018" with an impressive earning of USD 22 million. Full Article
ar AR educational toymaker PlayShifu lands $7M funding led by Chiratae, Inventus & Bharat Innovation Fund By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-07-25T12:30:40+05:30 The startup plans to use the funds raised to focus on building unique phygital interactions, new product developments and expand its retail presence from 15 countries to more than 30 countries Full Article
ar Children, parents won’t let toy sales slow down By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-03T07:57:00+05:30 Pestering by children and parental guilt has helped the toy industry grow to $1.5 billion in the past few years. Full Article
ar Toys 'R' Us makes comeback after teaming up with Target By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-21T14:22:26+05:30 More than two years after filing for bankruptcy, Toys 'R' Us has managed to make a comeback with the support of a competitor, just in time for the holiday season. The iconic toy brand has relaunched its website, shortly after US retail chain Target announced a partnership with the defunct brand's parent company Tru Kids Brands. Full Article
ar Karnataka Bank reports Rs 40.39cr fraud by Hanung Toys and Textiles By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-12-06T18:22:38+05:30 Hanung Toys and Textiles Ltd (borrowing account) dealing with the bank since 2008 had availed various credit facilities under consortium arrangement wherein, Karnataka Bank was one of the member banks, it said in a regulatory filing. Full Article