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Walmart says it has lost millions to Bharti by ending Indian venture
29 Apr 2014
In October 2013, Walmart called off its six-year-old partnership with Bharti Enterprises and decided to operate wholesale stores independently in India
Wal-Mart launches own money-transfer service
21 Apr 2014
Wal-Mart has launched its own money-transfer service, taking a step towards becoming one of the biggest financial services providers in the world
Walmart plans 50 new wholesale stores, e-commerce in India
09 Apr 2014
Walmart is planning to follow the inventory-based business model of e-commerce companies such as Amazon, eBay, Flipkart and Snapdeal, which is seen as a more viable option
Wal-Mart sues Visa for $5 bn over card swipe fees
28 Mar 2014
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer alleges that Visa and all major banks conspired to fix the fees that retailers paid to accept their credit and debit cards
Walmart tests online grocery shopping
31 Jan 2014
Grocery shopping from the couch could soon be a reality as users can select their groceries online, then choose between home delivery or free pickup at a local Wal-Mart store
Former Walmart India president Raj Jain to head Bharti Retail
04 Jan 2014
Bharti Enterprises had appointed Raj Jain, former president of Walmart India, as chief executive heading its retail operations Bhatri Retail
Krish Iyer to succeed Ramnik Narsey as Walmart’s new India head
13 Dec 2013
Iyer will succeed Ramnik Narsey, who was appointed interim head of Walmart India in June after the departure of Raj Jain, its long-serving country head
Wal-Mart probe: ball now in RBI’s court
19 Oct 2013
No violation of FEMA rules by Walmart, says ED
18 Oct 2013
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has found no contravention of foreign exchange rules by US retail giant Wal-Mart in its investments in India’s Bharti Enterprises
Negatives forced Wal-Mart to drop retail hopes in India
10 Oct 2013
The Indian authorities are investigating whether Wal-Mart violated foreign investment rules by giving Bharti Retail an interest-free loan of $100 million that could later be converted into a controlling stake in the company
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