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Announcements on bullet trains, FDI projects expected

The railways recently successfully completed an experiment on the Delhi-Agra route for semi-high speed (up to 160 km/hr)

More premium trains likely in rail Budget

The premium trains will be the focus area as the project has been the revenue generator for the loss-making passenger operations

Rlys to focus on private funds, modernisation

Railways are also exploring options to utilise the space above platforms for commercial development

Rlys may diversify freight basket

The move aims to tap into 17 additional commodities including sugar, milk, agricultural products and laterite

Gowda puts his hope on innovation, private participation to revive railways

First bullet train to run between Mumbai and Ahmadabad

Discrepancy in budget numbers

Online furniture retailer Urban Ladder plans expansion

E-commerce company Flipkart, too, has plans for the furniture category

Gurgaon rapid Metro hits ridership bump

Fare hike likely next month

Railways might allow private sector operations in some areas

Operations likely in high-speed networks, dedicated freight lines & connectivity projects under PPP models

Future Group poised for a second try at e-commerce

Electronics segment to go online in October; Big Bazaar will go online, too, by year-end

FDI in railways likely in high speed lines, freight corridors

Also in some PPP projects, with ministry retaining control on fares; proposal being finalised for cabinet

E-commerce: Foreign brands seek clarity on eligibility

Currently, while no foreign multi-brand retail chain such as the US's Walmart or the UK's Tesco can sell their products online in India

Asset creation by Rlys at slow pace

This despite a 10% hike in Indian Railways plan outlay for 2014-15 and spike in investment on new lines, doubling and gauge conversion

End-of-season sales cheer online and offline retailers

Online sale of imported goods hangs in balance

Experts say allowing foreign manufacturers to sell directly through e-commerce will give a positive message to MNC manufacturing in India

Flipkart-Myntra eyes 65% market share

It claims it accounts for half the current market share

Prime Minister Modi flags off Katra-Udhampur train

Rail line part of strategically important 326-km-long Udhampur- Katra-Quazigund- Srinagar -Baramulla Railway Line project

Railways completes pilot project for semi-high-speed train

A semi-high-speed New Delhi-Agra test train leaves New Delhi station on Thursday. The train is expected to reach a speed of 160 km/hr

Walmart eyes 30k consumers through its e-commerce pilot

The retailer will begin the e-commerce pilot in Lucknow and Hyderabad in business to business format

JICA, World Bank keen on first high-speed rail corridor

PPP not feasible as the project has risks like high costs, land acquisition