Govt extends term of Walmart lobbying probe panel till May

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 21:42

The government-appointed probe panel, which is looking into Walmart's lobbying with the US lawmakers for facilitating India entry, Thursday got a one-month extension in its tenure till May-end.

Probe panel seeks more details from Walmart on lobbying

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 17:53

The Panel, during its last meeting on March 22, had sought details about Walmart's lobbying activities in the US with regard to its plans to enter the Indian market.

Wal-Mart’s plans to become India’s top retailer by 2015 hit roadblock

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 18:15

Three years ago Wal-Mart Stores Inc. set out to be India's top retailer by 2015, calling it Project Jai Ho, meaning ‘let there be victory’.

India retains Podesta group for lobbying in US

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 16:31

The Podesta Group has been lobbying for India since 2011, as per the publicly available reports.

Probe panel meets Wal-Mart officials; seeks lobbying details

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 17:18

A government-appointed inquiry committee, looking into the US lobbying activities of Wal-Mart Stores for Indian market foray, Friday met senior executives of the global retail giant and sought details on the issue.

Walmart lobbying: Panel probing charges to submit report by Apr

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 18:14

In January, the Union Cabinet had decided that the probe would be conducted by a retired judge of Supreme Court or Chief Justice of a High Court.

'Rules do not require Indian cos to disclose lobbying details'

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 14:59

Indian companies are not required to make any disclosures regarding their lobbying activities and the country's regulations have no provision as yet in this regard, the government said Monday.

Panel formed in inquire into Walmart lobbying issue

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 17:48

Government has constituted a committee under Justice Mukul Mudgal to inquire into media reports on disclosures of Walmart in the US regarding its lobbying activities and whether the retail giant undertook any activity in India in contravention of law.

Probe report on graft charges against Walmart by April: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 19:10

A government appointed one-man committee that is investigating alleged corruption charges against the retail giant Walmart in India will submit its report by April, Parliament was informed Wednesday.

Govt seeks information from public in Wal-Mart lobbying probe

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 18:47

The government has appointed a one-man Inquiry Committee, headed by former Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court Justice Mukul Mudgal, to inquire into reports on the US lobbying activities of Wal-Mart for access to India market.

Studying India's conditions on FDI in retail: Walmart

Last Updated: Friday, January 25, 2013, 00:04

US-based global retail giant Walmart Thursday said it is studying the conditions related to India's allowing foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail before making the final announcement on its entry plans.

Wal-mart issue: Govt proposing commission of inquiry

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 20:16

The proposal to set up a one-man commission to be headed by a retired high court chief justice or judge is expected to be considered by the Cabinet on Thursday.