The first batch of Rafale would be received by IAF AIR Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria. Once the aircraft lands in Ambala, the pilots led by Group Captain Harkirat Singh would meet IAF Chief

Rafale Fighter Jets in India Live Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a series of tweets welcomed Rafale jets home saying that India can deter any threat now

Rafale arrival in India: Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders near the Air Force station ahead of the Rafale's arrival; Section 144, which prohibits assembly of four or more people, imposed in villages adjoining airbase, including Dhulkot, Baldev Nagar, Garnala and Panjkhora

Arrival of Rafale jets comes amid escalating border tension between India and China along Line of Actual Control. Though China claims air superiority over India, induction of Rafale fighter aircraft into Air Force could give India much-needed confidence to take on China's J20 5th generation aircraft

Even though YES Bank collapsed because of high non-performing assets (NPAs), Rana Kapoor was once known for his unmatched ability to recover every penny lent to the most shrewd and dubious clients, which also earned him the title of the 'lender of the last resort'

Woodland, which is presently operating around 600 retail stores in around 250 cities, mostly owned by it, plans to add around 30 to 40 stores every year mostly in small cities

Harkirat Singh, MD, Aero Club (owns footwear major Woodland), entered the family business in 1993/94, scaled up the brand to Rs 1,250 crore and ventured into new categories

While Future Group has invested Rs 100 crore to spruce up its e-commerce strategy, Reliance promises 'convenience' with its online marketplace offering over 6,000 products.

Tata firm Infiniti Retail CEO & MD Ajit Joshi said granting of an official industry status will give boost to the sector.

Woodland currently earns nearly 60 per cent of its Rs 1,000 crore revenue from footwear, with apparel contributing 30 per cent and accessories the remaining.

Harkirat Singh, MD, Woodland, talks about the qualities that make a good adventure shoe.

With customers slashing spending on apparel and other luxury good, most large format retail stores, such as Shoppers Stop, Pantaloons and Globus, have started offering 60% discounts.

Continuing with our series on India's New Business Dynasties, we feature Rana Kapoor who gave up a top notch banker's job to set up his own bank. Today, YES Bank has revenues of Rs 2,369 crore and a market capitalisation of Rs 9,500 crore.

The Business Today-Aditya Birla Group Acumen 2007 finals saw the best B-school talent quiz and debate about women, mile-high clubs and breaking the glass ceiling, among other things.