Wal-Mart, Bharti to start operations by September

You might be able to do your Diwali shopping at a Wal-Mart/Bharti store this year. Wal-Mart and Bharti are hiring at a fast pace in an effort to have their stores open by September this year. The joint venture between the companies has been in accordance of FDI guidelines set by the government and will conform to all clearances that are required for its operations to take place. The actual operations will start once the business and funding plans have been finalized, which should happen by August or September this year.