Aneesh Phadnis And Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis And Viveat Susan Pinto

Beverage, ice-cream makers smile as heat wave rises

Beverage, ice-cream makers smile as heat wave rises

Rediff.com   5 May 2014

The heat wave that began a few weeks ago as well as the prediction of a possible El Nino weather phenomenon this year has beverage and ice-cream makers hope for a 15-20 per cent growth in sales in May

Amid slump, FMCG companies pamper the price-conscious

Amid slump, FMCG companies pamper the price-conscious

Rediff.com   4 May 2014

Improve speed of delivery, introduce smaller packs, create greater value

Amul readies premium ice cream to take on HUL's Magnum

Amul readies premium ice cream to take on HUL's Magnum

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

The move to launch two new premium products back-to-back is significant since it marks the first attempt by Amul to trade up its portfolio.

DGCA set to issue AirAsia operator permit this week

DGCA set to issue AirAsia operator permit this week

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2014

AirAsia is facing a legal challenge from Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy, whose petition comes up for hearing at the Delhi HIgh Court on Wednesday.

Find out which brands are rushing for tie-ups with IPL

Find out which brands are rushing for tie-ups with IPL

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2014

Big brands are keen to tie up with IPL for advertising purposes.

Amid exits, Mattel seeks to calm nerves

Amid exits, Mattel seeks to calm nerves

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2014

Peter Broegger, senior vice-president (Asia-Pacific), Mattel East Asia, will visit India this month in an attempt to restore confidence among stakeholders, rattled by a spate of departures by senior executives.

Tatas get cracking on their global branding exercise

Tatas get cracking on their global branding exercise

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2014

The branding exercise is estimated cost Rs 100-200 crore to the Tata Group.

Capital goods firms say recovery a year away

Capital goods firms say recovery a year away

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Capital goods stocks rallied nearly 16 per cent since January on purchases by foreign institutional investors and in anticipation of a change of government at the Centre.

New Marico MD will have to drive growth: Harsh Mariwala

New Marico MD will have to drive growth: Harsh Mariwala

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2014

Harsh Mariwala, outgoing MD of Marico has high hopes from Saugata Gupta.

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

The once-powerful Japanese major is left with little to show in the face of sustained competition from rivals.

Why are foreign cos keen to sell smaller planes to India?

Why are foreign cos keen to sell smaller planes to India?

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2014

There is enough room for growth in smaller Indian towns as per US and European aircraft manufacturers

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2014

The Civil Aviation Ministry is looking to increase air seat entitlement to Dubai by 20%.

Goldman Sachs to power ex-Godrej boss' F&B venture

Goldman Sachs to power ex-Godrej boss' F&B venture

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2014

The 58-year-old go-to man at the consumer goods maker will helm Global Beverages & Foods that will launch confectioneries, juices and snacks in six-nine months.

Complan stirs in celebrities

Complan stirs in celebrities

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2014

Endorsements from actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Surya marks Heinz's renewed bid for a market dominated by Horlicks.

Sebi notice to Etihad for code violation

Sebi notice to Etihad for code violation

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2014

Regulator believes Jet Airways deal triggers open offer

Mega business district for Mumbai, courtesy MIAL

Mega business district for Mumbai, courtesy MIAL

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2014

GVK Skycity's 20-million sq ft commercial space will be bigger than that in BKC; bids invited for first phase.

AirAsia's India launch may see further delay

AirAsia's India launch may see further delay

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

DGCA asks those likely to be affected by a scheduled air operator's permit to the airline to give suggestions, objections within 30 days.

The neta seeks your Like before your vote!

The neta seeks your Like before your vote!

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Social media is the new advertising tool for today's politicians and political parties, says Viveat Susan Pinto

Consumer durables production at seven-year low

Consumer durables production at seven-year low

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2014

November IIP data show a fall of over 20%, led by automobiles, gems & jewellery and home appliances; turnaround seen as unlikely.

Leo Burnett gets future-ready

Leo Burnett gets future-ready

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2013

The agency proposes to improve revenues from non-advertising segments, integrate non-traditional disciplines and strengthen sister agencies Orchard and Black Pencil.