Arnab Dutta &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Arnab Dutta &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Hitachi appoints first Indian as country MD

Hitachi appoints first Indian as country MD

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

An alumnus of St Stephen's College, Delhi, his professional career began in the early 1990s. He completed a Master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University during 1996-98. And an MBA from Northeastern University, Boston.

From Kabaali to Baahubali, why brands love blockbusters

From Kabaali to Baahubali, why brands love blockbusters

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2017

More than the revenue component, the movies gain hugely in terms of visibility and reach, reports T E Narasimhan.

Family and Rs 500 crore: How a Chettiar community is reviving entrepreneurship

Family and Rs 500 crore: How a Chettiar community is reviving entrepreneurship

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2017

Some decades ago, nearly 90 per cent of Nattukottai Chettiars were entrepreneurs; this has dropped to 15 per cent. The community plans to reverse the numbers through know-how, family support, funding and networking.

Parched South India faces biggest water crisis

Parched South India faces biggest water crisis

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are facing a severe drought this year, affecting livelihoods as well as lives.

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

Indian phone company Lava reveals a new strategy, reports Arnab Dutta.

Baahubali 2 shows off its marketing muscle

Baahubali 2 shows off its marketing muscle

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2017

Baahubali 2, made at an estimated cost of 200 crore, will earn more than 500 crores through commercial tie-ups alone, says T E Narasimhan.

'Nothing Coca-Cola sells is unhealthy'

'Nothing Coca-Cola sells is unhealthy'

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2017

Venkatesh Kini, business unit president, Coca-Cola India and South West, shares his plans with Arnab Dutta.

Coke plans juice-based Fanta, Sprite for PM's platter

Coke plans juice-based Fanta, Sprite for PM's platter

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

Globally, Coca-Cola offers Fanta in various fruit-based formats. Apple, Strawberry, Pineapple and Creaming soda are a few of the 90 variants that are available in different markets, apart from orange.

Slurp! Look who's benefitting from cola ban in Tamil Nadu

Slurp! Look who's benefitting from cola ban in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2017

Even as traders in Tamil Nadu continue to boycott Coke and Pepsi, a few homegrown beverage brands are raking in the profits, says T E Narasimhan.

Protests outside Oppo unit after employee 'insults' flag

Protests outside Oppo unit after employee 'insults' flag

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2017

Workers allege an official dumped the National Flag, hoisted inside the factory, in a dustbin after tearing it.

States outdo each other on social media to lure investment

States outdo each other on social media to lure investment

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh use celebrity endorsers and social media campaigns to brand their state and court big business to eventually bring about job creation. Can they deliver on their promises?

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

They are evaluating realignment of warehouses and supply chains, besides exploring locations to set up hubs and shutting down some distribution centres

Xiaomi has big plans to overtake Samsung

Xiaomi has big plans to overtake Samsung

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

Starts second unit at Sri City, raises retail reach seven-fold; evaluating 2 new categories for 2017

Mahindra's R&D spending up 26 times in 13 years

Mahindra's R&D spending up 26 times in 13 years

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

Companies need to provide 90-95 per cent of what Europe, US, Japan, Korea may give and for that, you have to spend this kind of money: Pawan Goenka.

Nestle India dons a new avatar

Nestle India dons a new avatar

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

The company now plans to bet on health sciences, skin care and specialised products, says Arnab Dutta.

Tamil Nadu makes Aadhaar must for vehicle registration

Tamil Nadu makes Aadhaar must for vehicle registration

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2017

This is the first time a state is asking for PAN card for two-wheelers

How Leyland clawed back its market share

How Leyland clawed back its market share

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

Increased truck sales, new models push Leyland's share to 34%, from 30.2% in the same quarter a year before.

TN's Pepsi-Coke boycott could hit Rs 1500 cr of business

TN's Pepsi-Coke boycott could hit Rs 1500 cr of business

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2017

Traders' body says retailers have supported boycott; eateries, supermarkets seek more time to decide.

Post note ban, smartphones all set to ring again

Post note ban, smartphones all set to ring again

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Experts say launches would pick up pace from mid-March.

Get ready for new flagship phones to reach India

Get ready for new flagship phones to reach India

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

All eyes this year, however, are on Nokia's latest launches.