Arnab Dutta &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto In New Delhi

Stories by Arnab Dutta &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto In New Delhi

What is the real motive behind Nestle-Pfizer acquisition?

What is the real motive behind Nestle-Pfizer acquisition?

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2012

Nestle's acquisition of Pfizer's infant nutrition business has an India angle to it. While Pfizer does not have its infant nutrition brands such as SMA Gold, Promil Gold, Progress Gold and Promise Gold in India yet, the threat that it could launch these products in the country was always there, thanks to its strong presence in neighbouring countries such as China, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Meet the 68-year-old chairman of Bates India

Meet the 68-year-old chairman of Bates India

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2012

He's 68, but he shows no signs of slowing down. Ranjan Kapur, country manager, WPP India, has the additional responsibility of Bates India now as its chairman, but the former head of Ogilvy & Mather has taken it up in earnest.

Secret recipe of a successful ad firm

Secret recipe of a successful ad firm

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2012

Ranjan Kapur has been country manager of WPP in India for the last eight years. But he gets back to actively managing operations at an agency with the additional responsibility of Bates India as its chairman.

'It is not uncommon for rivals to work together '

'It is not uncommon for rivals to work together '

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2012

We will utilise India as a creative resource for all our offices around the world, says Chuck Brymer, President and CEO, DDB Worldwide.

Cigarette smokers pay more than MRP

Cigarette smokers pay more than MRP

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2012

For instance, a pack of 20 Classic branded cigarettes (from ITC) now costs Rs 120.

What lies ahead for Starbucks in India

What lies ahead for Starbucks in India

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2012

After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.

What lays ahead for Starbucks in India

What lays ahead for Starbucks in India

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2012

After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.

Tough times ahead for consumer firms

Tough times ahead for consumer firms

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2011

Companies are likely to see lower volume growth as consumers remain wary of spending.

FMCG companies on cost-cut drive

FMCG companies on cost-cut drive

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2011

This includes input substitution, overhead management, rationalising personnel - all aimed at reining in expenditure.

Rural consumers losing appetite

Rural consumers losing appetite

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2011

Consumer goods sales growth slows.

Diwali offers boost consumer confidence

Diwali offers boost consumer confidence

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2011

India Inc expects 25-30% sales growth, lower than 40% last year.

Wipro to take on Godrej in men's soap segment

Wipro to take on Godrej in men's soap segment

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2011

The move comes at a time when the company is looking to strengthen its position in soaps.

Consumer durables firms take a hit

Consumer durables firms take a hit

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2011

An eight to nine per cent depreciation of the rupee against the dollar in the last one month means companies have to pay more for components or products they import.

Advertisers take to brand integrations

Advertisers take to brand integrations

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2011

According to media buyers, the demand for integrations is on the rise, thanks to the ability it has to stand out in a cluttered environment, if done the right way.

Advertising growth takes a break amid slowdown

Advertising growth takes a break amid slowdown

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2011

According to data compiled by media research agency TAM, the rate of growth of advertising on television in terms of the number of hours was half during the January-June period this year in comparison with the corresponding period last year.

Nielsen refuses to share data with analysts

Nielsen refuses to share data with analysts

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2011

It was a year ago that Nielsen had suspended services to the analyst community following an uproar by companies over inaccurate reporting of market share data.

Special: How Rasna beats the heat

Special: How Rasna beats the heat

Rediff.com   30 May 2011

Devise new strategy to take on competition from multinational brands.

Reckitt to sell Paras' personal care arm

Reckitt to sell Paras' personal care arm

Rediff.com   30 May 2011

The interested companies include Emami and Dabur.

The rise and rise of creative hotshops

The rise and rise of creative hotshops

Rediff.com   23 May 2011

Small independent agencies in India are slowly but steadily making inroads into large advertiser accounts held by industry majors.

Japan's Kokuyo to buy majority stake in Camlin

Japan's Kokuyo to buy majority stake in Camlin

Rediff.com   2 May 2011

Japanese firm to retain Camlin, Camel brands.