Avishek Rakshit &Amp;Amp; Shreya Jai

Stories by Avishek Rakshit &Amp;Amp; Shreya Jai

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

One of the oldest living brands in the country, Horlicks has been innovative in its approach, which helped it survive intense competition

Anju Seth, IIM-C's first woman director

Anju Seth, IIM-C's first woman director

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2018

'She was the unanimous choice of the search-cum-selection committee.'

Ready your taste buds for ITC's milkshakes

Ready your taste buds for ITC's milkshakes

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

ITC will also launch paneer shortly and is also working on cheese and Tetra Pak milk

Air India plans to raise Rs 250 crore from sale of 14 properties

Air India plans to raise Rs 250 crore from sale of 14 properties

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2018

Air India's debt burden is estimated to be more than Rs 50,000 crore, besides huge accumulated losses.

Will 2Bme b the brand 4 U?

Will 2Bme b the brand 4 U?

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2018

Shashwat Goenka of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka group plans a high-decibel campaign around its young apparel brand 2Bme.

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2018

Sale of India's specialty tea varieties from exclusive estates in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are on the rise in the domestic market, and sought after in overseas markets too.

Rule Britannia, again?

Rule Britannia, again?

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2018

The firm, which traces its origin back to 1862 in a humble Kolkata bakery and its subsequent listing on the bourses in 1918, says that it now wants to grow "substantially" and not just rest on its laurels.

Hilsa, as it's cooked in Bengal's royal homes!

Hilsa, as it's cooked in Bengal's royal homes!

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2018

Here's your opportunity to sample ilish dishes from the royal homes of Bengal, says Avishek Rakshit.

Why biscuit prices are likely to go up

Why biscuit prices are likely to go up

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

In the past month, wheat prices have increased 6.3% as production is expected to be 1.5% lower, in terms of crop acreage, than the earlier estimate

Adani group's Australia woes continue

Adani group's Australia woes continue

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

Sources said Adani had not been able to tie up any financing for the coal project

As Britannia turns 100, it has a special gift for you

As Britannia turns 100, it has a special gift for you

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2018

Besides launching 50 products with a refreshed logo, Britannia to issue bonus debentures of Rs 720 crore

Didi's mega campaign against Modi begins next month

Didi's mega campaign against Modi begins next month

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2018

Mamata Banerjee predicts the BJP-led NDA will not get more than 150 seats in the next Lok Sabha election.

Whenever you see colour at Fifa World Cup 2018, think of Berger Paints

Whenever you see colour at Fifa World Cup 2018, think of Berger Paints

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2018

Company's loss-making Russian arm painted three World Cup soccer venues, and two airports to break even this fiscal; Berger now mulls acquiring competing painting companies.

India's tea export and the Iran connection

India's tea export and the Iran connection

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2018

Iran is India's largest importer of tea in value terms while in terms of volume, it is the second largest after Russia

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2018

The two battle it out in the controversial but lucrative fairness cream market, spark a fresh bout of aggression in the war between the brands

Govt readies policy changes in solar bids

Govt readies policy changes in solar bids

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2018

The highest cap for the capacity would be 2 GW and can be set up in tranches at whatever location the project developer deems fit.

ITC chairman Deveshwar's tenure extended by 2 years

ITC chairman Deveshwar's tenure extended by 2 years

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

Earlier, at the AGM of 2016, shareholders had approved his appointment for a period of three years with effect from February 5, 2017

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2018

UltraTech currently has 19% market share with Shree Cement commanding 22% of the market

Africa adds flavour to Indian tea firms' profit margins

Africa adds flavour to Indian tea firms' profit margins

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2018

Production cost in Africa varies between $1 and $2 a kg while in Assam it is $1.9 and in West Bengal over $2

Going Green: Now even you can own a solar park in India

Going Green: Now even you can own a solar park in India

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2018

The move comes at a time when IL&FS Energy has joined hands with SB Energy