BS Reporter, Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by BS Reporter, Viveat Susan Pinto

'India's consumer market will touch $4 trillion by 2025'

'India's consumer market will touch $4 trillion by 2025'

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2017

In an interaction with Viveat Susan Pinto, Thomas Lutz, head of the consumer and retail practice at The Boston Consulting Group. highlights some of the top consumer trends in India and the way forward for companies.

Why joint ventures are so challenging in India

Why joint ventures are so challenging in India

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2017

Most business groups in India, including Godrejs, Tatas and Mahindras, have seen patience tested in JVs, with some of them winding up quickly

Hershey's may send its Kisses to India

Hershey's may send its Kisses to India

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2017

Hershey's plans to raise its India presence and introduce some of its global brands, beside looking at more manufacturing facilities here.

For advertisers, old is now gold

For advertisers, old is now gold

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2017

60-plus men and women who live independent lives are becoming the cynosure of ad men's eyes.

Ronald McDonald is smiling once again in Delhi

Ronald McDonald is smiling once again in Delhi

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

43 McDonald's outlets in New Delhi-National Capital Region were forced to down shutters following lapse of their eating-out or health licences in June.

Fate of 169 McDonald's outlets hanging in balance

Fate of 169 McDonald's outlets hanging in balance

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2017

CPRL Board may meet this week to decide if the outlets in the north and east of India can be kept open till the matter is settled in courts

McDonald's, Indian partner begin fresh war

McDonald's, Indian partner begin fresh war

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2017

Vikram Bakshi says the 169 stores will remain open, McDonald's says it will take steps to enforce termination.

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

The firm will invest over Rs 1,000 crore in marketing, cash backs and promotional spends

'The pain that trade faced due to GST will ease'

'The pain that trade faced due to GST will ease'

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

On Tuesday, Bajaj Electricals extended its brand licence agreement with UK-based kitchen appliances major Morphy Richards, launching a new range of products. Chairman & managing director Shekhar Bajaj, cousin of industrialist Rahul Bajaj, tells Viveat Susan Pinto the company will increasingly focus its attention on its consumer products business.

Why Arvind Panagariya resigned from NITI Aayog

Why Arvind Panagariya resigned from NITI Aayog

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2017

Arvind Panagariya, first vice-chairman of the NITI Aayog, replacement for the five-decade-old Planning Commission, has decided to return to academics.

'Women's cricket is witnessing a Chak De moment'

'Women's cricket is witnessing a Chak De moment'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2017

Following the World Cup, companies queue up to sign Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur.

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

Piyush Pandey retiring? I'm not going anywhere, says O&M's South Asia executive chairman.

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

Channels across the board from news to general entertainment, music and movies telecast half-hour to one-hour advertorials promoting these products, mainly during non-prime time hours

'Nobody is fully prepared for GST'

'Nobody is fully prepared for GST'

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

The near term will be challenging, as most will struggle to adapt to the new regime.

Farmers to organise protest march to mark one month of Mandsaur firing

Farmers to organise protest march to mark one month of Mandsaur firing

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

Farmers, who are pressing for fair price and loan waivers, will march through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana

GST will accelerate growth: Adi Godrej

GST will accelerate growth: Adi Godrej

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2017

Godrej group Chairman Adi Godrej describes in an interview to Viveat Susan Pinto the way forward for the conglomerate after the implementation of the GST.

It's a double whammy for liquor industry

It's a double whammy for liquor industry

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2017

The rush for prohibition and the Supreme Court's decision to ban liquor sales within 500 metres from highways have hurt companies.

How Cadbury keeps hitting the sweet spot

How Cadbury keeps hitting the sweet spot

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2017

The market share of Mondelez, which owns Cadbury, for its premium brands is way ahead of competitors, despite stiff fight in this arena.

Coke will not move away from fizzy drinks, but...

Coke will not move away from fizzy drinks, but...

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2017

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Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2017

Stock clearing to rain discounts on consumers in June ahead of GST rollout.