Digbijay Mishra And Sounak Mitra

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Govt to have 9-11 MHz for auction in 8 circles

Govt to have 9-11 MHz for auction in 8 circles

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2012

After refarming, over 142.5 MHz of spectrum is expected to be available for auctioning next year.

Dabur eyes Keo Karpin, Boroline's Eleen oil

Dabur eyes Keo Karpin, Boroline's Eleen oil

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2012

A source with knowledge of the matter claimed Dabur might have already approached the two companies, without revealing further details.

Haier sees India as production hub

Haier sees India as production hub

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2012

With bouyant demand in domestic market, increasing exports, the co would need to set up a second manufacturing plant in about three years.

MP petitions against Bharti Infratel IPO

MP petitions against Bharti Infratel IPO

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2012

Bharti Infratel is a provider of telecom towers and related infrastructure and on a consolidated basis, is one of the largest in India, "based on the number of towers that Bharti Infratel owns and operates and the number of towers owned or operated by Indus, that are represented by Bharti Infratel's 42 per cent equity interest in Indus," according to the offer document.

Voltas pips LG, Samsung in domestic AC market

Voltas pips LG, Samsung in domestic AC market

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2012

Market leader with 20.6% share in the air conditioning segment.

Ministerial group okays MTNL, BSNL rescue

Ministerial group okays MTNL, BSNL rescue

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2012

Govt to bear Rs 12k-cr cost of spectrum retention but without any cash outgo put up for Cabinet nod.

Fake consumer durables a real worry for companies

Fake consumer durables a real worry for companies

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2012

In a slowing Indian market, where intense competition is already squeezing margins, this is evidence of another pressure that consumer electronics firms are dealing with.

US chain Wyndham to open 70 hotels here by 2016

US chain Wyndham to open 70 hotels here by 2016

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

Targeting mostly the mid and mid-premium market, Wyndham will bring in globally established brands like Howard Johnson and Hawthorn Suits to India over the next five years, said Wyndham's managing director, Frank Trampert.

After ban, gutkha makers expose 'more harmful' fag

After ban, gutkha makers expose 'more harmful' fag

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2012

Piqued by the number of states opting to ban the production, sale and marketing of gutkha, a group of manufacturers under the aegis of the Smokeless Tobacco Association have issued print ads saying it is unfair to ban their products when the tobacco content in these is lower than that in cigarettes.

Prices may shoot up with new FMCG packaging norms

Prices may shoot up with new FMCG packaging norms

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2012

The new packaging norms, which will kick in on November 1, will push up the product prices.

Meru in search of profit track

Meru in search of profit track

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2012

Meru Cabs, launched in 2006, has everything going for it: A credible brand, loyal customers and a transparent pricing mechanism and technology. But, the only thing missing is profits. Meru wants to change that now. Says Meru CEO Siddhartha Pawha: FY13 will be focused towards achieving the last target.

Indian brands score more on Facebook than global peers

Indian brands score more on Facebook than global peers

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2012

In fact, when it comes to engaging fans on social networking sites such as Facebook, Indian brands have done better than their global peers -- in terms of growth rate and in some cases, even in the absolute number of fans.

Prasar Bharati to sue TAM next week

Prasar Bharati to sue TAM next week

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2012

Government-owned Prasar Bharati, the country's largest broadcaster, had decided to sue the Television Audience Measurement (TAM) agency, citing an alleged inaccurate representation of data on Doordarshan's coverage, said an official. The legal suit would be filed in India within a week, the official added.

Domino's to drop 'Pizza' in global re-branding

Domino's to drop 'Pizza' in global re-branding

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2012

The leader in pizza delivery, which is set to go for an image makeover in the US market beginning October, will take the new brand identity to all its major international markets, said Richard Allison, executive vice-president, Domino's Pizza International.

Coke gets nod to produce energy drinks in India

Coke gets nod to produce energy drinks in India

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2012

Coca-Cola has received clearance from the government to manufacture energy drinks in the country.

As FMCG deals fall, companies pile up cash

As FMCG deals fall, companies pile up cash

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2012

For the quarter ended June, most FMCG companies reported growth of 15-20 per cent in revenue, as demand for daily-use items continued to be high.

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