Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Arnab Dutta

Stories by Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Arnab Dutta

Nestle, ITC, HUL: The top three bidders for Horlicks

Nestle, ITC, HUL: The top three bidders for Horlicks

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

Names such as Danone, Dabur, Mondelez and Abbott Healthcare have also figured on the list of suitors.

How Vivo plans to strike back

How Vivo plans to strike back

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2018

By getting its focus back on the sub-Rs 10,000 and other price segments, Vivo is filling key gaps aggressively in a bid to grab share and regain strength in smartphone market.

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2018

The issue of pollution caused due to the non-degradable material is keeping consumer goods majors - from ITC and Dabur to Nestl and PepsiCo - on their toes.

Xiaomi plans to invest close to $1 billion in India by 2022

Xiaomi plans to invest close to $1 billion in India by 2022

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2018

Manu Kumar Jain, vice-president, Xiaomi, and managing director, Xiaomi India, shares his thoughts with Arnab Dutta on how the firm has put India on the forefront.

How Nestle bounced back from the Maggi crisis

How Nestle bounced back from the Maggi crisis

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2018

Nestle's Maggi 'shock therapy' worked. Nestle probably required such shock treatment as the June 2015 ban on Maggi noodles to jerk it out of its ennui, suggests Suresh Narayanan, now chairman and managing director of Nestle's India business.

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2018

With expectations of customers changing and demand for seamless, uninterrupted shopping increasing, tech companies are now using this fear of becoming irrelevant as a sales pitch to sell their products to traditional retailers.

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2018

Experts point out that National Anti-profiteering Authority does not have the power to advise companies on depositing amounts voluntarily.

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

Rediff.com   28 May 2018

India will be the global host this year for World Environment Day, with the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution".

Over 39 lakh jobs created in 7 months till March

Over 39 lakh jobs created in 7 months till March

Rediff.com   22 May 2018

The highest number of jobs were created in the age group of 18-21 at 1.29 million, followed by 22-25 years of age at 1.12 million during these seven months.

Samsung draws battle lines to counter Xiaomi

Samsung draws battle lines to counter Xiaomi

Rediff.com   22 May 2018

Samsung is lining up new products, increasing focus on e-commerce channels and tightening its grip over retail outlets.

RBI bar on cryptocurrencies challenged in SC

RBI bar on cryptocurrencies challenged in SC

Rediff.com   20 May 2018

Ahmedabad-based crypto firm Kali Digital Ecosystems' plea against the ban will be heard on July 20.

How filing GST returns has changed in 10 months

How filing GST returns has changed in 10 months

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

From filing 37 returns a year when the Goods and Sales Tax was first introduced in July last year, the process has undergone major changes as the GST Council considered and implemented various models to ease the pain for assessees. Here's a recap of how the process has changed in 10 months.

A peek into the future plans of Coca-Cola

A peek into the future plans of Coca-Cola

Rediff.com   5 May 2018

Since he took over as president of Coca-Cola's India and Southwest Asia business a year ago, T Krishnakumar, popularly known as KK, has focused on bringing agility to the company amid heightened competition.

How Coca-Cola managed to get its fizz back

How Coca-Cola managed to get its fizz back

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2018

The seeds of a potential turnaround were sown in 2016, when the firm began to revamp its portfolio to match changing consumer needs.

6.22 million additional jobs were created in 2017-18

6.22 million additional jobs were created in 2017-18

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2018

The payroll estimates, released by the EPFO based on its enrolment, threw up some contrasting trend between September 2017 and February 2018.

225,000 more shell companies come under ministry lens

225,000 more shell companies come under ministry lens

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2018

After taking action against 226,000 shell companies last year, the ministry of corporate affairs has now zeroed in on a fresh batch of suspected shell companies.

Nestl India comes back to growth path after years

Nestl India comes back to growth path after years

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2018

Milk products and nutrition, the largest category that contributes nearly 47.6% to the company's top line, grew 1.6%

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2018

Govt reconstitutes body, says will not interfere in senior PSB appointments

How HMD plans to regain Nokia's lost glory in India

How HMD plans to regain Nokia's lost glory in India

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2018

Nokia has managed to enter the top-five list in the feature phone market within six months of its comeback

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2018

Xiaomi plans to bring global component suppliers to India and this could potentially bring investment of at least Rs 15000 crore