M Saraswathy &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by M Saraswathy &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto

India Inc walks the talk on water conservation

India Inc walks the talk on water conservation

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2016

The country's largest consumer goods company Hindustan Unilever says it has been able to reduce its water use by regular metering, monitoring and controlling of utilities consumption at all its manufacturing sites

More Indian companies opt for terrorism insurance

More Indian companies opt for terrorism insurance

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2016

While proposals for covers in volatile markets aren't denied, premiums are much higher - by as much as 100-600%

How 'gurunomics' is fueling India's consumer boom

How 'gurunomics' is fueling India's consumer boom

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2016

Be it consumer products, lifestyle or entertainment, spiritual gurus are stepping into business and are finding success

E-medical records might be a reality in FY17

E-medical records might be a reality in FY17

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2016

EMR might have the provision to show pricing for each ailment.

Fixed-dose drug ban: How ayurveda stands to gain

Fixed-dose drug ban: How ayurveda stands to gain

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2016

Dabur has moved quickly to take advantage of the ban.

Of kidnapping, unscrupulous nexus and insurance frauds

Of kidnapping, unscrupulous nexus and insurance frauds

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

Often, these gangs tie up with former sector employees to understand how the process works

'Passing GST will push our economy into double-digit growth'

'Passing GST will push our economy into double-digit growth'

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2016

'Defence and aerospace show huge potential thanks to the government's Make in India push.'

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2016

FMCG, automobile industries say if GST regime kicks in, rail hubs can take Make in India to a new high.

PepsiCo fizz back in cricket

PepsiCo fizz back in cricket

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2016

After IPL exit, beverage maker signs up as first BCCI on-ground sponsor

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2016

Rediffusion took the industrial elements of the lion mascot to create a laman diya or lamp.

'Maggi relaunch was like a storm'

'Maggi relaunch was like a storm'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2016

'Maggi is linked to the lives of many people; not just the organisation.'

Private insurers might junk PM's Jan Suraksha schemes

Private insurers might junk PM's Jan Suraksha schemes

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2016

According to insurers, the premium is quite low, claims are very high.

Now, Patanjali is giving toothache to Colgate

Now, Patanjali is giving toothache to Colgate

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2016

Both competitive intensity and environmental factors are contributing to the leading oral care brand's pain points

Is FMCG growth story tapering?

Is FMCG growth story tapering?

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2016

FMCG has been behaving unlike a defensive category in recent quarters.

Baba Ramdev ready for a tough fight from FMCG companies

Baba Ramdev ready for a tough fight from FMCG companies

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2016

The Rs 2,000-crore Patanjali, looking to grow its turnover two-and-a-half times in FY16.

Amid gloom, Starbucks looks towards India with optimism

Amid gloom, Starbucks looks towards India with optimism

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2016

While India has close to 80 Starbucks stores in six cities, the plan is to touch 100 this year.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in India, again

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in India, again

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2016

The company's Indian operation, a joint venture with Tata Global Beverages, has got a new CEO.

Bollywood, the new political battleground?

Bollywood, the new political battleground?

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2016

A string of episodes including the latest removal of Aamir Khan as brand ambassador of the Incredible India campaign point in this direction, say experts

Rupee fall: How will it impact us

Rupee fall: How will it impact us

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2015

Most companies were working on Rs 65-66 to a dollar.

Panel proposes to unleash watchdog on private coaching

Panel proposes to unleash watchdog on private coaching

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2015

Needless to say, coaching institutes are unhappy with suggestion.