Raghavendra Kamath &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto

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.

Why it's wrong to discount Brand Factory's success

Why it's wrong to discount Brand Factory's success

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

Brand Factory clocked in Rs 1,045 crores worth of sales in FY17, accounting for 27 per cent of the total revenues earned by Future Lifestyle Fashions Retail. But what about the future?

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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'I won't join politics'

'I won't join politics'

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2017

'Today, moviegoers are in the 13 to 33 age bracket.' 'If people like us have to remain relevant, we have to make movies that cater to them,'

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.

Coca-Cola bets on desi fizz

Coca-Cola bets on desi fizz

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

To take Rimzim across the country

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

Iron-rich noodles and vitamin-rich beverages are some products launched by segment majors

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Rediff.com   30 May 2017

Netflix plans local studio in India push. Move comes as rival Amazon Prime Video lines up as many as 18 original shows for India.

Housing for poor finally taking off

Housing for poor finally taking off

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

For those in the EWS and LIG category who wish to take a loan up to Rs 600,000, there is an interest subsidy of 6.5 per cent for a tenure of 15 years.

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

Rediff.com   22 May 2017

Is it a last ditch attempt to reassure consumers, or a way to gain the upper hand at the negotiating table, or is it just a way of exhausting the treasure chest before the lights go out

'Our philosophy is we shall NOT grow at any cost'

'Our philosophy is we shall NOT grow at any cost'

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Avenue Supermarts, which runs D-Mart, posted a 47 per cent jump in net profit in the March quarter and its revenue and operating profit went up 41 per cent. The company's chief executive and managing director, Neville Noronha, talks to Raghavendra Kamath about strategy.

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

Burjis Godrej, 25, son of Nadir Godrej will join Godrej Agrovet in July

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

Can Nestle go beyond Maggi? While recovery in the March quarter has been led by the popular noodle brand, the company hopes for a different revenue mix in five years.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

Why the new realty Act will deliver a debt blow to developers

Why the new realty Act will deliver a debt blow to developers

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

Slump in realty market to add to woes, debt of top players likely to rise 15-20% this financial year

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

A confident, assertive single woman is finding her way into popular advertising narratives.