Raghavendra Kamath &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto

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.

SHOCKER! Office space vacancy hits 5-year low

SHOCKER! Office space vacancy hits 5-year low

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2016

According to property consultant JLL, the vacancy in office spaces is expected to be around 13%.

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

Realtors' deals with foreign funds rose threefold this year

Realtors' deals with foreign funds rose threefold this year

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2015

Bigger companies are signing equity JVs with global investors.

HDIL, Wadhawan Group in mega realty deal

HDIL, Wadhawan Group in mega realty deal

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2015

The two signed the deal almost six years after a business restructuring announced by them.

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.

India's 10 biggest brands, Tata leads

India's 10 biggest brands, Tata leads

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2015

Tatas' brand value grows 12% in the past year, far ahead of Reliance and Airtel.

Bandra property of Congress-owned Associated Journals worth Rs 200 crore

Bandra property of Congress-owned Associated Journals worth Rs 200 crore

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2015

Associated Journals was allotted 3,478 sq m of land by the Maharashtra govt in 1983 for building a Nehru Memorial library and a research centre.

Bankers court Lodha for Rs 2,500-crore IPO

Bankers court Lodha for Rs 2,500-crore IPO

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2015

The revival in Mumbai's property market could help the group.

Food safety regulator and industry at loggerheads again

Food safety regulator and industry at loggerheads again

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2015

The bone of contention is product approvals, which pharma and neutraceuticals companies say cannot be re-introduced through the regulation route

Nestle India aims to restore fast growth

Nestle India aims to restore fast growth

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2015

Recently, the company has released videos on Maggi.

Kolkata only big city to see jump in home sales

Kolkata only big city to see jump in home sales

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2015

Bengaluru saw a 23% decline in home sales and a 3% fall in prices.

How TV channels got the Bihar picture wrong

How TV channels got the Bihar picture wrong

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2015

Most television channels, including NDTV, were giving NDA a thumbs up, when it was the Grand Alliance that was winning the battle on the ground.

Once again! Coca-Cola spins the wheel

Once again! Coca-Cola spins the wheel

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2015

The company has done a lot to promote 'Open Happiness'.

E-commerce, start-up boom swells India's advertiser base

E-commerce, start-up boom swells India's advertiser base

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2015

In first major growth in 5 years, 2,000 advertisers were added in Jan-Sep 2015.

Rival brands up the ante as Maggi relaunch nears

Rival brands up the ante as Maggi relaunch nears

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2015

ITC, Chaudhary Group are among companies launching variants and stepping up ad campaigns.

Nestle looks to resume Maggi production at all plants

Nestle looks to resume Maggi production at all plants

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2015

Nestle desires to relaunch Maggi by the end of this year.