Raghavendra Kamath And Arnab Dutta

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Arnab Dutta

After India, Samsung now sets out to conquer Bharat

After India, Samsung now sets out to conquer Bharat

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2018

The Korean major, as part of its rural push, has begun an "attack district" project with focus on 80 key districts to increase sales of its TVs, refrigerators and washing machines

Will Rera, festive season boost India's realty sector?

Will Rera, festive season boost India's realty sector?

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2018

At least 50,000 units of new residential property are set to come up over the next three years

Despite poor stock market debut, Xiaomi is still bullish on India

Despite poor stock market debut, Xiaomi is still bullish on India

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2018

Xiaomi proposes to increase its content and software tie-ups

India's FMCG majors pledge to turn 'healthy'

India's FMCG majors pledge to turn 'healthy'

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2018

Companies from Nestle and ITC to Hindustan Unilever and Patanjali have pledged to reduce use of unhealthy ingredients by five to 50 per cent

How Dabur scripted a smart turnaround

How Dabur scripted a smart turnaround

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2018

After being cornered by Patanjali and macro-headwinds, ayurveda major Dabur is pulling up its socks. With better sales and improved margins, the firm is now looking to leverage the renewed popularity of ayurveda, mostly ignited by rival Patanjali. Sunil Duggal, bottom, left, chief executive officer, Dabur India, shares his plans and insights with Arnab Dutta.

Mumbai builders make a beeline to launch projects in NCR

Mumbai builders make a beeline to launch projects in NCR

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2018

Shapoorji, Kalpataru, Godrej pursuing Rs 60,000 crore opportunity in the region

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.

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

Retailers, especially food and grocery chains, are clearly unhappy, saying the ban is impractical

Why China's realty firms can't invest in India

Why China's realty firms can't invest in India

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2018

Chinese companies who were actively pursuing business opportunities in India have adopted a wait and watch approach following the Chinese government clampdown.

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.

It's raining malls in India this year

It's raining malls in India this year

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2018

7.8 million square feet of mall space is under construction this year, the highest ever since 2011.

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.

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".

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.

GIC has mega plans for Indian realty; invests Rs 12,600 crore in 8 months

GIC has mega plans for Indian realty; invests Rs 12,600 crore in 8 months

Rediff.com   17 May 2018

GIC entered Indian real estate in 2005, when it did a deal with residential developer XS Real, a Chennai-based developer

'Walmart has taken a back-door entry to retail'

'Walmart has taken a back-door entry to retail'

Rediff.com   8 May 2018

Online retail in the country is expected to grow to $200 billion by 2026, up from $15 billion in 2016.

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.