Romita Majumdar &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Romita Majumdar &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto

Jio GigaFiber, the next disruptor from Mukesh Ambani's stable

Jio GigaFiber, the next disruptor from Mukesh Ambani's stable

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2018

While existing players are expected to first drop prices, acquisition of smaller firms by larger ones is likely in future

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

Why HUL, Godrej exited baby diaper business

Why HUL, Godrej exited baby diaper business

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2018

The size of the organised baby diaper market in India is Rs 5214 crore, with the year-on-year rate of growth pegged at 14%

2 core skills a good leader must possess

2 core skills a good leader must possess

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2018

After 42 years at Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and different roles across Unilever's global operations, Harish Munwani, 65, retired as HUL's non-executive chairman. A day before Manwani bid adieu at HUL's 85th annual general meeting on Friday, he spoke to Viveat Susan Pinto & Vishal Chhabria on what kept him going at the firm and the challenges that await HUL.

How much did top honchos of tech firms earn?

How much did top honchos of tech firms earn?

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2018

While Tech Mahindra's Gurnani earned Rs 146 crore in 2017-18, his actual gross salary component was Rs 2.77 crore. Wipro's Neemuchwala, on the other hand, took home Rs 18.23 crore

Why M&As are on the rise in Indian tech firms

Why M&As are on the rise in Indian tech firms

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2018

In the last couple of months, the IT and BPO space has seen a big uptick in M&A activities, with companies merging with other entities to become bigger players.

Why it's time for a social media primer for brands

Why it's time for a social media primer for brands

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2018

Online bullies, haters, trolls - call them what you will - are the blight of social media, for not just individual users but also brands and companies.

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2018

Last year, there was almost 16 per cent increase in hiring by the Global Capability Centres in India.

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.

Why Ruchi Soya is a prized asset for its bidders

Why Ruchi Soya is a prized asset for its bidders

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2018

At the heart of the bidding war is the firm's edible oil refining capacity

Adani scores over Patanjali, declared highest bidder for debt-ridden Ruchi Soya

Adani scores over Patanjali, declared highest bidder for debt-ridden Ruchi Soya

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2018

Ruchi Soya was admitted to the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) in December 2017 and owes lenders Rs 12,000 crore.

Kirana stores and the power of big data

Kirana stores and the power of big data

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2018

Big retailers are openly talking of plans to harness the power of big data, even reporting those in annual reports as part of a long-term strategy.

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2018

NITI Aayog recommendations cite the need for greater industry-academia collaboration to meet skill demand

Will Pepperfry become another Amazon?

Will Pepperfry become another Amazon?

Rediff.com   29 May 2018

Pepperfry rethinks its user experience, increases its range of low-priced goods. It also positions itself as a home and dcor solutions provider as it looks for buyer loyalty.

Despite green shoots, consumer goods companies on slippery road

Despite green shoots, consumer goods companies on slippery road

Rediff.com   23 May 2018

The biggest challenge is crude oil's sustained rally - it is nearing $80 a barrel - stoking inflationary pressures and consequent price hikes in the sector.

Fast food biryani provider Charcoal Eats is going places

Fast food biryani provider Charcoal Eats is going places

Rediff.com   17 May 2018

Mumbai's Charcoal Eats is giving biryani a fast food makeover. Charcoal Eats has recently raised Rs 50 million in pre-series A funding, taking its total capital raised in 30 months to Rs 120 million.

Why hiring by the four IT biggies dropped 76% in FY18

Why hiring by the four IT biggies dropped 76% in FY18

Rediff.com   4 May 2018

Most large companies have curbed their hiring plans in 2018-19 because they continue to invest in digital technologies.

Refrigerators, washing machines, ACs likely to cost more

Refrigerators, washing machines, ACs likely to cost more

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2018

Most analysts as well as company executives say the rally in commodity prices is ill-timed coming just when firms were recovering from disruptions such as demonetisation & introduction of GST

Brand Trust: Samsung is No 1, followed by Sony, LG

Brand Trust: Samsung is No 1, followed by Sony, LG

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2018

While consumer electronics, technology, mobile phones, auto and sports-wear categories dominate the top 20, FMCG has only one entry in the list

Danone's exit shows challenges global dairy firms face in India

Danone's exit shows challenges global dairy firms face in India

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2018

The Rs 1-trillion organised dairy market is dominated by co-operatives in almost every state.