Sachin P Mampatta And Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta And Viveat Susan Pinto

India Inc taking baby steps to a 'young' brass

India Inc taking baby steps to a 'young' brass

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

Age and experience not less relevant but firms are gradually moving towards younger leadership teams

2015 may be a year of deal making for FMCG sector

2015 may be a year of deal making for FMCG sector

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2015

@015 may be a good year for FMCG firms.

'This is not the end of bull market'

'This is not the end of bull market'

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2015

'It's a good buying opportunity'

10 things you need to know about FATCA

10 things you need to know about FATCA

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

FATCA is aimed to strengthen business ties.

In a first, Sebi sends someone to jail

In a first, Sebi sends someone to jail

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

58-year old Vinod Hingorani had defaulted on penalties of Rs 1.64 cr

Battles over biscuits: The winners and losers

Battles over biscuits: The winners and losers

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

Top players, ITC, Britannia and Parle Products, are taking three different routes to compete at the premium end. But soon all three would get on the same path.

Beware of get-rich-quick tips

Beware of get-rich-quick tips

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2014

The stock exchange does not store and display the numbers of investors. That would be like a bank publishing the details of its customers for everyone to see.

E-commerce on a roll, draws Rs 20,000-crore funding so far this year

E-commerce on a roll, draws Rs 20,000-crore funding so far this year

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2014

While investment activity jumped three to four times this year over last year for e-commerce, it has shown marginal growth (five per cent) in the case of consumer and retail

RTI Act remains in limbo for securities market

RTI Act remains in limbo for securities market

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2014

Stay orders keep law out of citizen access even years after CIC rulings on opening market institutions to scrutiny

Godrej may charge group firms royalty for use of brand name

Godrej may charge group firms royalty for use of brand name

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

The $2.25-billion Godrej Group is considering leasing its flagship name to group companies for a royalty fee, a model similar to the one adopted by Tata Group, India's largest conglomerate.

Soft drinks, power among high water-guzzling industries

Soft drinks, power among high water-guzzling industries

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2014

Power sector accounts for 70% of total industrial water use; steel, paper also make it to the list.

Consumer electronic firms get tough with e-tailers

Consumer electronic firms get tough with e-tailers

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

LG, Samsung, Videocon, Sony and Panasonic have instructed their trade partners that products sold through online marketplaces without their knowledge during flash sales will not get the benefit of after-sale service and warranties.

Coke's Gujarat plant in troubled waters

Coke's Gujarat plant in troubled waters

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

After rows over water usage at its plants in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, it is now the turn of its Gujarat factory.

Ad regulator takes a big leap

Ad regulator takes a big leap

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

No more a paper tiger, the Advertising Standards Council of India will partner the Department of Consumer Affairs to enforce better compliance.

40 years and now: Britannia has crowned many as 'biscuit king'

40 years and now: Britannia has crowned many as 'biscuit king'

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2014

But their reign has been tumultuous as the company has seen compelling battles for ownership.

'Bear market' reviving in Google searches

'Bear market' reviving in Google searches

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Average monthly searches for 'bull market' have gone down significantly from May-June peak.

MFs dig in for fight on Maruti's Gujarat plant

MFs dig in for fight on Maruti's Gujarat plant

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

Eight months after India's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki India, announced plans for a Gujarat unit to be set up as a wholly-owned subsidiary of parent Suzuki, opposition to the move continues to simmer.

Post Lehman episode, Indian equity markets were at its best

Post Lehman episode, Indian equity markets were at its best

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Government divestment reached record figures after the financial crisis, at the same time as promoters were required to bring down their stake in companies to 75 per cent or less.

Will Kishore Biyani taste success in food business?

Will Kishore Biyani taste success in food business?

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

Taking control of manufacturing will help boost profits for the food business, but it could leave the group saddled with huge debt.

40 Years Ago and now: The Liril Girl showed how to target a state of mind

40 Years Ago and now: The Liril Girl showed how to target a state of mind

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

The sight and sound of the Liril Girl set the tone for ads that work at a subliminal level, and captivates viewers even to this day.