Samreen Ahmad, Avishek Rakshit &Amp;Amp; Dasarath Reddy

Stories by Samreen Ahmad, Avishek Rakshit &Amp;Amp; Dasarath Reddy

ITC chairman Deveshwar's tenure extended by 2 years

ITC chairman Deveshwar's tenure extended by 2 years

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

Earlier, at the AGM of 2016, shareholders had approved his appointment for a period of three years with effect from February 5, 2017

Mumbai still the most expensive Indian city for expats

Mumbai still the most expensive Indian city for expats

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, which has a high population of expatriates driven by the information technology sector, is getting more reasonable on cost of living

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2018

UltraTech currently has 19% market share with Shree Cement commanding 22% of the market

Africa adds flavour to Indian tea firms' profit margins

Africa adds flavour to Indian tea firms' profit margins

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2018

Production cost in Africa varies between $1 and $2 a kg while in Assam it is $1.9 and in West Bengal over $2

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

With India already having a huge population of meat eaters and about 70 per cent of the people being non-vegetarian, Indian entrepreneurs are hotting up the online meat market.

Britannia turns to new-age tech to beef up rural reach

Britannia turns to new-age tech to beef up rural reach

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2018

Market experts say that of the total 600,000 villages in India, under two per cent or around 10,000 villages contribute to about half of the rural consumption in the country. Targeting these villages and ensuring that penetration is strong is key for most consumer goods companies.

What makes Tuticorin agitation different from others

What makes Tuticorin agitation different from others

Rediff.com   24 May 2018

Mass agitations are not particularly uncommon in India. But a mass agitation led by an environment-related issue that has gone out of hand is not something that can be easily recalled.

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

Rediff.com   23 May 2018

This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.

PhonePe plans to ride on Walmart to become India's e-payments king

PhonePe plans to ride on Walmart to become India's e-payments king

Rediff.com   18 May 2018

PhonePe wants to dethrone its Alibaba and SoftBank-backed rival, Paytm, claiming that additional capital that Walmart will bring to the table will help it grow much faster

How Tata Cha plans to brew a storm in a teacup

How Tata Cha plans to brew a storm in a teacup

Rediff.com   15 May 2018

Tata Cha has chosen Bengaluru for its first four pilots which include large format stores of 1,200 sq feet and kiosks which will be in shopping malls, IT parks and at prominent street corners.

West Bengal panchayat polls key to Mamata's national ambitions

West Bengal panchayat polls key to Mamata's national ambitions

Rediff.com   14 May 2018

The elections are not only a means for TMC to prove its wide, unopposed mass allegiance but also a way to bargain for national leadership among regional political parties in the road to New Delhi.

From Rs 15 lakh to Rs 1K crore: The meteoric rise of Prataap Snacks

From Rs 15 lakh to Rs 1K crore: The meteoric rise of Prataap Snacks

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2018

Among the top 10 fastest growing consumer brands in the country, Yellow Diamond leverages the growing preference for local flavours in the snacks market, says Samreen Ahmad.

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2018

As many as 80 brands are riding the digital and television broadcast this year.

Here's your chance to play the IPL...

Here's your chance to play the IPL...

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2018

'Fantasy players create their own team, get phantom money and start playing the virtual game.'

Here you can be in two countries at the same time!

Here you can be in two countries at the same time!

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2018

Welcome to the little slice of heaven called Dawki.

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2018

India's largest cola brand Thums Up to make international debut in March

Eveready inks JV pact with Indonesian FMCG major

Eveready inks JV pact with Indonesian FMCG major

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2018

To double its current turnover of Rs 13.53 billion in five years, the firm plans to generate 25 per cent of this consolidated revenue from FMCG sales.

Why 'She' is uncomfortable in Emami's basket of brands

Why 'She' is uncomfortable in Emami's basket of brands

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2017

One of the reasons for the failure, say industry experts and financial analysts, is that Emami strayed too far from its core with sanitary napkins.

Mukesh Ambani & other India Inc biggies likely to attend Bengal biz summit

Mukesh Ambani & other India Inc biggies likely to attend Bengal biz summit

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2017

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has left no stone unturned this year after big industrialists, along with Union ministers, skipped attending the BGBS 2017.

Why a 'Mughal prince' stakes claim to the Babri Masjid

Why a 'Mughal prince' stakes claim to the Babri Masjid

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2017

'Prince' Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy likes to introduce himself as a great-great grandson of Bahadur Shah Zafar.