Shally Seth Mohile, Viveat Susan Pinto, Raghavendra Kamath

Stories by Shally Seth Mohile, Viveat Susan Pinto, Raghavendra Kamath

Goldman Sachs to power ex-Godrej boss' F&B venture

Goldman Sachs to power ex-Godrej boss' F&B venture

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2014

The 58-year-old go-to man at the consumer goods maker will helm Global Beverages & Foods that will launch confectioneries, juices and snacks in six-nine months.

Complan stirs in celebrities

Complan stirs in celebrities

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2014

Endorsements from actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Surya marks Heinz's renewed bid for a market dominated by Horlicks.

Mega business district for Mumbai, courtesy MIAL

Mega business district for Mumbai, courtesy MIAL

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2014

GVK Skycity's 20-million sq ft commercial space will be bigger than that in BKC; bids invited for first phase.

FDI rules may stump even Indian chains

FDI rules may stump even Indian chains

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

Since allowing FDI in multi-brand retail has been left to the states, Indian companies may not benefit as foreign investors are wary of the politics.

Despite slowdown, investors pump money into realty funds

Despite slowdown, investors pump money into realty funds

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2014

Indian property markets are not in the pink of health.

End-season sales cheer retailers

End-season sales cheer retailers

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Retailers and mall developers have seen 35-50 per cent growth in the first two weeks of the end-season sale.

The neta seeks your Like before your vote!

The neta seeks your Like before your vote!

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Social media is the new advertising tool for today's politicians and political parties, says Viveat Susan Pinto

Consumer durables production at seven-year low

Consumer durables production at seven-year low

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2014

November IIP data show a fall of over 20%, led by automobiles, gems & jewellery and home appliances; turnaround seen as unlikely.

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2013

Executives in the segment say some top European, Japanese and Korean retailers are seriously interested.

Trent's Tesco edge can speed up profitability

Trent's Tesco edge can speed up profitability

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2013

The UK-based retailer can add to the best practices it already brings to Tata's retail business.

Carrefour might apply if Tesco passes muster

Carrefour might apply if Tesco passes muster

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2013

French giant might apply for multi-brand retailing if UK rival gets nod.

Leo Burnett gets future-ready

Leo Burnett gets future-ready

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2013

The agency proposes to improve revenues from non-advertising segments, integrate non-traditional disciplines and strengthen sister agencies Orchard and Black Pencil.

RIL to use stores selling meat for other formats

RIL to use stores selling meat for other formats

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2013

Reliance has around 100 Delight stores in the country.

Britannia gets down to basics

Britannia gets down to basics

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2013

Company to focus on manufacturing & distribution.

FMCG firms tap the pot of gold in Bharat

FMCG firms tap the pot of gold in Bharat

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2013

The new push is being driven primarily by over 170,000 villages where household income is over Rs 1 lakh a year.

Ad world goes slow on hiring

Ad world goes slow on hiring

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2013

This is an effect of general slackening in economic growth; however, this is not true of digital media, where business is booming.

After grocery, Biyani now plans neighbourhood apparel stores

After grocery, Biyani now plans neighbourhood apparel stores

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2013

The stores will sell products under the Fashion at Big Bazaar brand.

Shapoorji Pallonji's realty arm bucks trend

Shapoorji Pallonji's realty arm bucks trend

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2013

At a time when others are cutting on development of commercial property, plans to add 50% more of IT space.

Future Retail's merger with arm under Sebi lens

Future Retail's merger with arm under Sebi lens

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2013

Regulator seeks clarification on transfer of convertible debt after merger

Packaged food import becomes a sticky issue

Packaged food import becomes a sticky issue

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2013

Importers protest as food safety regulator demands adherence to recent law on labelling, blocks entry at ports for packs with stickers.