Shally Seth Mohile, Viveat Susan Pinto, Raghavendra Kamath

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

Essel Group enters i-banking, PE space

Essel Group enters i-banking, PE space

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2012

Sets up new financial services arm, Amit Goenka joins as CEO.

X'mas: How e-tailers are outdoing retailers

X'mas: How e-tailers are outdoing retailers

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2012

Shopping websites say it is about first-mover advantage.

Mohan Meakin eyes mineral water comeback

Mohan Meakin eyes mineral water comeback

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

Golden Eagle was first launched 12 years ago, but the Ghaziabad-headquartered company stopped marketing the product a few years ago, to focus totally on its alcoholic division.

Amul ups the ante on baby food

Amul ups the ante on baby food

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2012

Amul is the most affordable of baby food brands at Rs 250-270 for a one-kg pack and Rs 130-35 for 500 grammes.

L&T plans Rs 5k-cr housing project on Powai campus

L&T plans Rs 5k-cr housing project on Powai campus

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2012

The residential real estate prices in Powai and adjoining areas are around Rs 25,000 per sq ft.

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2012

Out of 23 floors, Air India occupies six and three of these have been leased out. The rest are largely unused.

Food chains face heat as consumers cut back on spends

Food chains face heat as consumers cut back on spends

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2012

FMCG analysts say inflationary pressure forcing consumers to stinge on non-core products.

Kraft's new avatar to begin Rs 2,200-cr cocoa pivot

Kraft's new avatar to begin Rs 2,200-cr cocoa pivot

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2012

Mondelez looks to securing supplies, earning greater revenues from India, emerging markets

We have increased prices by 4-5%: Vinita Bali

We have increased prices by 4-5%: Vinita Bali

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2012

Interview with Britannia's MD on how she proposes to steer the company.

Britannia to boost its regional portfolio

Britannia to boost its regional portfolio

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

Company proposes to in-source manufacturing and build healthy portfolios of national and regional brands.

Festive fillip to apparel sales

Festive fillip to apparel sales

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2012

In a break from the recent trend, retailers, led by Kishore Biyani's Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd, Raheja-owned Shoppers Stop Ltd and the Lalbhai Group's Arvind Ltd, are experiencing strong growth in the fashion segment, thanks to positive consumer sentiments during the current festive season.

Parle Products steps into traditional snacks

Parle Products steps into traditional snacks

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

A year after test-marketing its traditional snacks in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai-based Parle Products is set to launch the product in the west and the north of the country.

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2012

Maharashtra SEZ act yet to be notified.

Realty sector sees top-level churn

Realty sector sees top-level churn

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Sudden spurt could be seen as a sign of maturity or slowing in the sector.

E-tailers woo customers with gifts this festive season

E-tailers woo customers with gifts this festive season

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Other than discounts, most of the sites are offering additional products to lure buyers.

Meet little masters of the brand market

Meet little masters of the brand market

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

The world over, small brands have challenged the big boys. India is no exception

Actis talks to Tesco, 7-Eleven for Nilgiris stake sale

Actis talks to Tesco, 7-Eleven for Nilgiris stake sale

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

Actis was earlier negotiating with other private equity players, but changed its strategy after the government opened retail sector to foreign companies.

Mahindra to step up retail operations

Mahindra to step up retail operations

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2012

The company, which retails maternity and baby products under 'Mom & Me', wants to open 50 stores under the brand name

FMCG firms likely to report good Q2 sales

FMCG firms likely to report good Q2 sales

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2012

Price-led growth during the quarter is likely to stand at three to five per cent

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2012

Could launch high-end models once 4G technology picks up in India.