Sohini Das And Arnab Dutta

Stories by Sohini Das And Arnab Dutta

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Many see Nirma's Lafarge deal as some kind of second coming for the Patels.

Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Tata Motors ended the year selling 21,012 Nanos, up from 16,901 in FY15.

FSSAI proposes double ash content in noodles

FSSAI proposes double ash content in noodles

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Ash content is now allowed up to 1%, the new notification has proposed to increase it to 2% for seasonings or tastemakers.

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Now with 13-14 million-tonne capacity, Nirma will emerge as a serious player in India's cement landscape.

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Karsanbhai Patel's risk-taking abilities are on display once again.

2,240 customers receive cheapest smartphones!

2,240 customers receive cheapest smartphones!

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

After a delay of five months, Ringing Bells managed to dispatch the first lot of Freedom 251 smartphones.

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Droom has seen aircraft such as the Falcon, Hawk and Cessna being rented.

For every Rs 251 handset, Ringing Bells bears a loss of Rs 920!

For every Rs 251 handset, Ringing Bells bears a loss of Rs 920!

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

Promoter says he sold a third of his firm to deliver Rs 251 handset.

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

Artificially intelligent smartphones will be able to offer solutions and suggestions based on user behaviour.

'Content revolution is under way in India'

'Content revolution is under way in India'

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2016

'We are offering one year of free music and three months of free movies to a million users through MIUI8.'

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

According to the company, 200,000 handsets have already been shipped in the country for the first phase of delivery.

Amul packs a sweet punch

Amul packs a sweet punch

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

The traditional Indian desserts market is around Rs 40,000-45,000 crore (Rs 400-450 billion).

Coca-Cola bottling plant in troubled waters again

Coca-Cola bottling plant in troubled waters again

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

Residents in the vicinity alleged over-exploitation of groundwater.

When it comes to pharma, Made in Gujarat is a success story

When it comes to pharma, Made in Gujarat is a success story

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

The percentage of non-standard quality drugs in the state has been in the range of 2-2.5% as compared to an all-India average of 5-6%

Cook may seek IPR shield to make in India

Cook may seek IPR shield to make in India

Rediff.com   21 May 2016

Narendra Modi might on Saturday ask the Apple CEO to make in India instead of importing and selling refurbished phones

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

Sales of refrigerators were higher this year versus last year.

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Rediff.com   16 May 2016

The Camry hybrid sold 466 units in January-April in the region.

'The Maggi crisis was a blessing in disguise for Nestle'

'The Maggi crisis was a blessing in disguise for Nestle'

Rediff.com   16 May 2016

'Maggi issue gave us room for introspection.'

Tiago in fast lane, prices may go up

Tiago in fast lane, prices may go up

Rediff.com   11 May 2016

The hatchback has been priced strategically at a notch above the Nano and way below the Tata Bolt.

Samsung vs Apple: The musical chair continues

Samsung vs Apple: The musical chair continues

Rediff.com   1 May 2016

Analysts point to a pattern with Samsung gaining leadership position in the prime segment during Feb-Aug every year. Apple overtakes Sept onwards