Somasroy Chakraborty &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Somasroy Chakraborty &Amp; Viveat Susan Pinto

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.

SIM-swap fraud: A new way of stealing money

SIM-swap fraud: A new way of stealing money

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

Fraudsters duplicate SIM cards to hack into bank accounts.

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

ICICI Bank goes slow on hiring for now

ICICI Bank goes slow on hiring for now

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2014

The introduction of more technology platforms has also helped.

Savings deposit above Rs 1 lakh? You will earn less!

Savings deposit above Rs 1 lakh? You will earn less!

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

Your opportunity to earn higher interest by keeping more than Rs 1,00,000 in your savings bank account might soon be limited.

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.

UCO Bank not to allow lawyers to represent Kingfisher

UCO Bank not to allow lawyers to represent Kingfisher

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2014

UCO Bank will not allow Kingfisher Airlines to be represented by lawyers in the wilful default case hearing.

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.

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.

Durables firms to petition govt over e-commerce discounts

Durables firms to petition govt over e-commerce discounts

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2014

Industry body to write to commerce ministry, seek regulation for e-tailers.

Will the rupee remain steady?

Will the rupee remain steady?

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

Possible slowdown of FII money into debt and equity markets could add pressure on currency.

Brands eye big business from cleanliness drive

Brands eye big business from cleanliness drive

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

The government's new initiative appears to be timely for health and hygiene players, battling low awareness and the lack of use of branded products.

Retail king Biyani criticises e-sellers for offering discounts

Retail king Biyani criticises e-sellers for offering discounts

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

But no general trade, because that is a completely different channel of distribution.

Kishore Biyani prepared to take on e-retailers?

Kishore Biyani prepared to take on e-retailers?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Kishore Biyani met Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, in Delhi last week and "discussed many things like the macro environment and the prime minister"

40 years ago and now: Godrej Group wiser after serial divorces

40 years ago and now: Godrej Group wiser after serial divorces

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2014

The group's much-touted acquisitions in recent years follow a series of disappointments in joint ventures.