Sounak Mitra And Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Sounak Mitra And Viveat Susan Pinto

Global brands don't top in India

Global brands don't top in India

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2014

Relaunched and indigenous brands fare better in India.

In India, social networks get users, not money

In India, social networks get users, not money

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2014

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter had 160 mn users but made less than Rs 100 cr in 2012-13

Consumer goods makers in rush to go public

Consumer goods makers in rush to go public

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2014

Jaipuria has not specified the amount he is looking to raise, but says this is the right time to tap the capital markets.

How Colgate keeps its smile on

How Colgate keeps its smile on

Rediff.com   28 May 2014

The oralcare major has kept its ears firmly to the ground, pushing products into the hinterland and is holding fort in urban India with innovation for continued volume growth.

Spirits market: Global majors say cheers to new India CEOs

Spirits market: Global majors say cheers to new India CEOs

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

This comes in the wake of allegations of financial irregularities by the erstwhile management led by Harish Moolchandani.

The puzzle of India's lack of manufacturing job growth

The puzzle of India's lack of manufacturing job growth

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

Top companies added employees at 3% CAGR from 2003-04 to 2013-14, while revenues grew at 18%.

Consumer goods makers see little gain from the new govt

Consumer goods makers see little gain from the new govt

Rediff.com   19 May 2014

Growth in cities has lagged villages as consumers troubled by persistently high inflation have cut spending in the past two years.

When in India, MNCs serve as Indians do

When in India, MNCs serve as Indians do

Rediff.com   16 May 2014

However, international fast-food chains have had to change this business model completely, to adapt to Indian preferences.

We may be hit if rural consumption slows down: Marico MD

We may be hit if rural consumption slows down: Marico MD

Rediff.com   12 May 2014

As far as Saffola is concerned, oil and oats have been successful segments.

Consumer durable firms fine-tune strategies to beat competition

Consumer durable firms fine-tune strategies to beat competition

Rediff.com   11 May 2014

Indian consumer durable market faces competition from Korean dealers.

Beverage, ice-cream makers smile as heat wave rises

Beverage, ice-cream makers smile as heat wave rises

Rediff.com   5 May 2014

The heat wave that began a few weeks ago as well as the prediction of a possible El Nino weather phenomenon this year has beverage and ice-cream makers hope for a 15-20 per cent growth in sales in May

Amid slump, FMCG companies pamper the price-conscious

Amid slump, FMCG companies pamper the price-conscious

Rediff.com   4 May 2014

Improve speed of delivery, introduce smaller packs, create greater value

Looking for a job? Try the telecom sector

Looking for a job? Try the telecom sector

Rediff.com   3 May 2014

Indian telecom seems to be getting back on its feet.

Tech edge may help BSE regain market share; IPO likely by year-end

Tech edge may help BSE regain market share; IPO likely by year-end

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

BSE has brought in the new technology from Deutsche Bourse.

Amul readies premium ice cream to take on HUL's Magnum

Amul readies premium ice cream to take on HUL's Magnum

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

The move to launch two new premium products back-to-back is significant since it marks the first attempt by Amul to trade up its portfolio.

Indian handset companies import most of their devices

Indian handset companies import most of their devices

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

Components manufactured in India are low-value products like casing and box packaging that constitute 5% of the bill for materials required in phone manufacturing.

Find out which brands are rushing for tie-ups with IPL

Find out which brands are rushing for tie-ups with IPL

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2014

Big brands are keen to tie up with IPL for advertising purposes.

Amid exits, Mattel seeks to calm nerves

Amid exits, Mattel seeks to calm nerves

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2014

Peter Broegger, senior vice-president (Asia-Pacific), Mattel East Asia, will visit India this month in an attempt to restore confidence among stakeholders, rattled by a spate of departures by senior executives.

Tatas get cracking on their global branding exercise

Tatas get cracking on their global branding exercise

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2014

The branding exercise is estimated cost Rs 100-200 crore to the Tata Group.

India entry may get tougher for foreign telecom firms

India entry may get tougher for foreign telecom firms

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2014

Govt likely to make security clearance mandatory for telcos irrespective of equity holding before giving licences; DoT members to meet today.