Subhayan Chakraborty &Amp; Arnab Dutta

Stories by Subhayan Chakraborty &Amp; Arnab Dutta

India's FMCG majors pledge to turn 'healthy'

India's FMCG majors pledge to turn 'healthy'

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2018

Companies from Nestle and ITC to Hindustan Unilever and Patanjali have pledged to reduce use of unhealthy ingredients by five to 50 per cent

How Dabur scripted a smart turnaround

How Dabur scripted a smart turnaround

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2018

After being cornered by Patanjali and macro-headwinds, ayurveda major Dabur is pulling up its socks. With better sales and improved margins, the firm is now looking to leverage the renewed popularity of ayurveda, mostly ignited by rival Patanjali. Sunil Duggal, bottom, left, chief executive officer, Dabur India, shares his plans and insights with Arnab Dutta.

Nestle, ITC, HUL: The top three bidders for Horlicks

Nestle, ITC, HUL: The top three bidders for Horlicks

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

Names such as Danone, Dabur, Mondelez and Abbott Healthcare have also figured on the list of suitors.

How Vivo plans to strike back

How Vivo plans to strike back

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2018

By getting its focus back on the sub-Rs 10,000 and other price segments, Vivo is filling key gaps aggressively in a bid to grab share and regain strength in smartphone market.

India's exports grew 20% in May, but there's a downside

India's exports grew 20% in May, but there's a downside

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

Despite the 6-month high, trade deficit has widened to a four-month high of $14.62 billion, as imports rose by 14.85 per cent during the month, reports Subhayan Chakraborty.

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty.

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2018

The issue of pollution caused due to the non-degradable material is keeping consumer goods majors - from ITC and Dabur to Nestl and PepsiCo - on their toes.

Xiaomi plans to invest close to $1 billion in India by 2022

Xiaomi plans to invest close to $1 billion in India by 2022

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2018

Manu Kumar Jain, vice-president, Xiaomi, and managing director, Xiaomi India, shares his thoughts with Arnab Dutta on how the firm has put India on the forefront.

How Nestle bounced back from the Maggi crisis

How Nestle bounced back from the Maggi crisis

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2018

Nestle's Maggi 'shock therapy' worked. Nestle probably required such shock treatment as the June 2015 ban on Maggi noodles to jerk it out of its ennui, suggests Suresh Narayanan, now chairman and managing director of Nestle's India business.

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2018

Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2018

Experts point out that National Anti-profiteering Authority does not have the power to advise companies on depositing amounts voluntarily.

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

Rediff.com   28 May 2018

India will be the global host this year for World Environment Day, with the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution".

Samsung draws battle lines to counter Xiaomi

Samsung draws battle lines to counter Xiaomi

Rediff.com   22 May 2018

Samsung is lining up new products, increasing focus on e-commerce channels and tightening its grip over retail outlets.

Govt may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel soon

Govt may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel soon

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

India is the second largest buyer of Iranian crude, after China.

Why retailers are rattled by Walmart-Flipkart deal

Why retailers are rattled by Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com   6 May 2018

Sellers, especially the smaller ones, are planning to go to court as well as move CCI as they fear that Walmart could bring multiple private labels in India and flood the e-commerce platform with its own products.

A peek into the future plans of Coca-Cola

A peek into the future plans of Coca-Cola

Rediff.com   5 May 2018

Since he took over as president of Coca-Cola's India and Southwest Asia business a year ago, T Krishnakumar, popularly known as KK, has focused on bringing agility to the company amid heightened competition.

How Coca-Cola managed to get its fizz back

How Coca-Cola managed to get its fizz back

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2018

The seeds of a potential turnaround were sown in 2016, when the firm began to revamp its portfolio to match changing consumer needs.

Nestl India comes back to growth path after years

Nestl India comes back to growth path after years

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2018

Milk products and nutrition, the largest category that contributes nearly 47.6% to the company's top line, grew 1.6%

PM Modi sets off for Britain; eyes post-Brexit trade

PM Modi sets off for Britain; eyes post-Brexit trade

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2018

In the UK, he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

How HMD plans to regain Nokia's lost glory in India

How HMD plans to regain Nokia's lost glory in India

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2018

Nokia has managed to enter the top-five list in the feature phone market within six months of its comeback