Subhayan Chakraborty &Amp; Arnab Dutta

Stories by Subhayan Chakraborty &Amp; Arnab Dutta

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2017

Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading

What India Inc wants from Suresh Prabhu

What India Inc wants from Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2017

Relax fiscal consolidation, boost public capex and reduce cost of finance, industry tells Centre

Dabur's American dream set to get wings

Dabur's American dream set to get wings

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2017

Initially, hair care products such as Vatika hair oil and shampoos, Meswak toothpaste, Chyawanprash and honey would be made available.

Why India's exporters are worried

Why India's exporters are worried

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2017

As the liquidity crunch reaches crisis levels and getting tax refunds remain a big headache, exporters saw orders fall by 15 per cent till October.

Indian exporters can't crack Chinese, US markets

Indian exporters can't crack Chinese, US markets

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2017

Demand will boom in the US and China, but exporters say it will be difficult for India to tap these markets.

GST woes: Rs 65,000-crore worth of exports may get stuck

GST woes: Rs 65,000-crore worth of exports may get stuck

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

The large drop was for export orders that were meant to be delivered until October.

How ITC plans to stay ahead of its peers

How ITC plans to stay ahead of its peers

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2017

Once heavily dependent on the cigarettes segment, corporate behemoth ITC has diversified over the past two decades into many businesses that now generates 58 per cent of its revenue. Sanjiv Puri, chief executive officer, ITC, shares his plans with Arnab Dutta.

'Stop complaining,' BJP boss tells India Inc

'Stop complaining,' BJP boss tells India Inc

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2017

Take part in the growth story, Amit A Shah tells Corporate India.

What drove July core sector growth

What drove July core sector growth

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2017

Growth was primarily pushed by a jump in steel and electricity generation, apart from a sustained rise in natural gas output.

It takes 118 days to set up business in India

It takes 118 days to set up business in India

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2017

Tamil Nadu, the best-performing state, managed to do this in 63 days. Land allotment took 156 days nationally and 28 days in Himachal Pradesh. Environmental approval took 91 days nationally and 25 days in Chhattisgarh.

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2017

Default in payment of royalties to McDonald's India for nearly two years was the key reason behind the fast-food chain's decision to terminate franchise agreement

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2017

As freebies/gift vouchers attract GST, retailers are opting for straight discounts this festive season.

Mass switch to JioPhone may hit Samsung, others

Mass switch to JioPhone may hit Samsung, others

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2017

Samsung makes the largest number of non-4G feature phones in India

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

How to shield brand McDonald's? While consumers may have ignored the legal battles plaguing the franchise in north and east India, closure of restaurants is not something they are likely to ignore.

Patanjali's 2020 vision: Rs 1,00,000 crore annual sales

Patanjali's 2020 vision: Rs 1,00,000 crore annual sales

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2017

Baba Ramdev's brand is pivoting away from franchise outlets and expanding its retail presence through the tried-and-tested channel distribution route of FMCG companies. Arnab Dutta reports.

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services

Meet the new kid in India's smartphone mart

Meet the new kid in India's smartphone mart

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2017

Incubated for over three years, the OnePlus 5 comes with a Snapdragon 835 processor.

Success story of an Indian beer with a Belgian heart

Success story of an Indian beer with a Belgian heart

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2017

Arnab Dutta traces how Bira 91 is already among the top two in the premium segment in all the cities that it is present in today and how it is giving larger brands Kingfisher and Budweiser a run for their market share.

'Indians' love for social media is driving sale of cameras'

'Indians' love for social media is driving sale of cameras'

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2017

Nikon India MD Kazuo Ninomiya shares plans of clocking sales worth Rs 1,200 crores in FY18.

CEA turns professor for a week: GST tops list of questions

CEA turns professor for a week: GST tops list of questions

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2017

Arvind Subramanian will hold classes for a week on applied economics at IIT Delhi