Subhayan Chakraborty &Amp; Arnab Dutta

Stories by Subhayan Chakraborty &Amp; Arnab Dutta

'GST is not a welcome surprise'

'GST is not a welcome surprise'

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2017

Thomas Archer Bata says if the tax rate is kept above 20% it will be a very big hit.

Why dealers are spooked about GST roll-out

Why dealers are spooked about GST roll-out

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

FMCG, durables, pharma firms say they remain unclear about transition gains and losses

Coke and Pepsi start talking health and nutrition

Coke and Pepsi start talking health and nutrition

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Cola brands look for life in a parallel universe. Global majors Coke and Pepsi are going all out to stock up with health and nutrition offerings.

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

Can Nestle go beyond Maggi? While recovery in the March quarter has been led by the popular noodle brand, the company hopes for a different revenue mix in five years.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

'Make in India will have to be worked on'

'Make in India will have to be worked on'

Rediff.com   17 May 2017

In the run up to three years of the National Democratic Alliance government, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry (Independent Charge) Nirmala Sitharaman says it is time to consolidate some of the major initiatives as well as take new steps.

Trade deficit at 29-month high

Trade deficit at 29-month high

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

Exports rise for 8th month, albeit at lower pace

What is the latest fad among FMCG companies?

What is the latest fad among FMCG companies?

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

After Patanjali, ITC and Coke, PepsiCo eyes value-added dairy products

The problem with India's tough stand on H1-B visa

The problem with India's tough stand on H1-B visa

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Amid hints that the government might be exploring capping royalty payments by India-based subsidiaries to US companies, experts warn Subhayan Chakraborty why such a move will only hurt the Indian economy.

Moto Mods: How Lenovo made India fall in love with Motorola again

Moto Mods: How Lenovo made India fall in love with Motorola again

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Mods let Lenovo fight the features battle with premium players like Apple and Samsung and keep the price of the phone low, thereby drawing in aspirational customers who can't afford high-priced feature-rich handsets.

What Venkatesh Kini plans to do after quitting Coca-Cola

What Venkatesh Kini plans to do after quitting Coca-Cola

Rediff.com   3 May 2017

Kini, is set to return to the United States in June, and will launch his venture in the environment space.

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

Rediff.com   3 May 2017

PepsiCo is gearing up to launch a new 7UP with 30 per cent less sugar and plans to extend the formulation to its other brands

Coca-Cola's ambitious future plans

Coca-Cola's ambitious future plans

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

The firm has set its eyes on emerging categories such as juices and plans to develop a stronger total portfolio, participating across multiple categories.

Hitachi appoints first Indian as country MD

Hitachi appoints first Indian as country MD

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

An alumnus of St Stephen's College, Delhi, his professional career began in the early 1990s. He completed a Master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University during 1996-98. And an MBA from Northeastern University, Boston.

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

Indian phone company Lava reveals a new strategy, reports Arnab Dutta.

'Nothing Coca-Cola sells is unhealthy'

'Nothing Coca-Cola sells is unhealthy'

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2017

Venkatesh Kini, business unit president, Coca-Cola India and South West, shares his plans with Arnab Dutta.

Coke plans juice-based Fanta, Sprite for PM's platter

Coke plans juice-based Fanta, Sprite for PM's platter

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

Globally, Coca-Cola offers Fanta in various fruit-based formats. Apple, Strawberry, Pineapple and Creaming soda are a few of the 90 variants that are available in different markets, apart from orange.

Protests outside Oppo unit after employee 'insults' flag

Protests outside Oppo unit after employee 'insults' flag

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2017

Workers allege an official dumped the National Flag, hoisted inside the factory, in a dustbin after tearing it.

French retailer Auchan scouts India all over again

French retailer Auchan scouts India all over again

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2017

Auchan and another French retailer, Carrefour, exited India in 2014

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Apple sought exemption from mandatory local sourcing of components for its products