Surajeet Das Gupta, Gyan Verma, Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Surajeet Das Gupta, Gyan Verma, Viveat Susan Pinto

Why is Harsh Mariwala getting into aquatherapy?

Why is Harsh Mariwala getting into aquatherapy?

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

'Hardly any aqua centres exist in India though they are popular abroad.' 'Water is known for its buoyancy which reduces pressure on joints. So, you can exercise effectively underwater, provided you have the right experts guiding you,' Harsh Mariwala tells Viveat Susan Pinto.

To make 5G affordable in India, 'Jio will play a critical role'

To make 5G affordable in India, 'Jio will play a critical role'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2018

Pricing is a vital part of strategy to take high speed broadband to 265 million homes

E-comm players see more buyers opting for no-cost EMIs

E-comm players see more buyers opting for no-cost EMIs

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2018

As much as 20 per cent of the gross merchandise value (GMV) of sales made on e-commerce platforms is being financed through the no-cost EMI route, up from 4-5 pc two years ago.

Brand Prithvi Shaw

Brand Prithvi Shaw

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2018

'People can relate to him much the way they did with a young Sachin Tendulkar 30 years ago.'

Desi medical devices firms fight global cos with aggressive pricing

Desi medical devices firms fight global cos with aggressive pricing

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2018

Welcome to India's medical devices companies which are successfully locking horns with global giants, whether in India or abroad.

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2018

Xiaomi now a lifestyle player, quietly launching a slew of non-smartphone products like Mi branded luggage, backpacks, apparel, U-shaped pillows, pens, home security cameras and air purifiers.

Britannia wants to makes 100th year memorable

Britannia wants to makes 100th year memorable

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2018

Britannia, which is celebrating its centenary year in 2018, will first look at expanding its dairy and bakery businesses, before turning its attention towards new food categories. The attempt is to become a total foods company, as it eyes a well-rounded presence in the market.

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2018

Almost 40 per cent of a durable company's sales are achieved during the festival season

Tata Sky drops Sony, channel hits back

Tata Sky drops Sony, channel hits back

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

SPN had been seeking a higher share of revenue, which Tata Sky blamed for the breakdown in talks.

Amul shifts focus to dark chocolates to regain market share

Amul shifts focus to dark chocolates to regain market share

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

With launch of second plant in Gujarat, company gets ready to take on peers

How Reliance Jio is camouflaging its mobile towers

How Reliance Jio is camouflaging its mobile towers

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2018

They are cheaper to build, costing around Rs 10 lakh each as against Rs 20-25 lakh for a traditional ground-based tower and even less than the Rs 12-15 lakh needed for a tower mounted on a roof top.

How brands are fighting it out on the breakfast table

How brands are fighting it out on the breakfast table

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2018

Clearly, Nestle has a fight on its hands. Whatever be the outcome of the ensuing battle, the conversation at the morning table is shaken and stirred.

How things are changing for the PE big boys in India

How things are changing for the PE big boys in India

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2018

Instead of the minority stake they held earlier, now they have controlling stake in many firms

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Coca-Cola's acquisition of British coffee chain Costa, its biggest acquisition of a brand in history, faces three challenges in India.

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2018

Patanjali's packet milk to be lower than competitor brands by Rs 2 a litre

Why India's telecom secretary feels like a chess player

Why India's telecom secretary feels like a chess player

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2018

'I feel more like a chess player, thinking for long hours how to make the next move," Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan tells Surajeet Das Gupta.

'GST rate cuts will help the durables market': Shekhar Bajaj

'GST rate cuts will help the durables market': Shekhar Bajaj

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2018

Shekhar Bajaj, chairman and managing director of the firm, explains to Viveat Susan Pinto on what led to this sales jump, besides throwing light on the benefits accruing to the sector on account of the GST rate cuts in appliances.

M-cap battle: Bajaj group dethrones Aditya Birla from 3rd spot

M-cap battle: Bajaj group dethrones Aditya Birla from 3rd spot

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2018

The Pune-based Rahul Bajaj group, thanks to an amazing stock market ride by Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv, has grabbed third spot, pushing the Aditya Birla group down to fourth position.

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2018

A large team led by Kumar Mangalam Birla has taken charge of the integration process.

When it comes to litigation, DoT is among the top govt departments

When it comes to litigation, DoT is among the top govt departments

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2018

Lawyers representing govt point out that telcos, because of the large money they can save if they get a favourable judgement, prefer to fight till all legal options are exhausted