Sushmi Dey, Sounak Mitra And Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Sushmi Dey, Sounak Mitra And Viveat Susan Pinto

RIL to roll out 4G data services in June-August

RIL to roll out 4G data services in June-August

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

Vendors say Infotel Broadband close to signing tower leasing deals with Anil Ambani company

HUL stares at spate of downgrades after poor show

HUL stares at spate of downgrades after poor show

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2013

Volume growth, a key metric for most consumer companies, was down to five per cent for HUL in the third quarter from almost 9-10 per cent a year ago.

Reebok's inaction causing delay in probe: SFIO

Reebok's inaction causing delay in probe: SFIO

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2013

Says company yet to file audited accounts, without which it can't proceed.

These are challenging times: HUL chief

These are challenging times: HUL chief

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2013

Hindustan Unilever, the FMCG major, has posted disappointing numbers for the December quarter on weak consumer sentiment, specially in discretionary categories.

Regulator sets deadline for drug launches

Regulator sets deadline for drug launches

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2013

Firms could lose licence if products not launched within 6 months of approval.

Wipro Consumer eyes the Philippines' bulging middle

Wipro Consumer eyes the Philippines' bulging middle

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2013

Plans to enter the Southeast Asian market through acquisition.

Meet Gopal Vittal, the new Airtel CEO

Meet Gopal Vittal, the new Airtel CEO

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2013

For Vittal, who will take over from the current CEO, Sanjay Kapoor, in March, reversing the telco's shrinking revenues and market share will be among the first of the challenges.

Foreign telecom companies oppose new FDI bar

Foreign telecom companies oppose new FDI bar

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2013

The department of telecommunications, in the draft universal licence guidelines to be signed with telcos which recently won spectrum in the 1800 MHz auction of November, has included a new clause for foreign companies.

'India will be on L'Oreal's top 5 list of markets'

'India will be on L'Oreal's top 5 list of markets'

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2013

The company has commissioned an investment of close to Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) over the next five years.

IKEA stares at trademark hurdle

IKEA stares at trademark hurdle

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2013

Three Indian companies registered with the Registrar of Companies use the same brand name.

McDonald's seeks higher royalty from India arm

McDonald's seeks higher royalty from India arm

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2013

Hardcastle Restaurants to pay royalty of 8% of net sales by 2020, against the current 3%.

RIL to merge four group firms with property arm

RIL to merge four group firms with property arm

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2013

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd wants to merge four of its associate companies in real estate with its main property development subsidiary, Reliance Commercial Land and Infrastructure Ltd, under the scheme of amalgamation proposed before the Bombay High Court.

Govt may put 3% holding in public sector ETF

Govt may put 3% holding in public sector ETF

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2012

Divestment in top PSUs could make the ETF as big as Rs 30,000 crore.

Bihar cheers GSM operators

Bihar cheers GSM operators

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2012

In the November auction of second-generation telecom spectrum, Bihar was the only circle to cross the base price

Mohan Meakin eyes mineral water comeback

Mohan Meakin eyes mineral water comeback

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

Golden Eagle was first launched 12 years ago, but the Ghaziabad-headquartered company stopped marketing the product a few years ago, to focus totally on its alcoholic division.

Reebok India stands by its Rs 870-cr fraud allegations

Reebok India stands by its Rs 870-cr fraud allegations

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

Executives caused loss of Rs 11 cr, according to police SIT.

Amul ups the ante on baby food

Amul ups the ante on baby food

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2012

Amul is the most affordable of baby food brands at Rs 250-270 for a one-kg pack and Rs 130-35 for 500 grammes.

No acquisitions only to expand footprint: Ranbaxy CEO

No acquisitions only to expand footprint: Ranbaxy CEO

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2012

An interview with Ranbaxy CEO and MD Arun Sawhney on the changes in the past four years and how the company plans to address the US concerns.

Sony banks on India for optical drives

Sony banks on India for optical drives

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

Japanese electronics major sources 60% of requirement from India.

5 million Uninor users up for grabs in West Bengal

5 million Uninor users up for grabs in West Bengal

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2012

The company will lose the validity of its licences in Kolkata, West Bengal and Mumbai telecom circles on in January.