Veena Mani And Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Veena Mani And Viveat Susan Pinto

IBC may be tweaked to give relief to stressed asset buyers

IBC may be tweaked to give relief to stressed asset buyers

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2017

This is being done keeping in mind the urgency of these transactions, and it would help the ongoing insolvency cases, including the 12 accounts referred by RBI to banks.

How India narrowly escaped a health crisis

How India narrowly escaped a health crisis

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2017

The Philippines launches probe after Sanofi reveals WHO-approved dengvaxia - a dengue vaccine - aggravates symptoms in some cases.

GST: New pain points have emerged for FMCG companies

GST: New pain points have emerged for FMCG companies

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2017

From anti-profiteering to affixing stickers on existing stocks, FMCG companies are bracing for new set of GST challenges

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2017

This time food regulators found excess presence of ash content in Maggi

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2017

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is now likely to examine whether all active companies have PAN or not

'We will quickly pass on the benefit of lower GST to consumers'

'We will quickly pass on the benefit of lower GST to consumers'

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2017

A strong supporter of the new tax regime, Adi Godrej tells Viveat Susan Pinto the second half of FY18 will be even better for consumer goods companies as challenges abate.

How Hind Lever plans to take on Patanjali

How Hind Lever plans to take on Patanjali

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2017

In the coming months, Lever Ayush will venture into categories beyond soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, lotions and moisturisers, its current segments of operation, as it seeks to give the brand a horizontal push.

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2017

Their bank accounts have been frozen. State governments have been told to restrict sales and transfers of real estate assets these companies own.
Veena Mani reports.

Banks prefer sectoral guidelines for sale of stressed assets

Banks prefer sectoral guidelines for sale of stressed assets

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2017

Those involved in the discussions say the guidelines for selection of bidders in insolvency cases need to be transparent, otherwise anyone who loses out could take legal recourse, leading to wastage of time and derailing the whole process.

Pharma sector in alarm over govt's cure

Pharma sector in alarm over govt's cure

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2017

The government plans to rationalise trade margins for many other medical devices, besides stents and knee implants.

'India's consumer market will touch $4 trillion by 2025'

'India's consumer market will touch $4 trillion by 2025'

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2017

In an interaction with Viveat Susan Pinto, Thomas Lutz, head of the consumer and retail practice at The Boston Consulting Group. highlights some of the top consumer trends in India and the way forward for companies.

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2017

Her appointment as World Health Organisation's deputy director offers an opportunity to push for improving the medical research environment in India.

Why joint ventures are so challenging in India

Why joint ventures are so challenging in India

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2017

Most business groups in India, including Godrejs, Tatas and Mahindras, have seen patience tested in JVs, with some of them winding up quickly

Insolvency rules tweaked, help is at hand for home buyers

Insolvency rules tweaked, help is at hand for home buyers

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2017

With the amendment, firms like EY and Deloitte can work as resolution professionals instead of only their partners enrolling as insolvency professionals.

Hershey's may send its Kisses to India

Hershey's may send its Kisses to India

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2017

Hershey's plans to raise its India presence and introduce some of its global brands, beside looking at more manufacturing facilities here.

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2017

P P Chaudhary the newly-appointed minister of state for corporate affairs, is monitoring and coordinating actions against shell companies.

Coming soon: The crack down on shell companies

Coming soon: The crack down on shell companies

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2017

Regulators find it difficult to track down illicit transactions with no limit on the number of subsidiaries.

For advertisers, old is now gold

For advertisers, old is now gold

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2017

60-plus men and women who live independent lives are becoming the cynosure of ad men's eyes.

Ronald McDonald is smiling once again in Delhi

Ronald McDonald is smiling once again in Delhi

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

43 McDonald's outlets in New Delhi-National Capital Region were forced to down shutters following lapse of their eating-out or health licences in June.