Viveat Susan Pinto &Amp; Dilip Kumar Jha

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto &Amp; Dilip Kumar Jha

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2017

Stock clearing to rain discounts on consumers in June ahead of GST rollout.

Coca-Cola bets on desi fizz

Coca-Cola bets on desi fizz

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

To take Rimzim across the country

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

Iron-rich noodles and vitamin-rich beverages are some products launched by segment majors

Why Buffalo meat prices have spurted

Why Buffalo meat prices have spurted

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2017

Because of weak availability, buffalo meat exports have also declined over the last few weeks

Vegetables get cheaper by 45% on supply glut

Vegetables get cheaper by 45% on supply glut

Rediff.com   30 May 2017

Supply rises as farmers harvest crops amid fear of spoilage on expectations of early showers

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Rediff.com   30 May 2017

Netflix plans local studio in India push. Move comes as rival Amazon Prime Video lines up as many as 18 original shows for India.

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

Rediff.com   22 May 2017

Is it a last ditch attempt to reassure consumers, or a way to gain the upper hand at the negotiating table, or is it just a way of exhausting the treasure chest before the lights go out

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

Burjis Godrej, 25, son of Nadir Godrej will join Godrej Agrovet in July

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.

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

A confident, assertive single woman is finding her way into popular advertising narratives.

Why tur dal has suddenly become CHEAPER

Why tur dal has suddenly become CHEAPER

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

FCI's suspension of tur under MSP is likely to force farmers to undergo distress sales of the commodity.

Why Hindustan Unilever may cut jobs

Why Hindustan Unilever may cut jobs

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

The company plans to overhaul business and rationalise costs in a bid to reach parent Unilever's new profit targets, reports Viveat Susan Pinto.

Basmati sowing likely to go up 25% in FY18 on high demand, normal monsoon

Basmati sowing likely to go up 25% in FY18 on high demand, normal monsoon

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

The industry expects Iran to purchase at least 1 million tonnes this financial year

Samsung seeks to douse Note 7 fire with S8

Samsung seeks to douse Note 7 fire with S8

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2017

Samsung has priced the S8 competitively at Rs 57,900, while the S8+ is available for Rs 64,900.

Why farmers are looking at drought-resistant crops

Why farmers are looking at drought-resistant crops

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2017

They are worried at more than one forecast of a possibly weak monsoon, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

How the jewellers plan to achieve $60-billion export target

How the jewellers plan to achieve $60-billion export target

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked exporters to prepare a strategy for the next five years and start working in that direction.

Exit interview: What's next for Mudra CEO Madhukar Kamath?

Exit interview: What's next for Mudra CEO Madhukar Kamath?

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

'Degrees get you into the room, it is the attitude that counts,' says adman Madhukar Kamath.

Veg oil import may fall first time in 6 years

Veg oil import may fall first time in 6 years

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

Oilseed output to surpass its previous record of 32.75 mt in 2013-14 to 33.59 mt this year

Harindra Singh takes full control of Percept group

Harindra Singh takes full control of Percept group

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Shailendra Singh to continue as passive shareholder in Percept