Leading diamond jewellery manufacturer and retailer Gitanjali Gems Ltd is entering into real estate business through its maiden residential project at Borivli, in Mumbai's western suburb.
Come December, the Forevermark brand will take on India's leading diamond retailers
ITC, a competitor in fast moving consumer goods, is likely to extend its Vivel personal care range to deodarants and talcs.
The Kraft-Cadbury combine is likely to herald its presence in India with confectionery products. The reasons are evident.
The spot gold was sold below the landed cost due to the weak demand for the metal.
As the buzz about UK-based SABMiller making an estimated $12-billion bid for Australia's leading premium branded drinks company Foster's beer business continues, India, say analysts, holds the key to the bid.
The rain gods, it appears, will play a role in the decision of fast moving consumer goods companies to either raise or maintain prices of their products in the second quarter of the financial year.
Godrej to focus more on own brands as the licensing agreement with Sara Lee ends in two years.
Most economists say the impact on inflation could be substantial, considering that steel prices rose by over 9 per cent in the past year.
India retains its number one position in gold consumption in 2009, recording a total demand of 405.8 tonnes.
Initially, the industry thought jatropha could be grown on wasteland, without irrigation. They got it wrong, as good care is required for at least three years of the total plant life of 40-45 years, in which moderate irrigation is also required.
Diamond Trading Corporation, the marketing arm of the world's largest diamond producer De Beers, is planning to increase its intake by 25 per cent from its last year's sale of $3.5 billion.
In what will be a cross-country movement of products, Godrej Consumer Private Ltd (GCPL) may introduce some of its international brands in India this year. The move is aimed at securing its presence at the premium end of the personal care market, a segment it is not too strong in.
Unperturbed by the recent arrest of 21 Indians for allegedly smuggling diamonds from Hong Kong to mainland China, Indian diamond jewellery manufacturers continue to actively explore the potential in the market of that vast country.
In a bid to expand its haircare portfolio, Kolkata-based Emami is test-marketing a few products, including a shampoo, in Andhra Pradesh. The exercise should be completed in a few months, according to Harsh Agarwal, wholetime director at the company.
Key revenue generator, however, will continue to be advertising sales.
The National Spot Exchange Ltd has urged the government's Food Corporation of India to reduce the permitted price if it wishes wheat to be auctioned under the government's Open Market Sales Scheme.
Most ad gurus think the third edition of the Indian Premier League has been a disappointing creative show.
With the start of rabi crop arrivals, the prices of agri commodities have declined in the past two months, raising hope that food prices will moderate in the weeks ahead.
But, Madras HC not happy with P&G disclaimer for Tide Naturals' ad.
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