Viveat Susan Pinto &Amp; Gaurav Laghate

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto &Amp; Gaurav Laghate

We have increased prices by 4-5%: Vinita Bali

We have increased prices by 4-5%: Vinita Bali

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2012

Interview with Britannia's MD on how she proposes to steer the company.

Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Son Of Sardaar open well

Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Son Of Sardaar open well

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2012

Experts feel both the films have the potential to rake in about Rs 100 crore at the box office.

Britannia to boost its regional portfolio

Britannia to boost its regional portfolio

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

Company proposes to in-source manufacturing and build healthy portfolios of national and regional brands.

Parle Products steps into traditional snacks

Parle Products steps into traditional snacks

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

A year after test-marketing its traditional snacks in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai-based Parle Products is set to launch the product in the west and the north of the country.

DTH firms, cable operators make windfall in metros

DTH firms, cable operators make windfall in metros

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2012

This is no surprise, given that the deadline for digitisation in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai was October 31 and DTH firms and multiple-system operators were eyeing a windfall.

Digital TV era dawns in Delhi and Mumbai

Digital TV era dawns in Delhi and Mumbai

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Mamata halts removal of analogue transmission in Kolkata Chennai waits for high court hearing on Monday.

Meet little masters of the brand market

Meet little masters of the brand market

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

The world over, small brands have challenged the big boys. India is no exception

FMCG firms likely to report good Q2 sales

FMCG firms likely to report good Q2 sales

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2012

Price-led growth during the quarter is likely to stand at three to five per cent

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2012

Could launch high-end models once 4G technology picks up in India.

Price war: Dish TV offers basic channels for free

Price war: Dish TV offers basic channels for free

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2012

Viewers availing Dish TV's offer will have to remain active by subscribing to a regular package at least twice during a year

Mallya Jr seeks brands to endorse

Mallya Jr seeks brands to endorse

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2012

KWAN was in talks with a few clients in luxury and lifestyle space for Mallya junior. "We signed Sidhartha Mallya to exclusively manage and represent brand Sid.

After ban, gutkha makers expose 'more harmful' fag

After ban, gutkha makers expose 'more harmful' fag

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2012

Piqued by the number of states opting to ban the production, sale and marketing of gutkha, a group of manufacturers under the aegis of the Smokeless Tobacco Association have issued print ads saying it is unfair to ban their products when the tobacco content in these is lower than that in cigarettes.

Prices may shoot up with new FMCG packaging norms

Prices may shoot up with new FMCG packaging norms

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2012

The new packaging norms, which will kick in on November 1, will push up the product prices.

Hershey's goes for the kill in India

Hershey's goes for the kill in India

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2012

But the company will have to differentiate itself in a market that has well-entrenched players.

Amway cracks the consumer code

Amway cracks the consumer code

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2012

Its model has come under intense scrutiny in recent months, but the direct marketing major attributes its success in India to strict quality control and aggressive brand-building.

Sony gets its mojo back

Sony gets its mojo back

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2012

All other channels on the Sony network -- MAX (Hindi movie channel), SAB (family entertainment), PIX (English movie), MIX (Hindi music), Aath (Bengali movie) and the recently launched SIX (sports) have a clear roadmap.

STAR ready to sell 26% Balaji stake to promoters

STAR ready to sell 26% Balaji stake to promoters

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2012

The broadcaster had bought the stake in 2004.

Franchisees protest at Reebok's doorstep

Franchisees protest at Reebok's doorstep

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2012

The franchisees from the National Capital Region were protesting against the new terms proposed by the German sports goods major for operating stores in India.

As FMCG deals fall, companies pile up cash

As FMCG deals fall, companies pile up cash

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2012

For the quarter ended June, most FMCG companies reported growth of 15-20 per cent in revenue, as demand for daily-use items continued to be high.

Kraft's premium chocolate bet

Kraft's premium chocolate bet

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2012

After Oreo and Tang,Toblerone will be the third brand from the Kraft portfolio to be integrated with the Indian entity