Viveat Susan Pinto &Amp; Mansi Taneja

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto &Amp; Mansi Taneja

Realtors embrace new technologies to cut costs

Realtors embrace new technologies to cut costs

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2013

At a time when buyers are complaining about developers not sticking to delivery schedules and delays stretching for three-four years, these technologies have come as a boon.

FMCG companies feel the pinch, finally

FMCG companies feel the pinch, finally

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2013

High retail inflation is exerting pressure on households to cut expenses wherever possible.

NCR's new towns get ready for realty boom

NCR's new towns get ready for realty boom

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2013

Nondescript Bhiwani and Mahendragarh in Haryana, recently named part of the NCR, are likely to see developers queueing up soon and investors betting big on the new hubs.

Is luxury housing slowdown-proof?

Is luxury housing slowdown-proof?

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2013

The year so far has witnessed several luxury project launches by major real estate companies such as DLF, Unitech, Supertech, Tata Housing and Godrej Properties.

Realty rush back in the Capital

Realty rush back in the Capital

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2013

Developers announce new projects, vacant land being unlocked

As hills tremble from tragedy, real estate feels the shivers, too

As hills tremble from tragedy, real estate feels the shivers, too

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2013

Property markets in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, which have had a dream run in recent years, are set to face a downturn.

Mistry keen to see more women at top positions at TGB

Mistry keen to see more women at top positions at TGB

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2013

Women have been and continue to be an integral part of Tata Global Beverages' business, across the world, says Cyrus Mistry.

Soon, Starbucks at hospitals, schools, corporate campuses

Soon, Starbucks at hospitals, schools, corporate campuses

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2013

Since debuting in India in October 2012, the company has opened 15 Starbucks stores across Mumbai and Delhi.

DLF reducing burden by selling non-core assets

DLF reducing burden by selling non-core assets

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2013

The FY13 fourth quarter (Q4) earnings, however, fell short of analysts' expectation, as debt was still high at Rs 21,730 crore (Rs 217.3 billion), with much of the targeted non-core sales done.

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2013

The four major Hindi general entertainment channels -- STAR Plus, Sony, Colors and ZEE -- have all launched music and dance reality shows in the 9-pm slot on weekends.

Investors continue to buy India's consumption story

Investors continue to buy India's consumption story

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2013

Despite slowdown, smaller firms attract growth capital.

Britannia, Danone take different paths to growth

Britannia, Danone take different paths to growth

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2013

Britannia, which last week announced a management rejig putting COO Varun Berry in charge of Indian operations, has always believed in quickly identifying new trends in the food and beverage segment.

'Real estate sector should grow at 30% annually'

'Real estate sector should grow at 30% annually'

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2013

With projects ranging from affordable to premium, Tata Housing Development Co Ltd says it expects to be among the top three real estate entities in the next five years.

Realty pile-up doubles in NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad

Realty pile-up doubles in NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2013

Experts attribute this to economy slowdown and political uncertainty with the general elections round the corner.

Hefty price fails to deter bidders for Cadbury House

Hefty price fails to deter bidders for Cadbury House

Rediff.com   26 May 2013

Prime property rates in South Mumbai at Rs 60,000 a sq ft remain high despite a slowing realty market.

Gurgaon to soon get farmhouse colonies

Gurgaon to soon get farmhouse colonies

Rediff.com   21 May 2013

A farmhouse colony would be a cluster of 20-30 farmhouses, each with an area of 1-2.5 acres, spread over at least 100 acres.

For P&G, emerging markets return to centre stage

For P&G, emerging markets return to centre stage

Rediff.com   21 May 2013

Impending launch of Oral-B toothpaste in India, recent spate of product launches in other developing markets indicate shift in strategy.

Sony, Panasonic have robust plans for India

Sony, Panasonic have robust plans for India

Rediff.com   17 May 2013

Unlike their struggles elsewhere, Japanese majors Sony and Panasonic show no sign of fatigue in India, as consumers continue to lap up their products here.

Consumer goods companies buck slowdown trend in Q4

Consumer goods companies buck slowdown trend in Q4

Rediff.com   3 May 2013

The results declared by key companies for the three months ended March 31 show most firms have managed to arrest the moderation in volume growth witnessed in previous quarters.

Unitech project after 18 mths; work starts before launch

Unitech project after 18 mths; work starts before launch

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

The project will have 28 floors, with 324 apartments spread over 16 acres, and is likely to be announced in the next one or two months