Viveat Susan Pinto &Amp; Sundar Sethuraman

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto &Amp; Sundar Sethuraman

From January, consumer goods are likely to cost more by 3-5%

From January, consumer goods are likely to cost more by 3-5%

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2020

Prices of all metals - from steel to copper, aluminium, zinc and lead - have shot up by about 5-11 per cent in the past month. Commodity inflation is raising its head, forcing companies to consider price hikes.

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2020

'The blockbusters are unlikely to be launched in 2020.' 'They will move into the 2021 cycle when confidence level among people will be higher.'

Why investors are regretting giving Gland Pharma IPO a miss

Why investors are regretting giving Gland Pharma IPO a miss

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2020

Gland Pharma, promoted by China's Fosun, has extended its gains, is up 40 per cent since its listing.

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

Reliance Retail raises Rs 47,265 cr for 10% stake sale

Reliance Retail raises Rs 47,265 cr for 10% stake sale

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2020

Since September, Reliance Retail has raised money from Silver Lake, KKR, Mubadala, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority , GIC, TPG, General Atlantic and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in a divestment programme that mirrored sister Jio Platforms a few months earlier.

Are audiences really going to theatres?

Are audiences really going to theatres?

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2020

Audience turnout is crucial to most exhibitors, since their discussions with film producers hinge on how many people will return to movie halls in the weeks ahead.

Morgan Stanley forecasts Sensex at 50,000 pts in 2021

Morgan Stanley forecasts Sensex at 50,000 pts in 2021

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2020

The brokerage believes the economic growth cycle is not fully priced in. It has revised upwards the earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Sensex.

Amazon-Future dispute: Kishore Biyani may look for mutual settlement

Amazon-Future dispute: Kishore Biyani may look for mutual settlement

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2020

Experts say Future group will look for an out-of-court settlement with help from Reliance in the Amazon matter.

Bankers stopped from sharing bidding data with investors

Bankers stopped from sharing bidding data with investors

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2020

Sebi has said investment banks should direct investors to original sources such as stock exchanges, where data is publicly available.

Bharat spurs growth of FMCG companies

Bharat spurs growth of FMCG companies

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2020

While sales momentum from rural areas may last another three to six months, sales growth in urban areas could stage a comeback by next year's June quarter as people learn to live with the coronavirus and economic activity gradually improves in the cities.

Retailers defy pandemic woes to add new stores

Retailers defy pandemic woes to add new stores

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2020

Real estate experts say rentals have corrected by 5-10 per cent across formats, including office, retail and housing, with a pick-up expected over the next few quarters as the economy recovers.

IPOs come out of deep freezer as markets revive

IPOs come out of deep freezer as markets revive

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2020

More cos could join the likes of Burger King and Antony Waste in giving listing another shot.

Jhunjhunwala picks up 1.29% stake in Tata Motors for Rs 500 cr

Jhunjhunwala picks up 1.29% stake in Tata Motors for Rs 500 cr

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2020

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has picked up a 1.29 per cent stake in Tata Motors. The September quarter shareholding pattern disclosed by the automaker showed Jhunjhunwala holding 40 million shares.

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2020

Ramping up e-commerce operations and going beyond its current strongholds are key challenges for the grocery chain in its battle with Mukesh Ambani's retail behemoth.

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2020

Small and big advertisers are making their presence felt this year far more than they did earlier, bringing a smile to the faces of the tournament's organisers and partners.

Advertisers feel the heat of Bollywood drug abuse probe

Advertisers feel the heat of Bollywood drug abuse probe

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2020

Advertising agencies admitted that conversations had begun with their clients to exercise restraint while using brand endorsements featuring film actors whose names appeared in the probe.

Farm Bills: Who are the actual gainers?

Farm Bills: Who are the actual gainers?

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2020

While reforms may translate into new opportunities for firms like ITC, Adani Wilmar and Reliance Retail, farmers are unlikely to use it for fear of upsetting commission agents.

From Rs 60 cr to Rs 300 cr, India's hand sanitiser market has grown five times

From Rs 60 cr to Rs 300 cr, India's hand sanitiser market has grown five times

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2020

From paints to apparel and lifestyle majors, brewers, distillers and fragrance makers have stepped into the market, even as the frontline companies including FMCG players, pharma and healthcare majors were the first to seize the opportunity created by Covid-19.

When will Mumbai's restaurants re-open?

When will Mumbai's restaurants re-open?

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2020

The plan is to start with 20-25 per cent capacity by early next month as part of Unlock 5.0, before moving to 50 and then 100 per cent.

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2020

95 per cent of advertising inventory has been sold on television and 18 on-air sponsors have been signed up so far, the highest for any season.