Viveat Susan Pinto And Abhijit Lele

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto And Abhijit Lele

Revealed! 'RBI list of top 10 defaulters'

Revealed! 'RBI list of top 10 defaulters'

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2016

Loans to wilful defaults are said to be a little over Rs 1 lakh crore.

FSSAI, food companies bridging trust deficit

FSSAI, food companies bridging trust deficit

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2016

The measures include operationalising of standards on food additives for use in various categories.

India Inc walks the talk on water conservation

India Inc walks the talk on water conservation

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2016

The country's largest consumer goods company Hindustan Unilever says it has been able to reduce its water use by regular metering, monitoring and controlling of utilities consumption at all its manufacturing sites

Bankers prefer more disclosure on NPAs

Bankers prefer more disclosure on NPAs

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2016

'Confidentiality needs to be maintained.'

Short-term loans to get cheaper

Short-term loans to get cheaper

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2016

Benchmark rate for new loans to be lower by 80-90 bps from Friday; move could increase competition but hit commercial papers.

How 'gurunomics' is fueling India's consumer boom

How 'gurunomics' is fueling India's consumer boom

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2016

Be it consumer products, lifestyle or entertainment, spiritual gurus are stepping into business and are finding success

Fixed-dose drug ban: How ayurveda stands to gain

Fixed-dose drug ban: How ayurveda stands to gain

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2016

Dabur has moved quickly to take advantage of the ban.

Pak, Iran banks queue up to open branches in India

Pak, Iran banks queue up to open branches in India

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2016

In the case of Iran, the lifting of sanctions has paved the way for direct relations.

Banks crack whip on debt rejig

Banks crack whip on debt rejig

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2016

Banks have been patient and flexible in rescheduling loans.

'Passing GST will push our economy into double-digit growth'

'Passing GST will push our economy into double-digit growth'

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2016

'Defence and aerospace show huge potential thanks to the government's Make in India push.'

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2016

FMCG, automobile industries say if GST regime kicks in, rail hubs can take Make in India to a new high.

PepsiCo fizz back in cricket

PepsiCo fizz back in cricket

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2016

After IPL exit, beverage maker signs up as first BCCI on-ground sponsor

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2016

Rediffusion took the industrial elements of the lion mascot to create a laman diya or lamp.

'Maggi relaunch was like a storm'

'Maggi relaunch was like a storm'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2016

'Maggi is linked to the lives of many people; not just the organisation.'

Now, Patanjali is giving toothache to Colgate

Now, Patanjali is giving toothache to Colgate

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2016

Both competitive intensity and environmental factors are contributing to the leading oral care brand's pain points

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2016

The next chairman at the country's largest lender could enjoy a four-year tenure.

Is FMCG growth story tapering?

Is FMCG growth story tapering?

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2016

FMCG has been behaving unlike a defensive category in recent quarters.

Baba Ramdev ready for a tough fight from FMCG companies

Baba Ramdev ready for a tough fight from FMCG companies

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2016

The Rs 2,000-crore Patanjali, looking to grow its turnover two-and-a-half times in FY16.

Amid gloom, Starbucks looks towards India with optimism

Amid gloom, Starbucks looks towards India with optimism

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2016

While India has close to 80 Starbucks stores in six cities, the plan is to touch 100 this year.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in India, again

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in India, again

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2016

The company's Indian operation, a joint venture with Tata Global Beverages, has got a new CEO.