Viveat Susan Pinto And Abhijit Lele

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto And Abhijit Lele

RBI begins check on collateral adequacy for loans

RBI begins check on collateral adequacy for loans

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

Leveraged balance sheets expose banks to sudden shocks.

Mohan Meakin eyes mineral water comeback

Mohan Meakin eyes mineral water comeback

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

Golden Eagle was first launched 12 years ago, but the Ghaziabad-headquartered company stopped marketing the product a few years ago, to focus totally on its alcoholic division.

In a first, SBI takes its officers' body to court

In a first, SBI takes its officers' body to court

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Agitation against 7-day banking move prompts action.

Amul ups the ante on baby food

Amul ups the ante on baby food

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2012

Amul is the most affordable of baby food brands at Rs 250-270 for a one-kg pack and Rs 130-35 for 500 grammes.

Food chains face heat as consumers cut back on spends

Food chains face heat as consumers cut back on spends

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2012

FMCG analysts say inflationary pressure forcing consumers to stinge on non-core products.

Kraft's new avatar to begin Rs 2,200-cr cocoa pivot

Kraft's new avatar to begin Rs 2,200-cr cocoa pivot

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2012

Mondelez looks to securing supplies, earning greater revenues from India, emerging markets

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.

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2012

Despite sluggish credit growth, most banks are cautious about growing their unsecured loan portfolio.

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.

Bank unions set the ball rolling for wage talks

Bank unions set the ball rolling for wage talks

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

Unions said the revised wage structure should reflect the merger of dearness allowance.

FM to meet govt bank chiefs on Nov 15

FM to meet govt bank chiefs on Nov 15

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Also on agenda is rising credit flow to MSMEs & farm sector.

Kingfisher lenders left in the lurch

Kingfisher lenders left in the lurch

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Lenders to Kingfisher Airlines have been left in the lurch, with most hoping the airline resumes operations, as this would ensure at least some revenue flow.

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.

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.

India Inc's capex plans still in the freezer: Bankers

India Inc's capex plans still in the freezer: Bankers

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2012

Nine of 10 bankers who attended the meeting admitted their sanctioned loan pipeline was shrinking fast due to tepid demand.