Viveat Susan Pinto And Arundhuti Dasgupta

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto And Arundhuti Dasgupta

How Cadbury keeps hitting the sweet spot

How Cadbury keeps hitting the sweet spot

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2017

The market share of Mondelez, which owns Cadbury, for its premium brands is way ahead of competitors, despite stiff fight in this arena.

Coke will not move away from fizzy drinks, but...

Coke will not move away from fizzy drinks, but...

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2017

Coke

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2017

Stock clearing to rain discounts on consumers in June ahead of GST rollout.

Coca-Cola bets on desi fizz

Coca-Cola bets on desi fizz

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

To take Rimzim across the country

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

Iron-rich noodles and vitamin-rich beverages are some products launched by segment majors

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Rediff.com   30 May 2017

Netflix plans local studio in India push. Move comes as rival Amazon Prime Video lines up as many as 18 original shows for India.

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

Rediff.com   30 May 2017

How a small-town theatre actor is navigating his way in the world of endorsements, using his Bollywood playbook as a guide.

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

Rediff.com   22 May 2017

Is it a last ditch attempt to reassure consumers, or a way to gain the upper hand at the negotiating table, or is it just a way of exhausting the treasure chest before the lights go out

Holy cows, global and local

Holy cows, global and local

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Many scholars have suggested that the importance of the cow and her association with the pantheon grew with the growing influence of the cult of Krishna,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

Burjis Godrej, 25, son of Nadir Godrej will join Godrej Agrovet in July

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

Can Nestle go beyond Maggi? While recovery in the March quarter has been led by the popular noodle brand, the company hopes for a different revenue mix in five years.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

L&T Infotech: 20 years is time for a facelift

L&T Infotech: 20 years is time for a facelift

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

L&T Infotech hits the refresh button, rebrands itself as LTI With a new name, colour palette and business focus, L&T Infotech looks to break free of its past

Internet in India: Future lies with the vernacular

Internet in India: Future lies with the vernacular

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

Not only is the number of native language users set to grow faster than English users over the next five years, these users are more likely to lead a more active digital life. Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania find out how brands are rethinking digital marketing plans to accommodate this.

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

A confident, assertive single woman is finding her way into popular advertising narratives.

Why Hindustan Unilever may cut jobs

Why Hindustan Unilever may cut jobs

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

The company plans to overhaul business and rationalise costs in a bid to reach parent Unilever's new profit targets, reports Viveat Susan Pinto.

Samsung seeks to douse Note 7 fire with S8

Samsung seeks to douse Note 7 fire with S8

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2017

Samsung has priced the S8 competitively at Rs 57,900, while the S8+ is available for Rs 64,900.

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

Global studios and indie content shops tap into the growing fan base for movie and TV characters in India, report Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania.

Exit interview: What's next for Mudra CEO Madhukar Kamath?

Exit interview: What's next for Mudra CEO Madhukar Kamath?

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

'Degrees get you into the room, it is the attitude that counts,' says adman Madhukar Kamath.

Making the Ganga, Yamuna people is good

Making the Ganga, Yamuna people is good

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

According personhood to the Ganga and Yamuna is probably the best way to ensure the protection of natural resources, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.