Viveat Susan Pinto And Dev Chatterjee

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto And Dev Chatterjee

What Adani is doing to prevent Mumbai's power outage

What Adani is doing to prevent Mumbai's power outage

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2021

'We are working in association with the state government and other transmission companies to make sure that the city never experiences blackouts'

Six years after Maggi controversy, Marico serves up instant noodles

Six years after Maggi controversy, Marico serves up instant noodles

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2021

The move is significant since it signals the growing importance of foods in Marico's overall strategy. It also comes six months after Marico stepped into honey, a Rs 1,500-crore category dominated by players such as Dabur.

Lodha's Macrotech seeks debt moratorium as sales tank 69%

Lodha's Macrotech seeks debt moratorium as sales tank 69%

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2021

The pandemic caused construction delays at its ongoing projects due to several factors such as lockdowns enforced by government agencies, work-stoppage orders, disruptions in the supply of materials and shortage of labour resulted in failure to meet development milestones.

Will IPL 2021 set a new record for Star Sports?

Will IPL 2021 set a new record for Star Sports?

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2021

IPL 2020 was the first sports tournament to surpass 400 billion viewing minutes.

'There is pent-up demand for good films'

'There is pent-up demand for good films'

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2021

Increase in occupancy will pave way for Hindi blockbusters to release, say multiplex operators.

FMCG firms start seeing growth in urban India after months of Covid grief

FMCG firms start seeing growth in urban India after months of Covid grief

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2021

60-65 per cent of the FMCG industry's overall sales come from urban areas; 35-40 per cent from rural areas.

Winners and losers amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Winners and losers amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2021

CEOs expect to finish the ongoing March quarter with positive growth as the corporates get back to work in full strength.

Indian Hotels in race to take over Mysuru's Lalitha Mahal Palace

Indian Hotels in race to take over Mysuru's Lalitha Mahal Palace

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2021

The palace, currently run by JLR, will be offered to bidders on a long-term management contract.

Cricket hits a six after India's Aussie triumph

Cricket hits a six after India's Aussie triumph

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2021

'There is pent-up demand for cricket after last year when no tournaments were played on Indian soil due to the pandemic.'

Food chains, multiplexes plan expansion as consumer confidence picks up

Food chains, multiplexes plan expansion as consumer confidence picks up

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2021

Organised players have been the biggest beneficiaries after the lockdowns were lifted. Given real estate is not as expensive now, players want to take advantage of the trend.

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2021

When the third round of bids was opened, Oaktree's offer was the highest, but with several riders. While Piramal offered higher upfront cash and offered to merge its financial business with DHFL, Adani was ranked third in the race, reports Dev Chatterjee.

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2021

Most of the hirings are, however, in the entry or junior level.

Kumar Mangalam Birla has a piece of advice for India Inc on future crisis

Kumar Mangalam Birla has a piece of advice for India Inc on future crisis

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2021

While asking firms not to worry about sharp volatility in prices, Birla said companies must make sure they do not get caught in 'comorbidities'.

War brews between HUL, Sebamed over soap ads

War brews between HUL, Sebamed over soap ads

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2021

Sebamed's campaign for its cleansing bar of the same name, released across print, television, digital and outdoor, has also named Santoor, a popular soap brand from Wipro Consumer Care.

Budget should reduce income tax rates, invest in infrastructure: CEOs to FM

Budget should reduce income tax rates, invest in infrastructure: CEOs to FM

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2021

Besides low interest rates, a reduction in active Covid cases and strong high-frequency macro data have lifted the sentiment of both corporate India and the stock markets.

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2021

The venture, they said, would focus on technology and media opportunities in emerging markets. Industry sources said the focus would be on digital media, with India being the big driver.

Air India bid: US fund ready with war chest of 'billions'

Air India bid: US fund ready with war chest of 'billions'

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2020

For the AI bid, Interups has joined hands with a few employees of the airline, and plans to raise funds by splitting some of its infrastructure-related assets into an aviation InvIT, which will have underlying assets such as air routes, ground handling, repairs, and training etc.

 Will Mondelez's Christmas cookie work?

Will Mondelez's Christmas cookie work?

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2020

The company expects Bournvita Crunchy to strengthen its presence in the cookie segment.

Want a career in AVGC?

Want a career in AVGC?

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2020

The government will set up a centre of excellence for visual effects and gaming with help from the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay.