Viveat Susan Pinto And N Sundaresha Subramanian

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto And N Sundaresha Subramanian

Sony, Panasonic have robust plans for India

Sony, Panasonic have robust plans for India

Rediff.com   17 May 2013

Unlike their struggles elsewhere, Japanese majors Sony and Panasonic show no sign of fatigue in India, as consumers continue to lap up their products here.

Bogus contract payments in a public sector company unearthed

Bogus contract payments in a public sector company unearthed

Rediff.com   17 May 2013

The company paid over Rs 231 crore over three years to a web of 135 fake firms.

Of Cobrapost and a Japanese firm named after Mumbai

Of Cobrapost and a Japanese firm named after Mumbai

Rediff.com   11 May 2013

An online search for Mumbai Street Company, which has stake in firm owned by Cobrapost editor, drew a blank.

Consumer goods companies buck slowdown trend in Q4

Consumer goods companies buck slowdown trend in Q4

Rediff.com   3 May 2013

The results declared by key companies for the three months ended March 31 show most firms have managed to arrest the moderation in volume growth witnessed in previous quarters.

Broadcasters-ad agencies spat over billing continues

Broadcasters-ad agencies spat over billing continues

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

This follows a series of tax notices to broadcasters to pay TDS on the 15% agency commission reflected in their invoices

Panasonic unveils second chapter of India story

Panasonic unveils second chapter of India story

Rediff.com   1 May 2013

The Japanese giant wants to focus on segments outside its core business

Growth is back on track for HUL

Growth is back on track for HUL

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2013

Harish Manwani, HUL's chairman, responded to questions from Viveat Susan Pinto on how his company managed to buck the trend after struggling for much of the financial year ended March 31.

Nearly 200 FIIs exit RIL, Infy since FY11

Nearly 200 FIIs exit RIL, Infy since FY11

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2013

But, despite the exits, RIL continued to top the list of stocks with maximum number of FII shareholders.

US may get a leash on Indian financial institutions

US may get a leash on Indian financial institutions

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2013

The three-year-old US law seeks to improve tax compliance involving foreign financial assets and offshore accounts.

GSK overtakes Colgate in sensitivity segment: Nielsen

GSK overtakes Colgate in sensitivity segment: Nielsen

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

The sensitivity segment has quadrupled in the past two years, due to the aggressive marketing effort of both GSK and Colgate.

Scam ads, copycats dog agencies

Scam ads, copycats dog agencies

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2013

Three recalls of Goafest's award-winning campaigns in one week.

HUL falls as parent's outlook softens

HUL falls as parent's outlook softens

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2013

Unilever, which derives 52-53 per cent of its $70-billion revenues from emerging markets, said it expected economic pressures to continue in 2013.

Spotlight on scam ads

Spotlight on scam ads

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2013

Client-agency relationship comes under scrutiny at Goafest 2013.

Russian financial scheme for rural India

Russian financial scheme for rural India

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2013

This financial scheme is based on a virtual currency and is propagated by Russian businessman and financier Sergey Mavrodi.

IPL6: Teams now hunt for innovative partnerships

IPL6: Teams now hunt for innovative partnerships

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2013

s also create buzz with contests, promotions, mall activations and events.

Who will don the creative mantle at JWT?

Who will don the creative mantle at JWT?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

After Bobby Kumar's exit over controversial Ford ads, industry is abuzz with speculations on his replacement.

Brokerages give Nestle thumbs-down

Brokerages give Nestle thumbs-down

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2013

Brokerage houses reacted to the piece of news by reducing the target price assigned to the company.

Pvt infra firms may get to issue tax-free bonds

Pvt infra firms may get to issue tax-free bonds

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

Allocation to be need-based, track record of the issuer to be considered.

In war of germs, Dettol and Lifebuoy enter round two

In war of germs, Dettol and Lifebuoy enter round two

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2013

Old rivals HUL and Reckitt brag product potencies

GlaxoSmithKline back on health track

GlaxoSmithKline back on health track

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2013

After flirting with 'indulgent' variants, Horlicks and Foodles have tasted success with their health and nutrition positioning.