Viveat Susan Pinto And N Sundaresha Subramanian

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto And N Sundaresha Subramanian

Meet the 68-year-old chairman of Bates India

Meet the 68-year-old chairman of Bates India

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2012

He's 68, but he shows no signs of slowing down. Ranjan Kapur, country manager, WPP India, has the additional responsibility of Bates India now as its chairman, but the former head of Ogilvy & Mather has taken it up in earnest.

Secret recipe of a successful ad firm

Secret recipe of a successful ad firm

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2012

Ranjan Kapur has been country manager of WPP in India for the last eight years. But he gets back to actively managing operations at an agency with the additional responsibility of Bates India as its chairman.

'It is not uncommon for rivals to work together '

'It is not uncommon for rivals to work together '

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2012

We will utilise India as a creative resource for all our offices around the world, says Chuck Brymer, President and CEO, DDB Worldwide.

Change Coal India's management, govt urged

Change Coal India's management, govt urged

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2012

Writes to coal secretary; may move court today as it finds directors' response inadequate.

Cigarette smokers pay more than MRP

Cigarette smokers pay more than MRP

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2012

For instance, a pack of 20 Classic branded cigarettes (from ITC) now costs Rs 120.

Why the SME exchange needs a big hand

Why the SME exchange needs a big hand

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2012

Much is riding on the role of market intermediaries to get this platform going

Why the SME exchange needs a big hand

Why the SME exchange needs a big hand

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2012

Much is riding on the role of market intermediaries to get this platform going

LIC stocked up on ONGC before govt stake auction

LIC stocked up on ONGC before govt stake auction

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2012

Lapped up 157 mn shares worth Rs 4,000 crore between Jan 1 and Feb 8

MCX IPO to make staff millionaires

MCX IPO to make staff millionaires

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2012

The exchange granted 1.96 million stock options under two employee stock option (Esop) schemes in 2006 and 2008 to those eligible, according to regulatory filings.

Govt mulls easing tax structure for foreign investors

Govt mulls easing tax structure for foreign investors

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2012

Finance Ministry meets market participants, wants feedback.

What lies ahead for Starbucks in India

What lies ahead for Starbucks in India

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2012

After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.

What lays ahead for Starbucks in India

What lays ahead for Starbucks in India

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2012

After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.

Network18 promoters release pledged shares

Network18 promoters release pledged shares

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2012

According to back of envelope calculations, the value of shares released in the past two weeks worked out to be Rs 262 crore (Rs 2.62 billion).

Brokers see pain before gain next year

Brokers see pain before gain next year

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2011

After a disastrous 2011, stock market investors are pinning hopes on next year. Top sell-side analysts believe though there is more pain ahead, 2012 is likely to end on a positive note.

Tough times ahead for consumer firms

Tough times ahead for consumer firms

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2011

Companies are likely to see lower volume growth as consumers remain wary of spending.

Auditor hunt ahead for large firms

Auditor hunt ahead for large firms

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2011

If the new Companies Bill becomes law, 10 of the 30 Sensex companies will have to look for new auditors.

FMCG companies on cost-cut drive

FMCG companies on cost-cut drive

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2011

This includes input substitution, overhead management, rationalising personnel - all aimed at reining in expenditure.

Rural consumers losing appetite

Rural consumers losing appetite

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2011

Consumer goods sales growth slows.

Ministry steps in to reduce transfer pricing disputes

Ministry steps in to reduce transfer pricing disputes

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2011

The finance ministry has directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes to put in place a framework for an Advance Pricing Agreement mechanism, two officials familiar with the development said.

Morgan Stanley PE faces Rs 200-cr loss

Morgan Stanley PE faces Rs 200-cr loss

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2011

Its first and only investment in India out of its Asia-dedicated fund has gone bad.