Viveat Susan Pinto And Sharmistha Mukherjee

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto And Sharmistha Mukherjee

Franchisees protest at Reebok's doorstep

Franchisees protest at Reebok's doorstep

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2012

The franchisees from the National Capital Region were protesting against the new terms proposed by the German sports goods major for operating stores in India.

MNRE scheme to push sales of electric vehicles

MNRE scheme to push sales of electric vehicles

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2012

To boost the sagging sales of electric vehicles, the government on Wednesday approved the extension of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)'s subsidy scheme to incentivise sales of electric cars and two-wheelers in the country.

As FMCG deals fall, companies pile up cash

As FMCG deals fall, companies pile up cash

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2012

For the quarter ended June, most FMCG companies reported growth of 15-20 per cent in revenue, as demand for daily-use items continued to be high.

Small car launch in festive season on schedule

Small car launch in festive season on schedule

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2012

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), which on Thursday said it would resume partial production at its locked-out Manesar unit next week, is looking to launch its much-awaited small car as scheduled during the festival season this year.

Skoda looks at localisation of parts to lower prices

Skoda looks at localisation of parts to lower prices

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2012

To shed its premium tag and ramp up volumes in the Indian market, Czech car maker Skoda is increasing localisation levels and rationalising prices across the range of products it offers in the country.

Maruti may not de-recognise union

Maruti may not de-recognise union

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2012

In what seems to be a softening of stance, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has decided not to take any immediate steps to de-recognise the newly instituted Maruti Suzuki Workers' Union (MSWU) of the Manesar unit.

Lockout costs Rs 600 cr: Joint probe into Maruti riot

Lockout costs Rs 600 cr: Joint probe into Maruti riot

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2012

The Haryana government has agreed to appoint a special prosecutor, K T S Tulsi, to frame charges against those identified in connection with the incident.

Kraft's premium chocolate bet

Kraft's premium chocolate bet

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2012

After Oreo and Tang,Toblerone will be the third brand from the Kraft portfolio to be integrated with the Indian entity

FMCG bosses may see sales, pay dip

FMCG bosses may see sales, pay dip

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2012

Salaries are performance-linked and FY12 was good on both counts; now, persistent inflation and patchy rains show on rural market.

Lifebuoy takes a dig at Dettol again

Lifebuoy takes a dig at Dettol again

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2012

Reckitt Benckiser's Dettol brand appears to be the target of arch-rival Hindustan Unilever (HUL)'s Lifebuoy for the second time in a row, with a new commercial saying the latter is far more effective than the former.

FMCG companies keep fingers crossed over monsoon

FMCG companies keep fingers crossed over monsoon

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2012

Consumer goods companies remain hopeful of good rainfall this year despite the prediction of a possible drought-causing El Nino weather phenomenon in August-September.

'We expect 25% growth in export volumes in FY13'

'We expect 25% growth in export volumes in FY13'

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2012

Pawan Munjal, MD & CEO, tells Business Standard that Hero Motor is firming up distributors abroad and considering assembly bases in some countries to sell a million units outside India by 2017.

Toyota looks at more small cars for India

Toyota looks at more small cars for India

Rediff.com   31 May 2012

Toyota is working on developing six subcompact cars as part of its global strategy to increase volumes in emerging markets over the next four years.

Adidas' key former employees denied anticipatory bail

Adidas' key former employees denied anticipatory bail

Rediff.com   28 May 2012

In a new twist to the battle between German footwear major Adidas and its key former employees, a trial court in Gurgaon denied anticipatory bail to Subhinder Singh Prem, former managing director, and Vishnu Bhagat, former chief operating officer, of the company in India.

Cola war out in the field

Cola war out in the field

Rediff.com   25 May 2012

Coke's latest commercial for the summer opens in a desert with children enjoying a game of cricket despite the blistering heat.

Takayuki Ishida is Nissan India's new chief

Takayuki Ishida is Nissan India's new chief

Rediff.com   10 May 2012

Japanese auto major Nissan recently appointed Takayuki Ishida as managing director of its Indian subsidiary Nissan Motor India Private Limited (NMIPL).

Adidas CEO likely to visit India amid crisis

Adidas CEO likely to visit India amid crisis

Rediff.com   7 May 2012

Adidas chief executive officer Herbert Hainer is expected to be in India soon, as the local unit of the German sportswear maker, Reebok India, finds itself embroiled in a controversy, following the exit of its senior management, including Adidas India managing director Subhinder Singh Prem, amid allegations of commercial irregularities.

MSOs welcome freedom to fix rate

MSOs welcome freedom to fix rate

Rediff.com   2 May 2012

MSOs are major cable operators who give feed to local cable operators.

Reliance-RTL JV to launch channel Thrill

Reliance-RTL JV to launch channel Thrill

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2012

RTL is part of Europe's largest media firm, Bertelsmann AG, and has a market cap of $15.5 billion (Rs 69,900 crore).

Reliance-RTL JV to launch channel Thrill

Reliance-RTL JV to launch channel Thrill

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2012