Viveat Susan Pinto And Urvi Malvania

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto And Urvi Malvania

Now, Coca-Cola plans to take Maaza overseas

Now, Coca-Cola plans to take Maaza overseas

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2019

Maaza is the country's top mango juice drink despite competition from brands such as Frooti and Tropicana Slice growing in the past few years.

BJP accounts for 53% of political ad blitz

BJP accounts for 53% of political ad blitz

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2019

The BJP has been more aggressive in the first 11 weeks of the calendar year, taking up more than half the share of total political advertising from January 1 to March 16.

Why Bharat will fail to cheer India Inc in FY20

Why Bharat will fail to cheer India Inc in FY20

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

Falling incomes and longer winter to translate into lower demand for at least some months.

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2019

'A look at the winners and losers tells us that the topic of the film is but one factor in ensuring success.'

IPL promises to be bigger, better

IPL promises to be bigger, better

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2019

Urvi Malvania looks at what is in store for the IPL's 2019 edition.

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan will be the face of Vivo, the title sponsor of IPL, digital payments company PhonePe, and shoe brand Walkaroo this league season.

Meet Unilever's Mr Dependable

Meet Unilever's Mr Dependable

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2019

As Unilever's COO, he is expected to take significant load off CEO Alan Jope, pushing growth across markets and driving go-to-market activities.

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2019

Typically, about four to six weeks ahead of the polls, activity in the property market picks up as politicians begin to pull out their money parked in real estate. But this time, it's all quiet till now in real estate so far.

Sachin is a Man in Blue once again

Sachin is a Man in Blue once again

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2019

True Blue, a menswear label that Arvind has created with cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, is being extended into an exclusive traditional apparel brand for men called True Blue Handcrafted.

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2019

100 commentators, across languages, will bring this season's games to viewers's homes in India and across the world.

What's powering online gaming: 70% from small towns

What's powering online gaming: 70% from small towns

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2019

74% of users play fantasy sports 1-3 times a week, with the majority playing once a week and 20% of the respondents reported playing more than five times a week, says a report on the online gaming industry in India.

Will poll fever dim brands' love for IPL?

Will poll fever dim brands' love for IPL?

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2019

There are many who see a potential drop in interest by brands this year given that election news tends to cut into sports viewership.

Bollywood ban a blow to Pak's exhibitors

Bollywood ban a blow to Pak's exhibitors

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2019

'Banning Bollywood films will mean a paucity of content to keep the multiplexes and theatres running profitably.'

How Reliance Retail plans to take on ecommerce biggies

How Reliance Retail plans to take on ecommerce biggies

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2019

Reliance has announced that it will roll out its e-commerce platform to as many as 1.2 million retailers and store owners in Gujarat. This is part of a nationwide roll-out that will come later this yea, reports Viveat Susan Pinto.

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2019

Don't go by the number, Ranveer Singh says, he is picky when it comes to endorsements. There are some brands he will never endorse. Fairness creams, for example, but he does not turn away from cola and alcohol brands.

Achhe din is here for India's advertising sector

Achhe din is here for India's advertising sector

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2019

India is expected to be among the top contributors in terms of incremental ad spends in the world, only behind the US and China.

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2019

The growing interest in alternative sports is encouraging Ronnie Screwvala to extend the U Mumba brand from kabaddi to football and volleyball.

Secret behind the success of India's top retail chains

Secret behind the success of India's top retail chains

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2019

While festive season spends by consumers did contribute to the uptick seen in Q3, experts said greater aggression displayed by retailers to corner a larger share of the shopper's wallet also worked.

Kishore Biyani readies Rs 2,750-crore war chest for Future Retail

Kishore Biyani readies Rs 2,750-crore war chest for Future Retail

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2019

The equity infusion will happen at Rs 505 a unit, which is a premium of nearly 14 per cent over February 4's close of Rs 444.60.

Subhash Chandra gets breather to repay Essel loans

Subhash Chandra gets breather to repay Essel loans

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2019

The company has kicked off sale of infrastructure assets as well as sale of a part of the promoter holding in Zee to repay loans.