Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto

Ronald McDonald is smiling once again in Delhi

Ronald McDonald is smiling once again in Delhi

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

43 McDonald's outlets in New Delhi-National Capital Region were forced to down shutters following lapse of their eating-out or health licences in June.

Fate of 169 McDonald's outlets hanging in balance

Fate of 169 McDonald's outlets hanging in balance

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2017

CPRL Board may meet this week to decide if the outlets in the north and east of India can be kept open till the matter is settled in courts

McDonald's, Indian partner begin fresh war

McDonald's, Indian partner begin fresh war

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2017

Vikram Bakshi says the 169 stores will remain open, McDonald's says it will take steps to enforce termination.

'The pain that trade faced due to GST will ease'

'The pain that trade faced due to GST will ease'

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

On Tuesday, Bajaj Electricals extended its brand licence agreement with UK-based kitchen appliances major Morphy Richards, launching a new range of products. Chairman & managing director Shekhar Bajaj, cousin of industrialist Rahul Bajaj, tells Viveat Susan Pinto the company will increasingly focus its attention on its consumer products business.

'Women's cricket is witnessing a Chak De moment'

'Women's cricket is witnessing a Chak De moment'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2017

Following the World Cup, companies queue up to sign Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur.

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

Piyush Pandey retiring? I'm not going anywhere, says O&M's South Asia executive chairman.

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

Channels across the board from news to general entertainment, music and movies telecast half-hour to one-hour advertorials promoting these products, mainly during non-prime time hours

'Nobody is fully prepared for GST'

'Nobody is fully prepared for GST'

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

The near term will be challenging, as most will struggle to adapt to the new regime.

GST will accelerate growth: Adi Godrej

GST will accelerate growth: Adi Godrej

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2017

Godrej group Chairman Adi Godrej describes in an interview to Viveat Susan Pinto the way forward for the conglomerate after the implementation of the GST.

It's a double whammy for liquor industry

It's a double whammy for liquor industry

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2017

The rush for prohibition and the Supreme Court's decision to ban liquor sales within 500 metres from highways have hurt companies.

How Cadbury keeps hitting the sweet spot

How Cadbury keeps hitting the sweet spot

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2017

The market share of Mondelez, which owns Cadbury, for its premium brands is way ahead of competitors, despite stiff fight in this arena.

Coke will not move away from fizzy drinks, but...

Coke will not move away from fizzy drinks, but...

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2017

Coke

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2017

Stock clearing to rain discounts on consumers in June ahead of GST rollout.

Coca-Cola bets on desi fizz

Coca-Cola bets on desi fizz

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

To take Rimzim across the country

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

Iron-rich noodles and vitamin-rich beverages are some products launched by segment majors

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Rediff.com   30 May 2017

Netflix plans local studio in India push. Move comes as rival Amazon Prime Video lines up as many as 18 original shows for India.

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

Rediff.com   22 May 2017

Is it a last ditch attempt to reassure consumers, or a way to gain the upper hand at the negotiating table, or is it just a way of exhausting the treasure chest before the lights go out

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

Burjis Godrej, 25, son of Nadir Godrej will join Godrej Agrovet in July

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

Can Nestle go beyond Maggi? While recovery in the March quarter has been led by the popular noodle brand, the company hopes for a different revenue mix in five years.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.