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Sonic branding makes for sound business, realise firms

Companies are looking for an engaging hook, and sound is universally seen as a big emotional connector, finds Nikhat Hetavkar.

EPL: Leicester go top; United draw at West Ham

Jamie Vardy's record scoring streak ended but LeicesterCity's improbable Premier League title challenge continued with Riyad Mahrez's hat-trick sealing a 3-0 win at SwanseaCity that put them top on Saturday.

Most new consumer goods bomb, says Nielsen report

The report analysed product launches of 2011, their success over three years, and reported 31 of the 14,509 products introduced that year were received well by consumers.

'Cat 2005 could repeat the CAT 2004 pattern'

Gautam Puri, co-founder and managing director of Career Launcher (I) Ltd, predicts the pattern for CAT 2005.

The photo diary of a Pakistani blogger who visited India

Be prepared for some overdose of all things Indian!

Shubham Prakhar is India's Child Genius

Sensex up 11 points at 13,949

The markets have opened strong in morning session as FMCG, telecom, oil, banking, power, metal and some technology stocks

Corporate earnings take a big knock in Q3

Analysts attribute this fall to the recent moderation in energy (mainly crude oil) and commodity prices, lowering of input costs for companies in sectors such as FMCG, consumer durables, and automobiles, reports Krishna Kant.

FMCG sales bosses head for telecom companies

Sensex gains 62 points to 12,071

Stoke complete signing of Man City striker John Guidetti on loan

Stoke City have completed the signing of Manchester City striker John Guidetti on loan and secured midfielder Stephen Ireland on a permanent deal from Aston Villa.

Alagh set for second innings in FMCG

VVS Laxman in Rs 5 cr deal with World Sport

Which biscuit brand did Priya Tendulkar endorse?

Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about India and its biscuit brands.

Chinese imports rule sales promos

Holding too many stocks in your portfolio?

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Baahubali 2 shows off its marketing muscle

Baahubali 2, made at an estimated cost of 200 crore, will earn more than 500 crores through commercial tie-ups alone, says T E Narasimhan.

FMCG grows at 10.9% in June quarter, lower than 14% in 2017: Nielsen

Growth numbers for the large players in the sector, though, improved during the quarter.

Tough times await Nikhil Sen

Ask Ajit: 'Help! I have inherited these stocks...'

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Smaller packaged food cos come into their own

While larger companies like Nestle India, Britannia and the like are often mentioned, some mid-cap companies are also expected to grow at a rapid clip.

PIX: Haasans, Dhanush, Shriya at 62nd South Filmfare awards

Check out the star arrivals.

How Railways plans to serve healthy food to passengers

Indian Railways to bring on board ready-to-eat food companies

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

Patanjali's packet milk to be lower than competitor brands by Rs 2 a litre

10 BEST Sports Images of the Week!

Get set to be amazed as Rediff.com has all that and more sporting action from the past week encapsulated in this super photo feature.

Stocks to create long-term wealth

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

As Liverpool welcome Bournemouth, Lallana eyes first home win

Liverpool must take all three points when they welcome newly promoted Bournemouth to Anfield on Monday to keep up their momentum in the Premier League, midfielder Adam Lallana has said.

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

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

How Kohli's absence in Asia Cup hits Star India's plans

While it is difficult to put a number on how much the impact on the ad sales tally could be, it is quite possible the broadcaster will not be able to make its Rs 2-billion target, says Urvi Malvania.

LGBT verdict: Why India Inc's celebration may be short-lived

While it is heartening to see companies chipping in with their messages of support, they are probably walking a tightrope here.

EPL PHOTOS: Man City crush Sunderland, Leicester lose to Liverpool

Leicester City were give a Premier League reality check when the unlikely leaders lost 1-0 at Liverpool on Saturday after Manchester United slumped to a third consecutive league defeat to pile more pressure on manager Louis van Gaal.

Sensex ends higher, Nifty slips below 9,450

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices slipped in red to shed over 1% each

EPL: Leaders Chelsea stay unbeaten, Southampton and Arsenal win

League leaders Chelsea were made to battle for a narrow 2-1 win over strugglers Queens Park Rangers at Stamford Bridge as they maintained their unbeaten start in the Premier League on Saturday.

Sensex slips into red; tech stocks fall

Investors booked profits in recent gainers

Nestle supplies Maggi noodles to rain-hit Chennai

The company is listed among the top suppliers of food and beverage products for people in Chennai

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

The corporate story of 2015: When minnows humbled the giants

T N Ninan lists a few David-Goliath encounters in the Indian markets, all of which make life interesting, though difficult if you are an investor looking for the next multi-bagger.