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It's brand-building time for PSBs

It's brand-building time for PSBs

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Sobhita Chills In Cannes

Sobhita Chills In Cannes

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The gorgeous Sobhita Dhulipala makes her debut at Cannes, and she makes sure to share pictures on social media.

Modi says India is land of opportunities; promises reforms, stable policy

Modi says India is land of opportunities; promises reforms, stable policy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Projecting India as the land of biggest opportunities globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday promised the business sector facilitation, reforms, a stable policy regime and high growth. Addressing the ET World Leaders Forum, Modi, in turn, asked investors to commit to innovation, performance, positive disruption and high-quality products, as he stressed that the country respects wealth creators.

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.

What An Innings, Nitish Reddy!

What An Innings, Nitish Reddy!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

It was a proper Test innings, it was of the highest class, and given the circumstances it came in, it was one of the best innings by an Indian batsman in recent memory, applauds Prem Panicker.

Maruti, Tatas' Plans To Boost Car Sales

Maruti, Tatas' Plans To Boost Car Sales

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'The customer is fast changing, and she demands newer experiences that wealth can buy.'

'Carrefour looking to export from India in next 5 years'

'Carrefour looking to export from India in next 5 years'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'All competitors are sourcing within the country, so we'll be at the same level of competition.'

Amitabh Visits The Ram Temple...Again

Amitabh Visits The Ram Temple...Again

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

After visiting Ayodhya for the pran prathishta ceremony at the Ram mandir in January, Amitabh Bachchan returned for another darshan.

No response to 26/11, but it won't be the case anymore: Jaishankar

No response to 26/11, but it won't be the case anymore: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

"We should not have a repeat of what happened in Mumbai. That there was a terror attack and there was no response," Jaishankar told reporters in Mumbai.

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'I may not have accrued a large bank balance, but I think I've earned something far valuable. Respect.' 'That's what Andaz Apna Apna brought me, and I wouldn't exchange that respect for any amount of money in the world.'

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Freedom At Midnight is a bold attempt to revisit the whole discourse about Partition, its causes, and the predicament under which the Congress leaders accepted it. It perfectly captures the extremely confused and complicated situation to which it seemed the only viable solution, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Tatas super app Neu to host non-group brands as well: Chandrasekaran

Tatas super app Neu to host non-group brands as well: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Tata Group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Thursday said the group's recently launched super app Neu is on an open architecture and it will host non-group brands as well. The Tatas finally launched its super app Tata Neu on April 7, after piloting it for months, but the group chairman claimed there was no delay in the commercial launch. Stating that the app has received an overwhelming response in the past seven days of going live, Chandrasekaran said the app is on an open architecture and will host products and services from non-Tata group companies.

Finnish phone maker HMD plans to make India its manufacturing hub

Finnish phone maker HMD plans to make India its manufacturing hub

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Finnish phone manufacturer Human Mobile Devices (HMD Global), which acquired the Nokia brand name from Microsoft, is planning to make India a key manufacturing hub for its phone exports. The company only began exporting late last year with the Nokia 105 Classic. What started mainly with feature phones will now extend to smartphones - it announced the global launch of models under the HMD brand for the first time a few days ago and these will be available in India too.

Brands show no frenzy for Ind-Aus series

Brands show no frenzy for Ind-Aus series

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The India-Australia series comes at the end of the calendar year, in a quarter when most brands are close to the end of their advertising budgets.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Ananya Pandey's snazzy, selfie-ready style in Call Me Bae is the first thing to have caught our eye about her ultra glamorous debut on OTT this week.

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

15 to 25 per cent of property registrations in Mumbai come from redevelopment, with over 3,500 projects approved by May 2024.

'Ratan Tata Is No More, But Tata Name Will Live Forever'

'Ratan Tata Is No More, But Tata Name Will Live Forever'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'The people of India have shown immense faith in the Tata group as they have never broken the trust of Indians.'

Japanese brand Aiwa back with new India strategy for TVs

Japanese brand Aiwa back with new India strategy for TVs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In the late 1990s, Japanese electronics brand Aiwa tied up with a maverick entrepreneur, Kabir Mulchandani, to sell its consumer electronic products. Founder of Baron International, Mulchandani, all of 26 at that time, had already disrupted the television market through a tie-up with another Japanese player, Akai. With a strategy that relied on heavy discounts, exchange offers and freebies, Akai was selling in huge volumes.

Old brand, Modern plans

Old brand, Modern plans

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Can Everstone overcome the challenges that previous owner HUL could not, as it tries to rebuild Brand Modern?

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Why's Sonakshi Smiling?

Why's Sonakshi Smiling?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Nayanthara in Bangkok...Masaba's chic maternity look...Urvashi's new hero...

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

For those looking for more affordable options, purchasing an under-construction property could be a smart move, as these generally cost less than ready-to-move-in properties.

Brand Prithvi Shaw

Brand Prithvi Shaw

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'People can relate to him much the way they did with a young Sachin Tendulkar 30 years ago.'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation.

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.

'Rural demand for FMCG would come up in next quarter'

'Rural demand for FMCG would come up in next quarter'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'We are seeing signs of improvement in rural overall in terms of demand, but I would still keep my fingers crossed.'

How Much Do Indians Spend On Weddings?

How Much Do Indians Spend On Weddings?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

An average Indian couple spends around 2x on weddings versus education (pre-primary to graduation).

Will Brands Warm Up To Captain Rohit?

Will Brands Warm Up To Captain Rohit?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The studies that put Virat Kohli as the top brand now do not have Rohit Sharma in the Top 10. That will change quickly if he delivers the T20 World Cup next year or the ODI championship the year after.

What's Making The Sharma Sisters Giggle?

What's Making The Sharma Sisters Giggle?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Sunday was a Day of Suits in Mumbai at the GQ-Arrow do

In a first for the iconic models, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

In a first for the iconic models, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover will start producing its Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India, marking a first for the iconic models in their 54-year long history, to be rolled out from a country outside of the UK. Till now the two models were only produced in Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant in the UK and then exported to around 121 markets globally, including India.

'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'

'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'If Trump wins the election, there's not going to be much turmoil.' 'But if he loses, he will not accept the results.' 'And if it is close, which I think it's going to be, he's going to contest it.' 'But at the end of the day, the truth will prevail.'

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

'Second-gen promoters more open to selling out'

'Second-gen promoters more open to selling out'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'There is not any negative connotation associated with it.'

Forbes' Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes

Forbes' Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes magazine's list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career.

After Patanjali, Reliance Retail could be the next big disruptor in FMCG

After Patanjali, Reliance Retail could be the next big disruptor in FMCG

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

At the annual general meeting of Reliance Industries earlier this week, Isha Ambani, director at Reliance Retail Ventures, announced that the company is foraying into the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space. But analysts say that only time will tell if this will lead to a disruption in India's FMCG market. While Reliance Retail's initial strategy is to take its own brands, which it currently sells at its own supermarkets and hypermarkets, to general trade, it is also looking at acquisitions.

From Kabaali to Baahubali, why brands love blockbusters

From Kabaali to Baahubali, why brands love blockbusters

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

More than the revenue component, the movies gain hugely in terms of visibility and reach, reports T E Narasimhan.

Deepika, Big B shine at Yuvi's brand launch

Deepika, Big B shine at Yuvi's brand launch

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

A look at celebs who flocked to Yuvraj Singh's fashion brand launch.

India's Economic Reality And The Hype

India's Economic Reality And The Hype

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

From connectivity woes to infrastructure advancements and the startup boom, there is a gulf between claims and reality in India's economic landscape, points out Devangshu Datta.

With Paytm deal, Zomato spices up growth menu

With Paytm deal, Zomato spices up growth menu

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Food delivery platform Zomato has laid the foundation for its third vertical of growth by agreeing to acquire Paytm's entertainment and ticketing business, said analysts on Thursday (August 22). Zomato, which also runs a quick commerce business called Blinkit, will strengthen its 'going out' offering but the acquisition may take time to yield results, they said. "Paytm's entertainment and ticketing arm will be part of Zomato's District app, which is due to be launched in the coming weeks.