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Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma.

Why Panasonic is keen to leverage the Anchor brand

Why Panasonic is keen to leverage the Anchor brand

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The Anchor and Panasonic connection is a blend of legacy and quality and there really is no question of substituting one for the other. Panasonic is banking on Anchor's familiarity and widespread recall, to push its way ahead in the premium, automation-aided home appliances and accessories market.

Televisions Likely to Get Costlier By Up to 10% As Open Cell Prices Rise

Televisions Likely to Get Costlier By Up to 10% As Open Cell Prices Rise

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The cost of open cells has seen an average increase of between 3 and 20%, and is higher for larger screen TVs in July, according to manufacturers of televisions

10 most influential cars brands in India

10 most influential cars brands in India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Maruti Suzuki remains India's most influential auto brand.

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic. But it's not the Kurseong tea garden's only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.

PE firms cash out amid market surge

PE firms cash out amid market surge

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Global private equity (PE) firms are successfully offloading large equity stakes in domestic companies in the open market, taking advantage of buoyant conditions. Strong domestic liquidity support and an upward trending market have underpinned over a dozen PE exits worth $2.5 billion, data compiled by Business Standard shows. The figures exclude PE exits during maiden share sales and shares sold by strategic investors, such as SoftBank and Ant Group in new-age companies.

Uday Kotak resigns as Kotak Mahindra CEO 3 months ahead of RBI deadline

Uday Kotak resigns as Kotak Mahindra CEO 3 months ahead of RBI deadline

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Uday Kotak has resigned as the managing director and chief executive officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank, the bank said in a stock exchange filing on Saturday.

Branded fashion goes to small-town India

Branded fashion goes to small-town India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

AND, W, Biba step up their game worldwide. While global brands go all out to woo India customers.

Ramdev, Balkrishna apologise to SC for Patanjali ads

Ramdev, Balkrishna apologise to SC for Patanjali ads

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

In two separate affidavits filed in the apex court, Ramdev and Balkrishna tendered unqualified apology for the 'breach of the statement' recorded in the November 21 last year order of the apex court.

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'

Amid Competition, Royal Enfield Steps on the Gas to Draw Future Road Map

Amid Competition, Royal Enfield Steps on the Gas to Draw Future Road Map

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

To come up with first EV by 2025, expects market to grow two to three-fold in the next ten years.

Ranbir Kapoor is BlackBerry's brand ambassador

Ranbir Kapoor is BlackBerry's brand ambassador

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

RIM India has roped in Kapoor at a time when it is gearing up to announce BlackBerry 10 version devices on January 30, 2013.

Kingfisher Airlines' brand valuation under SFIO scanner

Kingfisher Airlines' brand valuation under SFIO scanner

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

SFIO is looking into the role of Grant Thornton LLP which had valued the brand.

Why Indians Are Buying Phones Offline

Why Indians Are Buying Phones Offline

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Similar discounts compared to online led to a spike in demand for offline, where customers can get a more personal and hands-on product experience.

Ranbir Kapoor to be Lay's brand ambassador

Ranbir Kapoor to be Lay's brand ambassador

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Ranbir, who has been the brand ambassador of soft drink Pepsi since 2008, will feature in a brand new campaign of Lay's, PepsiCo India said.

The march of the millennial food brands

The march of the millennial food brands

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Start-ups line up food street with new-age menu.

Why Pepsi Roped In Ranveer Singh

Why Pepsi Roped In Ranveer Singh

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

'When we were thinking of 'Rise Up Baby' and celebs who can stand for that, Ranveer is someone we felt completely embodies the brand philosophy and the spirit of 'Rise Up, Baby' because he is irrepressible and cannot be contained.'

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Byju's is set to go the way of Housing.com and Zilingo. It is only a matter of time. Indeed, the coup attempted by investors will ensure that, says Debashis Basu.

Rekha Jhunjhunwala's Wealth Grew By...

Rekha Jhunjhunwala's Wealth Grew By...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Rekha Jhunjhunwala's net worth has increased by more than 7 per cent, or Rs 2,865 crore, compared to less than 1 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.

AAP stares at leadership crisis post Kejriwal's arrest

AAP stares at leadership crisis post Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The prospect of the Delhi chief minister's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, who has so far maintained a distance from politics, assuming a new role is also being discussed by people.

Diageo, United Spirits chart 14 power brands' strategy

Diageo, United Spirits chart 14 power brands' strategy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

According to various senior UB Group officials, the strategy of 14 power brands' focus is expected to be rolled out soon.

Avoid objectionable activities in Metro: DMRC chief

Avoid objectionable activities in Metro: DMRC chief

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

With a string of controversial videos made in Delhi Metro trains and premises going viral in the last several months, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief Vikas Kumar has appealed to people to refrain from engaging in 'objectionable' activities and said steps were being taken to curb such incidents.

Can India have cult brands?

Can India have cult brands?

Rediff.com29 May 2007

What does it take for a brand to achieve iconic status

Two internal candidates in race to replace Uday Kotak

Two internal candidates in race to replace Uday Kotak

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Two whole-time directors KVS Manian and Shanti Ekambaram of Kotak Mahindra Bank are in the race for the post of managing director and CEO, the position vacated by Uday Kotak last week. Kotak stepped down as MD and CEO of the bank effective September 1, 2023, four months ahead of his term was to end. The RBI will soon decide on Kotak's replacement as the new MD and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, as the new person has to take charge on or before January 1, 2024.

Brand Dhoni on a sticky wicket

Brand Dhoni on a sticky wicket

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Dhoni's track record as captain of the Indian team is formidable.

Sidhartha Mallya to enter brand endorsement market

Sidhartha Mallya to enter brand endorsement market

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

United Breweries Group chief Vijay Mallya's son, Sidhartha Mallya is set to step into the world of brand endorsement with celebrity management firm KWAN signing him up to become face of some luxury brands.

Reliance Brands targets acquisitions for growth

Reliance Brands targets acquisitions for growth

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Reliance Brands, a subsidiary of Reliance Retail, will focus on brand partnerships and creating brand portfolios to make its presence felt in the Indian branded apparel sector.

Brand Nissan loses out as carmaker focuses on Datsun

Brand Nissan loses out as carmaker focuses on Datsun

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Irrespective of the recent performance of Datsun, Nissan is ready to put more resources behind it.

RBI tightening on unsecured loans: White goods firms fear margin squeeze

RBI tightening on unsecured loans: White goods firms fear margin squeeze

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Consumer durables retailers and manufacturers may end up bearing the cost of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) tightening on easy personal loans, as their margins are expected to be impacted by higher borrowing costs. During the recently passed festival season, consumer durables companies started offering longer tenure loans, zero down payments, and zero interest on a wider assortment of products than ever before, making the products more affordable. While 18- and 24-month easy monthly instalment (EMI) options were available earlier, companies offered them only on select products; now, they are being extended to a larger section of products.

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

Rediff.com30 May 2017

How a small-town theatre actor is navigating his way in the world of endorsements, using his Bollywood playbook as a guide.

TCS rated world's most powerful brand in IT services

TCS rated world's most powerful brand in IT services

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

TCS' customer focus has been central to its recent success.

Luxury carmaker Lamborghini's Revuelto sold out in India, globally for 2024

Luxury carmaker Lamborghini's Revuelto sold out in India, globally for 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Luxury carmaker Lamborghini has announced that its hybrid super sports car, Revuelto, is sold out in India and globally for 2024. The strong demand for the Revuelto is driven by a growing number of new customers, including a 20 per cent increase in first-time buyers in India. Lamborghini is also evaluating the possibility of opening new dealerships in smaller towns in eastern and southern India within the next one to two years.

The Man We Love To Hate In Yodha

The Man We Love To Hate In Yodha

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Everybody has their bit of struggles and learnings. It will only end when you stop breathing.'

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

For someone who is such an indefatigable litigant, what is stopping Mr Saxena from using the law to depose Mr Kejriwal? Maybe we will get the answer after May 25, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Brands court a new icon: Sindhu!

Brands court a new icon: Sindhu!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The Olympic silver medalist could charge between Rs 75 lakhs and Rs 1 crore per endorsement.

RCB reveal priority at IPL auction

RCB reveal priority at IPL auction

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'The next objective is to make sure we create the right performance, and culture where the players can really go and showcase what they are capable of, and go out and entertain the public.'

Jeep To Drive Petrol Options For India

Jeep To Drive Petrol Options For India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The iconic brand is considering petrol powertrains for its entire Indian portfolio, which includes the Jeep Compass, Meridian, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler.

'Not letting you off the hook': SC asks Ramdev to issue public apology

'Not letting you off the hook': SC asks Ramdev to issue public apology

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court Tuesday granted one-week time to yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved to issue a public apology in the misleading advertisements case, but said it was not letting them 'off the hook' now.

KKR's brand equity works hard

KKR's brand equity works hard

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Ten out of the 16 sponsors will appear on team's apparel.

'Killer' is Team India's new official sponsor

'Killer' is Team India's new official sponsor

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The 'Killer' logo will be displayed on the right upper chest of the Team India jersey till May this year.