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Explained: The Amul vs Nandini row in poll-bound Karnataka

Explained: The Amul vs Nandini row in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

What is the Amul Vs Nandini battle. Why does the opposition see red over the Gujarat dairy brand's Bengaluru foray with its brand of milk and curd. An explainer seeks to shed light on the issue.

No stopping IPL as brand valuation rises to $5.3 billion

No stopping IPL as brand valuation rises to $5.3 billion

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Buoyed by increased viewership and a relatively controversy-free tournament, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a spike in its brand valuation to $5.3 billion after the 10th edition, according to global valuation and corporate finance advisor Duff & Phelps.

Volkswagen is betting on Virtus to gain market share in India

Volkswagen is betting on Virtus to gain market share in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Amid a rush of sport utility vehicle sales, Volkswagen is betting on its premium mid-sized sedan - the Virtus - to gain market share in India. The Volkswagen Virtus is the second product under the India 2.0 project being developed on the MQB-A0 IN platform, with up to 95 per cent localisation levels. In February, the company registered an 84 per cent year-on-year growth in sales, primarily driving on the Taigun it launched last year.

Amul Chocolates plans to be a Rs 10 bn brand

Amul Chocolates plans to be a Rs 10 bn brand

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

From modest milk chocolate for kids 45 years ago to sophisticated dark chocolate for adults, Amul is a part of India's history.

Tendulkar new brand ambassador for AirTel

Tendulkar new brand ambassador for AirTel

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

Telecom major Bharti Televentures on Tuesday announced batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar as its new brand ambassador besides unveiling a brand campaign -- Express Yourself -- for its mobile service brand AirTel.

Shahrukh is TAG Heuer brand ambassador

Shahrukh is TAG Heuer brand ambassador

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

In a bid to increase its presence in India, LVMH Watch and Jewellery, the Swiss company known for 'TAG Heur' brand, will open four more outlets -- in Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad.

Will July See Controversy In Theatres?

Will July See Controversy In Theatres?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The summer saw its fair share of hits at the box office. Now, the monsoon has quite a few movie releases from across genres.

Amul delegates in alleged 'inappropriate act' with woman in New Zealand

Amul delegates in alleged 'inappropriate act' with woman in New Zealand

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The New Zealand police on Monday said they have received a "report" wherein it was alleged that two members of a delegation of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the Amul brand owner, "inappropriately touched" a woman at a trade event in the island country a week ago.

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Ivan Manuel Menezes, the India-born CEO of the world's biggest spirits company Diageo, died on Wednesday, days after being hospitalised for treatment of stomach ulcer. Menezes, 64, who was to retire at the end of this month, died in London, the company said. "It is with great sadness that Diageo announces that Sir Ivan Menezes has passed away following a brief illness, with his family at his side," it said in a statement. Diageo had on Monday announced that CEO-designate Debra Crew will assume the top role on an interim basis immediately as Menezes undergoes medical treatment.

Wannabe entrepreneur? Read how Sanjeev Juneja created a Rs 3 bn brand

Wannabe entrepreneur? Read how Sanjeev Juneja created a Rs 3 bn brand

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Entrepreneur Sanjeev Juneja made Keskinga hosuebrand.

'EVs are the way forward for Volkswagen group'

'EVs are the way forward for Volkswagen group'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'Our strategy is intact and our important pillars for India -- the SUV roll-out and the focus on the cost of ownership of a car -- remain in focus'

'The formulations business been a growth driver'

'The formulations business been a growth driver'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

'However, we have seen weakness in our active pharmaceutical ingredients business.'

Ad lines blur as political leaders turn quasi brand ambassadors

Ad lines blur as political leaders turn quasi brand ambassadors

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The Prime Minister and and President gracing ads for Reliance Jio and Bandhan Bank have put the spotlight on this trend.

Fabric brands stitch up the ingredient story

Fabric brands stitch up the ingredient story

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Raymond claims to be spending more than 10 per cent of its ad budget on its biggest campaign, called The Summer of Wool.

Brand play in cards business

Brand play in cards business

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

While Visa and Mastercard slug it out for leadership, analysts say RuPay has the potential to cause disruption and eat into their market share.

When the parent comes out of sub-brands' shadows

When the parent comes out of sub-brands' shadows

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

UTC India is playing up the umbrella brand of Carrier and OTIS to push integrated services.

Dettol close to becoming Rs 1,000 cr brand

Dettol close to becoming Rs 1,000 cr brand

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

FMCG major Reckitt Benkiser on Friday said its flagship product Dettol is 'very close' to becoming a Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) brand.

Nestl shifts spotlight to non-Maggi brands

Nestl shifts spotlight to non-Maggi brands

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Nescaf is leading the company's efforts to widen the public lens on its portfolio of brands

Govt orders inspection of edtech major Byju's

Govt orders inspection of edtech major Byju's

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The corporate affairs ministry has ordered an inspection of the books of Byju's, a senior government official said on Monday amid the edtech major facing multiple headwinds, including delay in submitting financial statements and concerns over corporate governance issues. The inspection of Bengaluru-based Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, which operates under the brand Byju's, will be carried out by the ministry, which is implementing the companies law. The ministry decided to carry out the inspection after taking note of the developments, including that the company has been unable to finalise its financial statements and that its auditor has resigned, the official told PTI.

Bain to buy 90% stake in Adani Capital and Adani Housing for Rs 1,600 cr

Bain to buy 90% stake in Adani Capital and Adani Housing for Rs 1,600 cr

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The Adani group has exited the financial services business by selling its entire 90 per cent stake in Adani Capital and Adani Housing to private equity (PE) firm Bain Capital for Rs 1,440 crore. The total valuation of the Adani financial services business stands at Rs 1,600 crore. Gaurav Gupta, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Adani firms will hold the rest of the stake.

ITC to hive off hotels business into separate entity

ITC to hive off hotels business into separate entity

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Diversified entity ITC Ltd on Monday said it will demerge its hotels business by incorporating wholly-owned subsidiary ITC Hotels Ltd, paving way to attract appropriate investors and strategic partners. With the company's hotels business maturing over the years, the company said the vertical is ready to chart its own growth path as a separate entity in the fast-growing hospitality industry. "The Board of Directors of ITC Ltd at its meeting held on July 24, 2023, evaluated and discussed various alternative structures for the hotels business.

Ganguly will not be EC brand ambassador

Ganguly will not be EC brand ambassador

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

After the controversy raised by the Trinamool Congress that his political affiliation was with the Communist Party of India-Marxist and he could not be a brand ambassador of the Election Commission, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has cried off.

All about the battle of retail brands

All about the battle of retail brands

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Festive season is the mainstay of most brick and mortar retail chains.

Merck eyes Indian drug biggie, brands

Merck eyes Indian drug biggie, brands

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Germany-based Merck KGaA, the world's oldest multinational pharmaceutical company, is eyeing to acquire a prominent Indian pharmaceutical company and established drug brands.

Himachal: Thousands lose over Rs 200 cr in crypto scam

Himachal: Thousands lose over Rs 200 cr in crypto scam

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Fraudsters in Himachal Pradesh minted a series of a cryptocoins -- two of which were KRO and DGT -- to cheat thousands of investors of more than Rs 200 crore over a period of five years, beginning in 2018 -- the year the crypto reached fever pitch.

'I can never be dishonest'

'I can never be dishonest'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'If you look at my work, you would probably like my songs in other films more than Baahubali or RRR.'

How brands are bringing it on at Rio Olympics

How brands are bringing it on at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The organisers have become savvier about marketing the game.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Looks Fab

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Looks Fab

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

RARKPK looks like a family drama packed with loads of emotions, extravagant sets, colourful costumes, stunning cinematography, stellar star-cast and amazing music.

Make way for Lady Singham!

Make way for Lady Singham!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Watch the video to know more about the new Singham movie.

Essar mulls own mobile brand, eyes Asian market

Essar mulls own mobile brand, eyes Asian market

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

"We are seriously looking at launching our own mobile brand, offering a complete range of handsets to bring better value to our customers. We are currently negotiating with a couple of original equipment manufacturers (OEM)," Rajiv Agarwal, chief executive officer and director, The MobileStore, said, while refusing to give details.

John Abraham Euro 2008 brand ambassador

John Abraham Euro 2008 brand ambassador

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Flamboyant Bollywood actor John Abraham has been roped in as brand ambassador for the UEFA European Football Championship 2008, to be held next month in Switzerland and Austria. Making the announcement, Managing Director ESPN Software India R C Venkateish, unveiled a detailed promotional campaign Bach Ke Kahan Jaoge for the tournament, which kicks-off on June 7.

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair.

A recipe for refurbishing brand Satyam

A recipe for refurbishing brand Satyam

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Is it possible to refurbish a brand that has been sullied with a Rs 7,800 crore (Rs 78 billion) fraud? One can't be sure, but to attempt this, the campaign ought to stress on integrity and action, say three of the top minds of the country's advertising industry.

Kandahar Review: Tedious Watch

Kandahar Review: Tedious Watch

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

As an audience, we deserve better! exclaims Mayur Sanap.

Andhra, Karnataka in spat over ghee for Tirupati laddus

Andhra, Karnataka in spat over ghee for Tirupati laddus

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

To keep the flames under check, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the supply of Nandini ghee to make Tirupati laddus was suspended one-and-half years ago, during the BJP government's tenure.

Godrej ropes in Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador

Godrej ropes in Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), aiming to expand and double sales of its flagship brand Cinthol, has recently roped in actor Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador.

Tiger Woods is now Hero's global brand ambassador

Tiger Woods is now Hero's global brand ambassador

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

India's two-wheeler giant, the Hero Group, has signed American golf legend Tiger Woods as its brand ambassador in a four-year deal that targets capturing new markets in North America and Europe.