The German luxury automaker has already seen its online traffic increase 10-fold this year. Though that has not always translated into sales, Mercedes-Benz says it is continuing to build on what it calls its "touch-free" experience to stay plugged into its consumer base. Under the used car business, more than 150 cars were sold online in January and February.
The government has tried to remove as many glitches as possible, says Chidambaram.
Havells will acquire the entire consumer business infrastructure, people and distribution network. Plus all intellectual property of the Lloyd brand, logo, trademark and attendant rights.
The finance ministry has agreed to furnish sovereign guarantees on loans raised by National Aviation Company India Ltd, which flies under the Air India brand name. A top source in the ministry confirmed: "Yes, we will provide sovereign guarantee to Air India on its loans. After all, it is a company owned by the government."
The list of corporations publishing biographies has lengthened steadily as companies have realised the effectiveness of story telling as a brand building tool. Kanika Datta investigates the rising trend.
CSK is reinventing itself to get rid of the controversies and improve brand value
Pakistan has quietly banned Tehreek-e-Azaadi Jammu and Kashmir, a new front for Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawa, as international pressure on the country grew, including from a global watchdog, to combat terror and its funding.
As India's online population crosses 450 million, e-commerce ventures are trying to grab a pie of online sales estimated to hit $48 billion by 2020.
The lockdown that crippled the entire logistics, delivery and supply chain network to near zero, was enough to deal a body blow to India's fastest growing unicorn whose very business model saw a severe disruption, like several other firms and sectors.
A new logo, colour and tagline were unveiled last month.
Insurance companies are going all out to grab eyeballs.
'We want to look at very strong entrepreneurial teams.' 'I want to focus on a full team and not just the entrepreneur, which is building innovative and amazing differentiated businesses in large markets.' 'We also look at business models that are proven and have reasonably good gross margins, which show that this is where a lot of value is getting built.'
Decision-making is stretched because of differences in views between ministries.
The CBI has shared its findings with the Enforcement Directorate.
Not all change is good, but this one is, applauds Shekhar Gupta.
After months of pursuing PT Megasari Mamsur, the Indonesian household product maker, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd on Tuesday announced it has sealed the deal to acquire Megasari, as well as its distribution arm, PT Intrasari Raya.
Most offers are coming from regular recruiting firms and sectors led by consulting, analytics, IT and finance.
This recognition is a testimony of India's strong belief in promoting entrepreneurship
From Samsung to Apple iPhone XR, smartphone firms are showering discounts in April.
The ban in India would hit Chinese internet companies that were making headway in the world's fastest-growing mobile market.
Although the United Progressive Alliance government returned to power, minus the push and pulls of Left parties, it decided to keep western multi-brand retail chains off from the country's $450-billion retail market.
The retail companies are hoping that the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee would accord industry status to the sector and allow unrestricted foreign direct investment inflow.
'By the time the goods that were sent from December onwards reached stores in Europe, they became dead inventory as the stores there were closed by then.' 'Those that were in the warehouse there also became dead inventory. Those that reached the ports there also became dead inventory.' 'And what Tirupur produced in March is still here, and they have also become dead inventory.'
The price of an old car versus that of a brand new one always tilts the scales in favour of the former.
As PM talks of lower lending rates, housing companies prepare to cash in.
Once the child is 90 days old, parents must add her to the family health floater cover, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
With 15% customs duty hike on locally assembled vehicles, it is cheaper to import from Thailand, says India MD
After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.
Increase in first half of FY14 comes despite a fall in average crude prices; weak rupee helps.
The government on Wednesday said it has cleared Norwegian telecom firm Telenor's proposal to invest Rs 1,000 crore in a joint venture company in the telecom sector.
While festive season spends by consumers did contribute to the uptick seen in Q3, experts said greater aggression displayed by retailers to corner a larger share of the shopper's wallet also worked.
The government promised on Friday to remove distortions in excise duty on branded and packed refined oils, which analysts said allowed companies to avoid the levy.
Petrol and diesel will cost Rs 2 a litre less from Wednesday after the first excise duty cut by the Modi government comes into effect.
Doting father Vinoth Chandar made an animation character based on his little girl to amuse her. Today, it has grown into a YouTube channel with 14 million subscribers from 75 countries.
Real, Barca topple United off perch to become top earning clubs
Take the good out of both and ensure that our life is to the fullest, with the best of both worlds.
Practising Indira Gandhi's brand of socialism today will not just be anachronistic but also economically harmful.
Select works from the airline's huge art collection will be showcased at the National Gallery of Modern Art in the exhibition titled 'Air India salutes Indian Masters', which begins in New Delhi on Saturday and runs till September 1.
