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Few tricks FMCG firms must learn from star performer HUL

Few tricks FMCG firms must learn from star performer HUL

Rediff.com20 May 2015

HUL has achieved few milestones in the fiscal gone by and hence is performing good on revenues front.

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The company is modelling its many ventures on Alibaba in China.

One stock that you should NOT buy!

One stock that you should NOT buy!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

With two top exits and uncertainty on growth strategy, Jubilant is likely to remain under pressure

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

At the end of 2018-19, the Tata group had a consolidated debt of Rs 2.77 trillion. Tatas not only plan to avoid big-ticket acquisitions for now, the group's main focus will be on improving key metrics and reduce debt, say Shally Seth Mohile & Dev Chatterjee.

Jack Ma comes calling again, discusses e-commerce future with Modi

Jack Ma comes calling again, discusses e-commerce future with Modi

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Jack Ma is learnt to have discussed about e-commerce, mobile telephony

My statues represent 'will of the people': Mayawati

My statues represent 'will of the people': Mayawati

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Mayawati also sought the dismissal of a plea, which alleged that pubic funds were misused in the construction of memorials and statues.

How Kerala floods will impact India Inc

How Kerala floods will impact India Inc

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Kerala isn't as dependent on agriculture like Bihar or Odisha or even other southern states.' 'Economic losses would not be too intense, unlike other states.' 'The floods could, at best, impact India Inc's earnings for a quarter or two.'

6 growth mantras for FMCG start-ups

6 growth mantras for FMCG start-ups

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

If an entire business is constructed on the platform of one brand ambassador, there is inherent risk of life-after.

Infosys will execute its strategy around 4 pillars: Salil Parekh

Infosys will execute its strategy around 4 pillars: Salil Parekh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

March was the first full quarter for Infosys under its new CEO Salil Parekh.

How govt plans to mobilise 25,000 tonnes of 'idle gold'

How govt plans to mobilise 25,000 tonnes of 'idle gold'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The options include involving jewellers as collection centres, addressing of issues that banks have been facing and using domestically available gold for giving metal loans to jewellers for domestic sales.

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Droom has seen aircraft such as the Falcon, Hawk and Cessna being rented.

A bumper Diwali for second-hand goods online

A bumper Diwali for second-hand goods online

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

With aggressive brand-building initiatives, the companies' advertising budgets ahead of Diwali is understood to have seen a 15% spike

Why Modi is worried

Why Modi is worried

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'Too much energy these three years has been invested in turning the party into an election-winning machine.' 'To recover its mojo, the Modi government needs a more impressive set of economic figures to flaunt,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Money laundering scam turns out murkier than expected

Money laundering scam turns out murkier than expected

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The banks used for the fraud include ING Vysya Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, YES Bank and DCB Bank.

TCS Q3 net up 14% at Rs 6,083 crore

TCS Q3 net up 14% at Rs 6,083 crore

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The company's revenue rose by 11.7 per cent to Rs 27,364 crore.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in India to take on Amazon

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in India to take on Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Besides Jeff Bezos-led Amazon, Walmart-owned Flipkart is also facing a threat from Asia's richest man and RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani, who is also betting big to grab a share of the country's e-commerce market.

GST is a big reform, the govt has to get it right

GST is a big reform, the govt has to get it right

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

A strong proponent of the GST, Adi Godrej has been saying for five years or more that it will add one per cent to India's gross domestic product (GDP).

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The strategy these online marketplace companies follow in the next few months will determine whether Amazon gets to be the leader in 2017.

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Uber says it is engaging with state govt to explain why its business model encourages savings for customers.

Troubled times ahead for India's e-commerce start-ups

Troubled times ahead for India's e-commerce start-ups

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Morgan Stanley writing down its investment in the e-commerce leader by 27 per cent does not augur well for the sector.

India can help find solution to food security issue: WTO

India can help find solution to food security issue: WTO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Speaking at the CII's partnership summit in Jaipur, Azevedo who is the Director General of WTO, also said the member countries should implement the trade facilitation agreement on time as it would help in reducing cost of commerce and boosting exports.

Multiple crisis and what lies ahead for the global economy

Multiple crisis and what lies ahead for the global economy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Global economy will have to grapple with few tough situations in 2015.

Modi asks cola cos to blend aerated drinks with fruit juice

Modi asks cola cos to blend aerated drinks with fruit juice

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he has asked soft drink makers like Pepsi to try and mix aerated drinks with 5 per cent fruit juice to help distressed farmers find a new market for their produce.

Slowdown in emerging markets impacts global export demand

Slowdown in emerging markets impacts global export demand

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

According to the QNB Group report, the growth in emerging markets -- from Brazil to Indonesia, Russia and South Africa -- is slowing down, partly reflecting the tightening of domestic policies by these countries last year to stabilise foreign exchange rates.

Top-3 pvt banks live up to expectations

Top-3 pvt banks live up to expectations

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank reported healthy loan growth and asset quality.

Experts fear multiple tax slabs and cess will complicate GST

Experts fear multiple tax slabs and cess will complicate GST

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

"At present, there are two main rate slabs under which sa majority of goods are covered -- five per cent and 12.5 per cent -- which will now increase to three (five per cent, 12 per cent and 18 per cent).Will this result in multiple litigations is anybody's guess."

Gold seen as best bet abroad for now

Gold seen as best bet abroad for now

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Gold is seen as a preferred asset for all types of investors, even central banks.

Demonetisation: Why Rs 4.5 lakh crore may vanish from the system

Demonetisation: Why Rs 4.5 lakh crore may vanish from the system

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The government could carry out the demonetisation exercise over periodic intervals along with its surprise element, says Soumya Kanti Ghosh.

Will the US economy look up in 2014?

Will the US economy look up in 2014?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Although there are serious risks facing the US economy in the coming year, there is also a good chance that growth will be substantially stronger than it has been since before the recession began.

In all things digital, India is 10 years behind China

In all things digital, India is 10 years behind China

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Indian IT giants are outstanding companies with great management teams, but they have been held hostage by their past success.

New gas price every six months on the basis of global rates

New gas price every six months on the basis of global rates

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

He added every dollar rise in the gas price will result in Rs 4,000 crore of revenue and Rs 2,300 crore in profit after tax.

'Bad banks' make a comeback

'Bad banks' make a comeback

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The 'bad bank' -- which will help banks clear their balance sheets by transferring the NPAs to special purpose vehicles -- has been one of the most debated ideas for stressed asset resolution.

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Fighting fake brand peddlers. How the complex web of counterfeit goods threatens to trip e-commerce giants in the country.

India's fiscal deficits: A short history

India's fiscal deficits: A short history

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

India's fiscal deficit trends are a bit like an alcoholic trying, unsuccessfully, to reform. Virtue does not last for too long, says Shankar Acharya.

Now, transfer your money via SMS

Now, transfer your money via SMS

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Unified Payments Interface launched to simplify mobile banking.

India's e-tail sees 3-fold growth in a year

India's e-tail sees 3-fold growth in a year

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Amazon has seen its India sales growing four times this year.

After Amazon caution, Biyani calls for clarity on retail laws

After Amazon caution, Biyani calls for clarity on retail laws

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Future, which recently tied up with Amazon in India to sell its fashion and food products exclusively on the American giant's marketplace platform, is looking at a gross merchandise value of about Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) in the next three years from the venture.

India one of the most open economies today: PM to BRICS Business Council

India one of the most open economies today: PM to BRICS Business Council

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Modi said there were a slew of 'matching priorities' between the business council and that of his administration, including dismantling trade barriers, promoting skills development, establishing manufacturing supply chains and infrastructure development.

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Although the first woman to hold the position of chief economist at IMF, it would be wrong to see her appointment through the lens of gender

Govt, BJP to counter anti-demonetisation campaign

Govt, BJP to counter anti-demonetisation campaign

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley witll spearhead the campaign with BJP President Amit Shah as its chief strategist.