Hit by the recent government diktats on banning smoking in public places, cigarette manufacturing firms are putting up a brave front and are gearing up to cope with the revenue loss. While companies like Godfrey Phillips have put up 'no-smoking' posters in their offices and removed ash-trays, lighters from their premises, others like ITC and the Indian Hotel Association have sought relief from the Supreme Court.
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies is organising its annual business convention Strategym 2006.
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The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Central government's notification to impose a ban on smoking in public places from October 2.A bench headed by Justice B N Agarwal, while refusing to stay the notification dated May 30, 2008, also transferred the four petitions, including one each filed by the ITC and the Indian Hotels Association, against it in the Delhi High Court.The court clarified that "no court in the country shall pass any order in derogation of this."
PepsiCo India spokesperson said fake news suggesting Kurkure has plastic in it has affected the brand's reputation
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While FMCG companies lose Rs 98,928 crore in m-cap, consumer durables stocks are down Rs 20,673 crore since November 8.
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The room rate for the presidential suite, spread over 12,000 sq ft and with an exclusive entrance and a private elevator, is exactly double that of most other expensive suites in India.
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A sub-group has been formed to amend rules that govern safety standards at eating establishments
The selection committee of the Cricket Board (BCCI) will meet in New Delhi on Saturday to pick the Indian team for the upcoming limited-overs tour of Australia, starting January 12.
Age and experience not less relevant but firms are gradually moving towards younger leadership teams
The star missed his parents at the launch of his book, Still Reading Khan.
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Employees of some top Indian companies were in for a pleasant surprise when they received a mail from their HR team announcing a hike in salaries and bonuses. Led by IT firms and start-ups, HR managers say that while some have offered cash and stock options, others are in a wait-and-watch mode and add the trend will pick up in other sectors. For example, IT giant Cognizant - which had an attrition rate of 19 per cent in the December quarter - has established a $30-million employee retention fund in order to bring down the high attrition rate.
Cricketer Dinesh Kathik has found his match in star squash player Dipika Pallikal as they got engaged in a private ceremony at a city hotel in Chennai.
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The next month's tour to the African nation had been rendered doubtful owing to unresolved issues between the country's cricket board and host broadcaster Ten Sports.
The Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and others for allegedly violating the apex court's orders.
40,000 security personnel guard every nook and corner of New Delhi as US President Barack Obama arrives.
While the Congress has convened a meeting of all its MLAs on Wednesday to take stock of the evolving situation, the BJP legislators have been shifted to Haryana in an attempt to keep the flock together and thwart any poaching attempt by the Congress-JDS combine.
India needs 1.4 million hotel beds a night but has only 2.4 lakh, points out Rahul Pandit, MD and CEO of Ginger Hotels.
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Investors indulged in buying beaten down blue chips at lower and attractive levels.
Ever heard of 'gosht ka halwa' or 'dal ki dulhan'? Avantika Bhuyan profiles a battery of food enthusiasts who are out to make sure that you do.
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Pawan Hans, Dredging Corp on list to meet target of Rs 800 bn for 2018-19
A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.
A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.
The S&P BSE Sensex has gained 149 points to open at 25,802.
Of the five towns planned, work is progressing in two, Dasve and Mogao.
Players like UltraTech Cement more expensive than ITC and HUL; others catching up fast.
IRDA's condition that treatment under AYUSH has to be at a government hospital or an institute recognised by the government makes insurance cover difficult.
BSE Auto index fell over 0.5% after reports that automobiles might get costlier post GST
Goods like chocolates, chewing gum, shampoo, deodorant, shoe polish, detergents, nutrition drinks and marble will now attract 18% GST>
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ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank down between 0.2%-1.4% each.
