The power of the small neighbourhood retailer can barely be ignored as organised players look to leverage their last-mile connectivity and reach, luring them by promising support in technology, inventory and tax management.
H1-B holders in the US can rest assured that changes are soon coming which will bring both simplicity and certainty to your stay, including a potential path to citizenship: Trump.
What has worked though for Brand Saridon has been its single-minded focus on headaches as opposed to other analgesics that dwell on a wider set of problems, reports Sohini Das.
The firm, which traces its origin back to 1862 in a humble Kolkata bakery and its subsequent listing on the bourses in 1918, says that it now wants to grow "substantially" and not just rest on its laurels.
More opportunity awaits in India, thanks to decent economic growth with a rising middle class that's just discovering the web through smartphones
'We must delink religion from politics' 'Leaders with vested interests have brought religion into politics.' Netaji's grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose, the BJP candidate against Mamata Banerjee, on the campaign trail.
For a brand that is still heavily reliant on traditional brick-and-mortar channels, airports are its new malls, drawing in young travelling professionals and encouraging impulse purchases.
The move marks a significant ramping up of one of Facebook's most closely watched new advertising products, which analysts believe could help the Internet company capture a bigger slice of lucrative brand advertising budgets.
While the government's demonetisation move is aimed at curbing under-invoicing, the worry was that retailers would de-stock in the short term, impacting sales.
Betting as a function of pure luck is banned in the country, but games of skill with monetary stakes are not.
Surround yourself with people who are also working hard on their own side projects, says Saagar Panchal.
A year ago, Yippee had 14 per cent, according to industry.
Advertisers take to pitching family values and social causes, giving celebrity endorsers and flamboyance a miss. Nikhat Hetavkar reports.
The company, which recently hit the run rate of $1 billion in gross merchandise value ahead of the target date, is the largest mobile phone retailer in the country, counting online and offline stores, estimates show.
The global snacking powerhouse, has roped in a brand ambassador for Perk.
What sold the most this year? Beauty, toys and baby care, sports and fitness, television and large appliances, followed by fashion, says T E Narasimhan.
Ramdev made nature-to-goodness products popular, and reaped benefits. Then he seemed to lose focus and the last thing it needs is more distraction, like the passionate founder shooting his mouth off yet again
Patanjali continues to take its peers head on.
It reverses the supply chain to customise part of its line-up, but the challenge is in sustaining it.
Both competitive intensity and environmental factors are contributing to the leading oral care brand's pain points
Arnab Dutta traces how Bira 91 is already among the top two in the premium segment in all the cities that it is present in today and how it is giving larger brands Kingfisher and Budweiser a run for their market share.
Online retail is increasing market share rapidly.
Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products.
If a name does not unify the three, there could be continued clash of identities, which could splinter the brand even before it takes shape, say Abhijit Lele and Nikhat Hetavkar.
Relaunched and indigenous brands fare better in India.
The timing of the flyover collapse couldn't have been worse for the CM with the assembly elections just days away.
If even a fraction of the 175 GW target is achieved, India's reliance on coal and oil would be reduced, says expert.
A Russian medallist at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is suspected of having tested positive for a banned substance, a source at the Games said on Sunday, in a potential major blow to Russia's efforts to emerge from a drug-cheating scandal.
Feel the pinch of predatory pricing by e-tailers
According to Nielsen India online viewership has doubled since 2011.
Vanita Kohli-Khandekar reports on the ongoing battle for the top spot between publishers S Chand and Navneet.
The threat may be a decade away, but it has brick-and-mortar sellers rethinking their strategies and banking on the govt to regulate online companies.
Some might contend that a candidate for being termed the most corrupt (or corrupting) country in the world is Switzerland.
Celebrities will become more responsive to consumer concerns about the brands they endorse.
Creating a market for premium coffee is a challenge.
Luca di Montezemolo's resignation as Ferrari chairman on Wednesday severs an historic link with the company's late founder Enzo and marks the end of an era for Formula One's most successful and glamorous team.
Advertising taglines such as 'Bright in studies, bright in sports' attempted to drive home the message that Bournvita, a chocolate drink, could build a child's mental and physical faculties.
Online shopping is becoming an obsession, a distraction and a cause of distress for a rising number of Indians. Are you a Compulsive Online Purchaser?
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