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Coca Cola signs up Tamil actressTamannaah for Fanta

Coca Cola signs up Tamil actressTamannaah for Fanta

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

The gorgeous actress has signed a two-year contract.

FMCG market: India picks up but Bharat lags

FMCG market: India picks up but Bharat lags

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Household consumption recovered in urban India in May-July but remains weak in rural.

Biggest coffee producers and drinkers in the world

Biggest coffee producers and drinkers in the world

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Green (unroasted) coffee is one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world.

Coca Cola to invest $5 billion in India by 2020

Coca Cola to invest $5 billion in India by 2020

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Betting big on India, beverages giant Coca-Cola on Tuesday said it, along with partners, would more than double investments in the country to $5 billion (about Rs 28,000 crore) by 2020.

Pepsi to pay $3.13 million to resolve racial bias charge

Pepsi to pay $3.13 million to resolve racial bias charge

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Pepsi will pay USD 3.13 million to resolve a charge of racial discrimination related to criminal background checks for job screenings, which led to disproportionate exclusion of 'black' applicants.

Where's the party tonight?

Where's the party tonight?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists ways to keep yourself entertained during the lockdown.

Why outside food is giving 'indigestion' to multiplexes

Why outside food is giving 'indigestion' to multiplexes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

In a competitive market, pricing is the management's business. The consumer has so many choices -- single screens, multiplexes, TV, online streaming or DVDs. Nothing forces him to go to a multiplex. Nor are films an essential commodity where prices have to be regulated, says Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Refreshing summer drinks: Nimbu paani, jal jeera and more!

Refreshing summer drinks: Nimbu paani, jal jeera and more!

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Whether you have a sweet tooth or crave something light and refreshing, you are sure to find a good fit among these traditional drinks.

Jyoti Malhotra assesses the Rahul impact

Jyoti Malhotra assesses the Rahul impact

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

The Congress may not win many seats, but the vote for Rahul Gandhi has come in: He has already done more for UP than all other Congressmen put together. Jyoti Malhotra reports from Poorvanchal in Uttar Pradesh.

SC stays HC order, allows liquor shops in TN to reopen

SC stays HC order, allows liquor shops in TN to reopen

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The Supreme Court on Friday paved the way for the reopening of State-owned liquor vends in Tamil Nadu by staying a Madras high court order which had ordered their closure for the time being on the ground that there was violation of guidelines, such as social distancing, meant to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, S K Kaul and B R Gavai, in the proceedings held through video conferencing, stayed the May 8 order of the high court after taking note of the appeal of state government's firm, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), which sells alcoholic beverages in the state.

Lockdown: Cinema halls lose 1,000 crore every month!

Lockdown: Cinema halls lose 1,000 crore every month!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'In our business, every time a seat goes empty, it is a perishable good.' 'We have lost the opportunity of earning revenue out of it.' 'It's impossible to recover what we have lost.'

What is the latest fad among FMCG companies?

What is the latest fad among FMCG companies?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

After Patanjali, ITC and Coke, PepsiCo eyes value-added dairy products

Tips for diabetics who plan to fast during Navratri

Tips for diabetics who plan to fast during Navratri

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Follow these tips if you want to control your diabetes during Navratri.

Pepsi wants to end IPL sponsorship deal

Pepsi wants to end IPL sponsorship deal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The cash-rich Indian Premier League will have a new title sponsor for its next edition as PepsiCo "have shown a willingness to move out of the deal" with the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Our body needs hydration both inside out. But our water intake tends to reduce during the winter season, thus resulting in lifeless skin, says Vandana Luthra.

Manufacturing sector hits a virtual standstill

Manufacturing sector hits a virtual standstill

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Factories are shutting down owing to a shortage of labour and raw materials, and a lack of logistical support amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic.

Non-communicable diseases on UNGA agenda

Non-communicable diseases on UNGA agenda

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

In a historic meeting on non-communicable diseases, the international community called on the food and beverages industry as well as the tobacco and pharmaceutical industry to be held accountable for putting profit ahead of public health.

Are you over-charged? Check your restaurant bill before you pay

Are you over-charged? Check your restaurant bill before you pay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

If you are being over-charged, bring it to the notice of the staff and, if required, the tax authorities.

Di Bella coffee set to enter India by January

Di Bella coffee set to enter India by January

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Australian chain to have 6 cafs in Mumbai in first phase.

Govt releases retail inflation numbers; CPI up 7.65%

Govt releases retail inflation numbers; CPI up 7.65%

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Overall retail inflation in rural and urban areas stood at 7.38 per cent and 8.25 per cent in January, respectively.

Britannia, Danone take different paths to growth

Britannia, Danone take different paths to growth

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Britannia, which last week announced a management rejig putting COO Varun Berry in charge of Indian operations, has always believed in quickly identifying new trends in the food and beverage segment.

Here's what Horlicks is doing to succeed

Here's what Horlicks is doing to succeed

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

GlaxoSmithKline is piggybacking the Rs 1,600-crore (Rs 16-billion) brand to step into newer product categories.

What lies ahead for Starbucks in India

What lies ahead for Starbucks in India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.

What lays ahead for Starbucks in India

What lays ahead for Starbucks in India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The central government wants to impose the levy; many states are opposed - at least, to the Centre doing so

Tata stocks climb up after 3 days of turmoil

Tata stocks climb up after 3 days of turmoil

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

On Friday, shares of Tata Motors rose by 2.68 per cent and Tata Steel went up by 1.85 per cent on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

What do employees do when bored? Find out...

What do employees do when bored? Find out...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

When bored at work, most workers look to munchies and caffeinated beverages to perk them up.

Is PepsiCo taking a lesson from Baba Ramdev?

Is PepsiCo taking a lesson from Baba Ramdev?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

PepsiCo has taken up the cause of anger management with gusto and is using its clear lemon drink, 7UP.

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Unless we control the coronavirus, we are going to struggle to get our economy and country back on track. The spectre of the virus haunts recovery, warns Naushad Forbes.

The secret formula to lose weight

The secret formula to lose weight

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

According to a study, time-restricted eating can help you lose weight.

Must-see: The GOLDEN Amul ads

Must-see: The GOLDEN Amul ads

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Cartoon artist Bharat Dabholkar has been involved with sketching the Amul ads since the 1980s.

New consumer price series to release on Feb 18

New consumer price series to release on Feb 18

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

These consumer indices will be available for five major groups -- food, beverages and tobacco; fuel and light; housing; clothing, bedding and footwear; and miscellaneous.

Biyani dreams big in food business

Biyani dreams big in food business

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

With inauguration of Tumkur food park, he has ambitious plans in the segment.

Liquor companies dizzy as prohibition looms large in Andhra Pradesh

Liquor companies dizzy as prohibition looms large in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

A phased roll-out of prohibition will hit revenues of companies, which get 5% of their volume sales from the state

Ratan Tata invests in food-tech start-up IdeaChakki

Ratan Tata invests in food-tech start-up IdeaChakki

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Set up by three former NDTV executives, the company is targeting premium restaurants in Delhi-NCR

India to see mall space addition of more than 65 million square feet by 2022

India to see mall space addition of more than 65 million square feet by 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Almost all the big mall developers/investors - such as Raheja-owned Inorbit Malls, Xander-APG joint venture Virtuous Retail South Asia (VRSA), property developer Prestige Estates Projects, and Blackstone-owned Nexus Malls - are looking to double their space in a year or two.

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Here are four different types of wine drinkers, according to experts

HUL changes strategy to push products

HUL changes strategy to push products

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Move comes at a time when the $50-billion Unilever is looking to double its turnover in 10 years.

The 'Kraft' of wooing India

The 'Kraft' of wooing India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

The $50-bn foods major will ride piggyback on Cadbury's strong brand equity.