There were 52 launches during January-June 2015, compared with 29 in the year-ago period and 32 in 2013.
Sources estimate there could be about 60 applications at the department of industrial policy and promotion for up to 49 per cent foreign direct investment in single-brand retail.
With its free listing of goods and services, Facebook could disrupt the paid model adopted by classified players in the country, say Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan.
Estimates suggest about $100 million has been poured into these companies and a lot more is still to come.
Consumers are set to gain from discounts.
Recent easing of restrictions does not address the pain in the sector.
@015 may be a good year for FMCG firms.
Parents always want to give the best to their children.
Nestle is sure to go for a relaunch of the noodles soon enough with an advertising blitz,
Be extra careful while using credit cards because there is a risk of misuse