VIVEAT SUSAN PINTO

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Despite Nestl's woes, food companies continue to bet on India

Despite Nestl's woes, food companies continue to bet on India

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2015

Domestic food companies, too, continue to bet on packaged foods.

Maggi saga: Questions that tore through FSSAI's defence

Maggi saga: Questions that tore through FSSAI's defence

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2015

In many respects, the Nestle-FSSAI tussle is a test case for regulator-company relations in India. Maggi ban and the ensuing courtroom drama is a study in itself

Rupee fall might make consumer durables, electronics costlier

Rupee fall might make consumer durables, electronics costlier

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2015

The rupee's slide to a two-year low will impact consumer durables and electronics companies, as the import content in their products tends to be high

Regulator starves market of food launches

Regulator starves market of food launches

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2015

It takes 6 to 8 months after the approval for a product to hit stores.

Food majors welcome regulator's alert with caution

Food majors welcome regulator's alert with caution

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2015

Samples of Mother Dairy milk last week were found to be contaminated.

Maggi's trial by fire

Maggi's trial by fire

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2015

Nestl is facing its worst crisis ever. Can it learn from its peers?

Wannabe entrepreneur? Read how Sanjeev Juneja created a Rs 3 bn brand

Wannabe entrepreneur? Read how Sanjeev Juneja created a Rs 3 bn brand

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2015

Entrepreneur Sanjeev Juneja made Keskinga hosuebrand.

Maggi effect? Regulator to take up erring food, drinks ads

Maggi effect? Regulator to take up erring food, drinks ads

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2015

The move follows an arrangement with the dept of consumer affairs.

As Maggi goes off menu, Nestle gears up for damage control

As Maggi goes off menu, Nestle gears up for damage control

Rediff.com   28 May 2015

The central government has said it will look into the matter.

Few tricks FMCG firms must learn from star performer HUL

Few tricks FMCG firms must learn from star performer HUL

Rediff.com   20 May 2015

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

Amul owner tastes Rs 20k-cr mark in annual turnover

Amul owner tastes Rs 20k-cr mark in annual turnover

Rediff.com   5 May 2015

The co-operative does not disclose bottom line figures.

Summer heats up with ITC's entry into juices

Summer heats up with ITC's entry into juices

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2015

ITC wasted no time in capitalising on its new acquisition.

'HUL doesn't believe in cheque-signing philanthropy'

'HUL doesn't believe in cheque-signing philanthropy'

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2015

An interview with HUL's managing director and CEO Sanjiv Mehta.

How Mondelez plans to take on Nestle

How Mondelez plans to take on Nestle

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2015

The global snacking powerhouse, has roped in a brand ambassador for Perk.

40 years ago and now: Not just germs, Dettol fights rivals too

40 years ago and now: Not just germs, Dettol fights rivals too

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2015

Dettol came to India in 1932.

The young scions who are set to transform Videocon

The young scions who are set to transform Videocon

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2015

Videocon launched an app-powered air conditioner.

After Google, Wagh Bakri attempts ad roadblock on Republic Day

After Google, Wagh Bakri attempts ad roadblock on Republic Day

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2015

Gujarat-based tea major will run a Rs 2-cr roadblock on Hindi and regional news channels.

India Inc taking baby steps to a 'young' brass

India Inc taking baby steps to a 'young' brass

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

Age and experience not less relevant but firms are gradually moving towards younger leadership teams

Battles over biscuits: The winners and losers

Battles over biscuits: The winners and losers

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

Top players, ITC, Britannia and Parle Products, are taking three different routes to compete at the premium end. But soon all three would get on the same path.

Godrej may charge group firms royalty for use of brand name

Godrej may charge group firms royalty for use of brand name

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

The $2.25-billion Godrej Group is considering leasing its flagship name to group companies for a royalty fee, a model similar to the one adopted by Tata Group, India's largest conglomerate.