Surf's journey: From unsmiling Lalita ji to celebrating stains

It is rare for any brand to stand up and take ownership of a premium price-tag unabashed, much less bandy it as a certificate of superiority. But that is exactly how one of the most iconic......

Can Jyothy Labs turn around Henkel India?

In March this year, Jyothy Laboratories snapped up Henkel AG and Co KGaA's 50.97 per cent stake in its Indian unit for Rs. 142.9 crore (Rs. 1.429 billion).At one shot, the three-brand company leapt......

Laundry care goes innovative in India

After achieving high levels of market penetration, the Rs 8,800 crore (Rs 88 billion) detergents industry is now banking on growth through high-value products and innovation. Innovation in the......

Hind Lever net spurts 35%

Hindustan Lever Limited's net profit shot up by 35.12 per cent to Rs 380.59 crore (Rs 3.8 billion) for the second quarter ended June 30, of financial year 2006, as compared with Rs 281.65 crore (Rs......