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E-commerce, start-up boom swells India's advertiser base

In first major growth in 5 years, 2,000 advertisers added in Jan-Sep 2015; full-year numbers likely to be 25% higher than in 2014

Fast-food majors on the fast track online

With offline business weakening, quick-service brands change focus

Eros says will focus on core business

Increasing the pipeline of films, stepping into new markets and growing ErosNow on the cards

Ogilvy likely to scale up in-house awards show

Entries from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan could be considered in future

Burger King targets 50 outlets by year-end

The chain already has stores in Mumbai, Pune and Delhi-NCR and proposes to ramp up operations in these cities

Extended festive season spurs consumer durables, electronics sales

Companies say much of the sales happened in big cities; momentum expected to continue with the marriage season about to begin

US brewer Molson Coors gains from InBev and SABMiller merger

SABMiller-AB InBev merger to take on UB, Carlsberg in India

Competition in the Indian beer market is expected to heat up

Sports wear brand ASICS steps up India focus

In 2016, the company plans to add another 10-14 stores

Muted sales growth for FMCG firms

While Nestle grappled with the Maggi ban, Emami's profit was lower on investments made in Kesh King. Aggregate sales growth of 14 FMCGs dipped 2.39%

Coca-Cola spins the wheel

Creating compelling stories defines the company's current advertising and marketing strategy; a master at the art of plugging brands, albeit subtly

Essel Group's Subhash Chandra handing over reins to kin

Strengthens role of family members through board-level changes at Essel Group in the last fortnight

As Netflix mulls entry, STAR India ups the ante in video streaming

Since launch, Hotstar downloads have crossed 30 mn, prompting the firm to up investments on the digital platform

Rival brands up the ante as Maggi relaunch nears

ITC, Chaudhary Group are among companies launching variants and stepping up ad campaigns

Nestle resumes Maggi production in 3 states

The company has resumed manufacturing Maggi at three facilities: Nanjangud, Moga & Bicholim

Movie leaks get worse

As smartphone penetration grows, India is increasingly seeing films across languages being subjected to piracy, some before official release

Henkel has option to invest in Jyothy

Henkel is said to be contemplating a 26% stake for Rs 500-600 a share, either through a fresh issue or a preferential allotment

ASCI looks to broaden ties with government

MoUs with health ministry and Trai on the cards; it has signed one with FSSAI for directly processing complaints

India driving Coca-Cola's frugal innovation

Coca-Cola India had stepped up its innovation push to be future-ready, company president for India and South West Asia, Venkatesh Kini, said

FSSAI in fast lane for notifying guidelines

Draft guidelines covering 12,000 items have been put up on FSSAI website for comments from industry