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Manufacturing sops extended, consumer durable firms line up investments

Scheme expected to attract upwards of Rs 15,000 crore it got in the first phase

Manufacturing sops extended, consumer durable firms line up investments

The extended Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS) is expected to trigger a wave of investments, much more than the nearly Rs 15,000 crore it attracted in its first phase.

How Hector is riding high on Paperboat

The five-year-old start-up is now looking at setting up a third plant for its traditional beverages; it is also planning to step up its marketing campaign but competition is growing even in this niche

Nestle tells Bombay HC that Maggi test results cannot be relied upon

The point was made during presentation of final arguments today on the matter concerning Maggi's recall and ban. Nestle will continue making its arguments on 20 July

Consumer durable sales for Apr-Jun remain tepid

IIP data point to a weakness in the marketplace, which is expected to stay. Companies, however, say the tide will change during the festival season

Ad blocking scare globally; India insulated but only for now

The country's savior seems to be its low Internet penetration and a relatively smaller share of digital advertising

Apple iOS 9 puts spotlight on ad blocking

While the new operating system from Apple is scaring advertisers globally, India is insulated for now

FSSAI urges Bombay HC to impose curbs on Maggi exports

Friday hearing to be the final one

Multinational FMCG players lag on 'Make in India' front

One of the reasons for higher imports is finished goods. Industry watchers say companies tend to import finished goods mainly when they launch or test market for new products

2015 ad growth to be higher on stronger first half

Industry pegs total advertising revenue growth in 2015 at 12% , thanks to cricket World Cup and IPL; FMCG and IPO flood to drive up spending in second half

McCann leads race for Reliance Jio ad account

The business is expected to be Rs 200-300 cr, with the launch targeted for end of this year

Cannes 2015: Falling off the map

Fatigue or disconnect with the digital age; experts explore the reasons behind India's poor show at Cannes this year

Nestle plans to relaunch India's favourite snack

In an internal email, the firm has said that it would like to return Maggi to its rightful place

Nestle admits it could have averted crisis

Brand and public relations experts have been unanimous that events leading up to the June 5 ban and recall of Maggi noodles could have been handled better had Nestle India been more proactive

Despite Grand Prix, poor show by India at Cannes Ad Fest

Tally of 13 metals lowest in seven years

People will go where they are comfortable: Pratap Bose

Interview with co-founder, Social Street

We don't want conflict in family: R S Agarwal

Interview with Founder, promoter, Emami

Emami for family-run succession

Marico and Dabur have opted to stick to professionals to run their operations

FSSAI starves market of food launches

At least 700 food products awaiting approval from food safety regulator

Kishore Biyani's limitless ambitions

He wants to transform his retail-led enterprise into a consumer goods giant, and reach Rs 1 lakh crore in turnover by 2021, but is that feasible?