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Acquisitions on mind, Havells eyes Slyvania stake sale, listing

The company is looking to raise at least Rs 300-600 crore from a 15-30% equity offload in the European unit

Rival ad show steals Goafest's thunder

Taking corrective steps to win over ad agencies again, says Goafest organising committee chairman Swamy

Pollsters get their own names wrong

Our focus on science helps retain customers: Zubair Ahmed

Interview with Managing Director, GSK Consumer Healthcare

We'll drive innovation in value-added products: Saugata Gupta

Interview with managing director, Marico

Judging begins for Goafest

Organisers working hard to ensure lack of glitches

Churn at consumer durable firms as competition heats up

Competition rising from Korean and Japanese consumer durable companies

AC, fridge makers make hay while the sun burns

Manufacturers expect sales to increase 15-20% in May after two slump years

No challenger to WPP in India as Publicis, Omnicom merger called off

The coming together of Publicis and Omnicom would have positioned the combined entity as a strong number two to the Martin-Sorrell-led group in India

FMCG corner in Park Avenue expands

Raymond adds a new product to the personal care universe of its largest apparel brand

Beverage, ice-cream makers smile as heat wave rises

Amid slump, FMCG companies pamper the price-conscious

Improve speed of delivery, introduce smaller packs, create greater value

Fabindia's speedy Fabels

While it didn't scale up its first western-wear foray, it is losing no time in expanding the second one, in order to capture a younger and more eager crowd

Local consumer goods firms steady in slowing sector

Rural push, innovative products help Godrej Consumer, Marico, Dabur ride out trough

Trade pacts queer pitch for electronics, appliance makers

Free trade agreements, especially with Asean, the inverted tax structure and lack of government support have led to a surge of imports, says a trade body executive

Godrej fortifies its health and wellness play

To extend its Protekt into liquid handwash and the new category of mosquito-repellent sprays, next month

Amul readies premium ice cream to take on HUL's Magnum

Caffeine boost for Pizza Hut

After McDonald's, Yum!'s dining chain will be the second fast-food brand to open in-store cafes to improve sales

Will Pond's for men find enough takers?

HUL's reported plans to extend the brand to men's grooming could face hurdles in attracting men in the masstige segment with its strong feminine associations

People join and leave Mattel every day: Peter Broegger

Interview with Senior vice-president and general manager (Asia-Pacific), Mattel East Asia