Designer brand Sabyasachi withdraws Mangalsutra ad campaign after severe backlashThe designer label clarified that the ad campaign was aimed at inclusivity and empowerment.
01 Nov, 2021, 11.54 AM IST
Dabur apologises for Fem adWhile many social media users said they appreciate the ad for being inclusive and progressive, an equally large number of people said the a...
25 Oct, 2021, 03.12 PM IST
Honey companies make a beeline for print advertisementsA total of eight brands advertised their brand of honey in print media after the controversy broke out on December 2 to December 12 as oppo...
18 Dec, 2020, 06.33 AM IST
Marico to give 'pure honey certificates'The packaged honey category has been in the midst of controversy in recent weeks, after research and advocacy organisation Centre for Scien...
14 Dec, 2020, 06.50 PM IST
Delhi High Court restrains ITC from bringing out ads against PepsicoJustice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw took an undertaking from ITC to keep under "suspension" its advertisement campaign -- #SayNoToConcentrate -- and...
06 Apr, 2018, 10.27 PM IST
Promoters of Dabur Burman family to foray into real estate businessThe Burman's entry into real estate follows a long list of Indian industrial families such as Tatas, Godrej, Mahindras, and Wadias among ot...
22 Oct, 2013, 10.56 AM IST
Indian firms going global need to learn art of dealing with geoeconomic challengesA couple of years ago, India's Dabur group faced a politically-motivated campaign against its products by anti-India elements in Nepal.
29 Nov, 2012, 08.52 AM IST
FMCG biggies HUL, Godrej, Dabur report higher sales growth numbers than estimated by NielsenMarket research firm Nielsen and India's consumer goods companies are in sharp disagreement over growth rates in the sector.
09 Aug, 2012, 08.56 AM IST
- Nielsen pays Rs 1 lakh fine for violating Companies Act
Nielsen has paid a fee of Rs 1 lakh after it admitted to violations of section 297 of the Indian Companies Act by doing business with other...
20 Jun, 2012, 02.46 AM IST
- Is brand SRK losing sheen due to controversies?
In the last couple of years, the actor has not signed any big brand endorsement deals although his portfolio still boasts of more than a do...
18 May, 2012, 07.01 AM IST
- DD dangles free ad spots to lure advertisers for Games
With just two days to go for the Commonwealth Games, advertisers are yet to come out and pay.
01 Oct, 2010, 12.39 AM IST
- Investment pace slows down in North Bengal
The land controversies in Singur, Nandigram and Kawakhali, the separatist movement in Darjeeling and the Lok Sabha election results in West...
14 Aug, 2009, 08.10 PM IST
- FMCG cos ride the fast lane
Fast-moving consumer goods have started moving off shelves faster in past two months on stable prices, tempting companies to boost promotio...
02 Jun, 2009, 12.35 AM IST
- PepsiCo may rush with new apple juice branding
Rebranding is aimed at steering clear of a possible litigation case involving PepsiCo and US-based organic juice company Apple Rush Company.
09 Oct, 2008, 02.09 AM IST
- Skin care majors in fair war
As the country’s obsession with fair skin continues, skin lightening products have emerged as a key driver for the personal care category.
19 Sep, 2008, 12.26 AM IST
- Fruit drinks ready for an encore
Fruit drinks, which gained last year from the pesti-cola controversy and the fruit juice price hike last year, are expected to do an encore...
09 Feb, 2007, 02.59 AM IST
- F&B cos safe yet...
The pesticide controversy has come back to haunt the cola giants, but does it have the power to hurt other food and beverage marketers as w...
04 Aug, 2006, 12.55 AM IST