Did Maha Kumbh ad blitz hit pay dirt, or was it a washout? Here are the big hits, major misses & some unique takeawaysThe 2025 Mahakumbh saw brands employing unique and tech-savvy strategies for consumer engagement, with a focus on utility rather than direc...
19 Mar, 2025, 12.19 PM IST
Cycle Pure Agarbathies to set up 100 stores across India by 2024: MD"Cycle - as a brand is known for agarbathis (incense sticks) but we are into other products also. We want to be known as a prayer-and-fragr...
02 Oct, 2022, 12.12 PM IST
Agarbatti makers wield strong growth despite places of worship shuttered due to Covid“Consumers experienced divinity of temples in their homes,” said Ravi Rayavaram, chief executive - agarbatti and matches business at ITC Lt...
07 Dec, 2020, 06.24 PM IST
Budget 2018: Government vows maximum support to farmersFarm leaders welcomed the priority accorded to rural India in the Budget but some are concerned that the funds allocated for agriculture ma...
02 Feb, 2018, 09.32 AM IST
Hike in MSP without plans of implementation won't help farmers, say farm leadersFarm leaders said that implementing the agricultural market reforms, at least in the BJP ruled states, a reform pending for close to two de...
01 Feb, 2018, 05.45 PM IST
From services to agri business, founder wants BVG name to be in the life of every IndianThe other crucial event in his life was when Gaikwad lost his father during his teenage years. Gaikwad struggled to finish his education in...
11 Mar, 2017, 01.31 AM IST
Weak bank support may drive farmers to web of traders, private moneylendersRural economy experts feel that the declining farm credit from institutionalised players and restrictions on the ops of co-op banks may thr...
06 Dec, 2016, 01.22 AM IST
With surge pricing on hold in Karnataka, drivers, commuters heaving sigh of reliefThe High Court asked the aggregators to put a halt to surge pricing with im mediate effect, until the case is decided.
06 Jun, 2016, 11.19 AM IST
New vehicles may reach buyers sooner with Bengaluru's RTO's online payment projectWaking up rather late, the Transport department has put together an epayment portal that is currently being tested at the RTO office.
17 Aug, 2015, 10.40 AM IST
Spain's Tubacex completes acquisition of 68% of seamless stainless steel tubes division of Prakash SteelageThe division, which is located close to Mumbai has some 250 employees and has a turnover of 25 million euros.
27 Jul, 2015, 05.55 PM IST
Tubacex acquires stake in Prakash Steelage's tube divisionTubacex has reached an agreement with Prakash Steelage Ltd to acquire 68% stake in the Mumbai-based firm's seamless stainless steel.
13 Feb, 2015, 08.23 PM IST
Autos with 2-stroke engines to blame for air pollutionKarnataka’s transport department’s scheme offered a subsidy of Rs 30,000 to those switching to a new model auto that currently costs about .
02 Feb, 2015, 12.36 PM IST
ITC set to make foray in home workship marketIt has brought out packaged sambrani or dhuno, dhoops and combo packs of agarbatti stands, diyas and candles, along with its line of Mangal...
19 Sep, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Indian Meteorological Department's high failure rate prompts states to set up their own systemsWhen IMD predictions go wrong, it is not just the money spent on seeds and fertilisers that goes down the drain.
25 Jul, 2012, 11.19 AM IST