 Deal-Meister:
Nimesh Kampani
He keeps a low profile,
runs a tight ship, and rarely hits the headlines. Yet, Nimesh Kampani is
the most happening deal-maker in the country today. He is the man behind
Reliance’s L&T stake sale to the A.V. Birla Group. And he’s also
the one who patched together India’s biggest cellular merger between
Birla-AT&T-Tata and BPL Communications. A story of the man and his
deal-making tricks.Editorial
Being Perversely Indian
Features
No
Kidding
The economy may be slowing
down and consumer goods sale stagnating, but a bevy of marketers is
rushing headlong into the children’s market. That includes American
kidswear major Healthtex, Godrej & Boyce, and Reebok, not to mention
HLL and Disney. The lure? A big, and growing, market.
Why
Interest Cuts Don't Work
There’s been a
sea-change in the central bank’s approach to interest rates. This year
alone, it has cut rates twice, lowering the prime rate to 11 per cent.
Still, there are no takers for funds. The relatively high cost of funds is
one reason. But a bigger reason is the lack of industry confidence.
60
Minutes With Niall FitzGerald
It’s the fourth time
since he took over as Chairman of Unilever in 1996 that Niall FitzGerald
has visited India. Not surprising. HLL is one of Unilever’s most
important subsidiaries. Now, he is talking of bringing new brands from
Unilever’s global portfolio to spur growth.
Managing
Turbulence
When change is the only
constant, how do you manage? Not an easy question. Business Today and the
Wharton Alumni Association brought together some of the finest minds in
corporate India to throw up some answers.
2001
Auto Special
The year has been bad for
car-makers in the country. But that still didn’t stop them from putting
eight new hot-rods on the road. Now 2002 looks set to be worse. But that
may still not put the brakes on new launches.
Tom
Blackett: An Interview
The man at the helm of
Interbrand Group, Tom Blackett, reveals the gospel on brands and brand
valuation, according to the world’s largest brand consultancy.
Trends
Trends 2001
Business Today's business lexicon for the year 2001
A to E
D to J
K to P
Q to S
T to Z
Personal Finance
Yesterday
Once More
A round-up of how the investment markets fared this calendar.
BT
dot.com
The Wired God
It’s the most recession-proof
industry. Now the business of religion is going hi-tech to manage its
celestial and material affairs.
Notes
From The Trough
It’s the herd-mentality, stupid.
What's
Hot
The net’s killer app, the
e-mail, celebrates its 30th birthday. What’s ahead for the e-mail? Video
and audio is for sure. But there could be more.
Case Game
The
Case Of Textile Manufacturer
A textiles company debates
shifting its focus from the premium end to the lower end. A
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Managing
Going To War
An embattled industry is putting its best
talent through commando-like training.
Back
Of The Book
Cyber Café Czar
India’s largest cyber café is
tucked inside the narrow lanes of Delhi’s Paharganj.
Plus: Treadmill
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