No Masala in new McDonald’s ‘Pakka Indian’ TV commercial

How do you predict the typical Indian? The way he bargains or probably way he does not have non veg on select days? Is there anything new in this? For me the answer is straight no. We have been seeing same idea and concepts being used time and again with just change in location, faces [...]

Forbes 2013 Billionaires List – 1426 Billionaires in world

Forbes is out with the list of 2013 Billionaires List and to surprise the list has grown bigger. Amid the news of global slowdown and economic turmoil across world list has grown bigger than ever, the list now boasts 1,426 names, with an aggregate net worth of $5.4 trillion, up from $4.6 trillion. Over 210 [...]

Who is Tony Fernandes and what is his net worth?

Tony Fernandes Net Worth

Tan Sri Anthony Francis Fernandes better known as Tony Fernandes was born on 30 April 1964 to a Goan father, and Kristang mother, Ena Dorothy Fernandes is a Malaysian entrepreneur and the founder of Tune Air Sendirian Berhad (private limited company). He has quite impressive educational background. He was educated at Epsom College 1977-83 and [...]

Mercedes Gold and Silver credit cards

Mercedes launches Gold and Silver credit cards

The luxury brand Mercedes Benz arm Mercedes-Benz Bank has decided to honour its loyal clients by launching two new Credit Cards – Silver and Gold. Apart from the regular features it offers its holders some exceptional benefits.  Holder can get help on the move in case of breakdowns and accidents anywhere across Europe and North [...]

Richest and Wealthiest People in India

India Richest People

Forbes use various parameters to define the richest people in India which involves  shareholding and financial information from the families and individuals, stock exchanges, analysts and India’s regulatory agencies. The fortunes were calculated based on stock prices and exchange rates as of October 2012. India’s 100 richest have a cumulative worth $250 billion, up from [...]

Brands endorsed by cricketer Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli Brand Endorsement List

Kohli’s annual endorsement fee has shot over Rs 3 crore per brand which was under Rs 1 crore a year ago – an increase of over 3 folds in one year. Virat Kohli, is rising star of the India cricket. He is vibrant, full of energy and most importantly is at peak of his cricketing [...]

What is net worth of Kevin O’Leary?

What is net worth of Kevin O'Leary

The Canadian entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary was born on 9 July 1954. This 58 years entrepreneur has interest diversified in many field including venture capital, investment, and associations with many TV shows. O’Leary was born in Mount Royal, Quebec, a suburb of Montreal. He had very humble start; O’Leary started a software company in the basement [...]

Future Group acquires Big Apple for Rs 61.35 crore

Future Group acquires Big Apple

Indian Retail major Future Group has announced that it will acquire Express Retail Services Pvt Ltd, which runs Big Apple stores, for Rs 61.35 crore. ERSPL is a debt-free company (Owner of Big Apple), is expecting net sales of Rs 120 crore during 2012-13 which makes the deal really profitable for group. Future Group runs [...]

Saina Nehwal signs Rs 40-crore endorsement deal with Rhiti Sports Management

Saina Nehwal signs Rs 40-crore endorsement deal

Riding high on success of London Olympics and good looks, India ace badminton player Saina Nehwal has signed three years contract with Rhiti Sports Management for a whopping amount of Rs 40-crore. As part of the contact, Rhiti will now manage Saina Nehwal’s endorsements and brand associations, corporate profile, patents and digital rights, images and [...]

Bharti Airtel profitability declines due to debt and slow 3G growth

Bharti airtel

The poor show by Indian telecom majors is evident from the results for the June 2012 quarter. The prime reason for the concern is due to heavy capital expenditure mostly with borrowed money. The profitability from the of the 2G-based services has declined and 3G services has not taken off in major way as expected. [...]