Innovate in india

A recent article in the Economic Times quotes Unilever's chief executive Paul Polman, saying, "Indian Innovations relevant in Europe now". On the same page in a separate article, I read about PepsiCo losing market share to local players such as Haldiram, Balaji Namkeen and ITC who are not only upping volumes like Pepsico but also expanding their Indian brands to western markets.

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Mahindra is right for Aston Martin

The proposed takeover of British car maker Aston Martin is sending car lovers and Bond fans in a tizzy the world over. There are two very different contenders; an Italian Private Equity firm, and the Mahindra Group. Detractors for the Mahindra bid are stating that the two brands are incompatible. One (Aston Martin) represents uber luxury whilst Mahindra is a brand catering to the masses (its automotive heritage started with Indian tractor manufacturing).

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