The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Mechanical watches back in vogue, says Omega chief
MECHANICAL watches are coming back into fashion in a big way; it's no longer the day of the fashion and sports watches, says Mr Stephen Urquhart, President, Omega. Speaking to Business Line here ahead of the launch of Omega's exclusive ... More

Godrej Agrovet to float garments label
IN the process of establishing a foothold in the rural retailing industry, Godrej Agrovet has decided to launch its private label for apparel under the Aadhaar brand. Having set up 18 Godrej Aadhaar centres across the country to cater to ... More

Fan major Khaitan diversifies into fluorescent lamps
KHAITAN Electricals Ltd, has diversified into other electrical products such as compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), wires, cables and other equipment. The company, which is listed both in NSE and BSE, also plans to introduce a range of domestic ... More

IPR

RPG Life Sciences gets US patent for Risperidone
RPG Life Sciences Ltd has got a US patent for its novel process of producing Risperidone, a pharmaceutical ingredient used in anti-psychotic medicines. RPG Life Sciences already has similar patents for Risperidone in the UK, Germany, France, ... More

EVENTS

Bid to sell Brand Italy
THE fourth edition of Festa Italiana, the annual lifestyle and cultural festival organised by the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IICCI), will for the first time bring in a football team from AC Milan. The famous Italian club ... More

ADVERTISING

FMCG cos up adspends to cash in on resurgent growth
THE advertising and promotional expenses for most FMCG companies grew ahead of their sales in the July-September quarter — yet another sign of a buoyant outlook for FMCG sales. Hindustan Lever ramped up adspend by 22 per cent ... More

PROMOTIONS & OFFERS

Kajol to endorse Asmi diamonds
NEW DELHI: Asmi, a diamond jewellery brand from the stable of Diamond Trading Company (DTC), on Tuesday announced bollywood actress Kajol as its new brand ambassador and the launch of its latest range the ASMI-KAJOL collection. Priced ... More

Promotional air fare by Singapore Airlines
HYDERABAD: Singapore Airlines, which recently commenced its direct services to Hyderabad, has announced a special promotional fare with a Rs 12,500 return ticket to Singapore. The scheme allows passengers (for bookings from Hyderabad to ... More

CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES

Apollo Hospitals to open day-care surgery centres
IT is not a case of once bitten twice shy for the Apollo Hospitals Group, after franchisee-related issues required it to opt out of its first baby-oriented centre in Delhi. The hospital group is looking to enter a new line of healthcare ... More

RETAILING

FDI in retail: More benefits than costs
THE debate on foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail is hotting up. Once again, the ruling Government and its allies are in sharp disagreement. What is the debate about? The opposition to FDI in retail rests on ... More

BILT to set up stationery outlets — To leverage retail brands Matrix, Royal Executive Bond
BALLARPUR Industries Ltd (BILT) is all set to foray into retailing by opening exclusive stationery stores. It will leverage its retail brands, Matrix and Royal Executive Bond, and retail other stationery products, including pens, pencils and ... More

`India, US must work together' — US waiting for opening up of retail sector
INDIA and the US will have to collaborate and cooperate with each other and avoid mutual suspicions and mistrust in their own interest, according to Mr William S. Cohen, former US Secretary of Defence and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ... More

Omega plans four exclusive stores in metros
OMEGA plans to expand its reach in India with four exclusive stores in the major metros by the end of 2006, according to Mr Stephen Urquhart, President, Omega International. The luxury watches market in India is growing at a rate of 35 per cent ... More

BRANDS

Pankajakasthuri to launch branded ayurvedic services
PANKAJAKASTHURI Herbals India Ltd, a city-based company, is all set to launch branded ayurvedic services targeted at both the wellness and therapeutic segments. Harmony, the company's brand of ayurvedic massage-based wellness and rejuvenation ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Trend Micro's security tools for SMEs
TREND Micro Inc, which offers anti-virus and Internet security content, has launched two security products for small and medium businesses. At a press conference here today, Mr Rajesh Venkat, Director of Marketing (Small & Medium Business), ... More

Brand Quest

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