The Hindu Business Line : Friday, April 14, 2006

FMCG's share in print ads dips
The FMCG sector's share in print advertising is on the decline. From 17 per cent in 2003, FMCG sector's share in print advertising dipped to 13 per cent in 2004 and 12 per cent in 2005, a study by Adex, a division of Tam Media ... More

STRATEGY

AVM, Spirit Media float jt venture
New facility to offer digital, film processing More

DLF Cup: Zee's pact with global majors
Zee Sports has entered into agreements with major international broadcasters and radio players for the DLF Cup to be played between India-Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. While the matches will be aired on PTV for their terrestrial ... More

Hutch offers laughter on mobile
For those who believe the popular saying that `laughter is the best medicine', the cure is available literally at their hands with Hutch, a mobile phone service provider in Tamil Nadu, announcing the launch of `mobisodes' (mobile ... More

AWARDS & HONOURS

PRSI awards announced
The Thiruvananthapuram Chapter of the Public relations Society of India (PRSI) has announced the recipients of the newly introduced `PR Practitioner of the Year' award and `PRSI Award for Corporate Social Responsibility'. PR ... More

EVENTS

Rotary Club-BL corporate quiz
The Rotary Club of Madras is presenting the Business Line `Corporate Quiz' on Sunday, April 16 at Taj Connemara, Chennai. Those interested can register online by logging on to the website: More

CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES

ABT appointed Chennai Suzuki dealer
The Coimbatore-based ABT Ltd, which has a chain of dealership outlets in Tamil Nadu to sell Maruti cars, has become a dealer for Suzuki's two-wheelers in Chennai. ABT Two Wheeler Private Ltd is opening its showroom on Friday on ... More

UCBs to vend MF products
Urban co-operative banks, which have signed a memorandum of understanding and are registered under the Multi-State Co-Operative Societies Act, can now sell mutual fund products. The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday announced that UCBs can ... More

RETAILING

Landmark to open its first store in Mumbai
Landmark, the book and music retailer is expanding its national presence with 5-6 additional stores in 2006-07. Marking an investment of Rs 4-6 crore per store, Landmark will open its first store in Mumbai at Infiniti Mall in Andheri followed ... More

Cottons 2nd outlet in Kochi
Cottons by Century opened its second outlet in Kochi on Thursday at Bay Pride Mall at Marine Drive showcasing the latest trends of men's apparel. The first outlet here has received an overwhelming response from customers and ... More

MARKETING RESEARCH

Low cost handsets dominate sales
Low cost handset and rural users seems to be the in the thing as far cellular usage in concerned. According to a study done by the Yankee Group nearly 50 per cent of the mobile handset sold in the country was below the sub $50 level by the end of ... More

NTC Research, ABN-Amro unveil PMIs
NTC Research is conducting research for ABN-Amro to evolve the `India Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI)'- a composite indicator designed to provide an overall view of the activity in the manufacturing sector. PMIs are monthly surveys of selected ... More