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Tatas in pact with Fiat group chief’s co
New Delhi, Nov 2 The Tatas and Fiat Group Chairman are cushioning their association with a partnership in designer leather and home accessories. The Fiat Chairman, Mr Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, told Business Line at an ... More

BSNL mulls CDMA-based mobile services
To take advantage of new policy allowing dual technologies More

Hind Unilever draws new growth strategy
For strengthening presence in processed foods segment More

Reliance re-launches Vimal; plans to double exports
Sees scope in ready-to-wear segment, will focus on branded garments More

Airtel offers low-cost bundle offer
Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of a low-cost bundle offer that comes with a Huawei handset and connection for Rs 1,199. This includes handset and validity for one year, according to a company statement. — Our ... More

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
Govt clarifies norm for FDI in single brand retail
New Delhi, Nov 2 The Government on Friday clearly defined the term “international” brand as stipulated in the policy for foreign direct investment (FDI) in single brand product retailing. It has clarified that products sold ... More

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
‘Retail cos have to invest more in wooing customers to stores’
Bangalore, Nov. 2 Retail industry in India is serious business now. With the market becoming more competitive, companies have to invest more in attracting customers to the stores and retaining them, according to Mr Andrew Levermore, CEO, ... More

M-COMMERCE
BharatMatrimony on Nokia Catalogs
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EVENTS
Workshop on marketing
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RETAILING
Kodak in talks with retail majors for Express counters
Mumbai, Nov. 2 Kodak India is planning to set up its Kodak Express counters within the premises of big retailers such as Big Bazaar and Reliance Digital. Exploring various formats with the modern trade, the camera company is currently ... More

Aditya Birla Retail opening 15 stores in AP
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Tough going
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RPG Cellucom to invest Rs 1,000 cr for expansion
New Delhi, Nov. 2 The RPG Group will invest Rs 1,000 crore in the next one year to expand its mobile and laptop retail chain, run by RPG Cellucom India — a master-franchisee of Dubai-based Cellucom. RPG Cellucom India, which ... More

BRANDS
Brand mascot for GalaxZee
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ONLINE MARKETING
eBay Motors upbeat on eastern region
Kolkata, Nov. 2 eBay Motors India Pvt Ltd, the online B2B motors marketplace of eBay portal, is bullish on pushing up sales volume in eastern India, which has emerged as the fastest growing market for it. The region is expected to account ... More

PEOPLE
Mahesh Samat is Disney India MD
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Mr Mahesh Samat as Managing Director of its India operations. Mr. Samat will manage all of the existing businesses in India, except the ESPN-Star Sports joint venture. “International ... More

New CEO, COO for Star India
Television network Star India has announced new senior management appointments. Mr Uday Shankar who joined the network as COO in May this year has been appointed CEO and will be responsible for the network’s overall business in India. Mr ... More

DQ Entertainment's plans
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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Arvind unveils Wrangler girl
VF Arvind Brands’ Wrangler has announced the launch of its new line for women – Wrangler girl. Actress Jiah Khan will be the brand ambassador. Wrangler girl retains the original Wrangler design philosophy but adds a twist of ... More

GM launches limited edition Chevrolet Aveo
Mumbai, Nov 2 General Motors India has launched the Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 LS Limited Edition. Launched as part of its centenary year celebrations, Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 LS Limited Edition comes bundled with General Motor’s ... More

ABT X plans new operations
Coimbatore, Nov 2 ABT X Travels is planning to launch its operations in Kerala and Puducherry sectors before the close of this fiscal. It plans to link the Kerala and Pondicherry sectors from Coimbatore, Chennai and Bangalore. Announcing the ... More

Hello FM to tune in Coimbatore
The Coimbatore station of Hello FM, from Malar Publications Ltd, will go on air from November 5. Coimbatore is the fifth station in its network after Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi. According to Mr Rajeev Nambiar, COO, Hello FM, ... More

BSNL launches night speak facility
Madurai, Nov 2 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) has introduced a promotional offer of night speak facility for its mobile subscribers. The offer is valid for 90 days, from November 1, 2007 to January 29, 2008. Subscribers can make the ... More

Google unveils tool for social networking
OpenSocial will help simplify development of applications More

Ozone Group unveils protein sequencer
Hyderabad, Nov 2 The Ozone Group, engaged in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, has launched a prototype protein sequencer that is said to be 60 times faster than the existing machines in the world.A protein sequencer is used to determine ... More

INX Network to launch 9X channel
Mumbai, Nov. 2 The INX Network is poised to launch its flagship Hindi general entertainment channel — 9X— this festive season. Ms Indrani Mukerjea, Founder and Group Executive Director, INX Media Pvt Ltd, said: “9X, ... More

First power trading exchange launched
Membership drive takes off in key cities More






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