The Hindu Business Line : Friday, December 23, 2005

Federal Bank to vend HSBC MF products
HSBC Investments, the trading name of HSBC Asset Management (India) Pvt Ltd, has entered into an agreement with the Aluva-based Federal Bank to have HSBC's mutual fund products distributed through the latter's branches across the country. Mr ... More

Gitanjali Gems to invest Rs 300 cr for expansion
To part finance its expansion, Gitanjali Gems proposes to enter the capital market soon. More

Lepakshi bids to tap NRI market
LEPAKSHI, the flagship brand of AP Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd, is planning to tap the NRI population worldwide.The corporation is gearing up to make Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled to be held during January 7-9, 2006, a platform ... More

PROMOTIONS & OFFERS

Star Gold's Christmas offering
MUMBAI: While Star Gold's Diwali celebrations this year was focused on actor Shahrukh Khan's 40th birthday, the channel is all set to air the uncut premiere of the actor's blockbuster film, Main Hoon Na, on Christmas day. The film ... More

MARKET SHARES

Philips expects 10 pc share in CTV market next year
Philips had posted encouraging results in the CTV segment during the last three years. More

BRANDS

HLL plans a splash with Pond's premium skin care products
FMCG major, HLL is gearing up to take on the competition from global players who have made inroads into the rapidly growing, lucrative domestic market for premium skin care products. Come February, the company plans to launch a range of ... More

Hindustan Sanitaryware to expand kitchenware biz
HINDUSTAN Sanitaryware & Industries Ltd (HSIL) is expanding its kitchen business. The company, which diversified into kitchen sinks a while ago under its Hindware brand, is now introducing chimneys and hobs. In the next seven months, it will also More

Rajasthan Spinning to produce ladies trousers for Marks and Spencer
TEXTILE major, Rajasthan Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd (RSWM)'s garment manufacturing plant in Bangalore is to produce ladies trousers for retail store, Marks and Spencer, the company announced on Thursday. The company is investing around Rs 40 .. More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Sahara table PC at Rs 67,000
NEW DELHI: Sahara Computers and Electronics Ltd (SCEL) on Thursday introduced the Windows XP Tablet PC priced at Rs 66,999. Powered by Intel Pentium M Dothan 1.7GHz processor, the Tablet PC sports 512 MB DDR RAM, which can be further ... More

`Made in India' mobile launched — Maran asks Motorola to make sub-Rs 1000 handset for masses
THE world's second largest maker of mobile phones, Motorola, on Thursday launched its `Made in India' handset — the C 115 — billed as a common man's mobile at a price tag of Rs 1,700. "I am delighted to see it happening. As much as ... More