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STRATEGY
Beauty industry to get a facelift
Domestic, international cos to make investments More

RURAL MARKETING
`Rural banking needs local flavour'
A uniform financial product for rural customers across the nation will not work. "Local culture has to be taken into account," said Ms Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, RBI. She added banking in rural areas should deal with cash flows rather than ... More

INSIGHT
Plugging into retail
After lifestyle and food, consumer durables is expected to be the next big category on the retail scene. More

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Gitanjali USA buys 70% stake in Tri-Star
Gitanjali USA Inc, a subsidiary of Gitanjali Gems Ltd, a Rs 3,000-crore conglomerate, has announced the purchase of a 70 per cent stake in Tri-Star Worldwide LLC, a US-based manufacturer and global distributor of Canadia brand diamonds and ... More

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
When you got it, flaunt it!
Motorola seems to have got its act right in India, after a sluggish start. More

PROMOTIONS & OFFERS
Citymax ties up with chef Sanjeev Kapoor
Citymax, the hospitality brand of the Dubai-based retail chain, the Landmark Group, on Wednesday, announced a long-term partnership with celebrity chef Mr Sanjeev Kapoor, having taken over the global franchise rights of his three restaurant ... More

CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES
Zenotech scouts for overseas partners for biosimilar products
In talks with MNCs on kidney treatment product More

RETAILING
`Competition in confectioney market will get harsh'
STEFANO PELLE of Perfetti van Melle on retail and competition. More

BRANDS
`Price point is a nightmare'
Perfetti van Melle's Stefano Pelle on the confectionery market and the company's plans for India. More

ONLINE MARKETING
Ford develops online tool to customise Fiesta
Ford India is following the footstep of Porsche India by offering a similar online customised tool on www.india.ford.com (Ford India Web site) for its range of models present in the country. The online ... More

Online shopping for gifts soars on Valentine's Day
As online trading platforms have been seeing their cash registers ringing in the build-up to Valentine's Day, flowers, soft toys and earrings top the list of gifts ordered on leading portal E-bay during the last 15 days. Home décor products, ... More

OUTLOOK
Atlas Cycles sees huge potential for electric bikes
Plans to introduce newer models, variants at regular intervals More

`US awaiting Indian Govt's decision on Wal-Mart entry'
The US on Wednesday said it was awaiting the Indian Government's response to the entry of Wal-Mart into the country. "We will have to see what Government officials decide," said Mr Carlos Gutierrez, US Commerce Secretary, while commenting on ... More

PERFORMANCE
Tanishq crosses Rs 1,000-cr sales
Tanishq, the jewellery brand from Titan Industries, has crossed the Rs 1,000-crore retail sales mark, Mr C.K. Venkataraman, COO, Tanishq, said. He was speaking to reporters during the opening of Tanishq's 88th store in the ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Blue Dart introduces `Import Express'
To expand dedicated airline fleet More

Fire-fighting pump set launched
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) has launched a fire-fighting pump set that is approved by Factory Mutual and listed by Underwriters Laboratories. The product was introduced at SAFE 2007, the international exhibition and conference to showcase ... More

Titan to launch Aviator
Titan is to launch its Aviator collection of watches next week, while the company's new assembly plant for wristwatches at Roorkee is slated to commission in April. Speaking here during the launch of its premium segment ... More

New diapers from P&G
Procter & Gamble launched its new diapers - New Pampers - here on Monday. The new diapers, according to a company press release, absorb urine better and facilitate uninterrupted sleep for the baby. The new diapers will be . More

Amul's single-serve butter tubs
Amul today announced making its flagship product affordable to everyone, palatable for single serving and portable for travellers. Unveiling the Rs 2 tubs for the middle class, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation ... More






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