The Hindu Business Line : Friday, December 21, 2007

STRATEGY
Anzera plans furniture stores
The Kochi-based Anzera Properties, which has concentrated on real estate development, is launching a chain of high-end furniture stores in the State. The first store will be opened in Kochi within four months and it will have only imported ... More

EDUCATION
PG course in retail management
To bridge the growing gap between talent demand and supply in the retail industry in the country, the Retailers Association of India has partnered with 15 B-schools to launch a post-graduate programme in retail management (PGPRM). “The ... More

IPR
Order staying TVS’ Flame sale suspended
Chennai, Dec. 20 The Madras High Court today suspended a single judge order that restrained TVS Motor Company Ltd from booking orders for its new motorcycle, Flame. The First Bench comprising the Chief Justice, Mr A.P. Shah, and Mr ... More

REGULATORY BODIES & RULINGS
MRTPC finds 44 cement cos guilty of cartelisation
Directs 41 of them not to fix prices through CMA More

INTERVIEW
Chandamama launching slew of non-print initiatives
The change is evident in the new swank office of Chandamama India Ltd as Mr L. Subramanyan, Chief Executive Officer, designs the course of its new brand strategy. Four months ago, he took over the reins of the children’s magazine ... More

PROMOTIONS & OFFERS
Maruti’s SX4 offered with discounts
Growth driver in A3 segment More

It’s raining discounts in ‘automart’
Hyderabad, Dec. 20 Most of the automotive companies in the country are offering a host of freebies and cash discounts that go up to nearly Rs 1 lakh in some high-end models during the year-end, even as some have announced their decision to ... More

Singapore Airlines offer on Dec 31
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Idea special voucher
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RETAILING
Star Bazaar set up in Bangalore
Trent Ltd, the retail arm of the Tata Group, announced the launch of Star Bazaar, its hypermarket chain, in Bangalore on Thursday. Ms Neeti Chopra, Head-Marketing, Trent Ltd, said that expansion plans for Star Bazaar would currently be focussed ... More

BRANDS
Jaguar-Land Rover suitor likely today
Tatas may hit the tape first More

Reliance Brands to offer private equity to cos in lifestyle space
Will invest in designer-led brands, Indian labels in need of funds More

STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS
Lack of hallmarking centres a major problem: Jewellers
Chennai, Dec. 20 Mandatory hallmarking of jewellery will be implemented from January 1, 2008. However, lack of ‘assaying’ centres for hallmarking in four metros will be a major problem for the trade, according to Mr Anant ... More

Jewellers concerned over hallmarking standards
Lack of infrastructure, mandatory licence fee worrying factors More

TRENDS
25% of next billion mobile users will be Indians: Report
New Delhi, Dec. 20 Although only about 1 in 20 of the first 2 billion mobile subscribers live in India, as many as 1 in 4 of the next billion subscribers will be Indians, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group. However, the ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Reliance Money to launch PMS service for retail investors
Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group outfit Reliance Money is launching a portfolio management scheme (PMS) for retail investors. Mr Sudip Bandyopadhyay, CEO of Reliance Money, said here today that the proposed PMS would have an entry threshold of Rs 5 ... More

Central Bank of India launches bouquet of products
Mumbai, Dec. 20 Central Bank of India has launched a bouquet of products and services to cater to the needs of diverse strata of customers. Ms H.A. Daruwalla, Chairperson and Managing Director, Central Bank of India said that the new range of ... More

Suguna launches new range of branded eggs
Suguna Poultry Farm Ltd, a unit of the Coimbatore-based Suguna Group, has launched a range of branded eggs with added nutrient value. Addressing a press conference at the formal launch here today, Dr K. Ravindran, General Manager-Layer ... More