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STRATEGY
Pfizer board okays sale of 4 brands to J&J
Mumbai, Dec. 31 Pfizer Ltd has got the approval of its board of directors to transfer four of its consumer health brands— mouth-wash Listerine, cough-syrup Benadryl, skin-cream Caladryl and cough-suppressant Benylin — to Johnson ... More

Hyundai launching LPG Santro, Getz, Accent
New Delhi, Dec. 31 Hyundai Motor India Ltd is set to launch the LPG variant for three of its models by March. “We will be showcasing the LPG variant of Santro, Getz and Accent during the Auto Expo, with their commercial launch ... More

INSIGHT
Spate of high-end gadgets spurred durables’ growth
New Delhi, Dec. 31 The consumer durable industry was on a high growth trajectory this year. Durable makers of all hues zealously wooed the rising consuming class with their offerings, each trying to outdo the other in branding, products ... More

Media: Reaching out like never before
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CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES
Good response to IPL’s global media rights tender
Chennai, Dec. 31 The Indian Premier League’s (IPL) global tender process for official franchises in the eight-city league has met with an overwhelming response.According to a press release from IPL, the invitation to bid for ... More

BRANDS
IMG helps brands leverage Chennai tennis Open
Plans to set up TV software production house; bring global brands into India More

OUTLOOK
Retailing space costs may ease
Chennai, Dec. 31 On how the year gone by has been for the retail sector and significant milestones The growth story of organised retail this year — after the 2005 and 2006 story of organised retail as the easy ... More

‘ A coming out year for retail’
Chennai, Dec. 31 On the year gone by for the retail industryThe year gone by was a “coming out” year for the retailing industry. Many “more” players joined the industry, and announced plans. ... More

‘Strong challenge from higher commodity prices’
In the year gone by, strong consumer confidence and rising income levels helped accelerate momentum in the FMCG industry. It, however, faced a strong challenge from steep and continuing increase in commodity prices as well as increase ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Kinetic to launch electric scooters
Mumbai, Dec. 31 Kinetic Motors is entering electric scooter segment with three models. The development phase of the e-scooter models in the range of 250-1000 watts has just been completed and the products will hit market in February. ... More

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