The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, January 26, 2006

Making IT work for retail
ON NEW Year's eve and amid my hectic business activities, I had to ensure that my shopping was completed in time. Impressed with the discounts offered in the newly opened mall in my neighbourhood, I decided to shop ... More

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Finding Demo
Show customers how! More

ADVERTISING

Headed out
Increasing attrition rates in the advertising industry prompt agencies to look into their people polices and work culture. More

Marico's first-ever corporate campaign
FMCG major Marico Ltd, launched for the first time its corporate advertisement campaign. The campaign highlights the uncommon sense in its approach and serves as an invitation for the best talent to join Marico in its future growth journey. ... More

CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES

Federal Bank in tie-up with Kotak Mahindra MF
KOTAK Mahindra Mutual Fund has entered into a strategic tie-up with Federal Bank for distribution of Kotak Mahindra MF schemes. An agreement in this regard has been signed between Mr Sandesh Kirkire, CEO of Kotak Mutual Fund, and Mr M.M. ... More

Indian Bank ties up with PNB Principal companies — Q3 net rises 65 pc to Rs 123 cr
INDIAN Bank will offer insurance advisory and financial management services in its branches. It has tied up with PNB Principal Insurance Advisory Co Pvt Ltd for offering insurance services to its customers and with PNB Principal Financial ... More

RETAILING

Left, BJP oppose FDI in single brand retail
THE Left parties and the BJP have opposed the Government's decision to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in single brand retailing because a single brand may cover a large variety of products. The BJP has termed the move a cruel ... More

`But what is single-brand retail?'
FROM enthusiastic to guarded, the Government's decision to allow up to 51 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in single-brand retail has elicited mixed reactions. The major concern across various sectors, be it grocery, garments, lifestyle ... More

BRANDS

The truth be told ...
Onida's unwillingness to launch separate brands for its expanded business elicits scepticism from the industry. More

Brand valuation of Tata cos moves up to Rs 24,396 cr
TATA Sons on Tuesday said that the brand value of the group companies and products has increased to Rs 24,396 crore. "Not many have undertaken the brand valuation exercise, but I think we are the biggest (brand) in India. We are head and ... More

PEOPLE

HLL rejigs management structure — Douglas Baillie to take over reins
IN tune with moves outlined in December 2005, Hindustan Lever Ltd (HLL) on Wednesday announced further changes to management structure that would continue its emphasis on unified operations. Functions such as supply chain, sales and customer ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Sahara One's new Hindi film channel to go on air from Feb 12
SAHARA One Media and Entertainment has launched a Hindi film channel, Filmy, which is going to go on air on February 12. Addressing a press conference, Mr Shantanu Aditya, CEO, Sahara One Media Entertainment, said that Filmy was yet another ... More

Now job info in your hands, courtesy Hutch
DETAILS of select jobs will now be on your mobile, thanks to a job search that Hutchison Telecom East has started offering. Hutch on Wednesday launched the service in association with 2COMS Consulting, a recruitment company based in Kolkata ... More

Brand Quest

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