The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, February 01, 2006

MetLife cover for Deutsche Tax Saving Fund investors
IN what probably is the first tie-up of its kind between two foreign outfits in India, Deutsche MF and MetLife Insurance have joined hands to provide a life cover to those who invest in Deutsche Tax Saving Fund. The asset management company ... More

Hidesign to boost overseas presence
The company recently entered into an agreement to pick up 35 per cent stake in its retail business in Russia — Hidesign LLC — for $200,000 on a partnership basis. Till now, Hidesign LLC was only a franchise for the Russian market and ... More

PROMOTIONS & OFFERS

Exchange your gold jewellery for diamonds
THE Tribhuvandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ) group has announced exchange offer of gold jewellery with diamond jewellery while launching "Dancing Diamonds", Mystery Collection and a new range of Colour Stone jewellery. The TBZ's Group Advertising ... More

CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES

Titan in talks with global brands for distribution in India
TITAN Industries is in talks with a number of international watch brands for an exclusive licensing agreement to market and distribute them in India. Though Mr Bijou Kurien, COO, Titan Industries, said it was too premature to reveal the names ... More

MARKET SHARES

Mother Dairy rides on peas to boost ice-cream market
ENHANCING its presence in Mumbai, Mother Dairy has garnered a 5 per cent share in the ice cream market. Taking advantage of the strong distribution chain used for its Safal brand of peas, Mother Dairy believes logistics and cold chain ... More

RETAILING

Timex Corp unveils new retail strategy
HAVING completed its financial restructuring, the Indian subsidiary of American watch major Timex Corp has charted a retail strategy for the current year. Timex Watches has charted a dual strategy by which it would have larger, more ... More

Idea opens two showrooms in Kerala
KOCHI: Idea Cellular Ltd has opened two more Idea n U showrooms in Palarivattom in Ernakulam district and Valanchery in Malappuram district. With this, there are 129 Idea showrooms across the State. Idea n U Showrooms are exclusive ... More

MARKETING RESEARCH

Soaring oil prices impacting family budgets: Survey
THE soaring oil prices are having a detrimental effect on Asian consumers' family budgets, causing anxiety and worry, according to a survey released by market research company, Synovate. The survey results revealed that concern regarding rising ... More

OUTLOOK

Samsung eyes 20 pc growth in CTV sales
The company plans to sell one-lakh LCD and plasma TVs in 2006. More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Colgate Max Fresh Gel
KOCHI: Colgate Palmolive has introduced new Colgate Max Fresh Gel in the Kerala market. It is infused with cooling crystals that dissolve in the mouth completely upon brushing, releasing an intense rush of breath freshening power, a ... More

Brand Quest

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MetLife cover for Deutsche Tax Saving Fund investors

Tariff values cut for vegetable oils

McDowell net up 106 pc

In Focus

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IPO Scams

FDI in retail sector