The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, March 22, 2006

McDonald's announces burgers on bicycles
McDonald's India (North) has announced a new delivery system — `McDelivery on Bicycles', an initiative restricted to the area of Chandni Chowk in the Capital. McDonald's has deployed five bicycles, to be ridden by a team of delivery squad ... More

Osim plans HDFC Bank tie-up for consumer loans
To sign a Bollywood star to endorse the brand More

IPR

Ranbaxy buys auto-injector patent from Senetek
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EVENTS

Carbon's Face of the Day contest
Carbon Accessories Ltd, the official jewellery accessories partner of the Lakme Fashion Week to be held in Mumbai from March 28 to April 1 this year, is launching a Face of the Day contest during that week. A press release ... More

ADVERTISING

Showcause notices to TV channels for airing surrogate ads
Airing surrogate advertisements More

CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES

Globalpharma ties up with French co for Cetirizine
Globalpharma has announced the finalisation and signing of an out-licensing and supply contract with Ethypharm, a leading French multinational drug delivery company, operating in India through its wholly owned subsidiary Ethypharm LL India, for ... More

MARKETING RESEARCH

IT, financial services driving Hyderabad hospitality market
Highest occupancy rates recorded, says Crisil study More

STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS

Labelling of GM food: Imported soyaoil will suffer
Imports must get Genetic Engineering Approval Committee nod More

Cost of complying with EU standards high, says FICCI
Indian exporters to the European Union (EU) are finding it increasingly difficult to comply with the EU's product and process standards, according to the survey carried out by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).. ... More

SIEMA to coax Coimbatore pump units to go for BIS marking
The SSI units that are manufacturing pump-sets without BIS markings have been motivated to fall in line with the Government requirement. Govt urged to extend deadline up to Sept 30 More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Godrej launches `age control' soap
Enhancing its soap portfolio, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd has launched a new brand — `EVITA Age Control Soap.' The company claims that the soap after regular usage for five weeks helps in reducing fine lines. ... More

Jagson Air to start service from Pondy
Jagson Airlines plans to start a service connecting Pondicherry with Chennai and Bangalore. The Delhi-based airline, which has services to Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Rajkot and Surat, has signed an agreement with the Pondicherry Government to ... More

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