The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, October 31, 2007

STRATEGY
Jet Air upgrading domestic fleet
New Delhi, Oct. 30 Get ready to not only have a more comfortable domestic flight but also fly to more destinations in the region and globally with Jet Airways. The airline has started a programme where it would discard one row of seats in the ... More

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Pantaloon Retail net rises 87%
Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd has posted an increase of 87 per cent in net profit at Rs 29.67 crore for the quarter ended September 30. According to the company, in the corresponding quarter last year, there was an extraordinary income of Rs 33.80 ... More

RETAILING
French Connection’s outlet in Pune
After having made its mark at the Lakme India Fashion week, French Connection UK (FCUK), Britain’s hi-fashion brand, is opening its outlet at the Central Mall here. This is the fifth outlet in the country . FCUK already has three outlets in ... More

BRANDS
Timex Watches rechristened Timex Group
Bangalore, Oct 30 Timex Watches Ltd has been rechristened Timex Group India Ltd “in line with its growth and diversification plans.” Internationally, the Timex Group has a diverse portfolio of brands in the sports, fashion ... More

STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS
Quality Summit begins today
Bangalore, Oct. 30 The two-day Quality Summit opens here on Wednesday with prominent leaders from different industry participating to exchange their experiences in positioning their businesses to meet the growing competition.Mr K.V. ... More

OUTLOOK
Motion Pictures Association upbeat on Indian market
Sees opportunity for co-producing movies More

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