The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, April 03, 2008

STRATEGY
TVS Motor to target car owners for scooter model
TVS Motor Company said on Wednesday that it expects to tap car owners for its scooter model which is expected to be launched towards the end of 2008.TVS Motor Company’s General Manager for marketing Mr Srinivas. S. told More

INSIGHT
A fine madness
Advertising is about people. It gives you a sense of the world. More

RADIO/TV
UTVi in content tie-up with Disney ABC TV
Mumbai, April 2 Unilazer Ltd, the holding company of UTV Software Communications, is picking up a 20 per cent stake in the new English business channel UTVi. The channel would have a strategic content tie-up with Disney ABC International ... More

Now a channel dedicated to realty
Real Estate Television, the 24x7 channel dedicated to real estate and infrastructure, is now available in all metros and major cities across the country. It has signed agreements with Hathway and Amogh in Bangalore, Hathway and SCV in Chennai, ... More

IPR
Govt grants 15,262 patents
The Indian Patent Office has granted a record number of 15,262 patents during the fiscal 2007-08. This is more than double the number of patents granted (7,539) during the previous year and almost eight times the number of patents granted just ... More

‘Trademark owner can file case in the district he operates’
In a dispute over alleged infringement of a registered trademark or copyright under the Trade Marks Act or Copyright Act, the question of the plaintiff taking prior leave under Clause 12 of Letters Patent did not arise even if no part of the ... More

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
GCPL completes acquisition of Kinky Group
Mumbai, April 2 Godrej Consumer Products Ltd has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent stake in the Kinky Group (Proprietary) Ltd, South Africa, at a purchase price of South African Rand 265 million, according to a company release on the ... More

REGULATORY BODIES & RULINGS
Broadcasting sector divided over foreign investment norms review
TRAI receives comments from 13 stakeholders More

EVENTS
A time to reflect
As the GoaFest draws near, the ad industry would do well to introspect. More

ADVERTISING
Sahara One picks NDTV Media
Sahara One Media & Entertainment Ltd has appointed NDTV Media Ltd as its exclusive advertising sales partner in India. As part of the agreement, NDTV Media Ltd would be responsible for selling airtime for Sahara One’s bouquet of ... More

On the agenda ...
... for GoaFest are learning, awards and unity. More

Mudra Group launches 2 new media specialist units
Mumbai, April 2 The Mudra Group has divided its media business by launching two new media specialist units under Mudra Connext and Mudra Radar. While Mudra Connext will be the new name of the erstwhile media outfit OMS (Optimum Media ... More

DIRECT MARKETING
Hind Unilever to sell anti-ageing cream thru direct marketing
New Delhi, April 2 Hindustan Unilever Network has launched a premium range of anti-ageing solutions under the brand name Aviance Prestige. It will be available through direct marketing. “While most cosmetic creams deliver active ... More

RETAILING
Retail chains in talks to buy Alphonso mangoes
QUEUING UP More

Reliance Retail’s Delight stores face resistance from fishermen
Hyderabad, April 2 Reliance Retail is facing its first major challenge in Andhra Pradesh, with the fishermen threatening to intensify their agitation protesting against its non-vegetarian format.The retail arm of Reliance Industries has ... More

Behind the big bite
Brandline sinks its teeth into the McDonald’s burger to discover the supply chain behind it. More

Guardian Lifecare on expansion mode
New Delhi, April 2 The retail pharmacy chain Guardian Lifecare plans to offload stake in favour of private equity firms to raise Rs 100 crore for funding its retail expansion. The company is planning to open 150 new stores across the country ... More

OUTLOOK
Whirlpool sees potential in water purification biz
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PEOPLE
Shiv Sethuraman is TBWA India CEO
New Delhi, April 2 After a long wait, advertising agency TBWA India has finally found a CEO in O&M Paris Managing Director, Mr Shiv Sethuraman.Announcing the appointment, Mr Keith Smith, President –International, TBWA ... More

TRENDS
Hero Honda March sales rise; Bajaj, TVS Motor see fall
Chennai, April 2 Hero Honda has reported 15 per cent increase in sales for March, despite continuing sluggish trend primarily due to higher cost of finance. The company sold 3,20,594 units in March 2008 against 2,77,915 units in March ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Radnik brings Disney cycles to India
Radnik Exports has introduced the Disney range of bicycles in the country. The company is also bringing the exclusive Barbie range of cycles and associated products for girls. For boys, there is a cycle range under Extreme Hot Wheels. The bicycle ... More

Citibank package for expats
Mumbai, April 2 Citibank has launched a package of financial solutions and other services for the expatriate community in India. Apart from offering expatriates an orientation on living in India, the bank will also offer them investment ... More

Mother Dairy launches Nutrifit
Mother Dairy is expanding its probiotic portfolio with the launch of Nutrifit, a fermented probiotic milk. The company, which is eyeing a slice of the wellness market, said its manufacturing facility at Pilkhua, in Uttar Pradesh, will achieve 100 ... More

Karvy launches services in Vizag
Karvy Stock Broking Ltd has launched portfolio management services here on Wednesday, for the first time in the country, and it will be extended to 50-60 centres, according to Mr Ambareesh Baliga, Vice-President. At a press meet here before the ... More

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