http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/ Business Daily from THE HINDU group of publications en-us Copyright 2009 The Hindu Business Line Thu, 12 Nov 2009 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/bline.jpg http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/ 320 62 Brands http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250730500.htm New Delhi, Nov. 11 Niche luxury retailers are putting expansions back on track after a brief hiatus. Despite foreign direct investment restrictions, companies such as Versace, Oakley and Nike Golf are increasing area and product assortments to Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Strategy http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111251781700.htm Jewellery manufacturers are looking at bringing down the caratage of gold in studded jewellery from 18 carat at present to about 14 carat in order to bring down the prices and pass on the benefit to the customers, according to Mr Bachcharaj Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Strategy http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250830501.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Rural Marketing http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250830502.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Retailing http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250800500.htm Bangalore, Nov. 11 In an attempt to shrug off its ‘unaffordable tag’ among Indian consumers, UK-based retailer Marks & Spencer is consciously marking down prices. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Strategy http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250790500.htm New Delhi, Nov. 11 Japanese consumer appliances and electronics brand Akai is looking to re-establish itself in the Indian market. The company has tied up with Mr Pranay Dhabhai, former Haier India head, to revive its brand image and position in Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Shopping http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111251751700.htm Kochi, Nov. 11 Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sanghom has called upon the people to make the upcoming Grand Kerala Shopping Festival a success, as it transforms the State into an international shopping destination and also strengthens its cultural Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Rural Marketing http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111251471700.htm Kolkata, Nov. 11 There has been a paradigm shift in the consumption trend in the rural areas with the focus shifting from price-driven to quality-driven products, according to a recent study on rural marketing by the Confederation of Indian Thu, 12 Nov 2009