The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, March 15, 2003

News channels gear for war action
IT'S not just CNN which has gone on an extensive shopping spree or other international channels such as NBC and CBS which are busy hunting locations, preparing equipment and training reporters for the impending US attack on Iraq. But, our own ... More

3-D cinema makes a comeback, peddling Rangeela, Chocos
IT is the summer of sequels in Bollywood, too: opening on April 11 is Chota Jadugar, the sequel to the first 3D film, Chota Chetan, made in 1984. The fantasy film, which stars the child actor from Devdas and the dog from ... More

CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES

`Brands need to franchise if they want to grow'
BRANDS today need to franchise if they want to grow." This was the main message from at the `World of Franchising 2003' seminar held in the Capital on Friday. "Franchising gives quick market penetration. Local expertise and market knowledge ... More

RETAILING

Lifestyle opens first store in Mumbai
LIFESTYLE International, part of the $600-million Landmark Group, is planning to invest Rs 84 crore in setting up seven more stores in India over the next three years. Commencing its operations in 1998, the company has already invested Rs 80 ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Sansui expects World Cup to drive colour TV sales
SANSUI India, the Indian arm of Japanese firm, Sansui Electric Co Ltd, is targeting to sell over 2.5 lakh colour TVs during this World Cup. "We have cleared almost 60 per cent of our inventory. Our consumer offer this time has really helped ... More

BPCL launches `Speed' petrol in Coimbatore
IN a bid to consolidate its market share in the petroleum sector and serve a niche market, the PSU oil major Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) launched its premium branded petrol `Speed' in Coimbatore today. Though priced slightly higher ... More

Brand Quest

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