The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, May 18, 2002

Godrej to expand washing machine range
THE Rs 550- crore Godrej Appliances is planning to expand its portfolio of washing machines and offer inexpensive versions. Though 80 per cent of its turnover comes from its refrigerators division, the company is introducing new features and ... More

Amtrex Hitachi hopes for 35% growth in sales
THE Ahmedabad-based Rs 370-crore Amtrex Hitachi Apliances (AHA) expects to achieve a sales growth of 35 per cent this year as against 30 per cent last year. The company had sold 75,000 air-conditioners in 2001 compared to 58,000 in the preceding ... More

Taj programme for children

EVENTS

Foreign food makers see India as huge market
EXHIBITORS from Argentina, Austria, Canada, France, Italy, Switzerland and the US are wooing the Indian importer at the two-day India Food & Wine Show (IFOWS 2002) being held at the Capital. Sponsored by the Verona Fairs Authority Italy and ... More

PROMOTIONS & OFFERS

Kodak launches new promo

MARKETING RESEARCH

Bad ads put off people: Study
"BAD ads can lead to consumers avoiding all advertising." This was one of the findings of Adwatch 2002, a research study on consumers' attitude towards advertising. Commissioned by Initiative Media, the media-buying arm of Lowe and BBC World, ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

ITC packaged food products launched
The addition of two new products is being viewed as a `test marketing' move before taking them national. More

Brand Quest

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