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Tata Nano launch date expected to be Republic Day

Tata Nano launch date expected to be Republic Day
Inorder to invoke nationalist feeling and giving a symbolic statement, it is expected that Tata Motors may launch their much awaited ‘Nano’ car on 26th January. 2008 has been a year marred with controversies and bad news for Ratan Tata – going upto the fact that market capitalization of Bharti has overtaken that of the Tata Group (which is simply incomprehensible to digest).

Airtel Digital TV DTH launch – are they a bit late??

Airtel Digital TV DTH launch – are they a bit late??
After Dish TV, Tata Sky, Sun Direct and Big TV, its now the turn of fifth private DTH operator, Bharti Airtel to launch their services on October 9, 2008. The service would be known as Airtel Digital TV and available in 62 cities initially.

Idea Cellular Ad featuring Abhishek Bachchan

Idea Cellular Ad featuring Abhishek Bachchan
In a clear strategic move to take on players like Vodafone, Bharti and Reliance, Idea Cellular has released its latest ad featuring Abhishek Bachchan which is sure to strike a cord with the consumers.

Carrefour planning another shot, may partner DLF

Carrefour planning another shot, may partner DLF
World’s second largest retailer, France based Carrefour, is again planning for an Indian entry into the growing organized retail market. Earlier in June, it had decided to pull out of the Indian market after talks failed with various local partners.

Reliance Industries into telecom, but not for public use

Reliance Industries into telecom, but not for public use
Reliance Industries is planning to rollout out a nationwide optical fibre network measuring upto 7000 kilometre at a cost of around Rs.800 crore. Through this network, Mukesh Ambani wants to connect its refineries, pipeline network, retail outlets, petrol pumps and logistics biz.

How Wal-Mart entry could change Indian businesses

How Wal-Mart entry could change Indian businesses
As Wal-Mart and Bharti gives touches to their deal and bring in modern global business practices to India, one can hope to get “everyday lower prices” as has been the motto of the American giant.

Bharti Airtel to start DTH and IPTV services this fiscal

Bharti Airtel to start DTH and IPTV services this fiscal
Bharti Airtel is entering the broadcasting segment with Direct-to-Home (DTH) and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services. It has got approval from I&B Ministry for its DTH venture. IPTV will be launched by December 2007 in partnership with Cisco and initially limited to six cities.

Bharti-Wal-Mart Private Limited – Not for retail customers

Bharti-Wal-Mart Private Limited – Not for retail customers
Finally, the much awaited deal between Bharti and Wal-Mart is done. They have announced a 50:50 joint venture for cash-and-carry and wholesale business called Bharti – Wal-Mart (P) Ltd. The business will serve kirana stores, fruit and vegetable resellers, restaurants and other business owners.

Wal-Mart plans entry into Indian dairy sector

Wal-Mart plans entry into Indian dairy sector
The Indian dairy sector is poised for a giant leap forward with huge investment plans from domestic and multinational companies. The latest to join the list is world’s top retailer Wal-Mart, which plans to set up a dairy processing unit in India.