11 Nov 08 Sundaram BNP Paribas Security Services
In an announcement made with the stock exchanges in the recent past, Sundaram Finance has said that a subsidiary of the company, Sundaram Business Services Ltd has signed an agreement to join hands with BNP Paribas Securities Services of France, in a bid to jointly provide top class security services in India. Sundaram BNP Paribas Security Services, the new company will start operations, by the next financial year.
19 Jun 08 Honda Civic Hybrid from Honda Siel Cars
India is all set to get its first hybrid car. Honda Siel Cars India has launched its Honda Civic Hybrid range of cars in India. Honda Civic Hybrid which would cost a whooping 22 lakhs, will get the honour of becoming India’s first and only Hybrid car. If the Honda Civic Hybrid becomes successful, then it is understood that Honda Siel would launch many other models of its Hybrid cars.
17 Jun 08 Reliance Retail launches Reliance Jewels
Reliance Retail today announced the launch of its first Jewellery Retailing store called Reliance Jewels. The first Reliance Jewels store launched in Ludhiana in North India is spread across 5000 sq feet store and has a collection of over 20,000 designs of exquisitely crafted jewellery from across the country. This makes Reliance Jewels a top destination for gold and diamond jewellery shopping.
26 May 08 Deccan Chronicle and Financial Chronicle to enter Bangalore
Deccan Chronicle and Financial Chronicle will now be published in Bangalore. This decision by Deccan Chronicle to enter the Bangalore market was informed to the stock markets today. Deccan Chronicle has proved itself as a good new market entrant by successfully capturing a huge chunk of the Chennai market within a year of being launched in Chennai. The strategy adopted by Deccan Chronicle to enter and capture a sizeable chunk of the bangalore market is likely to be a competitive pricing strategy along with an empasis on filling most of the pages of the newspaper with glamourous and masala-filled content. The stock markets reacted positively to Deccan Chronicle entering the bangalore market, with the share prices rising smartly as soon as the announcement was made.
10 Jan 08 Tata Nano from Tata Motors – Specifications of the People’s Car
Tata Nano aka people’s car aka 1 lakh car has finally been released by Tata Motors. Ratan Tata unvieled the People’s car today. Before the release there were rumours that the 1 lakh car was named Tata Jeh. Some liked calling it Tata Indiva. I can’t remember any other new car release getting so much attention. Tata Nano received as much hype and attention which a Rajinikanth movie would get on the day of its release, in TamilNadu. The technical specifications of Tata Nano are as mentioned below.
| VEHICLE SUMMARY | |
| Name: | Tata Nano – 1 Lakh Rupee Car |
| Model: | Petrol |
| Car Body Type: | Hatchback |
| Segment: | A Segment |
| Top Speed: | 90 |
| Fuel Consumption: Highway |
26.00 |
| Fuel Consumption: City |
22.00 |
| COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | |
| AC: | AC                                                                      without Climate Control |
| Power Windows: |  |
| Central Locking: | Manual |
| Remote Boot: | No |
| Remote Fuel Filler: | No |
| Rear Wiper: | No |
| Rear Defogger: | No |
| Steering Adjustment (Rake/Reach) : | No |
| Driver Seat Adjustment: | Manual |
| Leather Seats: | No |
| Door Mirror: | Driver Side |
| Tinted Glass: | No |
| Rear AC Vent: | No |
| Folding Rear Seats: | No |
| Sun Roof: | No |
| Buttons/Controls on Steering: | No |
| Auto Viper: | No |
| Auto Headlamp: | No |
| ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY | |
| Airbag: | No |
| Parking Sensors: | No |
| Fog Lamp: |  |
| Traction Control: | No |
| EBD: | No |
| ABS: | No |
| ESP: | No |
The specifications of Tata Nano, especially the safety related ones seem really scarry. I guess most people would be better off travelling by a bike rather than using this car. But with India being highly price sensitive, Tata Motors could have just pulled one off. Reactions from competitors, especially from Maruti Udyog Limited is awaited. If Tata Nano becomes a hit and if there is competition in this segment, there would definitely be concerns of an environmental disaster. Tata Nano could lead to lakhs of new automobiles hitting already clogged Indian roads , adding to mounting air and noise pollution. I really doubt if the crowded roads of Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkatta and Bangalore can handly such a stepp increase in automobile traffic.
30 Dec 07 Mini Sensex : Mini Sensex Derivatives contract launched
Mini Sensex has been launched by the BSE. The symbol for Mini Sensex will be MSX. Delivery of Mini Sensex will be done through cash settlement. Just like the other derivative contracts there will be 1, 2 and 3 month contracts available. Mini Sensex will also have weekly contracts. NSE is also likely to reduce the contract size of NIFTY in a bid to encourage retail participation in the derivatives segment.
23 Dec 07 Parsvnath Passion (Jammu) Launched by Parsvnath Developers
Parsvnath Developers Limited has informed the stock exchanges that it has launched a residential project called Parsvnath Passion in Jammu. Parsvnath Passion will be Parsvnath Developers’ maiden project in Jammu. Parsvnath Developers expects the realization value of Parsvnath Passion to be around Rs. 100 crores. Parsvnath Passion will have 480 residential appartments priced between Rs. 17 lakhs and 30 lakhs each. The cash realiszation from this project is expected to start this financial year itself and is expected over 3 years.
04 Dec 07 GeomCaliper v2.1 released by Geometric
Geometric Limited informed the stock exchanges that it has released GeomCaliper v2.1 in the market. The latest version of GeomCaliper for CATIA V5 comes with advanced features that facilitates measurement and checking of wall thickness of 3D CAD models. GeomCaliper v2.1 also comes with many anti-piracy features. Lets see if the latest version can increase the software sales for Geometric.
03 Dec 07 Sun TV launches S FM Radio Channel in Pondicherry
Sun TV Network has informed the stock exchanges that the company has launched S FM, FM radio channel in Pondicherry. SUN TV Neywork is poised to be the Number 1 company in the FM radio business. It holds licences to start 45 FM Radio Stations across India. With the TV business stagnating in terms of growth, SUN TV hopes to make it big in the radio business.
12 Nov 07 Reliance Footprint : Reliance Retail launches Reliance Footprint
Reliance Retail today launched its first footware and handbag store, under the brand Reliance Footprint. Last week, Reliance Footprint was launched simultaneously in Bangalore and Hyderabad. Reliance plans to launch many more branches of Reliance Footprint all across the country soon. With protests marring its entry into fruits and vegetables retailing, Reliance is looking at moving into other high growth and high margin retail segments where there won’t be much of a political backlash.
02 Nov 07 Reliance Communications enters DTH Service through Reliance Big TV
Reliance Communications today informed the stock exchanges that Reliance Big TV has become a fully owned subsidiary of Reliance Communications. Reliance Big TV Pvt Ltd has obtained licence to provide Direct To Home (DTH) services throughout India. Reliance Communications’ entry into the DTH space is likely to spur a price war in this space which is good for the consumers.
08 Oct 07 Raj TV to launch New Tamil News Channel
Raj Television Network Limited, commonly known as Raj TV, has informed the stock exchanges that it has obtained the required approvals from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to launch a New Tamil News Channel. The new Tamil News Channel launched by RAJ TV will be a 24*7 news channel and will compete with SUN NEWS which is owned by the SUN TV group. The concept of having a dedicated news channel for Tamil News doesn’t look too exciting, when you consider that SUN News itself is not very popular and in terms of revenue doesn’t even come close to that generated by SUN TV and K TV, the other SUN TV group channels. With the RAJ TV group enjoying political favour in Tamilnadu, lets wait and watch how successful Raj TV’s News Channel becomes. RAJ TV’s shareholders are a happy lot, with the share prices of RAJ TV moving up rapidly after the announcement about the new 24*7 news channel launch was made.
07 Jun 07 TV18 floats new division E18
Leading media group TV18 which owns Network18 has informed the stock exchanges that it has decided to enter the highly competitive entertainment sector through the newly floated E18. E18 will organise large corporate events and celebrity concerts and so on. The events will automatically get publicity because of TV18’s strong media presence. E18 will be a subsidary of Network18.
07 Jun 07 Ansal Properties & Infrastructure’s integrated township : Sushant Taj City
Ansal Properties & Infrastructure has informed the stock exchanges that it has launched an integrated township project at Agra called Sushant Taj City. Ansal Properties & Infrastructure has informed that Sushant Taj City will be built in 460 acres of land and will have educational institutions, hospitals, clubs, hotels and multiplexes.
04 Jun 07 After Kalaignar TV, its Jai Hind TV
After the DMK, which was recently in the news for planning to launch Kalaignar TV, it now seems to be the turn of its central ally, Congress which proposes to launch Jai Hind TV. Congress is preparing to launch its own TV news channels, in various states and languages in co-ordination with a group of NRI investors. Jai Hind TV seems to be congress’ pilot project which will be launched in Kerala, in the malayalam language, ahead of next month’s Assembly elections. Later, congress plans to launch Jai Hind TV, in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu and Bengali. Are we witnessing a large scale politicisation of Indian media?
