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Britannia Industries Limited posted a 15.5 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 58.8 crore for the year ended March 31, 2001, as compared to Rs 50.9 crore in the previous year. Total income for the year, at Rs 1,354.50 crore is up 14.2 per cent as compared to

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:28 AM

Coca Cola India on Friday introduced a new version of Maaza, which it claims is fortified with ‘calcium’. The move is based on consumer research conducted by the company and is part of the company’s strategy to shift the brand towards a broader portfolio.

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:27 AM

Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) has consolidated its oral-care operations by transferring the business from its wholly owned subsidiary Indexport, to itself. Under the earlier arrangement, toothpowder and toothbrushes were marketed by the subsidiary, while t

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:26 AM

Following the 19 per cent sales decline in April, auto companies are offering expensive freebies in a bid to lure customers into going ahead with their automobile purchase plans. Major players including Maruti Udyog and Hyundai are taking the lucky draw ro

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:25 AM

According to a study by Lyra Research’s Content Intelligence Group, about 20 million Internet users in the US have paid for web content. 43% opened their wallets because the paid site was the only place they could find what they wanted, while 39% paid simp

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:23 AM

Layoffs in the Internet industry declined by 24% in May 2001, finds a Challenger, Gray & Christmas (CGC) report. The number of dot-com pink slips dropped to 13,419 worldwide, a month after April’s record-setting 17,554.

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:21 AM

Gena Lee Nolin, who played the lovable Neely Fahlman in Baywatch, will be in India between June 25-29 to promote AXN Asiawide premiere of Sheena, the popular action adventure series based on the comic book of the 30s and 40s.

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:20 AM

The information and broadcasting ministry is yet to decide on the technical specification for the Conditional Access System that would be worked into set top boxes used in DTH services. The expert opinion regarding the configuration of set top boxes has be

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:19 AM

Zee Telefilms plans to consolidate its cable distribution network, SitiCable, as part of effort to garner subscription revenue in excess of Rs 100 crore from domestic market in financial year 2002. Also in the pipeline is bringing in strategic partners for

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:17 AM