Katrina Kaif signed as brand ambassador for Relaxo Flite
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has been roped in as the brand ambassador of the Indian footwear maker Relaxo for its Flite brand. Kaif has signed a two year contract with the company during which she will be endorsing the Flite…
Alstom India bags Rs. 700 crore deal for nuclear power appliance
Power generation company Alstom India on August 22, 2012 said that it has been awarded with a Rs. 700 crore contract. The contract will be implemented with the state owned company BHEL for supplying power equipment for Nuclear power corporation’s…
Milk prices not to be increased despite dry weather
This year, India has been hit by below-average monsoon in many parts of the region. Despite the drought like conditions in the major milk production regions, milk is available in abundance with fears that the prices might rise. However, there…
Now ATM machines to also accept deposits
The Indian government on August 18, 2012 said that the banks have been asked to upgrade their ATMs to double up as cash collecting machines. This will help to mobilise the Rs. 11 lakh crores lying as cash with people….
McDonald opens first outlet in Jammu and Kashmir
Popular America based fast food giant McDonalds has on August 17, 2012 opened its first outlet in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. A senior state official described the event as a sign of restoration of peace and normalcy….
Subway to open its first vegetarian outlet in Punjab
American restaurant franchise which primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads, is all set to open its first all-vegetarian restaurant in India. A private University in Jalandhar has managed to convince the restaurant giant about the benefits of vegetarianism. Jalandhar’s Lovely…
Maruti Suzuki operations to begin from Aug 21, sacks 400 regular workers
Indian auto giant Maruti Suzuki India on August 16, 2012 announced the termination of services of 500 regular workers from its Manesar plant. The company also said that the operations at the plant will resume from August 21, 2012. R…
Ratan Tata refuses retirement package
It was suggested by a Tata Steel share holder that a good retirement package would be a welcome gift to most. But Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata turned down such a suggestion and said that the company has taken good…
McDonalds to cross 250 outlets in West and South India
Popular fast food chain Mc Donalds India has planned to open up to 50 outlets per year. The fast food chain aims to cross the 250 outlet market in the West and South India in the next three years. Amit…
Tata Motors aims to sell two lakh Nanos this financial year
The chairman of the Indian auto giant Tata Motors, Ratan Tata on August 10, 2012 said that the company is targeting to sell two lakh units of its ultra small Nano car this year. Tata was talking at the 67th…