Maruti Suzuki launches new estilo

Maruti Suzuki India Limited is one of India’s largest auto makers. The company has launched the Estilo which sports all new overall looks and advanced technology. The Estilo keeps pace with the ever changing lifestyle of a ‘Vibrant India’.
Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited commented, “The new Estilo, with a new technology engine and a new transmission, is sure to delight the customer. We are confident that the new Estilo with its bolder new design and interiors will add to the competitive edge of Maruti Suzuki in compact car segment.”
The Estilo features a new engine and transmission system sporting the ever popular 998 cc K-series engine. It is designed to give 18.2 kmpl and meets BSIV standards. Speaking on the fresh new Estilo, Nakanishi added, “Product upgradation is an integral part of Maruti Suzuki’s business strategy and future plans. This is a way to include feedback from the customers and offer better products that match their tastes.”
The engine is a three-cylinder powerhouse delivering 68 PS at 6200rpm and a torque of 90Nm at 3500rpm. The engine is lighter and produces low noise, vibration and harshness. It has been designed so that the engine oil need only be changed after the completion of 10,000 km, effectively lowering running cost.
The new Estilo is environmentally friendly, safe, and compact and convenient. The new transmission technology gives the Estilo a blend of power and driving pleasure. This technology allows for smoother gear shifting and reduces friction. The front of the car makes up an impact absorbing area, keeping occupants safe. The VXi model features a driver side airbag in addition to rear fog lamps, ABS and a rear wiper and washer.
The interiors come in a two tone, beige/chocolate brown combination, which gives a refreshing feel to the car. The seat covers are embossed with new fluid geometric patterns and the dash board comes in a dual tone chocolate brown and beige combination, with silver accenting.
The new Estilo is available in LX, LXi, and VXi variants, and in four new colours, Ecru Beige, Emerald Blue, Dusky Brown, and Quantum Orange, in addition to the existing colours, Silky Silver, Superior White, Bright Red, and Midnight Black. The New Delhi ex-showroom prices for the Estilo LX and LXi are Rs. 3.12 and 3.40 lacs respectively, while that for the VXi model is 3.66 lacs.

Godrej plans to go solo in colour TV manufacturing

Godrej Appliances plans to enter the colour televisions segment. The company will start with a pilot project soon which will be extended into a full-fledged foray into the segment under its own brand. This puts to rest market expectations of it tying up with an MNC like Japanese major Panasonic.

Godrej Appliances is getting ready to enter the biggest consumer durable product category —both in volume and value — in the country, colour televisions (CTVs). The appliances manufacturer is going to start with a pilot project in a few months which would be extended into a full-fledged entry into the segment under its own brand. This puts to rest market expectations of it tying up with a multinational company like Japanese major Panasonic which had evinced an interest in partnering Godrej in the past.
The consumer durable arm of privately-held Rs 4,000-crore Godrej & Boyce is eyeing both the mass market as well as the top-end segment such as LCD televisions. While the picture tube-based flat-screen televisions in all categories, including entry-level 14’’ and higher-end 29’’ screen products, would be sourced from third party manufacturers in the country, LCD televisions would be imported and sold under the Godrej brand.
“We want to build scale and one of the ways is to extend the brand presence in other product segments beyond appliances and televisions is a natural choice. We will be designing the products with a differentiating factor at the pilot project time itself and depending on the response, we would go for a national launch in the middle of 2009,” said Godrej Appliances vice-president, sales & marketing, Kamal Nandi.
Appliances division, which had revenues of around Rs 1,000 crore in FY07, is hoping to close FY08 with a turnover of Rs 1,400 crore, about 35% of Godrej & Boyce. Initially, Godrej was largely a refrigerator manufacturer. It later extended its brand reach into categories like airconditioners, microwave ovens, DVD players and washing machines. Godrej’s plan include entry into the small appliances market in the country, which is largely fed by unorganised sector.

Godrej plans to go solo in colour TV manufacturing

Godrej Appliances plans to enter the colour televisions segment. The company will start with a pilot project soon which will be extended into a full-fledged foray into the segment under its own brand. This puts to rest market expectations of it tying up with an MNC like Japanese major Panasonic.

Godrej Appliances is getting ready to enter the biggest consumer durable product category —both in volume and value — in the country, colour televisions (CTVs). The appliances manufacturer is going to start with a pilot project in a few months which would be extended into a full-fledged entry into the segment under its own brand. This puts to rest market expectations of it tying up with a multinational company like Japanese major Panasonic which had evinced an interest in partnering Godrej in the past.
The consumer durable arm of privately-held Rs 4,000-crore Godrej & Boyce is eyeing both the mass market as well as the top-end segment such as LCD televisions. While the picture tube-based flat-screen televisions in all categories, including entry-level 14’’ and higher-end 29’’ screen products, would be sourced from third party manufacturers in the country, LCD televisions would be imported and sold under the Godrej brand.
“We want to build scale and one of the ways is to extend the brand presence in other product segments beyond appliances and televisions is a natural choice. We will be designing the products with a differentiating factor at the pilot project time itself and depending on the response, we would go for a national launch in the middle of 2009,” said Godrej Appliances vice-president, sales & marketing, Kamal Nandi.
Appliances division, which had revenues of around Rs 1,000 crore in FY07, is hoping to close FY08 with a turnover of Rs 1,400 crore, about 35% of Godrej & Boyce. Initially, Godrej was largely a refrigerator manufacturer. It later extended its brand reach into categories like airconditioners, microwave ovens, DVD players and washing machines. Godrej’s plan include entry into the small appliances market in the country, which is largely fed by unorganised sector.

Coca-Cola discovers fresh juice

Coca-Cola, for health activists the world’s leading producer of caffeinated sugar water, has achieved a success in entering the field of healthy drinks by acquiring a stake in Innocent. London based Innocent is the European market leader for fresh fruit juices, so called smoothies. Innocent has sold now a minority stake of between 10% and 20% for £30 million to Coca-Cola in order to raise funds so it can expand into Europe. Adam Balon, one of the three founders of Innocent said that the move allows Innocent to “produce more natural, healthy products for more people”. For Coca-Cola, the acquisition of a minority stake in Innocent is a small success as the company is trying since some time to enter the health drinks market. Recently, the takeover of the largest Chinese fruit juice producer failed due to cartel authorities.

Nokia India adds new cellphone to Xpressmusic series: Nokia 5530 touch screen

Nokia XpressMusic has more over heated most part of the market and now it has come up with lastest technology equipped gadgets. Now this XpressMusic has planned a new handset Nokia 5530 touch phone.

The Nokia Xpressmusic 5530 is designed with 2.9 inches screen which gives16M-color TFT LCD touchscreen displays offering a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels.

It runs with ARM 11 434 MHz processor along with 128MB RAM memory and is a Symbian S60 5th edition handset.

The Nokia Xpressmusic is configured with 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, records video at30frames per sec, Wi-Fi connectivity, FM radio with RDS, Bluetooth with A2DP and USB v2.0, 3.5mm audio jack, sensor for screen auto turn-off, virtual QWERTY keyboard, and good audio quality.

The memory of this cellphone would be extended upto 4GB via microSD memory card.

Florida Tile Announces New Product Launch: Formations

Florida Tile would like to announce its newest series, Formations, a modern interpretation of a stone look, created in a stylized version of Slate. The finish is subtly flecked and shimmers in the light, playing with the texture and colors on the face of the tile; it creates a dramatic effect. Comprised of Through-Body Porcelain, the surface has a medium texture that lends itself nicely to the bold color palette.
Available in 5 modern colors, each is inspired by a rock color found in our natural surroundings. By taking these organic colors and including them in an interior setting, Formations creates a deep and rich style that can be made modern or traditional. Formations draws its name from geological rock formations that are defined by the intricate layers of sedimentary built up over time. Like these rocks, our Formations series is created through an intricate process, but in the end proves to be strong, durable and will last the test of time.
Carrying the natural theme to decorative accents are the Lava Listel 2"x12", and the Geyser Listel 1.25"x12" and a 6"x6" Insert, both available in 2 versions; a Hot to coordinate with the warm tones and a Cold to coordinate with the cool tones. Also included are a standard 12"x12" mosaic and a 12"x12" brick pattern mosaic made up of 2"x4" chips. Rounding out the series is a full line of Bullnose and Bullnose Corners as well as a 6"x12" Cove base and 6"x1" Cove Outside Corner.
Formations is GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD for Children and Schools certified, and ADA compliant. Formations is also a certified porcelain by the Porcelain Tile Certification Agency. This full package of trim, decos and technical standards makes Formations ideal for commercial or residential applications. Florida Tile is a fully owned subsidiary of Panariagroup, a public company on the Milan Stock Exchange (MILAN: PAN IM) and a leading manufacturer and distributor in over 60 countries around the world, through six manufacturing sites in Italy, Portugal and the USA and eight brands positioned in the high-end of the market. http://www.panariagroup.it/

BAJAJ launches new pulsar 220

Bajaj has launched the new 220 cc version of their most popular model - Pulsar. Below are some snaps of new pulsar 220 cc.

tata tea introduces tion- a new cold drink

Tata Tea has entered the branded cold drink market with launch of its cold beverage `TiON'.

The beverage is available in three flavors - Mango Rush, Peach Punch and Apple Buzz - and will initially be launched in Chennai, a Tata Tea press release said on Friday.

"This is a defining moment in the history of Tata Tea as it symbolises the transformative change taking place in the company," Tata Tea, executive director Sangeeta Talwar said in the release.

The 400 ml bottle has been competitively priced at Rs22, the release said.

Tata Tea, with operations in over 40 countries, has steadily been transforming itself from a company with primary focus on tea to a beverages company focusing on the wellness and health platform, the release said.

The Tata Tea group is the world's second largest global branded tea operation with a presence in over 60 countries. The prominent companies in the group are Tata Tea, the UK-based Tetley group and Tata Coffee.

Set up in 1964 as a joint venture with the UK-based James Finlay and Company, the group has operations in branded tea, bulk tea, coffee and other beverages, and also has plantations. The Tata Tea brand leads in volume market share in India while the Tetley brand is the second-largest teabag brand in the world. The group has interests in South African tea company Joekels Tea Packers and Polish tea brands Vitax and Flosana.

The company has five major brands in the Indian market - Tata Tea, Tetley, Kanan Devan, Chakra Gold and Gemini - catering to all major consumer segments for tea. Tata Tea's distribution network in the country caters to over 1.2 million retail outlets.

Tata Tea sells black, green, fruit and herbal teas under the brands of Tetley, Good Earth and JEMCA. Besides, Tetley has an export unit that sells a range of instant tea powders in the US.

Tata Coffee produces 9,000 tonnes of instant and ground coffee annually. It has an exclusive stocking arrangement with the Barista range of coffee bars. Eight O'Clock Coffee is the third-largest coffee brand in the US.Tata Tea has entered the branded cold drink market with launch of its cold beverage `TiON'.

The beverage is available in three flavors - Mango Rush, Peach Punch and Apple Buzz - and will initially be launched in Chennai, a Tata Tea press release said on Friday.

"This is a defining moment in the history of Tata Tea as it symbolises the transformative change taking place in the company," Tata Tea, executive director Sangeeta Talwar said in the release.

The 400 ml bottle has been competitively priced at Rs22, the release said.

Tata Tea, with operations in over 40 countries, has steadily been transforming itself from a company with primary focus on tea to a beverages company focusing on the wellness and health platform, the release said.

The Tata Tea group is the world's second largest global branded tea operation with a presence in over 60 countries. The prominent companies in the group are Tata Tea, the UK-based Tetley group and Tata Coffee.

Set up in 1964 as a joint venture with the UK-based James Finlay and Company, the group has operations in branded tea, bulk tea, coffee and other beverages, and also has plantations. The Tata Tea brand leads in volume market share in India while the Tetley brand is the second-largest teabag brand in the world. The group has interests in South African tea company Joekels Tea Packers and Polish tea brands Vitax and Flosana.

The company has five major brands in the Indian market - Tata Tea, Tetley, Kanan Devan, Chakra Gold and Gemini - catering to all major consumer segments for tea. Tata Tea's distribution network in the country caters to over 1.2 million retail outlets.

Tata Tea sells black, green, fruit and herbal teas under the brands of Tetley, Good Earth and JEMCA. Besides, Tetley has an export unit that sells a range of instant tea powders in the US.

Tata Coffee produces 9,000 tonnes of instant and ground coffee annually. It has an exclusive stocking arrangement with the Barista range of coffee bars. Eight O'Clock Coffee is the third-largest coffee brand in the US.

Mahindra Flyte, Mahindra's Scooter for India launched

M & M has launched its first scooter the Flyte thereby entering to the two-wheeler market in India.
The Flyte is a 125cc automatic scooter that has several class-defining features such as front fuelling, the largest space in its class and 4-in-1 anti theft key. it has a powerful 125 cc engine & telescopic suspension which ensures a smooth ride.
M&M promoting the Flyte by saying like-
"ab two wheeler par bhi mahindra ka raj"

Nestle thinks green with bottled water, recycling

Nestle Waters North America is selling a new bottled water that it says is better for the environment, and starting a recycling program with Whole Foods and Waste Management Nestle's new re-source brand water, available only at Whole Foods, comes from natural springs in the United States and is packaged in bottles made from 25 percent recycled plastic.
The new campaign aims to boost plastic recycling, he said, adding, "I've got the added benefit of creating some loyalty, hopefully, for the product, and creating this community of like-minded individuals who are focused on the war on waste."
Whole Foods grocery stores often cater to upscale shoppers who are interested in recycling and other "green" efforts

Wal-Mart to offer "Hard Candy" to woo high-end shoppers

Wal-Mart Stores Inc is rolling out a new line of cosmetics by Hard Candy, hoping to dazzle shoppers with glitter eye shadow and volumizing mascara by a brand that is sold at more upscale retailers, like Sephora.

At a launch event held on Tuesday in the penthouse suite of Manhattan's trendy Bryant Park Hotel, Wal-Mart showcased the line, which will be introduced in 3,000 of its U.S. stores in September. It will be rolled out internationally next spring.
The new line is being made specifically for Wal-Mart.
The cosmetics will range in price from $5 to $10, or $6.40 on average, and are designed to appeal to 18- to 35-year-old women who are looking to have fun with their makeup.

Surya Agro launches premium range of “Italiano” cookies

This is the latest launch from Surya agro (makers of priyagold), a delicious combination of quality and richness(new range of cookies by Priyagold) which is available in four varieties - Butter, Chocolate, Coconut and Ajwain. There will be two types of packs to begin with - 140gms cylindrical pack and 140gms ATC pack priced at Rs 50 and Rs 25 respectively.The premium packaging, besides appealing to the kids and the young also ensures that the cookies remain fresh and crisp and do not lose the taste and aroma.The crisp and fresh Italiano cookies are healthy and nutritious .These are made up of best possible and carefully selected ingredients like Wheat Flour, Edible Refined Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Spices, Leavening Agents, Iodised Salt, Invert Syrup, Liquid Glucose, Yeast, Permitted Emulsifiers, Papain and Dough Conditioners. Like all products of Surya Food there is stringent check on quality of inputs and the process of making cookies.Commenting on the introduction of Italiano cookies in the already existing basket of products, Mr. Shekhar Agarwal, Executive Director Surya Food & Agro Limited says, “This is our first attempt to cater to the high end strata of the society by entering into the super premium cookies segment which is at present dominated by international brands. With our latest offering, we will fulfill the expectations of our customers the way we have done earlier by providing them high quality products at reasonable prices.”The Company will also introduce smaller packs of these premium-segment cookies in the market. Surya Foods will like to cater to the average consumers who would like to taste the premium product. Affordability continues to be a major market mantra for Surya Food. Smaller packs will also give better product variation in the existing range.The Italiano cookies will be available as a ready-to-eat product at railway platforms across India in stalls won and run by the company from the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC).For distribution, the company will utilize existing network of Priyagold biscuits and Freshgold fruit juices and offer more discount to retailers so that they are attracted to keep the products.

Innovative Car Does Not Need a Windshield

The Mazda MX-5 Superlight version was designed at Mazda’s studio in Frankfurt, Germany. A pure show car, it takes the lightweight technology that has a radical exterior design requiring no windshield.The new Mazda MX-5 Superlight version will be unveiled on September15 at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show

Launching of Fiat Grande Punto

Fiat Grande Punto
Another hatchback has entered the Indian car industry and this time it is Fiat that is hitting the news. Grande Punto, a hatchback from Fiat India Automobiles Ltd. is launched in India. This car will be available in three engine options - the 1.4-litre fire petrol, 1.3-litre multijet diesel and 1.2-litre petrol option. The new hatchback will be available in four varying trims that are Emotion, Emotion pack, Dynamic and Active.

Fiat India Automobiles Ltd. which is a joint venture of Italy's Fiat SpA and Tata Motors Ltd. is producing Grande Punto at its Ranjangaon factory in Pune, Maharashta. According to the automaker, almost 85% of the car's parts and components will be sourced from domestic suppliers. Sourcing auto parts will help Fiat to competitively price this hatchback. The recently launched mid-size car, Grande Punto, comes with a Euro Ncap 5-star rating and is also being considered as one of the safest hatchbacks across the world. This latest launched car in India has gained immense recognition worldwide. The different awards and accolades for Grande Punto include Autocar Magazine's Coveted Design Award, Brazil's 'Carro Do anno 2008' (Car of the Year 2008) and Auto Inter-Americana 2008. Fiat Grande Punto, the recently launched car has Italian design and engineering of all the larger Fiat cars. It is developed by Italdesign-Giugiaro along with the Fiat Style Centre. Fiat's Grande Punto in India will be delivered through a strong and well spread network of almost 100

Tata-Fiat sales and service outlets.Colors Available of Fiat Grande Punto
Exotica Red ,Minima Grey, Medium Grey ,Electric Blue ,Bossa Nova White ,Hip Hop Black Style ,

Sporty grill ,Flared wheel arches ,Muscular contours ,Sporty dual tone interior, Sporty wide profile 195/60 R15 15” alloys .

Fiat Grande Punto – The variants and their pricesPetrol Variant
1.2 Petrol (Active) - Rs.3,99,000/-
1.4 Petrol (Dynamic) - Rs.4,66,000/-
1.4 Petrol (Emotion) - Rs.5,06,000/-
1.4 Petrol (Emotion Pack) – Rs.5,61,000/- Diesel Variants
1.3 Diesel (Active) - Rs.4,85,000/-
1.3 Diesel (Dynamic) - Rs.5,16,000/-
1.3 Diesel (Emotion) - Rs.5,56,000/-
1.3 Diesel (Emotion Pack) - Rs.6,11,000/-

YAMAHA launches new bike

Much awaited Yamaha's YZF - R15, a 150 cc sports bike is finally out on Indian roads. The bike today announced by Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. contains true Yamaha Racing DNA. The bike, Super Sports Yamaha R15 is expected to set all new standards in design and performance in bike Industry of India.
Machine, ie. the bike has technology percolated from R1. This new bike YZF - R15 has many firsts to its credit on Indian road including first liquid cooled engine, 4 valve fuel injected engine etc. The YZF R15 is powered by 149.8cc Fuel Injected liquid cooled engine producing 17bhp with maximum torque of 15 Nm at 7500rpm; which makes it like the most powerful bike under 200cc range. Yamaha YZF R-15 boasts 6 speed gearbox with optimized gear shift ratio so expect a smoother ride. The bike will be priced at Rs 97,425 ex-showroom (All India).The bike was recently showcased

Mohan Meakin to expand food business

MOHAN MEAKIN launches new flavours under the Gold Coin brand

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Growth targets
The company is targeting 60-70 per cent growth in its foods division over the next five years and hopes to break-even by next year
Turnover is also expected to grow by Rs 10-15 crore in five years from the current Rs 25-30 crore
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Liquor company Mohan Meakin Ltd is reworking its strategy for its foods business. The company is in the process of expanding its foods basket, which largely consists of juices and breakfast cereal.

"Apart from introducing more juice variants under the Gold Coin brand, we are also targeting the children-specific and the functional foods segment based on vitamins and are working on launching more food products in the coming few months," Mr Vinay Mohan, Executive Director, said.

For starters, the company has entered the Tetrapak segment for Gold Coin and has launched six new flavours under the brand. These include Gold Coin fruit juices (orange and mixed), nectars (litchi and guava and pineapple) and mango drinks.

It has roped in the German food company, Dohler, to develop more juice flavours to tap the potential in the fruit and juice market.

`Immense potential'


Mohan Meakin is also working on developing a concept drink, Mr Mohan said. "We would focus on fortified multi-vitamins drinks for children and also see immense potential in the sports drink segment and would launch an isotonic drink in the near future," he said. The company is also looking to enter the premium juices category, he added.

Further, the company is targeting a 60-70 per cent growth in its foods division over the next five years and is targeting to break even by next year. "In five years, we expect a nearly Rs 10-15 crore growth in our turnover from the current Rs 25-30 crore," Mr Mohan said. The food division currently contributes close to Rs 30 crore in revenues.

The company is also considering a foray into other processed foods such as jams and squashes in a year's time. In the breakfast cereals category, it has launched three new variants of cornflakes— chocos, strawberry and mango.

Although the company currently does not have a packaging plant of its own, it is studying the possibility of investing in a plant when it achieves higher volumes. "We should be setting up a Tetrapak machine in the next year and a half and expect to invest around Rs 8 crore," Mr Mohan said.

New Delhi , July 8 by Dharini Nagarajan
in business line
THE HINDU

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