2. Weston forays into mobile handset market Consumer electronics firm Weston is entering into the Indian mobile phone market. Their vision is to introduce the most affordable handsets in India keeping in mind the features to price ratio. The company today launched seven models between a price range of Rs 1600 to Rs 3500.
3. Tata Motors to launch Aria within a month, may price it Rs 10 lakh Tata Motors will launch Aria a cross-over between a multi-utility and sports utility vehicle within a month. Aria sports a 2.2-litre common rail diesel engine and blends the functionality and comfort of a mid-range MPV with the all-terrain assurance and premiumness of an SUV. Safety features include 6 airbags and Electronic Stability Program (ESP), offered by an Indian manufacturer for the first time.
4. Viacom 18 Media launches Colors channel in Middle East The country's leading entertainment conglomerate, Viacom 18 Media is launching its flagship channel Colors in the Middle East. The channel will be broadcasted via direct-to-home platform through Arab Digital Distribution Company (ADD), a leading DTH player in the Middle East and the North African region. The channel is an equal joint venture between Viacom Inc and Network18.
5. Hyundai to raise capacity to ensure 22% market share South Korean car maker, Hyundai, plans to tweak its existing Indian operations to expand the manufacturing capacity. It aims to take its share to 22% of the total cars sold in the domestic market. CEO & MD, Hyundai Motor : HW Park
6. Emami settles dispute over Zandu Balm song; to use for ads The copryright infringement dispute of Emami Ltd, the owner of ZanduBalm,with the production company of Salman Khan starer 'Dabangg' has been settled between the two parties. The company will be using the chartbuster 'MunniBadnaam' for its promotional campaigns. MalaikaArora Khan, who did the item number in the film, is going to be the brand ambassador for Zandu Balm.
