Toyota is gearing up to launch its new Etios car in India on Wednesday with President Akio Toyoda attending. This launch is a major milestone for Toyota's Indian joint venture with Kirloskar Group. Reliance Industries has been ranked 20th in the list of the world's largest chemical companies. Taiwanese company HTC developed a new "polite ringer" feature for its smartphones thanks to feedback from Indian consumers. Several companies like Nestle, LG, and Panasonic have reworked products based on input from Indian users.

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2. Toyota gears up for Etios launch inToyota gears up for Etios launch in
India on WednesdayIndia on Wednesday
 Japanese automobile giant Toyota Motor Corporation isJapanese automobile giant Toyota Motor Corporation is
gearing up for the launch of Etios car in India ongearing up for the launch of Etios car in India on
Wednesday with its President Akio Toyoda flying down forWednesday with its President Akio Toyoda flying down for
the event.the event.
 The launch is undoubtedly a major milestone for Toyota'sThe launch is undoubtedly a major milestone for Toyota's
Indian entity -- the Toyota Kirloskar Motor PrivateIndian entity -- the Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private
Limited, its joint venture with the Kirloskar Group.Limited, its joint venture with the Kirloskar Group.

3. RIL ranked 20th in list of world'sRIL ranked 20th in list of world's
largest chemical firmslargest chemical firms
 The country's most valued firm, Reliance Industries , has beenThe country's most valued firm, Reliance Industries , has been
named among the world's top 20 chemical companies in anamed among the world's top 20 chemical companies in a
global ranking.global ranking.
 The company led by industrialist Mukesh Ambani has beenThe company led by industrialist Mukesh Ambani has been
ranked at 20th position in the ICIS Top 100 Chemicalsranked at 20th position in the ICIS Top 100 Chemicals
Companies list, which was topped by German major BASF.Companies list, which was topped by German major BASF.

4. Look who's helping companies buildLook who's helping companies build
the next car. You!the next car. You!
 Taiwan-based HTC , maker of smartphones, has us Indians toTaiwan-based HTC , maker of smartphones, has us Indians to
thank for its breakthrough feature, the polite ringer, on its newthank for its breakthrough feature, the polite ringer, on its new
models. The ringer lowers its volume the moment the phonemodels. The ringer lowers its volume the moment the phone
comes in touch with your hand.comes in touch with your hand.
 These innovations are all thanks to the insightful IndianThese innovations are all thanks to the insightful Indian
consumer who called up the company to say they thought itconsumer who called up the company to say they thought it
could make its products even bettercould make its products even better

5. Contd.Contd.
 The good news is that the company’s are listening. And how?The good news is that the company’s are listening. And how?
Nestle India recently launched new flavours of its MaggiNestle India recently launched new flavours of its Maggi
noodles in collaboration with their consumers. LG Electronicsnoodles in collaboration with their consumers. LG Electronics
reworked its existing music systems after interaction withreworked its existing music systems after interaction with
consumers.consumers.
 Panasonic India reworked its original rice cooker when IndianPanasonic India reworked its original rice cooker when Indian
users told its executives they wanted to cook more than justusers told its executives they wanted to cook more than just
rice in it.rice in it.
 HP has taken it to a whole new level by talking toHP has taken it to a whole new level by talking to
approximately 2,750 Indian families to create Hewlettapproximately 2,750 Indian families to create Hewlett
Packard’s DreamScreen.Packard’s DreamScreen.

6. IT industry leaders form workIT industry leaders form work
group on professionalism, ethicsgroup on professionalism, ethics
 A group of senior professionals, including software icon N RA group of senior professionals, including software icon N R
Narayana Murthy today formed a work group that wouldNarayana Murthy today formed a work group that would
spearhead an initiative aimed at getting the IT industry to setspearhead an initiative aimed at getting the IT industry to set
higher benchmarks in professionalism and ethics.higher benchmarks in professionalism and ethics.
 The idea was formulated during a round table onThe idea was formulated during a round table on
professionalism and ethics, organised by the Institution ofprofessionalism and ethics, organised by the Institution of
Engineering and Technology (IET) at Infosys campus here.Engineering and Technology (IET) at Infosys campus here.

7. IT industry leaders form workIT industry leaders form work
group on professionalism, ethicsgroup on professionalism, ethics
 A group of senior professionals, including software icon N RA group of senior professionals, including software icon N R
Narayana Murthy today formed a work group that wouldNarayana Murthy today formed a work group that would
spearhead an initiative aimed at getting the IT industry to setspearhead an initiative aimed at getting the IT industry to set
higher benchmarks in professionalism and ethics.higher benchmarks in professionalism and ethics.
 The idea was formulated during a round table onThe idea was formulated during a round table on
professionalism and ethics, organised by the Institution ofprofessionalism and ethics, organised by the Institution of
Engineering and Technology (IET) at Infosys campus here.Engineering and Technology (IET) at Infosys campus here.