Large-screen TVs fail to excite

There have been three launches in the large screen television category - 75 to 84 inches - during the past two months. Yet, Indian consumers seem unlikely to immediately jump into the big-screen......

Samsung to focus of tier II and III cities

Korean multinational, Samsung said it has decided to focus on tier II and tier III markets in India by introducing customisation in products for the Indian market with an aim of driving 26 per cent......

Consumer durables cos to hike prices

Consumer durables makers such as Videocon, Samsung and LG expressed disappointment over the lack of incentives in the Budget to counter sluggish demand in the industry.The firms also said the......

Stimulus packages a boon for consumer durables

Kamal Nandi is a relieved man. As vice-president (sales & marketing) of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing, Nandi has been seeing sales back on track for the last two months. The numbers speak for......

Chennai Open gets extension

The Chennai Open will remain in the city for at least another five years with increased prize money and a title sponsor. "It is our desire to continue to support the event for another five years.......

Improving Asia looks to Paradorn

After every round that Asia number one Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand played at last week's Chennai Open, he was cheered off court like a home-grown hero.Fans lustily responded to his post-match......

Moya, Srichaphan lead field for Tata Open

Former world No. 1 Carlos Moya of Spain will lead the star cast at the 2004 Tata Open tennis tournament, beginning in Chennai in the first week of January.Also ReadBhupathi keen to pair with Paes......