RBI hikes inter-bank exposure limits of UCBs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has hiked the prudential inter-bank exposure limit for the urban cooperative banks (UCBs) to 20%, from the current cap of 10%, of their total deposit liabilities. Earlier, prudential inter-bank exposure limit, which is the total amount of deposits placed by an UCB with other banks including includes instruments such … Read more RBI hikes inter-bank exposure limits of UCBs

Idea Cellular clarification on Spice Stock Rise + B K Modi’s Satyam Bid

Idea Cellular has informed FreePress, about relationship between B K Modi’s Spice group and Spice Communications Ltd. Idea Cellular would like to clarify that Idea had acquired B K Modi Group’s stake in Spice Communications Limited in Jul’ 08. Hence, Spice Communications Ltd has no relation with B K Modi led Spice group and is … Read more Idea Cellular clarification on Spice Stock Rise + B K Modi’s Satyam Bid

Tata Tea adopts strategy restructuring in the US market

In a move to bring down costs substantially, Tata Tea is currently in the process of restructuring its operations in the US. The group offers various brands like Tetley, Goodearth and 8’o Clock Coffee in the US market. Tata Tea follows different marketing strategies in the various markets of the US, Britain, Canada and India. … Read more Tata Tea adopts strategy restructuring in the US market

Orient Ceramics scouting for overseas partners to form JV

Tiles manufacturing major – Orient Ceramics and Industries – is scouting for an overseas partner to form a joint venture for setting up a new tiles manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh with an estimated cost of Rs 250 crore. It is currently in talks with foreign players based in Italy and Spain for the joint venture … Read more Orient Ceramics scouting for overseas partners to form JV

Raymond – To open more stores in Tier 4 and Tier 5 cities

High Lights of the call are: Core business (Textile) profitability has improved in the current quarter period. Focus on cost improvement initiatives has also yielded significant gains during the quarter. Net sales witnessed a growth of 3% largely due to improvement in realizations by 11% reflecting the brand strength of the company. The company has … Read more Raymond – To open more stores in Tier 4 and Tier 5 cities

TVS Motor witnesses 12.91% rise in its motorcycle sales in Jan’09

TVS Motor Company witnessed a 12.91% rise in its motorcycle sales during January to 43,990 units as against 38,961 units in the January 2007. The company’s two-wheeler sales stood at 93,729 units in the month as against 93,385 units in the January 2007. Two-wheeler exports saw a growth of 6.81% to 14,000 units in January … Read more TVS Motor witnesses 12.91% rise in its motorcycle sales in Jan’09