50 new car models to be launched in India in 2009

THE YEAR 2008 was not that good for the Indian car industry and many car manufacturers saw a dip in their sales. Now to overcome the problem and to sustain in the car market, the year 2009 will get to see launch of 50 new models.
It is being said that the new models will bring in some good fortune to car market, which is hit by the global recession. The new launch of 2009 was inaugurated with the Mahindra & Mahindra Xylo, which will be positioned against Toyota Innova. This will be followed by the petrol and the diesel version of Fiat Linea sedan giving a tough competition to Honda City, Maruti Suzuki SX4, Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Verna. Other new car from the Fiat stable waiting for the launch are Grande Punto from the hatchback segment and Bravo from the class of premium sedan.

Another much awaited launch will be the world’s cheapest car Nano from the house of Tata Motors. Tata Indicruz, a crossover vehicle and the new version of Indigo range built on the platform of Indica Vista is also on the launch list.
Another Indian car leader Maruti Suzuki will roll out Ritz or popularly known as Splash globally. Ritz, which will fall between A-star and Swift is expected to carry the KB series engine.

Japanese car manufacturer Honda will introduce its international success Jazz, which will challenge Skoda Fabia, Maruti Swift and Hyundai i20. Hyundai Motors plans to replace its Elantra with Avante sedan and also Santa FE from the SUV segment to India.

General Motors will roll out a car that will be priced below Spark and Cruze from the premium class. The automatic version of Captiva is also in the list.

German car manufacturer Volkswagen’s new plant in Maharashtra will launch Skoda Yeti, Roomster and Fabia’s Combi variant. There is also the possibility of small car Polo to enter the Indian car market. French car manufacturers Renault joint venture with Nissan will see few new launches. Megane from the hatchback and Sandero sedan from Renault fame and Micra hatchback and Murano SUV from Nissan portfolio.

From the luxury car segment, there is BMW 7-Series range, Mercedes-Benz with its new E-Class and also Alfa Romeo159 from Fiat.

Manish Agrawal
PGDM 3rd Sem
Sec - B

Reva to launch electric car next week

Indian car manufacturer Reva will unveil two new electric vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week with a remotely operated reserve charge technology.
The system, designed to assist motorists who run out of electricity on the road, will enable them to call a central location and have reserve battery power remotely activated.
The company will launch the NXR, a four-seat, three-door hatchback model designed for the city, and the NXG, a two-seater sports model, both of which will feature the new technology, called REVive.
REVA has a relatively long history in the electric car market, originally launching its first electric vehicle in 2001. The company has the capacity to make 30,000 vehicles per year in its Bangalore factory.
Its current model can last up to 80km on a single charge and uses lead acid batteries, although the company has announced plans to upgrade them to Lithium-ion in the near future, which could indicate the use of the more advanced technology in the new vehicles.
The lead acid models must be topped up with de-ionised water each month using a special kit.
The cars will be available to the Indian market next year.
The company is building a new ultra low carbon vehicle assembly plant in Bangalore, with a capacity of 30,000 units per annum, to mmet anticipated demand.
India may need as many carbon-cutting cars as possible, as its population becomes more affluent and buys more vehicles.

Kapil Jagga
PGDM 3rd Sem
Sec - B

Ranbaxy to launch Medi-Tox’ botulinum toxin-based anti-ageing drug Neuronox in India

Ranbaxy will launch botulinum toxin derived anti-ageing drug Neuronox from Medi-Tox Inc in India.

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd entered into an in-licensing agreement with South Korean firm Medy-Tox Inc for selling a cosmetic product Neuronox in India.
Neuronox is Medi-Tox’s new alternative brand of purified botulinum toxin type –A.
Neuronox is considered one of the effective ant-aging medicine derived from botulin toxin. The cosmetic use of botulinum toxin type- A in the correction of facial wrinkles and excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), has rapidly become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide.
Therapeutic equivalence and clinical trials conducted by Medy-Tox in various countries across the world, have confirmed the efficacy and safety of Neuronox, Ranbaxy said in a press release.

MD.AZEEM PARVEZ
PGDM-III
SEC-A

Air Bellow

Air Bellows

An air bellow is a single acting pneumatic actuator made of reinforced elastomer material. Each end is attached to a metallic cover containing mounting holes and air inlet ports. The products exist in single, double and triple convolutions.

Dunlop air bellows are frictionless, economical and virtually maintenance free. They provide an ideal solution for a wide range of applications such as lifting, pressing, pushing, pivoting and isolating vibrations for any kind of load. They are high thrust, mainly short stroke pneumatic actuators or isolators with a large active surface area to transfer the internal air pressure.

Dunlop air bellows are designed to benefit customer applications where conventional actuators are either not powerful enough, too bulky or environmental conditions would be demanding in maintenance. The primary market segments are in the industrial sector, comprising the paper industry, food industry, textile industry, building industry and more.

Dunlop air bellows are also extremely effective vibration isolators suitable for many types of equipment. By carefully selecting the air bellow with the correct natural frequency they can significantly reduce the transmitted vibration from most industrial and commercial applications.


shailendra Ekka
PGDM-A-III

All Pantaloon Retail plans to invest Rs 250 crore in new ms

Kishore Biyani-led Pantaloon Retail India (PRIL) plans to spend close to Rs 250 crore in the next year-and-half for building 10 Central malls in the country.

The company authorities said that the new malls will add another 1.5-1.7 million sq ft to company's existing retail space of 14 million sq ft.

In a separate release, the company has informed that it proposes to expand Central mall further into some of the country's other consumption centres such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Vizag, Raipur and Jaipur.

Kapil Jagga

PGDM 3rd Sem.

Sec- B

Tag Heuer symbol of precision, innovation and performance

It's a High-End sports watch, collectively matching anyone's style, TAG HEUER is symbol of precision, innovation and performance.

Every Tag Heuer New Release Formula 1 is brand new, never worn, with original factory parts and 100% authentic guaranteed. WorldofWatches.com does not charge sales tax for the Tag Heuer New Release Formula 1 unless shipped within Florida. WorldofWatches.com is proud to offer free shipping for the Tag Heuer New Release Formula 1 .

Features:-


Brand Tag Heuer
Style CAH1111.BA0850
Case Stainless steel
Dial Color Silver dial with silver hands and hour markers
Bracelet Stainless steel
Clasp Type Deployment
Subdials 60 second, 30 minute and 1/10 second
Calendar Date display between 3:00 and 4:00
Movement Swiss made chronograph quartz
Crystal Scratch resistant sapphire
Water Resistant 200 meters
Case Diameter 41 mm
Case Thickness 13 mm
Bracelet Width 20 mm
Bracelet Length 8.5 inches
Series Formula 1
Style Chronograph
Size Men's
Crown Scratch resistant titanium carbide coated, "Easy Grip", screw in crown with raised fine-brushed Tag Heuer logo
Bezel Function Unidirectional turning bezel with raised fine-brushed figures
Luminous Hands and hour markers
Material Stainless Steel
Bezel Material Scratch resistant titanium carbide coated



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Kaushal kumar
PGDM
section "B"

New products set for launch from The Innovation Hub's high-tech environment

Blue Square Technologies (Pty) Limited, a leading wireless communications technology company is set to launch two innovative products. The company recently joined The Innovation Hub as one of its resident companies
1.BlueBook™ - Mobile Computer with built-in GSM / GPRS modem.2.Follow Me™ - Personal Tracking device with build-in GSM / GPRS / GPS.

Md Azeem Parvez

PGDM-III

Sec-A

Crazy for the Speed (Yamaha MT01)

Yamaha MT01 Alloy
Now is the time for you to drive in style the new Yamaha MT01 Alloy in India. Any Yamaha Bike is a great product to covet and own. The Yamaha MT01 price in India is reasonable and the Bike surely appeals to all youngsters as a personal choice and as an ideal city commute. The MT01 Bike has a neat look along with a great rev-up and acceleration. Take a few minutes to read the new Yamaha MT01 Review here!




The Yamaha MT 01 is a revolutionary first in the Indian Markets. Taking cue from the Government's recent announcement of allowing imports of bikes over 800 cc, Yamaha India has launched the MT 01 that is powered by the phenomenal 1670 cc engine that is capable of delivering a thundering torque of around 150.3 Nm at 3750 rpm.

The engine is mounted on a sturdy CF die cast technology frame along with a R1 style truss swing arm. The CF frame easily supports the heavy engine and makes it easy for the rider to manoeuvre the bike effortlessly.

At idling speeds, the engine produces some vibration, but it starts performing excellently once accelerated. Despite the massive engine power, the clutch is very smooth and changing gears is extremely simple.

The bike also has very good aesthetic looks. The speedometer is digital. The bike also has a 3D effect analogue tachometer and illuminated instrument panel. Initially, the motorbike has been launched in New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad.

With a price tag of around Rs. 10.5 lakhs, the bike is available in a range of three exciting colours - Lava Red, Competition White and Midnight Black.




Looks




Powered with air-cooled, 1670 cc V-twin engine that generates a thundering torque of 3750 rpm


Stylish dash panel with 3D effect analogue tachometer


Digital speedometer and illuminating instrument panel


Powerful multi reflector 55/51-watt halogen headlight


Available in three exciting colours - Lava Red, Competition White and Midnight Black.


aluminum sport-derived chassis with R1-style truss swing arm,


43 mm inverted forks


low-slung rear shock


radial-mounted calipers


disc brakes and upward slung rocket launcher type twin exhaust pipes


4-spoke lightweight mag wheels


tubeless radial tyres






Control



Powered with air-cooled, 1670 cc V-twin engine that generates a thundering torque of 3750 rpm


Max. Power 66.3 kW (90BHP) @ 4,750 rpm


Max. Torque 150.3 Nm (15,3 kq-m) @ 3,750


Tall-ratio gearbox to get maximum output


Digital fuel injection system


Build on CF die-cast technology that makes the bike compact and light


TCI Ignition






Comfort



Smooth Clutch


Powerful engine


Most comfortable seating


Powerful front and rear suspension -






Mileage and Economy



15 litre fuel tank


fuel economy details awaited





Kaushal kumar
PGDM
section "B"

Nokia new E-series model E75 and E55

Nokia E75
The Nokia E75 features full desktop email functionality with a slide out QWERTY keyboard and simple three-step email setup.
Its the first device to ship with Nokia Messaging with which You can now access Yahoo, Gmail and Hotmail and directly access over 90 percent of corporate inboxes with Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler.
E75 will be available in 3 colors Black, Red and Orange
It will be available at a price of 375 EUR or Rs.25000 in India.

Nokia E55
Nokia E55 is the thinnest Nokia Phone which features a new compact QWERTY keyboard which makes messaging easier.
It has a standby time of almost a month. yep you read it rite 1 full month .Its thin but packed with power . Can run even N-Gage games!
E55 will be available for 265 euros or approx for a price of Rs17,000 in India Its promoting the devices as Productivity handsets.

Kapil Jagga
PGDM 3rd sem.
Sec - B

Mercedes-Benz India on A roal of Actors 4841K latest launch

Mercedes-Benz India announced the national launch of its new, third-generation Mercedes-Benz Actros 4841K. The New Actros 4841K takes these aspects to an even higher level thus setting new standards in the heavy duty truck segment in India.

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros has both an emotive and practical design. The most eye-catching improvement in the design is the three-millimetre-thick, pressure-tight guard plate for the radiator and engine. This stainless steel component reduces damage in the region of the radiator and engine, while accentuating the powerful styling of the new mining Actros. Also, thanks to the additional protective parts, operators can avoid expensive repairs and at the same time reduce downtimes of their trucks.

Now, Actros drivers can enjoy the safety and convenience of a feature previously confined to cars: the multifunction steering wheel and the Driver Information System. All these various control and driver assist systems effectively ensure the safety of driver, vehicle and cargo during transportation. The Telligent Engine System uniquely combines economy with ecology by enabling the optimum fuel injection to make the combustion cleaner, more efficient and capable of delivering increased power.

Kapil Jagga
PGDM 3rd SEM.
Sec. - B

The real HERO 'HTC' launch A new mobile

HTC Corporation today (23/9/2009) announced the launch of the Android-powered HTC Hero in India. The HTC Hero with its distinct sleek design marks the debut of HTC Sense, an intuitive and seamless device experience that will be introduced across a portfolio of phones.

HTC Hero continues HTC’s leadership in introducing cutting-edge innovation and technology and enhancing the communication experience for Indian mobile phone users. Featuring beveled edges and an angled bottom, the HTC Hero is contoured to fit comfortably in your hand and against your face while you’re on a call. The HTC Hero is built to last and is equipped with an anti-fingerprint screen coating for improved smudge resistance and a longer lasting, clearer display. The white HTC Hero includes an industry-first, Teflon coating, resulting in an improved, durable white surface.

The HTC Hero comes with a special offer exclusively for 100 million Airtel users in India, wherein Airtel customers will get free data download of 100 MB per month for six months. Airtel customers will also be able to avail many utility-based applications such as Portfolio Manager, Hello Tune Manager, Weather Channel, Mobshare, In-mobile search and City Search on the HTC Hero.

The HTC Hero comes equipped with access to Android Market, where users can search and download applications to personalize and customize the phone.

With its 3.2-inch HVGA display, the HTC Hero is optimized for Web, multimedia and other content while maintaining a small size and weight that fits comfortably in your hand. It also boasts a broad variety of hardware features including a GPS, gravity-sensor, 3.5mm stereo headset jack, a 5 mega-pixel auto focus camera and expandable MicroSD memory. HTC Hero also includes a dedicated Search button that goes beyond basic search, providing you with a more natural, contextual search experience that enables you to search through Twitter, locate people in your contact list, HTC Sense is focused on putting people at the centre by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way. Built on a culture of innovation and a passion to enhance people’s lives, HTC shapes the mobile experience around the individual. Debuting on the HTC Hero and available on all new HTC devices moving forward, Sense delivers on three basic principles: Make it Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected.

The HTC Hero will be available at a market operating price of Rs 34,600 in Maharashtra and Rs 31,990 in the rest of India at all leading authorized HTC resellers across the country.

Kapil Jagga
PGDM 3rd sem.
Sec - B

Hero Honda launches Karizma ZMR

The country's largest two-wheeler maker, Hero Honda Motors, on Monday launched a new version of its premium segment bike Karizma priced
at Rs 91,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The new Karizma ZMR comes with a 225 cc fuel injection engine and is fitted with digital ignition system, Hero Honda Motors said in a statement.

"One of the key pillars of our winning strategy has been to consistently keep introducing new, advanced products and maintaining a balanced product portfolio. The ZMR is set to further augment our steadily growing presence in the premium segment," Hero Honda Motors Managing Director Pawan Munjal said.

Hero Honda's product range includes several successful motorcycles that have redefined the Indian motorcycle market across segments, he added.

The new bike will go on sale across the country by the end of this month and the company will target youngsters within the age group of 18-24 years as its potential customers.

Hero Honda is also planning to undertake an integrated marketing campaign involving the print, electronic and on-the-ground activations to promote the new bike.

The new ZMR is the fifth model from Hero Honda in the premium segment. It currently sells Hunk, Achiever, CBZ Xtreme and Karizma.


Manish agrawal
PGDM 3rd sem (B)

Ford's Global CEO Reveals New Ford Figo Targeting India Market and Export Sales

• Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally today revealed the much-anticipated new car to be produced in India. Called the new Ford Figo, the car was unveiled at a press event in Delhi as a major addition to the Ford India brand portfolio.
  
  
  
• Mulally's visit underscores the strategic importance of India in Ford's future plans. He stated the new Ford Figo is designed and engineered to compete in the heart of the domestic India car market.
  
  
  
• The new Ford Figo will be manufactured at Ford's expanded integrated manufacturing facility near Chennai, which is undergoing a $500 million transformation to become a regional centre of excellence for Ford small car production.
  
  
  
• The importance of Ford Figo extends beyond India's borders. Ford's investment in its Chennai plant gears it for eco-friendly volume production and positions Ford India to become a major export producer.
  

Manish agrawal
PGDM 3rd sem (B)

India-warns-the-developed-world-against-green-protectionism

As the Kyoto agreement runs out in 2012, the world is getting together to make sure that they have another international treaty in place by then, to address the deteriorating environmental issues and to ensure that each nation has a certain emission cut targets set for it.


However, developing heavyweights like India, China and Brazil, seem to have taken a hard stand when it comes to agreeing to the emission cuts they will abide to. And India’s chief climate negotiator, Shyam Saran, said that the developed world should guard itself against green protectionism and must offer greater help to developing nations to deal with their eco-problems.

Not only did he warn against a growing discord between the developing and the developed world when it comes to dealing with green issues, but also stated that nations like India could only sign on treaties with realistic goals in regards to emission control.

While Energy Secretary Steven Chu suggested slapping a tariff on imports from nations that do not require emissions cuts to “level the playing field”, Saran responded saying that the negotiations were already starting on an uneven playing field.

The sour grapes between, seems to suggest that a realistic figure when it comes to curbing carbon emissions is still a long way away from materializing and while India’s pledge of never letting its per capita emissions exceed those of rich nations, it seems a pretty fair deal in itself.

More has to be done at this point rather than worry about political brownie points …

Meanwhile, Tata Motors launched the Nano— world’s cheapest car, in India!


By-Kapil Jagga
PGDM 3rd Sec-'B'