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Ways to beat Inflation – FMCG case study

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Confused on how to make profits out of crisis times? I wish to provide some info on my observations with one of the fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs) of Indian market. Surf Excel detergent bar is the example here. Not sure if you know a little fact behind this soap - The same detergent bar was previously known as 'Rin Supreme' maha bar. We have been using this soap for over a number of years to wash clothes. The same soap got a make over as Surf Excel marketed by HLL ie., Hindustan Lever … Read more… about Ways to beat Inflation – FMCG case study

A-Star :: Maruti Suzuki’s new car

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The A-Star is Maruti Suzuki's new Alto variant for European market with the name 'Pixo'. The same car is all set to sell alongside the Maruti Alto in Indian market. A-Star is expected have a 1000cc engine, 37 bhp and it is expected to be priced around Rs 4 lakhs (ex-showroom). This car will be Maruti's newest addition in the A2 segment joining other models like WagonR and Zen Estilo. It has been reviewed that an all new one litre aluminium engine promises to be smoother and more efficient than … Read more… about A-Star :: Maruti Suzuki’s new car

World Search Championship

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Have you ever thought searching on web is so simple? Then you must take this test called "World Search Championship". By taking up this test, you not only get to learn which search engine is the best.. but also can win yourself great prizes as well. All you need to do is to answer a simple set of 10 questions in least possible time. If you know the answer, you may key in the answer directly. If you don't know the answer, you can always search on net with the help of your most favorite search … Read more… about World Search Championship

MegaMart Outlet in Bangalore

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Megamart outlet was inaugurated a couple of weeks back near my home. If you aren't familiar with this name here is a small info about it - Megamart is a pioneer in value retailing and the retail arm of India’s largest integrated textile manufacturer and a leading branded apparel & retailer. Megamart belongs the Arving Ltd. Before coming up with an outlet in Bangalore, they have established themselves in the other two Indian cities, namely, Chennai and Pune. I got to figure out that Megamart … Read more… about MegaMart Outlet in Bangalore

Birthday Celebrations @ Pizza Hut

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I should write about the special way the Pizza Hut folks celebrate their customers Birthdays. Its not my birthday, but there were a couple of colleagues [Aakash, Kannan and Nitin] who had their birthdays in the past week. Our team decided to have a combined celebration of their birthdays at  a Pizza Hut outlet near Airport road. By lunch time, we quickly picked up a cake from Barista in office cafeteria counter and headed to Pizza Hut which is at a walkable distance from office premises. By the … Read more… about Birthday Celebrations @ Pizza Hut