Watch-maker Seiko plans to expand its retail outlets to 300 over the next two years through tie-ups, apart from increasing exclusive storesSeiko to open more retail outlets over two years in India

AC maker Blue Star is planning to open exclusive stores to hawk its products across all the segments, following the success of its exclusive small outlets.Blue Star to open exclusive large format stores

Eureka Forbes, India’s largest water purification company has launched a new category of solar energy based products in India under the brand name ‘EuroDiya’.Eureka Forbes launches solar product EuroDiya

Consumer durables makers such as LG, Samsung and Godrej have increased prices of home appliances by 2-5%, their second hike in three months. Consumer durables makers like LG, Samsung and Godrej hike prices

Blue Star anticipates its financials in the next two quarters to be affected by the downtrend in commercial construction activity.Blue Star expects financials to take a hit in next two quarters

Nokia, Tata and LG were followed by Samsung, Sony, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj, LIC and Airtel on the list of the most trusted brands. Nokia, Tata and LG are most trusted brands in India

Aditya Birla Nuvo, part of the $35 bn Aditya Birla Group, has filed a petition against the Income tax department over the tax liability of around Rs 8 crore.Aditya Birla Nuvo contests tax liability

India's consumer durable industry reported one of its worst performances in 2011, growing slower than even the recession years of 2008 and 2009.Durable makers like LG, Samsung, Godrej miss 2011 sales targets due to high input costs, weak rupee

While consumers enjoyed a pleasant summer in 2011, it was bad weather for the durables industry as a slump in air-conditioner sales compounded their woes.Durables companies hit as A/C sales dip, input costs rise in 2011

Godrej Security Solutions is planning to invest Rs 20-25 crore on research and development (R&D) next financial year, a company official said.Godrej Security to invest Rs 25 crore on R&D

Panasonic has renewed contract with Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif as the brand ambassador for its home appliances range.Panasonic to invest Rs 120 cr on marketing AC range next year

AIL is planning to invest Rs 100 crore for setting up a handset manufacturing plant at Kala Amb in Himachal Pradesh by next fiscal year.Arise to invest Rs 100 crore for setting up handset manufacturing facility

Air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration firm Blue Star today said it is setting up a new plant in Ahmedabad at an initial investment of Rs 15 crore.Blue Star to set up new plant in Ahmedabad

LG plans to increase its investment in India in 2012 by 20% compared to this year to around Rs 1,800 crore to enhance its manufacturing capacities.LG to increase investments next year by 20 pc to Rs 1,800 crore

The kitchen appliances market is valued at around Rs 5,000 crore nationally. The market is growing at 15-18% annually.Kutchina eyeing Rs 500 crore revenue