Economy | Industry

Local bottlers urge Coke's ouster

07 April 1998 10:37 IST

Over 160 large industrial firms are eagerly waiting for the BJP-led government to extend the tax holiday scheme for Goa at least by one more year, to avail the facility which expired last month.The state ... READ

When Govt. gets fooled on April Fools' Day

04 April 1998 10:38 IST

The Goa government took several industrialists on a trip, on the occasion of the Fools' Day, while ultimately making a fool of themselves.Luizinho Faleiro, the state industries minister, along with former chief minister Ravi Naik ... READ

Sops to industries in Kashmir valley

18 February 1998 10:39 IST

The Jammu and Kashmir government expects industrialists to respond to their attractive package for industrial development of the region, while it has also provided incentives to the locals to promote its tourism industry.Dr Farooq Abdullah, ... READ

Coke seeking out new bottlers for Goa market

09 December 1997 10:40 IST

With Coca-Cola losing its Goa franchise bottlers to Pepsi, the former is now negotiating with small local bottlers in Goa to produce and market its famous Bisleri soda while a unit in Mangalore, southwest Karnataka, ... READ

Pepsi's coup de franchise against Coke in Goa

28 November 1997 10:40 IST

The global war between Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola has taken an interesting turn in Goa where Coke's local franchisee has changed sides to join hands with Pepsi.The desertion has left Coke in total disarray, putting ... READ

Japanese investors want Maruti-Suzuki feud to end

16 October 1997 10:42 IST

Tourism and infrastructure, the two sectors, which Japan plans to exploit in India immediately, provided Japanese investors are not discouraged by not resolving the Maruti-Suzuki feud amicably.Toru Toyoshima, chairman of Japan external trade organisation, made ... READ