Thursday, October 22, 2009

USHA - USHA hai to ASHA hai...

INTRODUCTION

Usha International Limited, a Siddharth Shriram Group company, is one of India’s leading consumer durable manufacturing & marketing companies.
Usha International has an enviable distribution network spread across the length and breadth of the country. To support this, the organization has an unmatched infrastructure backbone with 16 location offices, 60 company showrooms and 33 warehouses.
Product Range

HISTORY
1934 India’s first indigenous sewing machine marketed under the brand name USHA.
1946 The first Indian Sewing Machine is exported.
1948 Fans are added to the product range.
1950 The first Indian Fan exported.
1966 Dr. Charat Ram appointed as Chairman of the board of UIL.
1968 Diesel Engines are added to the Usha product range.
1975 Usha becomes a Public Ltd. Company.
1979 Fuel Injection Equipment is introduced to the Usha Auto Components range.
1982 Usha Sales is renamed to Usha International.
1984 Launches a range of Home Appliances.
1994 Fourth generation fully automatic Sewing Machines in collaboration with Janome Sewing Machine Company of Japan is added to the product range.
1994 Monoblock pumps followed by a complete range of water lifting equipment are launched.
1996 Introduces a new range of diesel engines for power generation.
2000 Commences marketing of Light Weight Kerosene pumpsets powered by Honda engines.
2001 Tie-up with Hunter Fan Company of USA for marketing of premium Usha Hunter ceiling fans.
2005 Purchase of Water Cooler factory from DAIPL.
2007 Appointed as super distributor for 2 and 3 wheeler spark plugs in India by NGK Spark Plug Company Limited, Japan.
2008 As of June 2, 2008, Usha International Limited and Shriram Fuel Injection Industries Limited have merged into Jay Engineering Works limited, and the merged entity has been re-named Usha International Limited.
PRODUCT RANGE
Fans
Sewing Machines
Home Appliances
Engines And Pumpsets
Electrical Motors And PumpsCooktops, Hobs And HoodsWater Coolers And Dispensers

Auto Components

Marketing Startegy to Reposition
In order to reposition the brand image of Usha to make it more premium and youthful, the company has launched a corporate 'Aura' campaign on television on 15th October. This will be supported with individual product campaigns in mass media.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Reid & Taylor - Bond with the Best

HISTORY
In the late 1830's a local landowner, Alexander Reid, saw the opportunity to produce a special type of cheviot cloth. He realised that he had all the essentials around him - fine Cheviot wool from the surrounding hills, soft clear water from the river Wauchope and a nucleus of hard working craftsmen.
His mill flourished and expanded rapidly, so much so that he invited Joseph Taylor, a financier to join him, thus creating the firm of Reid and Taylor. The company over the next 80 years establishing valuable trade links throughout the world.
It was in the early 1930's, with the arrival of Robbie Scott Hay - a man with exceptional breadth of vision and dynamic personality - that Reid and Taylor developed to become a major force in the textile industry. He radically re-organised the firm's distribution, leaving only a limited number of clients whose requirements he could personally service. At the same time, he pursued an innovative policy of design and colour in fine twist worsted cloths.
These activities form the basis of the company's philosophy which endures today.
In the beautiful Scottish Border town of Langholm, the firm of Reid & Taylor has succeeded for over 150 years in producing the finest cloths in the world.
Reid & Taylor operates as an international business supplying the finest and most luxurious fabric to the leading fashion houses in the world.
Finest quality of natural products, originality of design, and expert craftsmanship are just three of the reasons why the name of Reid & Taylor reigns supreme in the world of international fashion.


Reid & Taylor (India) Ltd., is a subsidiary of SKNL – S Kumars

To build a premium Indian brand, start globally and ride locally. Reid&Taylor did just that. This brand had revitalized the India suiting market. Launched in 1998, this brand ranks no.2 in the 2000 crore worsted suit market.Indian suit market was lying idle for a long time because of the onslaught of ready to wear garments and the lack of any excitement in the category as such which was dominated by established players like Raymonds, Grasim etc.

Marketing Strategy opted in India


Reid&Taylor had a dream opening. The strategy was accurate and the icon was non other than Bond... James Bond. The brand was launched just before World cup 1999. The campaign was executed in a military like fashion.There was lot of firsts in their product launch. The brand was the first one to use TV as the primary medium with Print playing the second fiddle.


The positioning was purely as a " Luxury Suiting". The brand owners knew that the brand launch should live upto the expectation of the Indian consumers roped in none other than Pierce Brosnan as its brand ambassador. With the high profile launch and the charisma of Bond worked wonders with the brand . The brand had second best recall during the world cup series.

Later the consumer survey revealed that even though the brand was aspirational, customers perceived it to be expensive because of its international icon. This prompted the company to look for an Indian icon. They did not have to search harder, the choice was our very own Amitabh Bachchan. Big B fitted perfectly to the brand persona.

S kumars plan to take this brand to ready to wear segment also where it will be competing with Louis Philippe , Van Heusen, etc. It is where this brand will prove its mettle. With the current positioning and the careful marketing campaigns, this brand will make an impact in ready to wear segment .

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

DISHMAN PHARMACEUTICALS


INTRODUCTION

Dishman - Global Partnership Solutions
Dishman is the global outsourcing partner for the pharmaceutical industry offering a portfolio of development, scale-up and manufacturing services. The products and services offered span customers’ needs from chemical development to commercial manufacture and supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Dishman has a relationship driven business model that improves its customers businesses by providing a range of solutions at locations in Europe, China and India.

Their offer delivers the best of both worlds:
western expertise in speed, flexibility, innovation and rapid material provision
new world expertise in process optimisation, robust large scale processes and secure economic commercial supply.
Their commitment is to deliver cost-competitive technical excellence and to be a reliable partner to our customers, protecting their interests as if they were our own. Dishman is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). In 2008/09, Dishman had sales of over US$230m. Dishman Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals Ltd. manufactures API intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and quaternary compounds for various pharmaceutical companies. The company has a global presence and exports its products to pharma companies spread across the world.
HISTORY
Dishman Pharmaceuticals was set up in the year 1983 in with its head-office in Ahmedabad. The main purpose of this company was the research and development in the field of life-sciences and pharmaceutical ingredients. The company is presently the world market leader in the pharmaceuticals intermediaries segment. The super quality products, innovative manufacturing, and reasonable prices are the key factors in the success of Dishman Pharmaceuticals. The company also operates in collaboration with the Schütz & Co. of Germany, to form the Schütz Dishman Biotech Private Limited. The tie-up is responsible for produceing chemical compounds like Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Chlorhexidine HCl, Chlorhexidine Base, and Chlorhexidine Acetate solutions.

Corporate Structure of the Dishman Pharmaceuticals
Board of Directors:
Mr. Rajnikant T. Vyas, Chairman & Managing Director
Mr. Janmejay R. Vyas, Managing Director
Mr. Ashok C. Gandhi, Director
Mr. Sanjay S. Majmudar, Director
Mrs. Deohooti J. Vyas, Director
Mr. Yagneshkumar B. Desai, Director

Key Personnels:
Mr. Janmejay R Vyas
Mr. Mark Eugenio
Mr. Curtis Koeppe
Dr. Henk Pluim
Mr. Navin Ajwalia
Mr. Graham Rowe

The R&D activities of the company are categorized into 4 types:
Improvement and optimization of process
Client based pilot studies of new molecules
Process improvement and contract based research of molecules manufactured on contract
In-house applications research for the production of APIs, fine chemicals and other intermediates Intermediaries product manufactured by the company:
Aceprometazine
Aceprometazine Dimaleate
Piperacetazine
Alizapride
Butethamate
Ethylphenacemide
Cisapride
Cisatracurium Besylate

Bulk APIs manufactured by the Dishman Pharmaceuticals:
Lignocaine HCl
Omeprazole Sodium
Tramadol HCl Special chemicals manufactured by the Dishman Pharmaceuticals:
Crown Ethers
Bromopropionic acid
Trimethoxy benzoic acid
Pyridinium Quats manufactured by the company:
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Quaternary Phosphonium Compounds
Phosphoranes
Wittig Reagents

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

REVLON



HISTORY
Revlon was founded in 1932, by Charles Revson and his brother Joseph, along with a chemist, Charles Lachman, who contributed the "L" in the REVLON name.
Starting with a single product - a nail enamel unlike any before it - the three founders pooled their meager resources and developed a unique manufacturing process. Using pigments instead of dyes, Revlon was able to offer to woman a rich-looking, opaque nail enamel in a wide variety of shades never before available.
In only six years the company became a multimillion dollar organization, launching what was to become one of the most recognized cosmetics names in America and around the world.
Growth and innovation led the way for Revlon. In 1985, Revlon was sold to a subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings. In 1987 Almay joined the Revlon lineup. Revlon again became a public company in 1996, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: REV).
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Revlon is a world leader in cosmetics, skin care, fragrance and personal care and is a leading mass market cosmetics brand. Our vision is to provide glamour, excitement and innovation through quality products at affordable prices. To pursue this vision, Revlon's management team combines the creativity of a cosmetics and fashion company with the marketing, sales and operating system of a consumer packaged goods company. Our global brand name recognition, product quality and marketing experience have enabled us to create one of the strongest consumer brand franchises in the world, with our products sold in approximately 175 countries and territories. Revlon's brands include Revlon®, ColorStay™, Revlon New Complexion™, Revlon Age Defying, Almay®, Ultima II® and Flex® and Charlie®.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Revlon sponsors and supports many events that raise awareness and money for women's health issues.

INDIAN PRESENCE OF REVLON
Modi-Revlon is the formidable alliance between the Modi Group and the world famous Revlon of USA. Modi-Revlon has entered the Indian market and has redefined the concept of beauty care in India. It brings to the Indian women an exciting range of international cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances - all adapted to suit the local conditions and preferences. Modi-Revlon draws on the expertise of Revlon’s premier Research Centre in Edison, New Jersey (USA), to harmonise its international product offerings with the needs and preferences of the Indian women.
The company thinks Global, but acts Local. The manufacturing standards of Modi-Revlon are as exacting as elsewhere in the world. The toughest QC standards in line with the global norms are followed. The products advertising features international celebrities and super models. Modi-Revlon’s product portfolio currently consists of Lipsticks, Nail Enamels, Eye and Face Make-up, Flex Shampoos, Flex Conditioners, Charlie Cologne, Body Sprays, Talc and Fire and Ice cologne.

TOSHIBA

HISTORY - Brief overview
1875 - Hisashige Tanaka opened a telegraph equipment factory in Shimbashi, Tokyo.
1890 - Ichisuke Fujioka and Shoichi Miyoshi established Hakunetsu-sha & Co., Ltd. in Kyobashi, Tokyo. Manufactured Japan's first electric incandescent light bulbs.
1930 - Manufactured Japan's first electric washing machines and refrigerators.
1931 - Released Japan's first vacuum cleaners.
1940 - Manufactured Japan's first fluorescent lamps.
1942 - Completed Japan's first radars
1970 - Developed the world's first color video phone.
2007 - Developed 320-slice Dynamic Volume CT system that can capture complete images of the heart or brain in only one rotation.
2008 - Power plant monitoring and control systems inducted into Carnegie Mellon University's Software Hall of Fame.
Norio SasakiDirector, President and CEO
"I have just assumed the office of Director, President and CEO of Toshiba Corporation"
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Toshiba, a world leader in high technology, is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products, spanning information & communications equipment and systems, Internet-based solutions and services, electronic components and materials, power systems, industrial and social infrastructure systems, and household appliances.
Under its mid term business plan, Toshiba is working for enhanced recognition as a highly profitable group of companies, active in both high growth and stable growth businesses.
COMMITMENT
"commitment to people and to the future, are determined to help create a higher quality of life for all people, and to do our part to help ensure that progress continues within the world community".
PRODUCTS
Computer Systems - Laptops
Audio Visual Products - LCD TVs
Home Appliances - Refrigerators & Washing Machines
Power, Industrial & Social Infrastructure Syatems
Office Automation - Peripherals
Semiconductors
Airconditioners
Projectors
Mobile Communications - Handphones & Mobile internet devices

Visit: www.toshiba.co.jb

Thursday, October 8, 2009

VADILAL






Personnel Hygiene Policy
Every person employed in Food Handling Area is Medically Examined by an Authorized Medical Practitioner at least once in a year to ensure that he / she is medically fit and free from any communicable disease.
All employees should inform the Management immediately in the event of their suffering from Fever, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Typhoid, Boils, Cuts, Ulcers, etc.
No Worker suspected of suffering from any communicable disease is permitted to work inside Food Handling Areas.
Employees shall keep their fingernails short and clean and wash their hands with soap solution and water before commencing work and after each short absence, especially after using sanitary conveniences.
No worker shall allow his /her naked hands or any part of his/her body or clothing to come in contact with the product and any food ingredient.
No worker shall be allowed without Head cover/ Aprons/ Specified dress/ Masks/ Gloves (as applicable) inside Food Handling Areas.
No worker shall be allowed to eat, spit, clean nose, using tobacco in any form including smoking/ chewing within the processing, packing and storage area.
Quality And Food Safety Objectives
SL.No.
Objectives
Responsible Function
Responsible Level

To achieve continual improvement in customer satisfaction by 5% during the year
Dispatch
I/c Dispatch

To train all employee in food hygiene during the year.
HRD
I/c HRD

To reduce the packing material losses by 5% during the year
Production
I/C Production

To ensure no product recall during the year with respect to the food hazards.
Food Safety Team
Team Leader

To save 5% water per unit of production during the year.
Engineering
I/C Engineering

To save energy by 5% during the year
Engineering
I/C Engineering
Quality And Food Safety Policy
We at vadilal industries limited firmly believe in providing quality and safe food products.
We shall achieve these goals by continual improvements and updating process, system & skills of our employees.
We aim to be the leader in the ice cream industry by recognizing and adopting the changing needs of our customers and win their confidence.
We shall adhere the statutory and regulatory requirements.
We shall establish effective internal & external communication.
We shall adopt quality and food safety standards ISO 9001:2000, ISO 22000:2005 & BRC global food standard.



Company History - Vadilal Industries
YEAR EVENTS 1961 - Vadilal Icecream Pvt. Ltd. was Incorporated on 12th June, to carry on the business of manufacture of ice cream candy. 1982 - The Company was incorporated in the name of Vadilal Oxygen Pvt. Ltd., on 28th April to carry on the business of purification and refilling of oxygen gas and selling the same. The Company's objects in Processing of frozen fruits and vegetables and manufacture of ice cream. 1985 - The Company was amalgamated with Vadilal Oxygen Pvt. Ltd. effective 1st July. - The company issued 3,00,000 - 14% secured redeemable convertible debentures of Rs.130 each as follows. - (i) 30,000 Debentures to UTI, - (ii) 15,000 debentures to Employees. - Balance 2,25,000 Debentures along with 1,15,550 debentures not taken up under preferential quota was issued to the public. Additional 45,125 debentures were allotted to retain over subscription. - Part A of Rs.100 of each debenture was to be converted into 4 equity shares of Rs.10 each at a premium of Rs.15 per share on the date of allotment of debentures. Accordingly 13,80,500 shares were allotted. - Part B of Rs.30 of each debenture was to be redeemed on three full instalments of Rs.10 each at the end of 7th, 8th and 9th year respectively from the date of allotment of debentures. 1989 - Name of the Company was subsequently changed to Vadilal Industries Pvt. Ltd. and it became a Public Ltd., company from 4th August. It was promoted by Ramchandra R. Gandhi and Laxmanbhai R. Gandhi. 1991 - The processed foods and frozen vegetable division commenced activities in May. - The products such as canned/frozen tropical fruit juices and pulp canned/frozen vegetables are mainly exported. The commodities division comprises HPS groundnuts, soyabean extraction, sesame seeds, non-basmati rice etc. 1993 - The ice-cream division had introduced 300 flavours in 600 different packs. The company entered into a marketing arrangement with a leading Company in U.P. to manufacture and sell the products under the brand name and as per the quality stipulated. Similar arrangements are to be entered into with Companies in Tamil Nadu, Punjab, M.P., W.Bengal. - In future, it was proposed to include extruded products, frozen desserts, low priced varieties like milk, lollies, mini milk fingers, fruit based ice creams etc. - The Company proposed to manufacture concentrated fruit juices/ pulps aseptically packed with an annual capacity of 16,200 TPA. Also frozen dessert an item containing vegetable fat and in low cholesterol was to be manufactured in novelty shapes and bulk packs in various flavours. - 2,46,500 No. of equity shares of Rs.10 each, issued, subscribed and paid up. 15,53,000 bonus equity shares issued in prop. 3107:493 shares held on 25th November 1989. 13,80,500 shares allotted in part conversion of 14% second redeemable partly convertible debentures. 1994 - Exports of agricultural commodities such as HPS, soyabean natural and hulled sesame seeds and also vegetable and fruit pulps rose by 61% to Rs.18.46 crores when compared on an annualised basis and the overeall working was reported to be satisfactory. - The company launched low fat calory ice-cream `Vadilal Lite' in different flavours manufactured at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. - The Company undertook to install new machineries for IQF project (for manufacturing frozen vegetables and fruits) at Dharampur, Dist. Valsad, Gujarat. - The Company launched mango pulp, mixed fruit and pineapple jam, tomato ketchup sauce, sweet corn soup (cream style) and baked beans. - The Company installed wind farm unit with total capacity of 1.28 MW consisting of 4 Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) of 320 KW each and 400 KVA transformer at village Lamba, Dist. Jamnagar, Gujarat. - During July, the company issued 15,00,000 No. of equity shares of Rs.10 each at a prem. of Rs.42.50 per share to promoter group of companies. - On 23rd July, the company allotted 20,00,000 No. of equity shares of Rs.10 each at a premium of Rs.37.50 per share to promoters on private placement basis. 1995 - The Company was on the look out for a foreign collaboration. - Additional WTGs of 320 KW each was installed at village Bhogat, Dist. Jamnagar, Gujarat. - The company received necessary permission for developing commercial building project name `Mahalay' off C.G. Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad at a cost of Rs.9 crores. 1996 - The company has installed IQF facilities at Dharampur plant at a total cost of Rs.6 crores by using fluidised bed-belt type continuous freezing technology imported from U.K. with a capacity of process 2 MT of fruits and vegetables per hour. - The Company has launched Manga/Pulp/Ral, frozen green peas into domestic market.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

LUXOR



Chairman’s Message
The beginning of every year is a wonderful time. A time to reflect on what has been and a time to plan for what will be. At Luxor we utilize this opportunity Luxor Group of Companies, headed by Mr.D K Jain, President of the Company, started manufacturing writing Instruments in india in the year 1963.
IDEOLOGY


In an attempt to achieve the ultimate goal of perfection in the field of Writing Instruments, we are fully dedicated to continued efforts of creation and improvements. We endeavour to create a mutually beneficial environment for Clientele, staff, contractors, sub-contractors among which the balance is achieved and the objective of the enterprise is fulfilled. We also aim at providing production skills, quality and managerial values.
COMPANY PROFILE
Luxor Group of Companies, headed by Mr. D K Jain, President of the Company, started manufacturing writing Instruments in india in the year 1963. Today LUXOR is the brand leader in Indian Writing Instrument Industry, having market share of over 20 percent with an excellent network of dealers and distributors. Luxor was formed in the year 1991. As of today Luxor is a leading manufacturer and exporter of Writing Instruments from India with over 15 percent of Export Market Share with its 4 manufacturing facilities in New Delhi and 3 at Bombay, employing over 600 people.
QUALITY
Luxor is committed to produce quality Writing Instruments to the total satisfaction of its customers. It is the policy of Luxor to develop and supply innovative products meeting the customers requirements from time to time. The company realizes that this shall be achieved only through continuous upgradation of technology, team work, motivation of employees and participative management. Apart from ISO-9002 standard, our products also conform to DIN quality for our ball pens series and for the entire marker range. Also our Children range colouring pens and fluorescent markers conforms to ASTM regulations for U.S.A. Market and are NON-TOXIC. Our inks have been tested and passed by American ARTS & CRAFTS Institute as being safe for children.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Luxorhas well-qualified Engineers in its R&D Department who constantly research and develop new products. Also the company has own Designers for metal ball pen and gift sets. We have in-house technology to manufacture nylon fibre nib, synthetic filters and custom design automatic assembly machines. We are equipped with our own Fibre Nib Plant, Reservoir Plant. We have our own lacquering Plant for metal pens and in-house assembly machine designing for our products and metal products development cell apart from automatic jumbo metal refill plant.
MILESTONES
Luxor was the first to introduce many new technologies in the Indian Market i.e. Pigment Fluorescent Highlighters, Xylene Free Markers, Ceramic Roller Pens, Needle Point Pens, OHP pens etc. Luxor is the first company which is recognized by the Government of India as an Export House Manufacturing and Exporting Quality Writing Instruments to over 45 countries all over the World. Luxor also bagged another first the coveted ISO-9002 certification for unsurpassed quality of its products.
PRODUCTS
PERMANENT MARKER 10 PERMANENT MARKER 15 PERMANENT MARKER 20 PERMANENT MARKER 25 PERMANENT MARKER 30 PERMANENT MARKER 35 HIGHLIGHTER GLOLITER TEXTLINER WHITE BOARD MARKER 60 WHITE BOARD MARKER 65 WHITE BOARD MARKER 70 FINE LINER 05 RANGER BALL POINT PEN STICK BALL POINT PENS SPRINT GRIP BALL PENS SMART PENCIL
MINI PERMANENT MARKER 50 PERMANENT MARKER 100 PERMANENT MARKER 110 PERMANENT DUAL MARKER 220 PERMANENT MARKER 250 PERMANENT MARKER 251 PERMANENT MARKER 260 PERMANENT MARKER 270 PERMANENT MARKER 280 PERMANENT MARKER 300
PERMANENT MARKER 510 PERMANENT MARKER 810 INDUSTRIAL MARKER
METALLIC MARKER CD & DVD MARKER OHP MARKER LAUNDRY MARKER FLIP CHART MARKER WINDOW/OPAQUE MARKER
WHITE BOARD MARKER - 600 WHITE BOARD MARKER - 750 WHITE BOARD MARKER - 760
MINI HI-LITER HIGHLITER GLOLITER TEXTLINER TEXT MARKER
TECHNO POINT GEL TRUE GEL 05 TRUE GEL 07 GEL GLITTER
MICROPOINT ROLLER BALL PEN 07 TECHNO ROLLER FOUNTAIN PEN MINI FINE WRITER 05 FINE WRITER 05
RETRA S SPRINT GRIP ARMADA SPARK II
RANGER BALL POINT PEN STICK BALL POINT PEN SMART GRIP PENCIL SMART PENCIL
MORE COMBO PACKS MORE COMBO PACKS
COLOR PENS FELT TIP PEN TWIN LINER TRIO LINERS BROAD LINE MARKER WASHABLE CONICAL TIP MARKER
STERLING NEO STAR ASTRA GEMINI LORD DUNES TONINO TRENDY BULLET MINI IMPACT MINI RETRO STYLE SATURN GLOSSY IMPACT PACER ETERNITY EMCEE II KELVIN II REGA RETRO FUSION CASA BLANCA EIFFEL TRINITY SANTANA SATURN - II PICASSO SOPHIA NEO SLIM
DYNA SET ASTRA SET SLEEK SET TRENDZ SET BELLAGIO SET SIENNA SET TEXAS SET STERLING SET NOVA SET
GIFTBOXES
MINI NEOTEC REFILL NEOTEC REFILL CHRISMATIC REFILL X-20 PLASTICS REFILLS JUMBO PLASTIC REFILL GEL REFILL 07 INK CARTIRIDGE LEADS
CUSTOMIZATION
ARYLIC DISPLAY STANDS CARDBOARD DISPLAY STAND
In 2002, Luxor Writing Instruments Private Limited (LWIPL) had emerged as the market leader in the premium pens2 segment in India, with a market share of 60%. The company held a 10% share in the writing instruments industry, next only to the market leader, Reynolds that held 12%. LWIPL had been in the pen industry for nearly four decades. The company adopted innovative marketing strategies that had made it one of the most popular pen manufacturers in India.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

THANDA MATLAB - COCA COLA

COMPANY CORPORATE OFFICE
Head office - COCA-COLA, 71 Macquarie Street , SYDNEY , NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2000

Share Registry office: - LINK MARKET SERVICE LIMITED LEVEL 12, 680 GEORGE STREET , SYDNEY , NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2000
COMPANY PROFILE

Dr. John Stith Pemberton for the first time produced the syrup for Coca-Cola on May 8, 1886



The Coca-Cola Company was originally established as the J. S. Pemberton Medicine Company, a co-partnership between Dr. John Stith Pemberton and Ed Holland.


• The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups in the world.

• The Coca-Cola formula and brand was bought in 1889 by Asa Candler who incorporated The Coca-Cola Company in 1892. Besides its namesake Coca-Cola beverage, Coca-Cola currently offers nearly 400 brands in over 200 countries or territories and serves 1.5 billion servings each day.
Interbrand’s Global Brand Scorecard for 2003 ranked Coca-Cola the #1 Brand in the World and estimated its brand value at $70.45 billion
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. Mr David M Gonski, AC (Chairman, Non Exec. Director)2. Mr Terry J Davis (Executive Director, Managing Director)3. Ms Jillian R Broadbent, AO (Non Exec. Director)4. Mr Wallace Macarthur King, AO (Non Exec. Director)5. Mr Geoff Kelly (Non Exec. Director)6. Mr Irial Finan (Non Exec. Director)7. Mr David Edward Meiklejohn (Non Exec. Director)8. Ms Catherine Brenner (Non Exec. Director)9. Ms Nessa O'Sullivan (CFO)10. Mr Ken McKenzie (CFO)
Company Secretary: - Mr. George Thomas Forster


COCA-COLA PRODUCTS AND BRANDS

The Coca-Cola Company offers nearly 400 brands in over 200 countries

• Diet Coke (introduced in 1982), which uses aspartame, a synthetic phenylalanine-based artificial sweetener in place of sugar
• Diet Coke Caffeine-Free
• Cherry Coke (1985)
• Diet Cherry Coke (1986)
• Coke with Lemon (2001)
• Diet Coke with Lemon (2001)
• Vanilla Coke (2002)
• Diet Vanilla Coke (2002)
• Coca-Cola C2 (2004)
• Coke with Lime (2004)
• Aquarius Mineral Water (2004)
• Diet Coke with Lime (2004)
• Diet Coke Sweetened with Splenda (2005)
• Coca-Cola Zero (2005)
• Coca-Cola Black Cherry Vanilla (2006)
• Diet Coca-Cola Black Cherry Vanilla (2006)
• Coca-Cola BlāK (2006)
• Diet Coke Plus (2007)
• Coca-Cola Orange (2007)

Coca-Cola India President
Atul Singh - President & CEO , Coca-Cola India


Atul Singh took over as the President & CEO, Coca-Cola India from 1st September 2005.
Atul, holds a MBA degree from Texas Christian University.

• Prior to this assignment, Atul Singh was the President of East, Central & South (ECS) China Division in January 2005.
• Prior to joining Coca-Cola, Atul worked for the Colgate Palmolive Company for 10 years and held several roles including Country General Manager, Nigeria (1995-1998), CFO then General Manager, Romania (1992-1995) and Finance Manager, USA Body Care (1990-1992), Prior to Colgate, Atul worked as an Auditor with Price Waterhouse in New York.

PRODUCTS IN INDIA BY COCA-COLA
• Coca-Cola
• Thums-up
• Fanta
• Limca
• Sprite
• Maaza
• Kinley
• Georgia
• Minute Maid
Mission, Vision & Values
Manufacturing Process of coca-cola products have different steps, which are cited below-
• Ingredient Delivery
• Washing and Rinsing
• Mixing and Blending
• Filling
• Capping
• Labeling
• Coding
• Inspection
• Packaging
• Warehousing and delivery
Manufacturing Plant Product Process
Manufacturing Process of coca-cola products have different steps, which are cited below-
• Ingredient Delivery
• Washing and Rinsing
• Mixing and Blending
• Filling
• Capping
• Labeling
• Coding
• Inspection
• Packaging
• Warehousing and delivery

Monday, September 21, 2009

RANBAXY




Introduction
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited is an integrated, research based, international pharmaceutical company, producing a wide range of quality, affordable generic medicines. Ranbaxy is ranked amongst the top ten global generic companies and has a presence in 23 of the top 25 pharma markets of the world. The company is headquartered in India. It has presence in 49 countries, with manufacturing facilities in 11 and a diverse product portfolio. It’s a public ltd company. Ranbaxy
exports its products to 125 countries with ground operations in 46 and
manufacturing facilities in seven countries. The CEO of the company is Malvinder Mohan Singh.

Company Profile
Type: Public Ltd
Founded : 1961
Headquarters: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Websites: http://www.ranbaxy.com/

History
Ranbaxy was started by Ranjit Singh and Gurbax Singh in 1937 as a
distributor for a Japanese company Shionogi. Interestingly the name Ranbaxyis a portmanteau word from the names of its first owners Ranjit and Gurbax. Bhai Mohan Singh bought the company in 1952 from his cousins Ranjit Singh and Gurbax Singh. After Bhai Mohan Singh's son Parvinder Singh joined thecompany in 1967, the company saw a significant transformation in its business and scale. In 1998, Ranbaxy entered United States, the world’s largest pharmaceutical market and now the biggest market for Ranbaxy, accounting for 28% of Ranbaxy's sales in 2005. Ranbaxy is also one of the world's top 10 in that pharmaceutical category as well. Yet, with India's agreement to apply international patent law at the beginning of 2005, Ranbaxy has begun converting itself into a full-fledged research-based pharmaceutical company. A major part of this effort has been the establishment of the company's own research and development center, which has enabled the company to begin to
enter the new chemical entities (NCE) and novel drug delivery systems (NDDS) markets. In the mid-2000s, the company had a number of NCEs in progress, and had already launched its first NDDS product, a single daily dosage formulation of ciprofloxacin. Ranbaxy is a truly global operation, producing its pharmaceutical preparations in manufacturing facilities in sevencountries, supported by sales and marketing subsidiaries in 44 countries, reaching more than 100 countries throughout the world. The Company has
clocked sales of USD 286 Mn (2006) registering a growth of over 17%.Growing ahead of the market the Company has enhanced its competitive position in the domestic market through its focused approach. Ranbaxy views its R&D capabilities as a vital component of its business strategy that will provide the company with a sustainable, long-term competitive advantage. The robust R&D environment within the company for both drug discovery & &
development and for generics is designed to bring into sharper focus, theneeds of both equally.

  • An introduction to Ranbaxy in India
    Ranbaxy is one of the leading pharmaceutical Companies in India commanding a market share of around 5%. The Company has clocked sales of USD 299 Mn(2008). Growing ahead of the market, the Company has enhanced its competitive position in the domestic market through its focused approach. The Company’s business has been realigned to its customer groups and investments have been made in high growth segments. These efforts have resulted in strengthening its Chronic franchise (Life Style led) as well as has reinforced its leading position in the Acute segment.
    Ranbaxy is a strong player in the Novel Drug Delivery System (NDDS) segment. Its product portfolio spans across Acute & Chronic Business covering Anti-infectives, Nutritionals, Gastro-intestinals, Pain Management (Acute) Cardiovasculars, Dermatologicals, Central Nervous Systems (Chronic) segments.
    Company’s India operations are a dominant force in a number of participating therapeutic segments, for example Anti-infectives, Statins, Dermatology and Pain Management. A publicly listed company, Ranbaxy India is also a member of IPA (Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance) & OPPI (Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India).
    • Company growing faster than the market.
    • One of the largest distribution networks that comprises 2500+ skilled field force. Dedicated task forces for specialised & chronic therapies
    • A strong player in the NDDS segment. Key brands include Cifran OD (Ciprofloxacin), Zanocin OD (Ofloxacin) & Sporidex AF (Cephalexin)
    • Strong brand building capabilities, reflected in the fact that around 20 brands feature in the “Top-300 brands of the Industry” list. Leading brands are Sporidex (Cephalexin), Cifran (Ciprofloxacin), Mox (Amoxycillin), Zanocin (Ofloxacin) & Volini (Diclofenac)
    • A well-built customer interface, with one of the highest customer coverage across India, and an excellent franchise with both Generalists & Specialists. This is proven by Ranbaxy India’s Corporate Image being perceived as ‘Best-in-Class’ by customers (source: AC Nielsen ORG MARG Report, June 2004)
    • Great emphasis is placed on Knowledge Management and Medico-marketing initiatives such as Advisory Board Meetings, Post Marketing Surveillance Studies and Continuous Medical Education programs. These have resulted in an excellent customer relationship with the medical fraternity. More than 2000 interface programs (Symposia, CME’s) are conducted and about 20 Clinical Papers published annually
    • With a futuristic approach, the India operations attempt to capitalize on the fast- emerging, high-growth segments with innovative products and services:
    Biological formulations such as Verorab (Rabies Vaccine) and Vaxigrip (Flu Vaccine), which require competencies to propagate the newer concepts in the market place. These products are being in-licensed or taken on Co-promotion from Sanofi Pastuer.
    High end anti-infectives such as Cilanem (Imipenem+Cilastatin) & Faronem (Faropenem) have been launched for the first time in India. Ranbaxy is championing the concept of Penems/ Carbapenmens , locally Dry Power & Metered Dose Inhalers have been launched in the Respiratory segment. All Metered Dose Inhalers are HFA based formulations, environment friendly inhalers. It is for the first time in India, that a company has launched its entire HFA propellant based MDI range. The world’s first novel product, Osovair (Formoterol + Ciclesonide) inhalation capsules has been introduced in the Indian market.
    Anti-diabetic franchise has been further consolidated with launch of Insucare (Insulin) with an innovative delivery mechanism - “Controlled Insulin Logistics” This ensures that the cold chain, vital for product efficacy, is maintained.
    A slew of products have been launched in the Dermatology segment: Suncross (Sunscreen lotion), Sotret (Isotretnoin), Eflora (Eflornithine)
    BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    Mr. Tejandra Khanna, Chairman
    Brian.W. Tempest, Vice Chairman
    Mr. Malvinder Mohan Singh, CEO & MD
    Mr. Atul Sobti, President
    Dr. P.S Joshi Director
    Ramesh L. Adige Executive Director

    PRODUCTS OFFERED
    · ANTI – INFECTION
    · G.I & NUTRITIONALS
    · CVS & DIABETES
    · CNS
    · NS AID & RELATED
    · ANTI ALLERGANTS
    · ANTI RETROVIRALS
    · UROLOGY
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Friday, September 4, 2009

HUL - Hindustan Unilever

HINDUSTAN UNI LEVER
Nitin Paranjpe - CEO,
Hindustan Unilever Corporate Office: Hindustan Unilever Limited Hindustan Unilever House165/166, Backbay Reclamation,Mumbai - 400020MaharashtraIndia.Tel: +91-22-39830000Fax: +91-22-2287197
INTRODUCTION
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is India's largest fast moving consumer goods company with leadership in Home & Personal Care Products and Foods & Beverages. HUL's brands, spread across 20 distinct consumer categories, touch the lives of two out of three Indians. Hindustan Lever Ltd (HLL) is India's largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company. HLL's brands like Lifebuoy, Lux, Surf Excel, Rin, Wheel, Fair & Lovely, Pond's, Sunsilk, Clinic, Pepsodent, Close-up, Lakme, Brooke Bond, Kissan, Knorr-Annapurna, Kwality Wall's are household names across the country and span a host of categories, such as soaps, detergents, personal products, tea, coffee, branded staples, ice cream and culinary products. These products are manufactured over 40 factories across India and the associated operations involve over 2,000 suppliers and associates. Hindustan Lever Limited's distribution network comprises about 4,000 redistribution stockists, covering 6.3 million retail outlets reaching the entire urban population, and about 250 million rural consumers. HLL is also one of India's largest exporters. It has been recognised as a Golden Super Star Trading House by the Government of India. Presently, HLL has over 16,000 employees including over 1,200 managers. Its mission is to "add vitality to life." The Anglo-Dutch company Unilever owns a majority stake in Hindustan Lever Limited. In the late 19th and early 20th century Unilever used to export its products to India. This process began in 1888 with the export of Sunlight soap, which was followed by Lifebuoy in 1895 and other famous brands like Pears, Lux and Vim soon after. In 1931, Unilever set up its first Indian subsidiary, Hindustan Vanaspati Manufacturing Company, followed by Lever Brothers India Limited (1933) and United Traders Limited (1935). The three companies were merged in November 1956 and the new entity that came into existence after merger was called as Hindustan Lever Limited. HLL offered 10% of its equity to the Indian public, and it was the first among the foreign subsidiaries to do so. Currently, Unilever holds 51.55% equity in the company while the rest of the shareholding is distributed among about 380,000 individual shareholders and financial institutions. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:- Harish Manwani :- Non Executive Chairman, Member of Compensation Committee and President of Asia & Africa Operations at Unilever. Nitin Paranjpe - Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Executive Director, Member of Compensation Committee and Member of Shareholder & Investor Grievances Committee.Sridhar Ramamurthy - Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director Business PartnersUnilever is committed to establishing mutually beneficial relations with our suppliers, customers and business partners. In their business dealings they expect their business partners to adhere to business principles consistent with their own.Competition Unilever believes in vigorous yet fair competition and supports the development of appropriate competition laws. Unilever companies and employees will conduct their operations in accordance with the principles of fair competition and all applicable regulations.
Vision
Vision is to be an injury free organization.
Mission
Unilever's mission is to add Vitality to life.
We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene, and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.
CORPORATE PURPOSE
Unilever's mission is to add Vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Our deep roots in local cultures and markets around the world give us our strong relationship with consumers and are the foundation for our future growth. We will bring our wealth of knowledge and international expertise to the service of local consumers - a truly multi-local multinational. Our long-term success requires a total commitment to exceptional standards of performance and productivity, to working together effectively, and to a willingness to embrace new ideas and learn continuously.
QUALITY POLICY
Quality is fundamental to our Business Success. Unilever’s mission is to meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. And a key requirement is building in the quality expectations of our consumers into our products. To win consumers’ confidence and loyalty, we need to consistently deliver branded products of excellent quality. We understand the different needs of our consumers and customers and strive to develop and deliver superior brands to ensure that they’re the preferred choice. And by applying consistently high standards, we’re able to do things right first time, cut waste, reduce costs and drive profitability. Our Quality Policy describes the principles that everyone in Unilever follows, wherever they are in the world, to ensure that we are recognised and trusted for our integrity, the quality of our brands and products, and the high standards we set.
PRODUCTS
TEA COFFEE
Brooke Bond Brooke Bond Bru Lipton
FOODS ICECREAM Kissan Kwality Wall's Annapurna Knorr
PERSONAL WASH Lux Liril Pears Breeze Lifebuoy Dove Hamam Rexona
LAUNDARY SKIN CARE
Surf Excel Fair & Lovely Rin Pond's Wheel Vaseline Sunlight Aviance
HAIR CARE ORAL CARE Sunsilk Naturals Pepsodent Clinic Closeup
DEODRANTS COLOUR COSMETICS Axe Lakme Rexona
AYURVEDIC AND PERSONAL CARE Ayush
HUL Exports Today, HUL is one of India’s Largest exporters of branded Fast Moving Consumer Goods. It has been recognized by the Government of India as a Golden Super Star Trading House. Over time HUL has developed into a viable & competitive sourcing base for Unilever world wide in Home and Personal Care & Foods & Beverages category of products. HUL is also a global marketing arm for select licensed Unilever brands and also works on building categories with core country advantage such as branded basmati rice. HUL’s key focus in the exports business is on two broad categories. HUL's Exports geography comprises, at present, countries in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Australia, North America etc A brief on HUL's Exports portfolio HPC: The categories under HPC include products in Skin care, Oral care, Pears ,Personal Wash & Lakme range. F&B: The categories under F&B include products in Tea, Coffee & Processed Foods range. - Processed Foods categories include Fruit Spreads / Jams, Soup Powders, Salt, Wheat Flour, Tomato Ketchup and Custard Powder. The branded processed food items consists of Kissan, Knorr, Annapurna, Captain Cook, Brown & Polson brands. Marine Products: HUL offers a comprehensive portfolio, ranging from Surimi, Crabsticks to Shrimps and several value-added products. Among its customers is Icelandic, the world's third largest seafood company. In addition, HUL has also become a part of Unilever's supply chain in seafoods for Europe too. HUL's Marine Products brands are Ocean Diamond, Ocean Excellence, Shogun, Hima, Gold Seal, Tara and Prima. Rice: The categories are Basmati Rice and Basmati Rice-based ready-to-eat rice meals. The brands are Gold Seal, Indus Valley, Rozana and Annapurna. Link : www.pureitwater.com Pure it: - The world's most advanced in-home water purifier. Pure it, a breakthrough offering of Hindustan Unilever (HUL), comes with many unique benefits – complete protection from all water-borne diseases, unmatched convenience and affordability. Pureit not only renders water micro-biologically safe, but also makes the water clear, odourless and good-tasting. Pureit runs with a unique ‘Germkill battery Kit’™ that typically lasts for 1500 litres* of water. The Germkill Battery Kit™ is priced at Rs.350. This means consumers will get four litres of water that is ‘as safe as boiled water’ ™ for just one rupee. Which works out to an extremely affordable 23 paise per litre.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

GRASIM - Aditya Birla Group Company


Chairman - Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla - Aditya Birla Group
About Company
Grasim Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, ranks among India's largest private sector companies, with consolidated net turnover of Rs.184 billion and a consolidated net profit of Rs.29 billion (FY2009).
Starting as a textiles manufacturer in 1948, today Grasim's businesses comprise viscose staple fibre (VSF), cement, chemicals and textiles. Its core businesses are VSF and cement, which contribute to over 90 per cent of its revenues and operating profits.
The Aditya Birla Group is the world’s largest producer of VSF, commanding a 24 per cent global market share. Grasim, with an aggregate capacity of 333,975 tpa has a global market share of 11 per cent. It is also the second largest producer of caustic soda (which is used in the production of VSF) in India.
In cement, Grasim along with its subsidiary UltraTech Cement Ltd. has a capacity of 41.6 million tpa and is a leading cement player in India. In July 2004, Grasim acquired a majority stake and management control in UltraTech Cement Limited. One of the largest of its kind in the cement sector, this acquisition catapulted the Aditya Birla Group to the top of the league in India.

Viscose staple fibre - Grasim is India's pioneer in viscose staple fibre (VSF).
Cement - Grasim has grown to become a leading cement player in India.
Chemicals - Grasim has India's second largest caustic soda unit.
Textiles - Grasim has strong nation-wide retail network and also caters to international fashion houses in USA and UK.
Product
Product Installed capacity (March 2007)
Viscose staple fibre 333,975 tpa
VSF, joint venture — Birla Jingwei Fibres Company Limited 35,000 tpa
Grey cement 16.75 million tpa
White cement 475,000 tpa
Ready-mix concrete plants (31) 5.6 million cubic metres
Chemicals 258,000 tpa
Textiles (Yarn) 8832 spindles
Textiles, subsidiaries — Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Ltd. (Fabric) 148 looms
Textiles, subsidiaries — Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Ltd. (Yarn) 35,808 spindles
About Business
Viscose staple fibre
Grasim is India's pioneer in viscose staple fibre (VSF), a man-made, biodegradable fibre with characteristics akin to cotton. An extremely versatile and easily blendable fibre, VSF is widely used in apparels, home textiles, dress material, knitted wear and non-woven applications.
Grasim's VSF plants are located at Nagda in Madhya Pradesh, Kharach in Gujarat and Harihar in Karnataka, with an aggregate capacity of 333,975 tpa.
Cement
Grasim ventured into cement production in the mid 1980s, setting up its first cement plant at Jawad in Madhya Pradesh and since then it has grown to become a leading cement player in India.
Grasim’s cement operations today span the length and breadth of India, with 11 composite plants, eight split grinding units, four bulk terminals and 53 ready-mix concrete plants. All the plants are located close to sizeable limestone mines and are fully automated to ensure consistent quality. All units use state-of-the-art equipment and technology and are certified with ISO 9001 for quality systems and ISO 14001 for environment management systems.
Chemicals
Rayon grade caustic soda is an important raw material in VSF production. To achieve reliable and economical supply of this chemical, Grasim set up a rayon grade caustic soda unit at Nagda in 1972 with an initial capacity of 33,000 tpa. This has since grown to 258,000 tpa, making it the country’s second largest caustic soda unit.
Textiles
Grasim has a strong presence in fabrics and synthetic yarns, through its subsidiary, Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Limited, and is well known for its branded suitings, Grasim and Graviera, mainly in the polyester – cellulosic branded menswear. Its textile plants are located at Bhiwani (Haryana) and Malanpur (Madhya Pradesh).

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

TATA MOTORS


Tata Motors Limited -

(NSE: TATAMOTORS, BSE: 500570, NYSE: TTM), is a multinational corporation headquartered in Mumbai, India. Part of the Tata Group, it was formerly known as TELCO (TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company). Tata
Contents Motors has a consolidated revenue of USD 16 billion after the acquisiton of iconic & marquee British automotive brands Jaguar & Landrover in 2008.
It is India's largest company in the automobile and commercial vehicle sector with upwards of 70% cumulative Market share in the Domestic Commercial vehicle segment, and a midsized player on the world market with 0.81% market share in 2007 according to OICA data. The OICA ranked it as the 19th largest automaker,[1] based on figures for 2007.[2] and the second largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the world. The company is the world’s fourth largest truck manufacturer, and the world’s second largest bus manufacturer. In India, Tata ranks as the leader in every commercial vehicle segment, and is in the top 3 makers of passenger cars. Tata Motors is also the designer and manufacturer of the iconic Tata Nano, which at INR 100,000 or approximately USD 2300, is the cheapest car in the world.
Established in 1945, when the company began manufacturing locomotives, the company manufactured its first commercial vehicle in 1954 in a collaboration with Daimler-Benz AG, which ended in 1969.[3] Tata Motors is a dual-listed company traded on both the National Stock Exchange(where it is a component of the Sensex index), as well as on the New York Stock Exchange. Tata Motors in 2005, was ranked among the top 10 corporations in India with an annual revenue exceeding INR 320 billion.
In 2004, Tata Motors bought Daewoo's truck manufacturing unit, now known as Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle, in South Korea. It also, acquired a 21% stake in Hispano Carrocera SA, giving it controlling rights in the company. In March 2008, it finalised a deal with Ford Motor Company to acquire their British Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) business, which also includes the Rover, Daimler and Lanchester brand names.[4][5][6] and the purchase was completed on 2 June 2008 [7]
Tata Motors has auto manufacturing and assembly plants in Jamshedpur, Pantnagar, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Pune in India, as well as in Argentina, South Africa and Thailand.
History
Tata Motors launches its first truck in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz
Tata Motors is a part of the Tata Group manages its share-holding through Tata Sons. The company was established in 1945 as a locomotive manufacturing unit and later expanded its operations to commercial vehicle sector in 1954 after forming a joint venture with Daimler-Benz AG of Germany. Despite the success of its commercial vehicles, Tata realized his company had to diversify and he began to look at other products. Based on consumer demand, he decided that building a small car would be the most practical new venture. So in 1998 it launched Tata Indica, India's first fully indigenous passenger car.Designed to be inexpensive and simple to build and maintain, the Indica became an instant hit in the Indian market. It was also exported to Europe namely the UK and Italy. Since then it has never looked back. In 2004 it acquired Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle and in late 2005 it acquired 21% Aragonese Hispano Carrocera giving it controlling rights of the company. It has formed a Joint Venture with Marcopolo of Brazil and introduced low-floor buses in the Indian Market. Recently it had acquired British Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) business, which also includes the Rover, Daimler and Lanchester brand names

Expansion
The first generation Tata Indica
After years of dominating the commercial vehicle market in India, Tata Motors entered the passenger vehicle market in 1991 by launching the Tata Sierra, a multi utility vehicle. After the launch of three more vehicles, Tata Estate (1992, a stationwagon design based on the earlier 'TataMobile' (1989), a light commercial vehicle), Tata Sumo (LCV, 1994) and Tata Safari (1998, India's first sports utility vehicle). Tata launched the Indica in 1998, the first fully indigenous passenger car of India. Though the car was initially panned by auto-analysts, the car's excellent fuel economy, powerful engine and aggressive marketing strategy made it one of the best selling cars in the history of the Indian automobile industry. A newer version of the car, named Indica V2, was a major improvement over the previous version and quickly became a mass-favourite. A badge engineered version of the car was sold in the United Kingdom as the Rover CityRover. Tata Motors also successfully exported large quantities of the car to South Africa.The success of Indica in many ways marked the rise of Tata Motors. [8]
Tata brands
Tata Novus is one of the best selling commercial trucks in South Korea.
Hispano Divo at the 2008 FIAA in Madrid
Jaguar XF
Land Rover's Range Rover
Tata MarcoPolo released this low-floor bus in India and now it is widely used as public transport in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore
Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle

- 25MT GVW Tata Novus
Jaguar Cars and Land Rover
Daimler


Rover
Joint ventures
Tata Motors has formed a 51:49 joint venture in bus body building with Marcopolo of Brazil. This joint venture is to manufacture and assemble fully-built buses and coaches targeted at developing mass rapid transportation systems.

Tata Motors also formed a joint venture with Fiat and gained access to Fiat’s diesel engine technology.[11] Tata Motors sells Fiat cars in India and is looking to extend its relationship with Fiat and Iveco to other segments. Fiat's first body-on frame pickup will have the same styling as Tata Xenon and is to be named Fiat Terra.

Tata has also formed numerous JV's with many small companies in various countries around the world.
Products
Passenger cars and utility vehicles:
Tata 1616 Starbus

Tata Marcopolo Buses in the Delhi BRT.
Tata StarBus in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Military Trucks
Tata Sierra (Discontinued)
Tata Estate (Discontinued)
Tata Sumo/Spacio
Tata Safari
Tata Indica
Tata Indigo
Tata Indigo Marina
Tata Winger
Tata Magic
Tata Nano
Tata Xenon XT
Tata Xover (2009)
Concept vehicles
2000 Aria Roadster
2001 Aria Coupe
2002 Tata Indiva
2004 Tata Indigo Advent
2005 Tata Xover
2006 Tata Cliffrider
2007 Tata Elegante
2009 Tata Prima
Commercial vehicles
Tata Ace
Tata TL/Telcoline/207 DI Pickup Truck
Tata 407 Ex and Ex2
Tata 709 Ex
Tata 809 Ex and Ex2
Tata 909 Ex and Ex2
Tata 1109 (Intermediate truck)
Tata 1510/1512 (Medium bus)
Tata 1610/1616 (Heavy bus)
Tata 1613/1615 (Medium truck)
Tata 2515/2516 (Medium truck)
Tata Starbus (Medium Bus)
Tata Globus (Low Floor Bus)
Tata Marcopolo Bus (Low Floor Bus)
Tata 3015 (Heavy truck)
Tata 3118 (Heavy truck) (8X2)
Tata 3516 (Heavy truck)
Tata 4018 (Heavy truck)
Tata 4923 (Ultra-Heavy truck) (6X4)
Tata Novus (Heavy truck designed by Tata Daewoo)
Tata World Truck (Heavy truck designed by Tata Motors and Tata Daewoo)
Military vehicles
Tata LSV (Light Specialist Vehicle)
Tata 2 Stretcher Ambulance
Tata 407 Troop Carrier, available in hard top, soft top, 4x4, and 4x2 versions
Tata LPTA 713 TC (4x4)
Tata LPT 709 E
Tata SD 1015 TC (4x4)
Tata LPTA 1615 TC (4x4)
Tata LPTA 1621 TC (6x6)
Telco Construction Equipment (TCE)
TCE is a joint venture between Tata Motors and Hitachi, which focuses on excavators and other construction equipment.