Kinetic, Honda Motor sign pact
Honda Motor Company of Japan and Kinetic Honda Motor have signed a five-year licence and technical-assistance agreement. Under the new agreement, Honda is committed to provide technical assistance to the company.

BPL Telecom to focus on telecom system integration
BPL Telecom Ltd has restructured its domestic operations with a major thrust on a new division - telecom system integration. This division is expected to contribute Rs 20 crore to the company's targeted income of Rs 160 crore this fiscal.

SAP India unwraps new system for insurance firms
SAP India has launched SAP Insurance, an integrated, enterprise-wide information and decision support system, for insurance companies in the country.

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