The Financial Express -- Corporate

Tuesday, August 12 1997

Godrej & Boyce plans overseas furniture joint ventures

Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company, the holding company of the Godrej group, is expanding its overseas operations. The privately-held, unlisted company is planning to set up a series of joint ventures in new markets, including Oman, Vietnam and South Africa.

GIC to expedite disbursal of claims

The General Insurance Corporation plans to introduce a status report to its clients within five working days from the date claims are lodged with it, in a bid to bring about accountability. This has been done on the basis of a national campaign on `Citizen Charter' spearheaded by the Consumer Coordination Council.

`Star made business offer before seeking DTH nod'

The Centre has justified the ban on direct-to-home television services till the enactment of the Broadcasting Bill on the grounds that Star TV had never sought permission for it.

Split verdict on Spic-MRL imbroglio

Market Briefing -- Kothari Pioneer Pension plan yields 30%

GIC promotes 7 assistant GMs

Chamber meet to discuss court caveat on bandh

The Index -- Thomas Cook

MSEB kicks off special purpose vehicle plan for Dabhol stake

Clutch Auto to go solo, gears up to face competition

General Motors averts one strike, faces another deadline

Raasi Cement to take over ailing ceramics subsidiary

The price to pay for the prized local consumer

Corporate Briefing -- IBM unveils ACE training centre