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Pernod Ricard now India’s most profitable spirits firm
March 5, 2013 – MUMBAI: The maker of Absolut Vodka and Chivas Regal Scotch whisky crossed the $1-billion sales mark in the country in 2011-12 when its sales rose 34% to Rs 5,941 crore, making India the fourth-largest market for Pernod Ricard. More of the story on The Economic Times
AirAsia may kick off India operations in June
March 5, 2013 – MUMBAI: Kuala Lumpur-headquartered airline AirAsia has brought forward the start of its domestic operations in India to May-June… More of the story on The Economic Times
PM Ashraf to make first visit to India
AFP | March 5, 2013 – NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will visit India for the first time this week for a day-long pilgrimage to a shrine, officials in both countries said Tuesday. – More of the story on Dawn.com
The $1 million Indian Advance Book Deal – Amish Tripathi
Shalini Umachandran. Shiva grants author Amish Tripathi $1 million boon. The Times of India. 3 March 2013 In what is being touted as the biggest advance paid to an Indian author by a home-grown publishing house, Westland has given Amish Tripathi, author of the Shiva trilogy, Rs 5 crore — close to $1 million — … Continue reading
Partridge Publishing: Penguin’s Self-Publishing Platform in India
Truly, the publishing industry in India is showing a very good growth rate. Having Penguin to open up a new self-publishing platform for the Indian market proves how valuable Indian authors are. IANS. “Penguin introduces self-publishing platform in India.” The Times of India. 10 Feb 2013. Penguin Books India in partnership with its US-based sister … Continue reading
New Delhi World Book Fair 2013
IANS. “World Book Fair ends on positive business note.” The Times of India. 11 February 2013 Nearly 1,100 exhibitors from 28 countries showed books in every category in 2,100 stands. The fair’s theme was indigenous and folk literature that reached out to people through an ethnic books corner and and an art exhibition. The National … Continue reading
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