Company Results

Rado targets 40% sales growth in Guj

The world renowned Swiss watchmaker, Rado expects that Gujarat will contribute significantly in its overall sales across India. It targets more than 40% sales growth in Gujarat, which is more than national target of 30%.

The company also plans to expand number of its boutiques in India from 12 to 20 by end of current calendar year. While launching company's first exclusive boutique in Ahemdabad, Roland Streule, president of Rado said, "Though India has not been contributing substantially in our revenues like other countries, it will become the fastest growing market for the company in coming years. Gujarat is also a promising market for us and we expect higher growth in the state. Ahmedabad also finds a place in the top ten markets in India."

FDA moves afresh against Ranbaxy

Halts review of drug applications from Paonta Sahib, invokes compliance clause

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday announced that a facility owned by Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd falsified data and test results in approved and pending drug applications.

The facility, Paonta Sahib, has been under an FDA import alert since September 2008.

The FDA is continuing to investigate this matter to ensure the safety and efficacy of marketed drugs associated with Ranbaxy’s Paonta Sahib site.

To date, the FDA has no evidence that these drugs do not meet their quality specifications and has not identified any health risks associated with currently marketed Ranbaxy products, the regulator said in a press release.

Ketchup maker Heinz says third-quarter profits up 11 per cent

Ketchup maker Heinz says third-quarter profits up 11 per cent New York  - HJ Heinz Co, the world's biggest ketchup maker, posted higher-than-expected third-quarter profits Tuesday and said net income climbed 11 per cent to
242.3 million dollars from the previous year.

The Pittsburgh-based company said the growth was a result of higher pricing and increased sales of ketchup and its Classico pasta sauces, which also showed that consumers in recession-hit countries were eating at home more frequently.

ABB posts net profit rise of 11 per cent at Rs 547 crore

ABB IndiaPower and automation technologies firm, ABB India has declared its financial results, posting 11 per cent increase in its profit at Rs 547 crore for the fiscal ended December 31, 2008. The firm earned total revenue of Rs 6,967.50 crore for the fiscal as compared to Rs 6,001.40 crore during last year.

Meanwhile, the Board of ABB appointed Gary Steel as its director and chairman, who is currently serving as Head of Human Resources and Member of the Group Executive Committee of ABB group of companies.

AREVA T&D Q4 net profit dips 34.2%

AREVA T&D Q4 net profit dips 34.2%AREVA T&D India Limited, the In

Leon’s Furniture Offsets The Recession Effect

Leon’s Furniture Offsets The Recession EffectLeon's Furniture managed to off set the effects of recession and posted a growth of 7.4 per cent in fourth-quarter profits and higher overall sales.

On Thursday, the company announced income of $23.2 million during the last three months of 2008, an escalation from $21.6 million in the same period last year.

Profits were worth 33 cents per basic share, up from 31 cents a share in the same time frame.

The revenues also showed a growth, up to $269.9 million from $185.9 million, partially on the acquisition of Appliance Canada in January 2008.

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