Nikon launches eight new camerasApril 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Photographic equipment manufacturer Nikon Wednesday launched eight new models of its flagship Coolpix brand of digital cameras, priced in the range of Rs.7,450-Rs.25,950. The company, which commands five percent share in the Indian compact camera market, is targeting to double it by year-end.
Nikon seeks lower import duties in IndiaJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Digital imaging products manufacturer Nikon Corp is hoping for a reduction in countervailing duty and additional duty in the 2009-10 budget to enable it stay more competitive against grey market products being sold in India. "Sales as much as 30 percent are impacted due to cheaper alternatives in the black market.
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f1.8 G Fast and Silent Lens for any DX Nikon DSLR February 10th, 2009 Lense is the heart of a camera. If you want to add more life to your pictures - go for better lens.
Nokia introduces microfinance schemes to push salesAugust 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nokia India Wednesday said it will roll out microfinancing schemes in 12 states in an effort to push its mobile phone penetration in the country. India is second in terms of the company's revenue.
US video game retail sales fall once again in August, says NPDSeptember 11th, 2009 NPD: Video game sales slide again in AugustNEW YORK — Retail sales of video games have declined for six straight months. Analysts are blaming the slow August — which was expected — in part on a disappointing showing from the latest "Madden" title from Electronic Arts.
India to get second electric car plant by 2011July 10th, 2009 CHENNAI - Tamil Nadu will soon get its first battery-powered car plant, and India its second, to be set up by electric vehicle manufacturer Bavina. According to a government statement Friday, Bavina Cars India has been allotted 100 acres in the special economic zone (SEZ) in Ranipet near here, promoted by the State Industries Promotion Corp of Tamil Nadu.
Sony India expects sales to drop next fiscalMarch 19th, 2009 KOLKATA - Consumer electronics company Sony India Pvt Ltd is expecting a lower sales growth in 2009-10 due to the global meltdown, a top official said here Thursday. 'We expect a sales growth in the range of 15-20 percent, lower from the current fiscal,' Sony India head (sales) Sunil Nayyar told reporters.
Toshiba Corporation set to enter Indian thermal power industryJuly 8th, 2009 TOKYO - Toshiba Corporation announced that Toshiba JSW Turbine and Generator Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture with JSW that will manufacture and market steam turbines and generators in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government of Tamil Nadu.
Nokia unveils plans for new music phones, mini-laptop in coming monthsSeptember 2nd, 2009 Nokia plans more phones, netbookSTUTTGART, Germany — Nokia Corp., the world's biggest maker of cell phones, unveiled new models Wednesday that boast more music features and mesh better with Facebook and the Finnish company's upcoming netbook. The announcements are part of Nokia's attempt to branch out into new markets, such as wireless online services.
Toyota to launch Fortuner by SeptemberApril 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Unperturbed by the financial crisis and a slump in sales, Japanese auto major Toyota Motor Wednesday announced that it will launch its high end sport utility vehicle (SUV) Fortuner in India by September this year. Fortuner, which is currently available in Philippines and Malaysia, will be imported to India in completely knocked down (fully disassembled) condition and is expected to be sold at around Rs.20 lakh.
General Motors launches LPG run Chevrolet Spark in MumbaiJune 10th, 2009 MUMBAI - General Motors India launched the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) version of its popular small car Chevrolet Spark here on Tuesday. The LPG version is GM India's first clean-burning liquefied natural gas car in India, built at company's plant at Talegaon in Maharashtra.
Nokia to plant sapling for every old handset returnedDecember 30th, 2008 BANGALORE - Global telecom major Nokia India will plant a sapling for every old mobile handset or accessory deposited with its dealers or customer care centres in this tech hub from Jan 1, the company said Wednesday. 'We want to educate mobile users on the importance of recycling e-waste.
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Comes with a Built-in Projector to play back the captured photos and videosAugust 5th, 2009 Combo gadgets are the most hyped gadgets these days. Like we mentioned those multifunctional Pen Gadgets, here is a Digital Camera that also packs in a small projector within its body.
US video game retail sales tumble 29 percent in July, says market researcher NPD GroupAugust 14th, 2009 July video game sales show sharp declineNEW YORK — Hurt by the recession and few hit game launches, U.S. retail sales of video games dropped sharply in July, market researcher NPD Group says.
Nikon D-90 -First D-SLR with a Movie ModeOctober 6th, 2008 Nikon came out with one of its best products in recent times when they launched Nikon D-90, the first D-SLR with a movie mode that too in HD. The super sensitive sensor, continuous shooting performance, expansive Live View LCD, high ISO options and heralded image quality can turn many a heads to pose for this beauty.