Nano to launch today

Tata Motors said it will launch its ultra-cheap Nano car in Mumbai on Monday — a vehicle meant to herald a revolution by making it possible for the world’s poor to purchase their first car. But few predict the snub-nosed Nano will be able to turn around the company, which has been beset by flagging…

Gulf Finance House to invest USD 10 billion in Mumbai SEZ

In a significant move signaling its continued commitment to the rapidly growing Indian economy, Gulf Finance House, yesterday signed a wide ranging agreement with the Government of Maharashtra to facilitate the creation of one of the largest development projects in the state – a state-of-the-art Economic Development Zone – just outside Mumbai, the country’s financial…

Manchester United ties up with Bollywood film Goal

Bollywood movie “Goal” has tied up with Manchester United Football Club in the hope of scoring a major hit when it is released at the end of the month. Indian hunk John Abraham plays the role of a footballer inspired by the English Premier League champions. “It’s great to be associated with the Manchester United…

How a Muslim Billionaire Thrives in Hindu India

“The world’s richest Muslim entrepreneur defies conventional wisdom about Islamic tycoons: He doesn’t hail from the Persian Gulf, he didn’t make his money in petroleum, and he definitely doesn’t wear his faith on his sleeve.” “A native of Mumbai, Azim Premji has tapped India’s abundant engineering talent to transform a family vegetable-oil firm, Wipro Ltd.,…