Trivandrum: HLL Lifecare Ltd., a mini-ratna public sector undertaking with diversified business, is foraying into molecular diagnostics area with a duplex test kit to make Chikungunya and Dengue fever tests more affordable to the common man. The new multiplex molecular diagnostic kit has been developed by HLL in collaboration with the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, also based in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Nitta Gelatin shows impressive Q1 figures, retains growth
Trivandrum: Nitta Gelatin India Ltd. (NGIL), a joint venture between the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) and Nitta Gelatin Incorporated, Japan, and a leading player in the Gelatin industry, has reported a turnover of Rs.67 crores and a net profit of Rs.4.69 crores for the first quarter this fiscal. NGIL hopes to achieve a turnover of around Rs.300 crores during the current financial year. During 2011-12, NGIL had reported a turnover of Rs.240 crores and a net profit of Rs.5.08 crores, after tax.
Read MoreKerala steps up efforts to draw investment with Bangalore roadshow
Trivandrum: The Government of Kerala has signalled its willingness to go the extra mile to make the State a preferred investment destination through policy initiatives and ground-level support. A slew of measures designed to facilitate investment and foster trade and business partnerships were outlined by senior government officials at a Business Meet organised at Bangalore today in connection with the Emerging Kerala 2012 Global Connect that the State is hosting in September.
Read MoreKSCADC launches Fish Maid products with CIFT
Trivandrum: Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation (KSCADC) and Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) under the National Agricultural Innovative Project (NAIP) have come together to create a brand of value added products called ‘Fish Maid’. Chief Minister Shri Oommen Chandy launched the ‘Fish Maid’ products at a function in Thiruvananthapuram on July 17, 2012.
Read MoreHyatt announces plans for Grand Hyatt Kochi
Kochi: US based Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that Hyatt affiliates signed management agreements for a Grand Hyatt hotel in Kochi, bringing the total number of announced Hyatt-branded hotels under development in India to 56. Grand Hyatt Kochi, will be located on Bolgatty Island in Kochi and is expected to open in 2017 first quarter.
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