Toyota Launches its First Ever Exclusive Express Service Facility in India

New Delhi, December 16th, 2013- Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. today launched its first ever Toyota Express Service (TES) outlet in India during an inauguration at Galaxy Toyota, Rama Road in New Delhi. TES is designed to offer the renowned Toyota standard of high quality service to its customers in a very short time. TES would exclusively accommodate the well-known Express Maintenance 60 (EM60) concept which has been well received by the customers in India. It aims at increasing customer satisfaction and retention by ensuring quality service in substantially curtailed turnaround with the help of sophisticated equipment, perfect ergonomy, synchronizing processes and eliminating stagnation amidst them.

The concept of TES was conceived keeping in mind the customer’s needs so that the customer can spend quality time relaxing at the facility while the vehicle gets serviced, thus duly valuing the precious time of the customer. The new Toyota Express Service outlet is conveniently located within very close proximity to a full-fledged Toyota dealership which supports the TES with parts and other paraphernalia as required.

Reciprocating to the grave environmental need of preserving water resource, Toyota has introduced Dry Washing technology at TES to clean the vehicle body. Toyota has also introduced Dry Washing technology at TES to clean the vehicle body. This renders better appearance to the vehicle post cleaning than the conventional water wash at no additional cost to the customer.

Spread over a total area of around 8,000 sq ft, the new Galaxy Toyota Express Service outlet has 3 Express Maintenance bays. With its efficient operations following Toyota standard operating methods, this facility can churn out around 35 units in a day.

Launching Toyota Express Service at the inauguration of the new Galaxy Toyota Express Service outlet, Mr. Sandeep Singh, DMD & COO, TKM, said, “Given the importance of time, it is our aim is to provide the best quality services to our customers in the shortest time span through Toyota’s Express Services. We feel honored by the loyalty of our customers and are committed to exceed their expectation at all times.” Launched as a pilot project at Galaxy Toyota, TES outlets are planned to be opened at key metro cities, with Bengaluru following close on the heels.

For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Source: http://www.prlog.org/12257994-toyota-launches-its-first-ever-exclusive-express-service-facility-in-india.html

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 12,748 units in November 2013

December 1, 2013, New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered total sales of 12,748 units in Nov 2013 when compared to 11,357 units in Nov 2012. The company exported 2,540 units of the Etios series last month. 

The company sold 10,208 units in the domestic market in Nov 2013 as compared to 10,352 units in Nov 2012. 

Commenting on the sales in Nov 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial said “The market continues to be sluggish and market sentiments are not expected to improve in the coming months.” 

For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Source:http://www.directionsmag.com/pressreleases/toyota-kirloskar-motor-sells-12748-units-in-november-2013/371093/

Toyota Launches the New Land Cruiser Prado in India

New Delhi, December 5th, 2013: Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) today announced the launch of the New Land Cruiser Prado in India. Inheriting the Land Cruiser's DNA, the new Prado is the perfect combination of the rugged dominance of its Land Cruiser heritage along with the revolutionary technology and sophistication for which Toyota is renowned.
The redesigned Prado aims to create an exterior with the active feel expected of a four-wheel drive and an interior that is refined, roomy and luxurious. With its new sculpted looks, spoiling comfort and thrilling features, the New Land Cruiser Prado is perfect to conquer any terrain. Specific additions made include exterior changes as following:
• New Design Front Grille, Bumper, Fog Lamps, Head Lamps & Rear Combination Lamp
• New Design Rear License Plate Garnish
• LED Headlamps & DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps)
The interior enhancements of the new Prado include:
• Crawl Control (a system that makes accelerator and brake operations unnecessary when driving over jagged off-road terrain or on slippery surfaces, enabling the driver to concentrate fully on
• Steering)
• Multi-Terrain Select (a system that allows you to choose between various road condition modes- Rock; Rock and Dirt; Mogul; Loose Rock; and Mud & Sand)
• Multi-Terrain Monitor (used in conjunction with Multi-Terrain system to provide a clear view of the surroundings)
• Display Audio with 7" Screen & New Design Optitron Metre
• Second Row Seat Heater
• Ornamental Changes in the Centre Console- Upper, Centre and Rear
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (safety feature)
The new Prado is available in five exciting colours- White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Grey Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic and Black along with two interior colors (Flaxen & Black) which provides an option of a combination of dark exteriors and lighter interiors or vice versa.
Sharing his thoughts on this occasion, Mr. Sandeep Singh, DMD & COO, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “Ever since Prado’s launch in India in 2004, customer response to the Prado's legendary quality, durability and reliability has been very good and we would like to thank our customers for this appreciation. Owing to its Land Cruiser heritage, the Prado has earned its name as an all terrain luxury SUV and appeals not only to SUV buyers but also to buyers of other luxury car segments alike. A perfect combination of maneuverability and interior luxury, we are certain that the Indian customers will experience superior comfort and luxury while driving the New Prado”.
Bookings for the New Prado start today.
For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Source:http://www.directionsmag.com/pressreleases/toyota-launches-the-new-land-cruiser-prado-in-india/371089/

No unsold inventories in books of account, says DLF

New Delhi: DLF Ltd, the country's largest real estate firm, today said it has no unsold inventories despite slowdown in the property market as the company mostly sells flats before the start of construction of projects. 

"We have always followed the model where we sell the project before we start construction and this approach ensures that we do not have an inventory of flats," DLF group executive director Rajeev Talwar said. 

DLF said the Rs. 17,645 crore mentioned in the books of accounts under head 'Inventories' represents mainly cost of land and plots, construction and development material. 

He noted that there is "absolutely no pile up" of unsold flats despite slowdown in the property market.

Mr Talwar, however, said that the company has adopted the model of simultaneously constructing and selling flats few months back in couple of its projects, including 'The Crest' in Gurgaon. 

Under this model too, the company does not hold on to an unsold inventory of flats, he explained. 

"A project typically takes around four years to execute so whatever we build each year, will easily find buyers. To that extent, we are inventory proof," Mr Talwar said. 

He said the inventories mentioned in the company's annual report for 2012-13 fiscal was towards cost of land and plots, construction and development material and even stock of food and beverages. 

"The definition of inventory is very different as far as DLF is concerned and it no way represents any unsold flats because our model prevents any such pile up," Mr Talwar said. 

DLF had reported 38 per cent fall in the consolidated net profit at Rs. 181.19 crore for the quarter ended June 30 on higher expenses. The company had posted a net profit of Rs. 292.79 crore in the year-ago period. 

However, income from operations increased by 5 per cent to Rs. 2,314.08 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal compared with Rs. 2,197.71 crore in the corresponding period of last fiscal. 

Source: http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-no-unsold-inventories-in-books-of-account-says-dlf-327847

UPM Signs Finance and Accounting Contract with Genpact

NEW YORK, October 31, 2013 - Genpact Limited (NYSE: G), a global leader in transforming and running business processes and operations, and UPM-Kymmene Corporation (UPM), the global frontrunner of the new bio and forest industry, have signed a five-year outsourcing agreement to provide finance and accounting services to UPM. 

As part of this agreement, Genpact will create a global hub for UPM’s transactional finance processes in Kolkata, India, which will operate in close cooperation with UPM’s captive Financial Shared Service Centers in Finland and China. 

“With this outsourcing agreement UPM will optimize and standardize the handling of recurring financial tasks and thus drive significant improvements in cost and performance efficiency as well as increase the scalability and flexibility of our financial operations,” says Erkka Repo, senior vice president of Business Control and Finance Operations at UPM. “We chose Genpact because of their track record in F&A and their experience in managing global transformation projects, combined with their commitment to process excellence and continuous improvement." 

“We continue to expand our footprint and capabilities in the Nordics region, where in the past 12 months we have formed a number of solid relationships including this one with UPM,” says Ahmed Mazhari, senior vice president, Global Sales at Genpact. “Our granular process knowledge, deep analytical insights, global delivery and leadership in F&A services allow us to focus on transforming core business processes that generate significant business outcomes for our clients. We look forward to a long-term partnership and believe that we will be able to substantially improve the effectiveness of UPM’s F&A operations, making UPM more competitive, adaptive and connected to their customers.” 

Source:http://www.prlog.org/12239599-upm-signs-finance-and-accounting-contract-with-genpact.html

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 15,576 units in October 2013

November 1, 2013, New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered a total sale of 15,576 units in October 2013 as compared to 14,040 units in the corresponding month last year. The company sold 13,162 units in the domestic market and registered a 7% growth as compared to domestic sales of 12,281 units in October 2012. The company exported 2414 units of the Etios series last month.

Commenting on the sales in October 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial, TKM said, “October has seen good sales as the festive season has helped us in generating good numbers of enquiries and orders. Sales of all the models including the Innova, Etios, Liva, Fortuner and Corolla Altis have seen a positive growth last month.

The New Innova launched in October 2013 has received a very good response from our customers. We would like to thank them and wish all our customers a happy and prosperous Deepawali. We hope to continue delighting them with the Toyota experience.”

For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Overview of TKM:
Company name - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Managing Director - Hiroshi Nakagawa
Equity participation - TMC: 89%, Kirloskar group: 11%
Number of employees - Approx. 6,000 +
Land area - Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area - 74,000 m2
Total Installed Production capacity - Upto 3,10,000 units

Overview of TKM 1st Plant
Established - October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location - Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State
Products - Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India. Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.
Installed Production capacity - Upto 1,00,000 units

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant
Location - On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)
Products - Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, Camry, Camry Hybrid
Start of production - December 2010
Installed Production capacity - Upto 2,10,000 units

For any further information please contact:
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Ananya Bhattacharjee
Mobile : 0-7259017457
E-mail: ananya_bhattacharjee@toyota-kirloskar.co.in

Making the Most of the Online Service Marketplace

The demand for services is continual and has evolved immensely over the years. Once you have the perfect retail idea, you need a trained team of professionals capable of translating this idea into a feasible online enterprise, connecting you to an infinite number of potential buyers. At ChannelSale, we understand intimately the requirements of the dynamic online world and strive to help you exploit the myriad opportunities it offers. 

The service marketplace went virtual in the last part of the 90s, and from then has grown exponentially. To a service provider, it opens up a world that has no boundaries; where any skill you have can be marketed internationally. People willing to pay for global-level quality will naturally find their way into such marketplaces and make the most of the opportunity, thus creating a win-win situation for all involved. 

What Does the Online Service Market Look Like?

The online service marketplace is such that purchases can be made at fixed rates. These can be hourly or on a commission or bid basis. Professional marketplace services are evolving and several other businesses have come up with the intention of creating a value addition for those who wish to hire services this way. 

Having a presence in multiple marketplaces is definitely a good idea when you are marketing your services. It makes your presence felt on multiple channels, but stopping there is not enough. Each of your approaches will have to be supervised and developed to ensure that you get returning customers. Only then will this multi-level presence make monetary sense. ChannelSale helps you do this. 

Based on comparison shopping data feeds that are received, it is known that people tend to stick to a marketplace that has worked for them earlier. Being able to get the best of deals in one place often instils a sense of loyalty. You may utilize the professional services of our specialists to help you break through an established mindset and have your services grab a spot on a client’s list of favourites. 

The online selling environment is constantly growing and evolving, reaching out to a larger number of customers every day. We provide you with insights into the needs and purchasing patterns of these customers. 

Today, simply building a website and assuming people will find you are no longer sufficient. Engage ChannelSale's professional marketplace services to help you make a mark and ensure that you get your fair share of the market.

Author Resource:

Mr. Steve Burns is a professional writer, presently writing for Online Service Marketplace. 

Source:http://goarticles.com/article/Making-the-Most-of-the-Online-Service-Marketplace/7959257/

ChannelSale Multi Channel E-Commerce Management Services for Assured Success

Not too long ago, a customer had only two choices for shopping - head to a retail store, or open a catalogue, and place an order with a representative. With shopping going online and rapidly evolving, multi-channel selling has become the order of the day. At ChannelSale, we look after everything needed to make it a pleasurable experience. 

As a retail business owner, you may have a website to market your goods to the world. Our management services help make the process a smooth and sustainable one. 

ChannelSale E-Commerce Services

 

There are numerous multi-channel e-commerce platforms that you may consider for your business. But investing all your money in making the best use of the platform will not work if you don’t have a plan in place to promote traffic to your site. ChannelSale helps with:

Creation of direct traffic

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Comparison shopping engines

Selling at online marketplaces

Promotion on smart devices

Promotion via social networking 

With your site established, the next step is to look into multi-channel e-commerce management services to help work out your strategy smoothly. ChannelSale offers you a plethora of services to help facilitate this: 

Access to expertise: Let ChannelSale’s expert online retail management team help your business make its debut across multiple virtual marketplaces. It aligns your listings to the requirements of complex marketplaces like Amazon, eBay and Sears. 

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Product Set-up: Create an intuitive interface that will allow you to manage your inventory across multiple marketplaces from a single point. 

Order Fulfilment: The process of online shopping right from selection to final check-out is made much easier with our customized interface, ensuring your customers will visit again and again. 

Access to Analytics: ChannelSale offers multiple means of analyzing the market with calculus reports on demand, supply and movement of stock, etc. This allows you to optimize your business and work towards a profitable end. 

Keeping you Updated: All information received from various comparison shopping engines is converted into data that can be utilized to give you an insight into the direction your business should take. It ensures that you are abreast of the latest trends and can alter your offerings to make the most of them. 

The hallmark of good quality multi-channel e-commerce management and marketing services is that it is able to build your e-commerce business like you would an investment portfolio. With ChannelSale, you will be able to diversify and make use of multiple platforms optimally to push your product. 

Author Resource:

Mr. Steve Burns is a professional writer, presently writing for multi-channel e-commerce platforms. 

Source:http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm/6073697?articleid=6073697

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches Fortuner TRD Sportivo - Limited Edition

New Delhi, 21st October, 2013: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today launched the Fortuner TRD Sportivo- Limted Edition, for the festive season. The Fortuner TRD Sportivo has been specially introduced to further enhance the sporty quotient of the Fortuner and bring in new product excitement along with Toyota’s legendary promise of Quality, Durability & Reliability (QDR). 

Designed by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), the limited edition will be available in the 4x4 MT variant of the Fortuner. The new sporty quotient will not only further boost the Fortuner’s road presence, but will also lend it a unique identity. 

The Fortuner TRD Sportivo Limited Edition has the following new features:

1. Aerodynamically designed dual tone front and rear bumper spoiler

2. TRD engraved sporty side body stripe

3. Rear roof spoiler

4. Radiator grille with TRD emblem

5. Rear TRD Sportivo emblem 

Only 400 exclusive units of the Fortuner Limited Edition will be sold till the month of Dec 2013. Available in two colors, Super White & Silver Mica Metallic, the Fortuner TRD Sportivo is priced at Rs. 24,26,247/- (ex showroom Delhi). 

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Sandeep Singh, DMD & COO, TKM said, “Fortuner has been the leader in its segment since launch and has sold more than 54,000 units. With an aim to provide newness, we have introduced the Fortuner Limited edition for the festive season. Sought after for both off-roading and city driving, the limited edition with its sporty image will provide exclusivity to our customers. 

We have recently launched the New Innova and the limited editions of Etios and Liva to make this festive season a very special one for all our customers and further reiterate Toyota’s efforts to provide our customers new and advanced vehicles every time we refresh our products. 

For more info on our product & services visit: http://www.toyotabharat.com

Overview of TKM:

Company name - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited

Managing Director - Hiroshi Nakagawa

Equity participation - TMC: 89%, Kirloskar group: 11%

Number of employees - Approx. 6,000 +

Land area - Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)

Building area - 74,000 m2

Total Installed Production capacity - Upto 3,10,000 units 

Overview of TKM 1st Plant

Established - October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)

Location - Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State

Products - Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India. Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.

Installed Production capacity - Upto 1,00,000 units 

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant

Location - On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)

Products - Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, Camry, Camry Hybrid

Start of production - December 2010

Installed Production capacity - Upto 2,10,000 units 

For any further information please contact:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.

Ananya Bhattacharjee

Mobile : 0-7259017457

E-mail: ananya_bhattacharjee@toyota-kirloskar.co.in

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 15,795 units in September 2013

October 1, 2013, New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered total sales of 15,795 units in Sept 2013 when compared to 14,291 units in Sept 2012. The company exported 3,780 units of the Etios series last month. 

The company sold 12,015 units in the domestic market in Sept 2013 as compared to 12,115 units in Sept 2012. 

Commenting on the sales in Sept 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial said “The market continues to be sluggish. We hope that the market will improve with the upcoming festive season." 

For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Overview of TKM: 

Company name - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited

Managing Director - Hiroshi Nakagawa

Equity participation - TMC: 89%, Kirloskar group: 11%

Number of employees - Approx. 6,000 +

Land area - Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)

Building area - 74,000 m2

Total Installed Production capacity - Upto 3,10,000 units 

Overview of TKM 1st Plant

Established - October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)

Location - Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State

Products - Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India. Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.

Installed Production capacity - Upto 1,00,000 units 

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant

Location - On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)

Products - Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, Camry, Camry Hybrid

Start of production - December 2010

Installed Production capacity - Upto 2,10,000 units 

For any further information please contact:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.

Tarunya Mohan

Mobile : 0-9740900029

E-mail: tarunyamohan@toyota-kirloskar.co.in

Channel Partner

At ChannelSale, we understand the importance of facilitating multi-channel selling for online success. We have integrated with a myriad of marketplaces, Comparison Shopping Engines (CSEs), Social Shopping Engines, Affiliate Networks, Global marketplaces and pre-compatible platforms to ensure optimum reach for all your product listings. 

By integrating with leading platforms such as eBay, Amazon, Like.com, among many others, we are committed to offering you seamless partner channel management facilities for maximizing profits.

Channel Partner Program Overview: 

There are numerous online marketplaces that allow you to set up shop and sell your products online. ChannelSale has handpicked those marketplaces that have proven successful for products belonging to a myriad of industries. Some of our affiliations include eBay.com, Amazon.com, Sears, Barnes & Noble (www.bn.com), Pricefalls, Shop.com, ASOS Marketplace, Bonanza, Rakuten.com, Newegg.com, Wayfare, and Overstock. 

With more and more consumers relying on the Internet to find the best deals, successfully leveraging the World Wide Web for an improved bottomline involves associating with some of the leading CSEs. Here is a list of some of the top few that you can gain access to as a client of ChannelSale: 

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• Bing

• Shopzilla

• Bizrate

• Amazon Product Ads

• PriceGrabber

• Nextag

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• Pronto

• Become

• Gifts.com

• Like.com

• Smarter

• GoShopping

• PriceLeap.com

• ShopMania

• Sell.com

• Oodle 

In addition, our multi-channel order management system also gives you access to affiliate networks and social shopping engines such as Commission Junction, LinkShare, Peformics, Wishpot and PowerReviews.

Benefits of Associating with the Best 

With a myriad of marketplaces and CSEs cropping up every day, it is important that we offer to our clients only those platforms that assure profitable Returns on Investment (ROI). Here are a number of advantages of affiliating with the right kind of channel partners:

• The right channel partner is able to offer the highest potential for exposure.

• Some channels are excellent for online sellers who wish to build credibility among shoppers who are not familiar with your brand.

• Many of our channel partners also allow free listings, making it extremely viable for newer businesses to penetrate the online marketplace.

• Integration with store templates allows retailers to quickly list products online.

• Some partners offer lower fees for auctions or fixed prices, subsequently enabling you to manage your margins effectively. 

Finally, pricing, inventory management, shipping and marketing initiatives can all be managed easily through a single platform on ChannelSale. 

Author Resource:

 

Mr. Steve Burns is a professional writer, presently writing for partner channel management.

Boost Your Presence Online with eBay Inventory Management Software

Almost every business finds it profitable to access a wider range of potential customers online. Besides having their own online store, most enterprises find it best to be present on multiple channels of sale in the virtual world, thus becoming more visible.

Another advantage of being in several places at one time is being able to maintain an inventory of products to match requirement. It is also essential to have your listings updated and maintained regularly to ensure smooth sales.

Using Online Software to Boost Your Business

 

There are several kinds of eBay listing software using which you may create listings on your auction site, irrespective of the number of items you have to display. You will also have access to ready-to-use themes and layouts specific to the categories you use. You could even create some brilliant advertisements for specific products and promotions, without needing to know HTML coding. All of this will help in promoting your business.

On the same lines is the eBay inventory management software. Most businesses today work on multiple channels – their own retail stores, as well as display products on varied online retail channels. Being able to maintain an inventory is important. Amazon eBay inventory management allows you to maintain the right amount of stock and make proportionate sales.

There are several advantages of having access to eBay inventory software:

• You may keep track of all the information related to stock on eBay such as sales, returns, damages, etc

• You may replenish stock even in case of a sudden increase in demand

• You can have a balanced inventory level at all times

• Seasonal demand can be handled easily

• Any stock that does not move may be managed appropriately

Whether you sell on Sears Marketplace, eBay or any other channel, for that matter, it is important to have inventory management software in place. Changes may be tracked and handled in real time. Since most vendors tend to have listings across multiple channels, it is necessary to integrate all systems of listing and management. This will help in solving issues in real time and preventing any cancellations or massive back-orders.

The kind of visibility eBay inventory management software provides is inimitable as it gives you real-time information wherever you may be in the world.

Author Resource:

 

Mr. Steve Burns is a professional writer, presently writing for partner channel management.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Increases Prices of Key Models

New Delhi, September 17th, 2013: Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced an increase in the prices of its key models, effective September 21st, 2013. The price increase of the Etios, Etios Liva, Innova and Corolla Altis will be upto 1.50 per cent.

The range of price increase for each product is:

- Etios- Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000

- Etios Liva – Rs 4,500 to Rs 8,600

- Innova - Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 11,000

- Corolla Altis - Rs. 11,000 to Rs. 24,000

Due to inflation, falling rupee and increase in the cost of materials, the company was forced to pass on the increase in cost, to the customers.

For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Overview of TKM:

Company name - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited

Managing Director - Hiroshi Nakagawa

Equity participation - TMC: 89%, Kirloskar group: 11%

Number of employees - Approx. 6,000 +

Land area - Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)

Building area - 74,000 m2

Total Installed Production capacity - Upto 3,10,000 units 

Overview of TKM 1st Plant

Established - October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)

Location - Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State

Products - Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India.

Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.

Installed Production capacity Upto 1,00,000 units 

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant

Location - On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)

Products - Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, Camry, Camry Hybrid

Start of production - December 2010

Installed Production capacity - Upto 2,10,000 units 

For any further information please contact:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.

Tarunya Mohan

Mobile : 0-9740900029

E-mail: tarunyamohan@toyota-kirloskar.co.in

Affordable housing scheme gets maximum response from Gurgaon

Of the 56 applications the Haryana government received from builders for the construction of housing projects under its Affordable Housing Policy, 48 are from Gurgaon. 

The state government notified the policy on Monday and invited developers to apply for the scheme, which aims at providing affordable housing units to persons belonging to economically weaker sections. 

On the very first day, 56 realtors submitted their applications. The huge response from Gurgaon builders indicates that there’s a huge demand for affordable houses in the city. 

Of the rest, six applications were received from developers in Faridabad and one from Jhajjar and Karnal each. According to experts, the policy would help checking illegal constructions and also act as a breather for the otherwise sluggish real estate market. 

“The policy will rekindle hope for the common man, as it has a provision for higher population density norms of 850-900 people per acre as against the prevalent figure of 300,” said National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) president Navin Raheja. For a city like Gurgaon where a two-bedroom apartment sells for anywhere between Rs. 75 lakh and Rs. 1 crore, the new policy has brought a ray of hope for people of low income groups as they would be able to buy a 300 sqft house for as low as Rs. 12 lakh through draw of lots. The price for a 645 sqft flat would come to about Rs. 25 lakh. 

The maximum allotment rate for the apartment units approved under such projects will be — Rs. 4,000 per sqft of carpet area in Gurgaon, Fairdabad, Panchkula and Pinjore-Kalka; Rs. 3,600 per sqft for other high and medium potential towns and Rs. 3,000 per sqft for the remaining low potential towns. 

In case the builder fails to complete the project, renewal of license will not be allowed by the DTCP as per the regulation

Affordable Housing Policy,2013

Haryana Government’s Department of Town and Country Planning notified an affordable housing policy, 2013 to facilitate additional affordable houses in urban areas of the state. The policy would help to encourage planning and completion of Group Housing Projects. All such projects would be required to be completed within four years from the approval of the building plans or grant of environmental clearance whichever is earlier. 

As per policy, the projects would be allowed in residential zones of notified development plans of various towns and cities. The license for such housing projects would be given on a first come first serve basis. Under the Policy, the size of apartments to be constructed will be in the range of 28 square meter to 60 square meter carpet area. 

The project is estimated to be completed within 4 years period from the date of approval. Through this policy, the state government plans to make available close to 1 25000 affordable dwelling units which have carpet area of approx. 500 Square Feet carpet area each in the urban centers of Haryana. It will benefit lower and lower-middle class population of approximately six lakhs in the urban centers of Haryana in the next five years period.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 15,201 units in August 2013

September 1, 2013 Bangalore: Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered total sales of 15,201 units in Aug 2013 when compared to 16,225 Units in Aug 2012. Sales declined by 6%. The company exported 3,194 units of the Etios series last month. 

The company sold 12,007 units in the domestic market in August 2013 as compared to 13,995 units in August 2012. 

Commenting on the sales in August 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial said “With the rupee depreciation and rising inflation we have increased the prices of Camry Petrol and Fortuner. The prices have been increased by 1%. 

Last month we launched the Camry Hybrid, this is in line with offering advanced technology to our customers and encouraging the use of hybrid in India thereby contributing to a greener tomorrow. 

The market is still sluggish, however we hope to see the market improve with good monsoons and the upcoming festive season." 

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Source: http://www.prlog.org/12203385-toyota-kirloskar-motor-sells-15201-units-in-august-2013.html

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 14,470 units in July 2013

Aug 1, 2013, Bangalore: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) registered total sales of 14,470 units in July 2013 when compared to 16,062 units last year. Sales declined by 10%. The company exported 2,955 units of the Etios series last month. 

The company sold 11,515 units in the domestic market in July 2013 as compared to 14,574 units in the corresponding month in 2012. 

Commenting on the sales in June 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial said “Market continues to be sluggish and it seems that we are heading for tougher times in view of the current market outlook.” 

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Source: http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/auto/20130802221986.htm

Does Buying Property Secures Your Future

Buying property is the latest trend these days. It will be foolish to ask “Why?” because the moment you ask that you will be bombarded with innumerable benefits of investment in real estate. The reality sector has emerged so well in recent years that investment in real estate is considered the most intelligent, safe and profitable decision. It is often seen that people don’t give a second thought when it comes to buying property. Of course they get into minute details of the property and keep a close eye on the legal formalities but a majority of such investors never reconsider their decision of buying a property. 

Let us come to you. Will you buy a property? Couple of ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ BUT at the end you will agree. Pointers to support your decision would be that it is the best investment. Here the return on investment is maximum. It is safe and secure. There is a sense of pride as well when your called as the owner of the house. And many more such positive reasons to support you. But again we bring you back at the same point from where we started, “Is buying property good for you?” 

Don’t be confused. We just want to draw your attention towards your financial and mental condition. Financial situations will be affected drastically if you make a hasty call. Property investment is a crucial decision. Things may turn adverse and compel you to sell your asset within a few months of purchasing it, just because of your recklessness. For example, if you take number of home loans to buy a house and then you feel uneasy while paying the so called easy monthly installments so much so that you are fed up one day and sell your property without caring about the profit margins. This should not happen. Therefore, a sound financial set up is expected and through consideration with the real estate advisor is mandatory. 

Secondly we come to your mental stability. You can laugh at us when we say so and fire back with a question as to where does mental health come in picture. Well, dear friend buying property is an investment ranging from lakhs to crores. This one decision can make or break you. Therefore you have to be mentally alert while purchasing a property and have to be prepared for future holdings. Every minute detail regarding the property you want the purchase should be known to you. Market research and analysis should be done properly. You have to be careful and confident in your approach. 

Summarizing the entire section we would like to say that the above mentioned points hold equally true for people who are there in the real estate business. Though our entire approach is individualistic but we think that the above two points are the very bases of the decision making processes of big corporate houses in the real estate industry. There is absolutely no harm in buying property but two major things to consider are well explained above. Remember financial understanding and mental stability will help you buy property, can get you your dream projects and reap revenues for you. 

Author Resource:

 

Raj is a professional writer, presently writing for the buying property in Gurgaon and buying property for investment purposes. 

Source: http://goarticles.com/article/Does-Buying-Property-Secures-Your-Future/7822860/

Toyota Announces the First Ever Etios Motor Racing Trophy

Bangalore, July 23rd, 2013: Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced that the inaugural Etios Motor Racing (EMR) Trophy will be held in Chennai as a part of the FMSCI National Racing Championship, organized by Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC). Toyota had launched the one-make racing concept last year at the Auto Expo in New Delhi followed by exciting motorsport activities across the country, which included two very successful exhibition races at Chennai and Gurgaon. 

The first EMR race will be flagged off on July 27th, 2013 at the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT). In all, there will be four EMR Trophy races during the third leg of the National Racing Championship to be held in Chennai on the 27th & 28th of July. The winners of each individual race in all four races will receive a trophy and a cash prize. Apart from the three podium finishes, the most promising young driver will also be entitled to a trophy and cash prize. The next racing weekend for the 25 young EMR drivers will be at the Buddh International Circuit at Noida in September during the fifth leg of the National Racing Championship. 

Commenting on EMR’s participation in the NCR, Mr. N. Raja, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “2012 was an excitement filled year for EMR, right from its official launch at the Delhi Auto Expo to the two hugely successful exhibition races at Chennai and Gurgaon, and finally international exposure at the Colombo Night Race in December. EMR also saw a lot of excitement amongst the youth during the driver selection & training camps which were held in various cities. We also took EMR to all our dealerships across India to give our customers a taste of Toyota’s motorsport experience and it was very well received. As we begin our season in 2013, we look forward to a lot of thrill & excitement as our drivers are all geared to take on the National Racing Championship. It is an honor for us to be associated with National Racing Championship and we believe this will be an excellent opportunity for our line-up of drivers.” 

The 25 EMR drivers selected last year will compete for the EMR Trophy over eight races this year. The best three EMR drivers after EMR Trophy I & II will also have the opportunity to race at the Vios Cup scheduled to take place in Thailand this year. It is a single make 

racing conducted by TRD in Thailand. The Official Partners for EMR Trophy in 2013 are MRF Tyres, DENSO, Motul Lubricants and BMC. 

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Source:http://www.prlog.org/12180658-toyota-announces-the-first-ever-etios-motor-racing-trophy.html

Toyota Etios Motor Racing Marks Its National Debut at the National Racing Championship

July 29th 2013, Bangalore: The inaugural Toyota Etios Motor Racing (EMR) Trophy got off to an excellent start with Diljith winning race 1 & race 3 while Arjun Narendran won an action packed race 2. In all, there were four EMR races scheduled during the third leg of the National Racing Championship in Chennai last weekend of which race 4 was cancelled due to heavy rains and safety concerns associated with it. 

Race 1 of the inaugural Toyota EMR Trophy saw EMR take to the National Racing Championship for the first time. Diljith, who had qualified on pole position on Friday led from start to finish to win the first race of the season. Behind him there was a great battle between youngster Akhil Rabindra, Abhinay Bikkani and Keith D'Souza who finished in that order with less than a second between them. 

Race 2, one of the most action packed races of the day saw Arjun Narendran win his first race with Abhinay Bikkani coming in second place ahead of Varun Anekar. Race 1 winner Diljith was in 4th place challenging for third before having a collision with Akhil Rabindra. 

Diljith also won Race 3 of the Toyota EMR Trophy ahead of Abhinay Bikkani and Akhil Rabindra. Diljith started on pole position and led from start to finish comfortably. The battle behind him was very close with four cars fighting for the remaining two podium spots. In the end Abhinay and Akhil managed to hold off the challenge from Keith D'Souza and Arjun Narendran to finish on the podium. 

The 25 EMR drivers will battle it out again during the second round of the EMR Trophy at the 5th leg of the National Racing Championship to be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Noida this September. The best three EMR drivers of the trophy will also have the opportunity to race overseas at other Toyota racing events. 

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Source:http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/auto/20130730220304.htm