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LG launches G1800 GSM handset in India
BANGALORE: LG Electronics India Pvt. Limited (LGEIL), the fifth largest mobile maker in the world, has announced the launch of its new model of GSM handsets G1800 in India. With the launch of this product, the company aims to strengthen its product portfolio in the GSM market in India.
G1800, a true bonanza for music lovers this phone comes with MP3 playback/MP3 ringtones and stereophonic headset kit. This phone is a stylish model with 262,000 Color LCD screen display for bright & sharp visuals. The special feature of G1800 is the built in USB Disk with 60 MB user memory space for storing any form of data or file. The phone also has a unique feature of USB charging.
Other exciting features include Built in speaker, 64 polyphonic sound, 250 SMS memory, Embedded JAVA games and GPRS. Weighing a mere 78 gms, the phone has a standby time of up to 300 hrs and a talk time up to 2.5hrs and is priced at Rs 8900, says an official release.
According to LGEIL Consumer Electronics and GSM head C M Singh, “G1800 with features like USB Disk, MP3 playback and MP3 ringtones would provide a good value proposition. We have introduced products at every price point in the market. We are constantly working on our mobile phones to enhance their features sufficing the needs of our customers.”
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TCS proposes Rs 31 dividend as Q4 results reflect steady profit growth
Tech giant recommends final payout following a year of steady growth and expansion
MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services Limited has signalled its confidence in the digital future by recommending a final dividend of Rs 31 per share. The payout, which remains subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting, caps off a year of significant activity for the global IT services leader.
The company reported a consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 267,021 crore for the year ended 31 March 2026, representing a steady increase from the Rs 255,324 crore recorded in the previous financial year. Net profit for the period also saw an uptick, reaching Rs 49,454 crore compared to Rs 48,797 crore twelve months prior.
Growth was visible across several key sectors, with banking, financial services, and insurance remaining the company’s largest revenue generator, contributing Rs 103,363 crore to the annual total. Despite the positive trajectory, the firm navigated some financial headwinds, including a one-off provision of Rs 1,010 crore related to a legal claim and Rs 1,388 crore in restructuring expenses.
The year was also defined by a flurry of international expansion. The group successfully integrated several new entities, including the acquisition of Coastal Cloud Holdings, LLC in January 2026 and the incorporation of new subsidiaries in Morocco and Saudi Arabia.
With its global footprint expanding and a healthy dividend on the horizon, the firm appears well-positioned to maintain its momentum in the competitive tech landscape.
