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Landmark rolls out national expansion plans
Mumbai, April 13, 2006: Landmark, the largest book and music retailer in India today announced the launch of its first store in Mumbai, which will kickstart the company’s national roll out plan. The Mumbai store, which marks its foray into the western region, is located at Infiniti Mall, Andheri. With this launch, Landmark will now be present in Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai.
Spread across 18,500 sq. ft, the new Landmark store in Mumbai will offer a wide range of books, music, movies, stationery, gifts, toys and accessories amongst others. The undisputed leader in the book and music category, Landmark boasts of an exhaustive range of over 1,00,000 titles in books and music alone. With superior customer service and value pricing coupled with an inviting and comfortable environment, Landmark is all set to become the preferred destination for book and music lovers in Mumbai.
Announcing Landmark’s foray into Mumbai, Ms. Hemu Ramaiah, CEO, Landmark said, “Landmark aims to be a point of cultural and social interaction, where authors, poets and musicians will hold court. For us, Landmark goes beyond business…the product mix ensures a platform for intellectual entertainment.”
Adds Mr. Himanshu Chakrawarti, COO Landmark,”We are delighted to kick off our national expansion with the first store in Mumbai. Andheri is a very vibrant market and we expect the Landmark experience to make an impact with the evolved customers in this part of the city. Whether it is the depth of our collection or the nature of initiatives that we bring to our customers, Landmark will soon create a brand new experience in book and music retailing across the country.”
Landmark today has the distinction of pioneering a number of innovations and has always been the first to adopt technology, thereby enhancing customer experience at the store and also provide substantial efficiencies at the back end.
Landmark enjoys the distinction of being the first:
Large format book retailer in India
Integrated Online Retail Store chain in India.
Retailer to introduce the concept of E-tailing
Retailer in Asia to be Accredited ISO 9002 and was also awarded British European and International Standard certification BSEN ISO 9002-recognition of Service & Quality
Launched in Chennai in 1987 Landmark has over the past 19 years nurtured and built its stores on the foundation of providing customers the widest choice and a great overall experience in its stores. In August 2005, Trent Limited acquired a 76% strategic interest in Landmark and its subsidiary firms for a consideration of Rs.103.6 crores.
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
