Aiwa Co Japan's senior managing director Toshitatsu Iwai, however, has said that Aiwa Gulf FZE was neither authorised, nor did it prepare any such letter and, accordingly, the statements contained in the letter are not those of Aiwa.

"Our current contractual relations with Baron are on an exclusive basis until the year 2003. As at this time, Aiwa is pleased with the strong results and relationship with Baron and has no intention of terminating any agreements as reported," he said. Aiwa has no concerns regarding the quality of its products sold in India which are subject to its standard quality control procedures and supervisions by technical representatives from Japan.