Hindustan Petroleum puts in Rs 270 cr insurance claim
The state owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) has made an insurance claim of Rs 270 crore for the damage its refinery suffered from a blaze in September last year that left 60 dead.

Surf Excel steals a march over Ariel
In the race for leadership in the compact detergents market which experienced renewed activity in 1996, Hindustan Lever's International Surf Excel leads ahead of Procter & Gamble's Ariel compact, in the national and regional markets.

Modern Food plans drink a la Horlicks
The state-owned Modern Food Industries (India) (MFIL) is developing a healthfood and energy drink, on the lines of Smithkline Beecham's popular Horlicks, and intends to put the product in the market next year.

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