Old Hicks jumps in to fight coronavirus

The nine-decade old 'Hicks' brand - well-known for thermometers - is a preferred supplier of non-contact thermometers, sanitisers, masks and PPE kits for government and other medical service providers battling the pandemic.

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Industry Old Hicks jumps in to fight coronavirus The nine-decade old 'Hicks' brand - well-known for thermometers - is a preferred supplier of non-contact thermometers... Saudi, American firms eye stakes in Reliance's Jio Three deals in three weeks injected a combined $8 billion in the group and help it pare its debt.... SBI complains to CBI after Rs 411 cr loan defaulters flee ​​​The CBI had recently booked the company engaged in export of Basmati rice to the West Asian and European countries...

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