Date:30/01/2006 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/01/30/stories/2006013000611200.htm

Back Western Union to expand network

Our Bureau

Kochi , Jan. 29

WESTERN Union Financial Servicesis in the process of doubling its network in India.

Currently, the Western Union covers 28,000 locations and plans to increase it by 50,000 in the next 2-3 years, Mr Hikmet Ersek, Senior Vice-President for Europe, Middle East, Africa and South Asia, said at a press meet here. "India is one of the fastest growing markets and we have tied up with top 10 banks for money transfer service," he said.