Date:23/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/23/stories/2008092350911500.htm

Business - Briefly

Philips brand value up in global Interbrand ranking

AMSTERDAM: Royal Philips Electronics has announced a significant growth of its total brand value in the 2008 ranking of the top-100 global brands as compiled annually by leading brand consultant Interbrand. In this year’s ranking, the total estimated value of the Philips brand increased by 8 per cent to $8.3 billion from $7.7 billion in 2007. Philips is ranked 43rd most valuable brand in the 2008 ranking of best global brands.