The largest Indian newpaper publishing house Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd (BCCL), which owne the Times of India group of newspapers, is planning to acquire UK-based newspaper group Trinity Mirror, newspaper reports quoting market sources said. BCCL is in talks with some large shareholders of Trinity Mirror to pick up their stakes before launching a formal offer, the reports said. Trinity Mirror Plc, one of the UK's largest newspaper groups, publishes papers like the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror and has a portfolio of more than 350 media brands, including five national newspapers, over 150 regional newspapers and 200-plus websites. The group employs over 9,000 people in more than 150 centres across the UK, including nine major printing sites, its website said. […]

Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd (BCCL) has picked up a stake in Naaptol Online Shopping Pvt Ltd, owner of the portal naaptol.com , India's new entrant in the comparison based shopping portal. This web portal has brought interactivity and innovation to make purchases more exciting. Speaking about the tie-up with BCCL, Manu Agrawal, CEO Naaptol Online Shopping Pvt Ltd, said, “Our association with the media conglomerate BCCL is a strong step forward in creating the best foothold. With this association, we look forward to carve a space for naaptol.com among the best portals for online shopping.” Listed on the site are a reputed network of sellers and a trusted circle of consumers. With over 20,000 clicks each day, naaptol.com constantly endeavours to cater to the pan India shopping audience. […]