In Brief: Prokom & TV Puls; India arms deal; pharmaceuticals' zl.10 billion
One of Poland's largest systems integrators and software producers, Prokom,
is reported to be planning to invest zl.26 million in bonds issued by Telewi
zja Familijna, owner of TV Puls. According to sources quoted by Puls Biznesu
, the funds will help Telewizja Familijna continue operating until the end o
f April. (Puls Biznesu, p. 5) ... Poland has agreed a weapons export deal wi
th the government of India. The deal, designed in part to upgrade the Indian
army's radar systems and tanks, is estimated to be worth around $180 million
. (Zycie, p. 8) ... The pharmaceuticals market grew by 17% in 2001, achievi
ng a value of zl.10 billion. However, estimates for this year exclude the po
ssibility of the growth being repeated. (Prawo i Gospodarka, p. 6) A.K.