New Delhi, Aug. 20 (PTI): To expand its reach in the Indian market, global Internet major Google today launched three services -- Google India Labs, Local Search and Business Centre -- aimed at providing local information to the users.
These products would come from Google offices across the globe, including R&D centre in Bangalore, but will specifically cater to the needs of Indian users, a Google statement said here.
The 'Google Labs' would act as a technology playground for products that are in the process of development and require market feedback to improve. This would make India one of the few countries to have a country-focussed lab programme, the statement said.
The 'Google Local Search' would enable users to search for information on local businesses like restaurants, shops, and hotels.
The 'Google Local Business Centre' would allow any business to add its information to Google Local for free.
While searching on Google Local Search, the listed business information will be displayed. The Local Business Centre already exists in other geographies and has provided owners with means to provide visibility to their businesses, it said.
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