October 11, 2006:

Google today announced the launch of its Authorized Reseller program in India. Next Gen publishing and two other companies have been appointed as the first resellers, authorized to sell Google AdWords® to small businesses in India. Through the services of these authorized resellers, small businesses will be able to reach new customers in India and around the world through Google AdWords.

Google Adwords is also available through direct and online sales channels In India. With the addition of the reseller program, small businesses which require more customized solutions will be able to reap benefits of the extensive training each Authorized Reseller receives from Google.

"India's internet potential is immense and increasingly small businesses are learning the economic advantages of being on the Internet. With the Google Authorized Reseller program, more businesses throughout India will be able to access Google's performance-based keyword advertising program," said Antoine Colaco, Director of Reseller channel, Google. "Our reseller partners have strong experience in working with small and medium enterprises in India and we are pleased to be working with them," he added.

Google AdWords enables advertisers of all sizes to show targeted advertisements to Google users in India and around the world. Advertisements appear next to Google's objective search results and are matched by keyword to the users' query. The ads thereby connect advertisers to potential customers at the precise moment they are looking for information related to the products and services the advertiser offers. Through Google AdWords, advertisers can reach millions of Google users around the world and can also generate leads across Google's network of worldwide sites, which also show Google AdWords.

About NextGen Publishing
Next Gen Publishing Ltd. (NGPL) has been jointly setup by The Forbes Group and HDFC Limited to offer the best in the field of print publishing through niche / special interest magazines and business directories. Within 18 months of starting operations in January 2005, NGPL has launched Forbes Yellow Pages in Ahmedabad, Delhi and Mumbai. Forbes Yellow Pages is India's fastest growing business and most advanced multi-media Yellow Pages offering available in print, CD Rom, Internet, WAP, SMS & 24hr call centre. NGPL has also launched five special interest magazines - Smart Photography, Car India, Bike India, Commercial Vehicle and Computer Active.

About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1988 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.co.in