Google launches India Labs, local search

Google India has launched Google India Labs, and two India-centric products, local search and Google local business centre.

Google Local Search promises to be a useful tool for Indian users who are looking for locally relevant information on the Web. With the launch of this product, users will be able to search for information on local businesses such as restaurants, shops, and hotels by simply doing a search on Local Search

Google Local Business Centre allow any business to add its information to Google Local for free. When users search on Google Local Search, the listed business information will be displayed. Local Business Centre already exists in other geographies and has provided owners with means to provide visibility to their businesses.