Currency ban: Sensex tumbles 1000 points
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unexpected decision to ban 500 and 1000 Indian Rupee notes saw the Sensex nosedive 1000 points on Wednesday, reports said.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): In a bid to fight against corruption, black money, money laundering, terrorism and financing of terrorists as well as counterfeit notes, the Government of India has decided that the five hundred and one thousand rupee notes will no longer be legal tender from midnight tonight.
Harley-Davidson India lineup exudes power and control
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): Harley-Davidson India, on Tuesaday launched its 2017 model-year lineup with the addition of two new exciting models - Harley-Davidson Roadster and Road Glide Special.
Pollution to cripple NCR economy; Golden triangle tourism to be hit: ASSOCHAM
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): With Delhi and NCR getting the descriptive titles like ‘gas chamber’ and the world’s most polluted city, the entire area of National Capital Region encompassing not only Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad but also right up to Meerut, Panipat, Bhiwadi and Rohtak is likely to face a crippling economic impact more in sectors like tourism, transport, automobile and real estate, an ASSOCHAM paper has said.
Indian benchmark indices end Tuesday in positive territory
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS): Like the rest of the world, the Indian market is closely following the outcome of the US Presidential election and chose to remain cautious on Tuesday but the benchmark indices managed to post modest gains at close of business following investor buying, the media reported.
Airtel appoints Vani Venkatesh as CEO - Retail
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS); Bharti Airtel, a telecommunications services provider, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Vani Venkatesh as CEO – Retail.
Tata Motors showcases country’s first LNG-powered bus
Thiruvananthapuram/Kolkata, Nov 8 (IBNS): Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicles manufacturer and among the Top 10 globally, on Tuesday showcased the country’s first LNG (liquefied natural gas) powered bus in Kerala, in the presence of Minister of MoPNG (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) Dharmendra Pradhan and Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan.
Tata Motors Mega Service Camp to commence from Nov 11
Mumbai/Kolkata, Nov 8 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Tuesday announced the roll-out of the nationwide Mega Service Camp for its passenger vehicle customers.
President of India inaugurates Diamond Jubilee celebrations of ECGC
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited (ECGC) on Tuesday in New Delhi.
Rima Pradhan becomes the first Indian to bag ICSC Foundation Scholarship Award
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS): Viviana Mall's Rima Pradhan became the first Indian to bag the ICSC Foundation Scholarship Award’ by International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
Linus W. L. Cheung appointed to Sotheby's Board of Directors
New York, Nov 7 (IBNS) -- Sotheby's on Monday announced that Linus Wing Lam Cheung has been unanimously elected to join the Company's Board of Directors.
Jet Airways to launch direct daily service between Bengaluru, Singapore
Bengaluru/Mumbai, Nov 7 (IBNS): Jet Airways, a premier international airline, on Monday announced the launch of a daily direct flight from Bengaluru to Singapore with effect from December 14, 2016, further expanding its connectivity across the ASEAN region.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare reports sales of Rs. 1,136 cr in Q2
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IBNS): GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited on Monday declared its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2016. Sales stood at Rs 1,136 crores with an underlying growth of 0.4% and PBT before exceptional items at Rs 288 crores growing by 1.8%.
Uday Kotak, Gerry Grimstone calls on Arun Jaitley
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): The Co-Chairs of the India UK Financial Partnership (IUKFP), Uday Kotak and Sir Gerry Grimstone called on the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his office here on Monday to appraise him on progress of the partnership and presented the two most recent papers on ‘Financial Inclusion’ and ‘Responsible Shareholder Engagement – An Indian Stewardship Code’.
Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee inaugurates Bandhan Bank’s Behala branch
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Bandhan Bank on Monday opened its Behala branch in Kolkata.