Union Budget ignores non-voting population: CRY
Kolkata, Mar 1 (IBNS): The 2016-17 Union Budget has considerably increased outlays for the social sector; yet, children remain to be at the margins of policy discussions, interface, and allocations, CRY said.
Hyundai Domestic Sales Grew by 9.1%
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s leading car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter registered the domestic sales of 40,716 units in February 2016.
Moody's: India's fiscal 2017 budget is moderately credit positive
Singapore, Mar 1 (IBNS) Moody's Investors Service says that India's fiscal 2017 budget - which was released on Feb 29- is moderately credit positive for most sectors, but efforts at deficit reduction will remain challenging, while the effects for public-sector banks are negative.
Mahindra’s Auto Sector sells 44,002 units during February 2016
Mumbai, Mar 1 (IBNS): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. , India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today announced its auto sales numbers which stood at 44,002 units during February 2016 as against 38,030 units during February 2015, representing a growth of 16%.
Titan Eyeplus unveils an exciting new brand identity
Kolkata, Mar 1 (IBNS) Eyewear brand Titan Eyeplus unveiled a new brand logo that has a minimalistic and contemporary look, reflecting a youthful persona of the brand.
Jet Airways makes Amit Agarwal as Acting Chief Executive Officer
Mumbai, Mar 1 (IBNS): Jet Airways’ Chief Financial Officer, Amit Agarwal is taking on the responsibility as Acting Chief Executive Officer effective Mar 1.
Jet Airways to relocate domestic flight operations in Mumbai to terminal 2
Mumbai, Mar 1 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will relocate its domestic operations to the state-of-the-art Terminal 2 (T2) at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) in Sahar on Mar 15.
Dissatisfaction over EPF tax may compel government to consider the decision
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) The central government is likely to consider a partial rollback of the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) tax on fund withdrawals proposed in the Union Budget 2016 by finance minister Arun Jaitley on Monday following wide-spread dissatisfaction expressed by the salaried employees, according to media reports.
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 31.86 per bbl on Monday
New Delhi, Mar 1, (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as published on Tuesday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 31.86 per barrel (bbl) on Monday. This was lower than the price of US$ 32.53 per bbl on published on Friday.
WhatsApp to discontinue services for several Nokia, Blackberry phones
Mountain View, California, Mar 1 (IBNS) Text messaging service WhatsApp in their latest blog said that the company is about to discontinue their services for several Nokia and Blackberry phones.
Govt has made affordable housing national agenda: MB Infrabuild
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IBNS): Simarjit Bhogal, Snr Consultant, MB Infrabuild Pvt Ltd, on Monday said Arun Jaitley's Union Budget has made affordable housing a national agenda with a mandate of 22 million homes by 2022.
Budget 2016-17 has a few very good positive points: Vadilal Industries
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IBNS): Devanshu Gandhi, MD, Vadilal Industries Ltd, on Monday said Arun Jaitley's Budget 2016-17 has a few very good positive points.
Budget promotes affordable housing: NAREDCO
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IBNS): National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) welcomed the Budget as growth-oriented which will provide impetus to agriculture, infrastructure and rural sector development.
Power2SME says Budget 2016-17 laid emphasis on job creation
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IBNS): R Narayan, Founder and CEO, Power2SME, on Monday said Budget 2016-17 laid special emphasis on job creation and outlined measures to facilitate ease of doing business.
Budget 2016-17 has set direction for inclusive growth: Symphony
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IBNS): Achal Bakeri, CMD, Symphony Ltd on Monday said Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's budget 2016-17 has set the direction for a balanced and inclusive growth.