Jun 16, 2021, at 04:56 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on Monday hiked prices of air turbine fuel (ATF) by more than 2.5 per cent.
Flipkart Wholesale sees three-fold increase in digital adoption among kirana stores in India
Jun 16, 2021, at 01:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Business initiatives by Flipkart Wholesale, the digital B2B marketplace of India’s home-grown Flipkart Group, has yielded significant results, according to the company.
Gardening fascinating youth of Jammu and Kashmir amid COVID-19 pandemic
Jun 16, 2021, at 12:34 am
Srinagar: Gardening is slowly emerging as a new hobby among Jammu and Kashmir youth.
Indian Rupee falls 4 paise against USD
Jun 15, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Tuesday declined by four paise to settle at 73.31 against the USD on rising demand for the greenback by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Asian Paints moves up by 2.95 pc to Rs 3035
Jun 15, 2021, at 09:51 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Asian Paints on Tuesday gained by 2.95 per cent to Rs 3,035, a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.
Indian Market: Sensex up 221.52 points
Jun 15, 2021, at 09:40 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday gained 221.52 points to close at 52,773.05 following gains in realty, Bankex, FMCG and Consumer Discretionary Good and Services stocks.
As a vital investment move, Glance will acquire Shop101
Jun 15, 2021, at 04:12 am
Kolkata/UNI: Glance, a content discovery platform and owner of video-platform Roposo, on Monday, announced that it is acquiring full-stack e-commerce platform Shop101.
PepsiCo Foundation in partnership with SEEDS India provides oxygen concentrators in Bengal's Howrah
Jun 15, 2021, at 12:16 am
Kolkata/UNI: Continuing with its efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and helping the communities in need, PepsiCo Foundation has announced a series of community relief outreach programs for West Bengal in partnership with Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) India.
India's inflation touches all-time high of 12.94 percent
Jun 14, 2021, at 09:09 pm
Mumbai: India's wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation in May hit an all-time high of 12.94 percent, revealed data released by the government on Monday.
GST Council reduces tax on equipment, meds to fight Covid19
Jun 13, 2021, at 04:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Goods and Services Tax Council Saturday slashed taxes on medicines, medical equipment needed in hospitals and other items used to fight Covid-19.
Karnataka High Court dismisses Flipkart, Amazon's plea against CCI probe on trade practices
Jun 13, 2021, at 03:16 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by e-commerce companies Flipkart and Amazon against a probe ordered by Competition Commission of India (CCI) against their business practices, said media reports.
WhatsApp Pay Continues Struggling Months after Launch
Jun 12, 2021, at 05:54 pm
The Facebook-owned messaging giant caused Indian regulators some initial concerns with its dominant market share. The RBI and the NPCI imposed substantial limitations to its payment service back in November when effortless adoption rates were predicted. Yet, its actual market penetration (under India’s own UPI) is way below expectations.
Syska launches its smartwatch Syska Bolt SW200
Jun 12, 2021, at 01:26 am
Mumbai/UNI: Syska Group, a FMEG brand in India, today announced the expansion of its partnership with e-commerce marketplace Flipkart by launching the Syska Bolt SW200 smartwatch.
Mahindra appoints Pratap Bose to lead Global Design organization
Jun 12, 2021, at 01:20 am
Kolkata/UNI: The Mahindra Group today announced the appointment of Pratap Bose as its Executive Vice President and Chief Design Officer to lead its newly set Global Design organization.
Covid 19 impact: GCCI seeks exemption of taxes for the tourism industry
Jun 12, 2021, at 01:16 am
Panaji/UNI: Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Friday demanded exemption of taxes applicable for tourism and hospitality industry on account of adverse impact on businesses due to Covid 19.
Virgin Atlantic partners with TCS to power recovery and transformation-led growth
Jun 12, 2021, at 01:07 am
Mumbai/UNI: The IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) said that it has expanded its strategic partnership with Virgin Atlantic, UK airlines, to help the latter embark on a new phase of recovery and growth.
COVID-19 impact: Vehicle sales down by 65 pc in May
Jun 11, 2021, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi/UNI: COVID-19 induced lockdowns and other restrictive measures in various states have led to a sharp decline in domestic automobile sales figure in May 2021, data released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Friday showed.
Petrol price in Mumbai crosses Rs 102
Jun 11, 2021, at 02:58 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Petrol and diesel prices, after remaining stable for a day, rose to a new record level on Friday.
CBI probes Delhi firm that defrauded Union Bank of Rs 52 cr, directors fled India in 2019
Jun 11, 2021, at 06:26 am
Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started an investigation against a Delhi-based company and its promoters over a bank fraud of Rs 52 crore, media reports said.
Automotive tech company CDK Global acquires digital retail platform Roadster
Jun 11, 2021, at 03:02 am
Illinois (US)/IBNS: CDK Global, Inc., a leading retail automotive technology company, has acquired Palo Alto, California-based digital sales platform Roadster, Inc. (Roadster).
Vivek Sharma approved by Viacom18 as their head of branded content
Jun 11, 2021, at 01:23 am
Mumbai/UNI: Viacom18, a media and entertainment network, on Thursday announced the appointment of Vivek Mohan Sharma as head of branded content, Viacom18.
BharatPe announces acquisition of PAYBACK India
Jun 10, 2021, at 06:43 pm
Kolkata/UNI: BharatPe, India’s financial service company for merchants, has announced the acquisition of PAYBACK India from American Express and ICICI Investments Strategic Fund, for an undisclosed amount.
SVC Bank clocks profit of INR 150.21 crore in FY 2020-21
Jun 10, 2021, at 04:04 am
Mumbai/IBNS: SVC Co-operative Bank Ltd (SVC Bank), one of India’s leading co-operative banks, registered a profit of Rs 150.21 crore for the year ended March 31 2021.
Ambuja Cement Foundation and Trustea join hands to boost sustainable tea production
Jun 10, 2021, at 02:21 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) and Trustea Sustainable Tea Foundation have entered into a collaboration to boost sustainable agriculture in the tea sector.
Bajaj Allianz Life declares Rs. 1,156 crore as bonus
Jun 10, 2021, at 12:18 am
New Delhi: Bajaj Allianz Life, one of India’s leading private life insurer has declared bonuses amounting to Rs. 1,156 crore to its policyholders.
Indian Bank partners with Fisdom to offer Wealth Management solutions
Jun 09, 2021, at 09:27 pm
Kolkata: Indian Bank, 7th largest public sector bank, has partnered with the leading wealth-tech company Fisdom to offer a comprehensive suite of wealth management products and services to the bank’s 10 Crore customers.
India will remain second-fastest growing economy; expected to grow at 8.3%
Jun 09, 2021, at 03:20 pm
The World Bank has forecast that the Indian economy would grow by 8.3 per cent during the current fiscal year, an increase of nearly 3 per cent from its January projection, but lower than the April estimate by almost 2 per cent.
India's defence exports see substantial rise, says Centre in e-booklet
Jun 08, 2021, at 11:57 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India exported defence products worth Rs 9,116 crore in 2019-20 -- a substantial rise from Rs 1,941 in 2014-15.
Jun 08, 2021, at 11:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday flagged IT giant Infosys co-founder and chairman Nandan Nilekani over a large number of complaints from users of the new e-filing website which the Income Tax Department launched the day before.
Jammu and Kashmir: Beekeepers from remote Rajouri village seek govt help to market honey
Jun 08, 2021, at 09:32 pm
Rajouri: Villagers in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district,who had taken up beekeeping several years ago to supplement their income from farming, are now seeking government help to market their produce, media reports said on Tuesday.