Marriott Intl. signs 6 hotel deal with Prestige group

Nov 27, 2019, at 05:21 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ: MAR) and Prestige Group today announced the signing of agreements to open six new hotels across India, underscoring both companies’ commitment to expanding in this dynamic country.

Yes Bank rallied by 7.65 pc to Rs 68.25

Nov 27, 2019, at 05:16 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Yes Bank on Wednesday surged by 7.65 per cent to Rs 68.25 to be the top gainers in the 30 scrips index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Ashok Leyland partners with Axis Bank

Nov 27, 2019, at 05:13 pm

Chennai, Nov 27 (UNI) CV makers Ashok Leyland, ready with the complete range of BS6 vehicles, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Axis Bank for strategic financing partnership for two years.

Indian market: Sensex at new high at 41,020.61

Nov 27, 2019, at 04:51 pm

Mumbai, Nov 27 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchagne (BSE) on Wednesday ended at a new peak at 41,020.61, advancing by 199.31 points on renewed buying in Materials, Energy, Auto, Telecom and Finance stocks amid strong global cues.

Flipkart’s ‘Saathi’ aims to handhold first-time e-commerce users using audio-visual navigation

Nov 27, 2019, at 04:49 pm

Kolkata/Bengaluru/IBNS: Flipkart, India’s leading homegrown e-commerce marketplace, on Wednesday announced the introduction of a ‘Smart Assistive Interface’ feature called ‘Flipkart Saathi’ to support first-time e-commerce users on the platform and enhance their overall shopping experience.

Hush Puppies launches knit joggers

Nov 27, 2019, at 04:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Gear up to walk in the clouds as Hush Puppies launches its newest Knit Joggers collection that claims to have 3 times more bounce than their previous generation.

Cabinet approves extension of the term and coverage of the Fifteenth Finance Commission and submission of two reports by the Finance Commission

Nov 27, 2019, at 04:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved the Fifteenth Finance Commission to submit first report for the first fiscal year viz. 2020-21 and to extend the tenure of XV-FC to provide for the presentation of the final report covering FYs 2021-22 to 2025-26 by 30th October, 2020.

Cabinet approves Agreement and Protocol between India and Chile for the avoidance of double taxation

Nov 27, 2019, at 03:55 pm

New York/IBNS: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the signing of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Protocol between the Republic of India and the Republic of Chile for the elimination of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion and avoidance with respect to taxes on income.

Avan Motors to offer end-to-end customised electric mobility solutions to businesses with a targeted B2B program

Nov 27, 2019, at 03:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Underlining its commitment to shaping and driving the country’s EV revolution, Avan Motors, one of India’s fastest-growing electric scooter manufacturers, has recently launched a targeted, multifaceted B2B program.

Autocar India with Volkswagen India hosts car rally

Nov 27, 2019, at 03:04 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Autocar India in collaboration with Volkswagen India hosted ‘VolksDrive’, the Volkswagen Classic Car Rally on last Sunday.

'Stock Pitch Competition' for IIM Calcutta students, winning team bags Rs 50,000 award

Nov 27, 2019, at 02:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  The Finance and Investments Club at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta in collaboration with Elara Capital, a leading investment bank, recently hosted the first ever stock pitch competition on the campus.

Indian Rupee ends negative at 71.74 against USD

Nov 26, 2019, at 11:48 am

Mumbai/ UNI: The Rupee on Tuesday eased marginally by one paisa to 71.74 in opening trade on rising demand for US Dollars by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.

Indian Market: Sensex opens at fresh high at 41,022.85 pts

Nov 26, 2019, at 11:46 am

Mumbai/UNI: The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Tuesday opened at fresh high at 41,022.85, rising by 133 points as renewed buying in Energy, FMCG, Finance, IT, Bankex, Industrials and Telecom stocks.

Sensex breaches 41,000 mark, Nifty touches record high

Nov 26, 2019, at 09:50 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian market opened on a high note on Tuesday with the Sensex trading 204.57 points higher at  41,093.80.

Car manufacturing major Audi opens service facility in Kerala capital

Nov 25, 2019, at 06:22 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, has announced the opening of its State-of-the-Art Service Facility here under its ‘Workshop First’ strategy.

Indian Rupee falls by 2 paise to 71.73 against USD

Nov 25, 2019, at 05:47 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Monday fell marginally two paise to 71.73 against the US Dollar on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market.

Indian Market: Sensex at all-time-high

Nov 25, 2019, at 05:16 pm

Mumbai, Nov 25 (UNI) The Benchmark Index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Monday spurted by 529.82 points and reached 40,889.23, as buying was witnessed across the board and news report of China and the United States finalising trade deal boosted the investor sentiment further.

Ashok Leyland signs MoU with ICICI Bank

Nov 25, 2019, at 05:12 pm

Chennai/UNI: Commercial vehicle makers Ashok Leyland today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with ICICI Bank to enter into a strategic financing partnership for two years.

Bharti Airtel moves up by 7.20 pc to Rs 451.30

Nov 25, 2019, at 05:10 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Bharti Airtel on Monday surged by 7.20 pc to Rs 451.30 to be the top gainers in the 30 scrips index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Paper industry to mark growth of 12pc per annum

Nov 25, 2019, at 04:56 pm

Kolkata, Nov 25 (UNI) The Indian Paper Industry is likely to grow at the rate of 12 per cent per annum for next 5 years and the overall paper consumption is projected to increase to 24 million tons in 2024-25 from 15 million tons currently.

Venture Garage announces Kotak supported FY2019-20 edition of Find Your Investor programme

Nov 25, 2019, at 02:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Venture Garage (a company which handholds startups to help them raise capital), in association with Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak), has announced the Financial Year 2019-20 edition of its annual fund raising platform, Find Your Investor (FYI), for start-ups.

Veteran adman Kamal Oberoi joins the board of IT solutions company Trihund Solutions

Nov 25, 2019, at 02:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran adman Kamal Oberoi has joined information-based solutions company, Trihund Solutions, as an independent director, recently announced the company's founder Varun Bhutani.

ICAR – 24th Regional Committee Meeting held in Guwahati

Nov 23, 2019, at 09:13 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The two days 24th Regional Committee Meeting for Zone- III commenced on Saturday at Assam Administrative Staff College in Guwahati.

Mahindra Mutual Fund launches ‘Mahindra Top 250 Nivesh Yojana'

Nov 22, 2019, at 05:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Mahindra Mutual Fund, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL), launched new open ended equity scheme ‘Mahindra Top 250 Nivesh Yojana,’ for investors who are seeking to generate long term capital appreciation and income through investments in equity and equity related securities of large and mid-cap companies. 

Infosys moves down by 2.89 pc to Rs 693.15

Nov 22, 2019, at 05:04 pm

Mumbai/UNI: IT giant Infosys on Friday slipped by 2.89 per cent to Rs 693.15 to be the top losers in the 30 scrips index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Indian market: Sensex down by 215.76 pts

Nov 22, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Friday lost another 215.76 points at 40,359.41 on heavy selling pressure in FMCG, Finance, Telecom, Bankex and Capital Goods stocks.

Apple authorised first reseller store launched in Howrah in West Bengal

Nov 22, 2019, at 02:58 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:Residents of Howrah and its neighbourhood, who want to buy Apple's products, now do not have to travel all the way to Kolkata as the US multinational company has launched its Authorised Reseller store, iDestiny, at Avani Riverside Mall.

Here’s How FASTag - the Contactless Digital Payment Tag Works

Nov 22, 2019, at 01:47 pm

The Indian government has made it mandatory from 1 Dec, 2019 to use a contactless payment card for cash-free and faster transactions at National Highway toll plazas across the country. All new four-wheelers will be expected to have FASTag devices fitted by car manufacturers on the front windscreen. Currently, this program is active across 450+ toll plazas across the country and the remaining will be covered soon for the mandate implementation by the Govt. Of India. The notice follows an amendment by central government to the 1989 Central Motor Vehicle Rules according to the powers conferred on it by Motor Vehicle Act, 1989. Let’s take you through a FASTag overview and understand everything about it, in detail.

Not Sure if You Are Good with Managing Finances? Here is Why You Need a Financial Advisor

Nov 21, 2019, at 09:16 pm

Creating a balance between what you earn and what you invest is not as easy as it may sound. Many people think they are good at managing their investment decisions. However, they often end up over-spending on things they do not need and fall into a debt they can’t easily pay.

FlexiLoans.com among the top 100 global FinTech innovators' list by KPMG and H2 Ventures

Nov 21, 2019, at 06:46 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Small business lender FlexiLoans has been ranked amongst ‘Emerging 50’ FinTechs, according to a report released by KPMG in collaboration with H2 Ventures.