5G network technology to contribute $900 bln to Asian economy: GSMA
Jun 30, 2019, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi, June 30 (UNI) Mobile network technology 5G will contribute almost $900 billion to Asia's economy over the next 15 years, forecasts the Global System for Mobile Communications Alliance (GSMA).
2nd anniversary of Goods & Services Tax to be celebrated on 1st July 2019
Jun 30, 2019, at 05:23 pm
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): The second anniversary of Good & Services Tax (GST) will be celebrated on Monday with Union Minister of State of Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur presiding over the event.
INVESTMENTS: Budget 2019 - Foundation stone for New India !!!
Jun 30, 2019, at 03:48 pm
Budget 2019 is eagerly awaited because this will be the first budget after Govt. assumed office after the historic elections. Being Nirmala Sitharaman’s first one, it will be a tricky and delicate one at the same time because the Government would like to lay path for next 5 years and can afford to take some harsh decisions due to stable majority. The Budget could kick start the sluggish Economy and direction-less Capital Markets. Possible area of concentration could be Infrastructure, Agriculture, Water, Health, Auto Sector & sick PSUs to name a few. Discipline in fiscal and Monetary front could dictate the future policy decisions. Anyway, we will come to know everything on 5th July, 2019. So, let’s focus on making Money.
Income Tax Bar Association organises seminar in Kolkata
Jun 29, 2019, at 09:52 pm
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): The Income Tax Bar Association, Calcutta organised a seminar here last week. The theme of the seminar was emerging landscapes in Direct Taxes.
Fuel prices: Rising trend continues
Jun 29, 2019, at 05:13 pm
New Delhi, Jun 29 (UNI) Fuel prices kept on rising and for the third consecutive day has registered an increase on Saturday.
Land Rover offers vehicle to rapid response to aid disaster relief
Jun 28, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): With an aim to provide timely assistance during disasters and positively impact the society, Jaguar Land Rover India has joined forces with Rapid Response, an NGO that specialises in disaster management and relief.
Airtel shuts down 3G network in Kolkata
Jun 28, 2019, at 04:41 pm
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): In one of the first phase outs of 3G technology globally, Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”) on Friday announced the shutdown of its 3G network in Kolkata.
iPhone designer Jony Ive quits Apple, to form independent design company
Jun 28, 2019, at 09:20 am
Los Angeles, June 28 (IBNS): Technology giant Apple on Friday announced that Jony Ive, company's chief design officer, will depart the company as an employee later this year to form an independent design company which will count Apple among its primary clients.
Investments: India Blooms's new column on financial advices
Jun 27, 2019, at 07:43 pm
Dear Readers, We are delighted to introduce a new section called – “Investments” by financial expert Manoj Garg with the hope that you will find great value in its content and that it will aid you in reaching your own financial goals to grow and thrive. The idea of this section is to provide an un-biased and crisp information to Indian investors.
Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant's tenure extended by two years
Jun 26, 2019, at 06:25 pm
New Delhi, Jun 26 (UNI) Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant’s tenure was extended for two years till June 30, 2021 by the Government on Wednesday.
Indian Market: Sensex rises by 157.14 pts
Jun 26, 2019, at 05:12 pm
Mumbai, Jun 26 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday rose by 157.14 points to settle at 39,592.08 on brisk buying in Metal, Power, Realty, Capital goods,Health care and Bankex stocks.
Indian Market: Sensex recovers by 311.98 pts
Jun 25, 2019, at 05:30 pm
Mumbai, Jun 25 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Tuesday rose by 311.98 points to settle at 39,601.63 as buying is seen Across the board.
We're largest single hotel brand in China: OYO Hotels & Homes
Jun 25, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Kolkata, Jun 25 (UNI) OYO Hotels & Homes on Tuesday announced that it has become the largest single hotel brand in China and continues to maintain the second spot at the hotel group level in the country.
Volkswagen partners with Zoomcar to strengthen shared mobility offering in India
Jun 25, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata: Broadening the spectrum of shared mobility in India, Volkswagen partners with India’s largest self-drive, shared mobility platform Zoomcar.
Kotak Mutual Fund launches Kotak Focused Equity Fund
Jun 25, 2019, at 03:34 pm
Kolkata, June 25 (IBNS): Kotak Asset Management Company (Kotak Mutual Fund) on Tuesday announced the launch of Kotak Focused Equity Fund.
Digital Success Summit 2019 to be held on August 8 and 9 in Kolkata
Jun 25, 2019, at 12:39 pm
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Indus Net Technologies recently announced that it will hold the second edition of 'Digital Success Summit' on August 8 and 9, this year.
HDFC Bank highest-ranked Indian co in global Top 100, brand valued at $22.7 bn
Jun 24, 2019, at 05:46 pm
Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS): HDFC Bank, the leading bank in India, is the highest-ranked Indian brand to be featured in the BrandZTM Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands released by WPP group company Millward Brown.
Monsoon Session: Aadhaar Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
Jun 24, 2019, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi, Jun 24 (UNI) The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to impose strict penalties for violation of norms, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Airtel thanks its mobile customers with free Hello Tunes
Jun 24, 2019, at 05:41 pm
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): As part of the growing range of exciting benefits under its refreshed #AirtelThanks program, Bharti Airtel on Monday said the its Postpaid and Prepaid mobile customers can now set their favourite songs as their Hello Tunes (ring back tones) for FREE through Wynk Music app.
India Rupee rises by 20 paise against USD
Jun 24, 2019, at 05:37 pm
Mumbai, Jun 24 (UNI) The Rupee on Monday appreciated by 20 paise to 69.35 against the US Dollar, on renewed selling of US Dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at Forex Market informed.
ONGC down by 3.48 pc to Rs 165.25
Jun 24, 2019, at 05:36 pm
Mumbai, Jun 24 (UNI) ONGC on Monday fell by 3.48 per cent to Rs 165.25 to be the top loser in the 30-share Sensex pack at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
L&T grabs 2x660 MW power project order in Bihar
Jun 24, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Mumbai, Jun 24 (UNI) Engineering Major, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said its power business has bagged a mega engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order from SJVN Thermal Private Limited to set up a 2x660 MW ultra-supercritical power plant in Buxar district, Bihar.
Digital Success Summit 2019 to be held on August 8 and 9 in Kolkata
Jun 24, 2019, at 03:55 pm
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Indus Net Technologies recently announced that it will hold the second edition of 'Digital Success Summit' on August 8 and 9, this year.
Jun 24, 2019, at 03:44 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Viral Acharya, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has quit from his position citing "unavoidable personal circumstances", officials said.
RBI's deputy governor Viral Acharya resigns
Jun 24, 2019, at 09:19 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Viral Acharya, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) youngest deputy governor post-economic liberalisation, has resigned from his position, media reports said on Monday.
Navoi region in Uzbekistan is now a free economic zone
Jun 22, 2019, at 06:16 pm
Tashkent, June 22 (IBNS): According to an order of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the territory of Navoi region has been earmarked as a free economic zone for innovative, hightech, export-oriented and import-substituting industries for the period up to January 1 2030, with the possibility of further extension in due course.
Jun 22, 2019, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Halwa ceremony marking the commencement of Budget printing process for the General Budget 2019-20 was held in North Block here on Saturday in the presence of Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman.
Union Budget: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participates in Halwa Ceremony
Jun 22, 2019, at 04:35 pm
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday participated in the Halwa Ceremony in North Block of New Delhi to mark the beginning of printing of Budget related documents.
Manufacturing of Temi tea starts for ongoing season
Jun 22, 2019, at 11:36 am
Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS): Temi Tea Estate, Sikkim, known for its world famous second flushes, popularly termed as summer temi flush, has started being plucked and manufactured at the garden for the ongoing season.
Indian market: Rupee down by 11 paise against USD
Jun 21, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Mumbai, Jun 21 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday declined by 11 paise to 69.55 against the US Dollar, on renewed buying of US Dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at Forex Market informed.