Top global award for Sona Yukti for skilling rural youth

Mar 19, 2019, at 09:26 pm

Mumbai Mar 18 (IBNS): YPO (Young Presidents’ Organisation) has recognised Bengaluru-based skilling organisation Sona Yukti with Social Enterprise Network Sustainability (SEN) Award for education.

Jet Airways crisis deepens: Only 41 aircraft in service, pilots threaten strike

Mar 19, 2019, at 08:31 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): Cash-strapped Jet Airways is currently operating only 41 of its 119 in-service aircraft and the number may fall further in the coming weeks, the DGCA has said.

Flipkart introduces India-first automation initiative

Mar 19, 2019, at 05:58 pm

Kolkata/Bangalore, Mar 19 (IBNS): In an industry-changing move, Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace, has introduced the country’s first robot-based sortation technology, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) at its Soukya sortation center in Bangalore. 

Bharti Airtel leads download speeds with 8.3 Mbps: Kotak

Mar 19, 2019, at 05:54 pm

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): According to a new report by Kotak Institutional Equities, various network performance tests have suggested improvement in Bharti Airtel average speeds, consistent speeds for R-Jio and deterioration for Vodafone Idea.

IPRS: Google conclude music licensing deal for India

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:10 pm

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): The Indian Performing Right Society Limited has granted a license to Google, enabling the company to utilize IPRS members’ Indian works repertoire in India across YouTube and related services.

Jaguar Land Rover India to increase prices by up to 4 percent from Apr 1

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:02 pm

Mumbai, Apr 19 (IBNS): Automobile major Jaguar Land Rover India on Tuesday announced that it will increase prices of select products by up to 4 per cent, with effect from Apr 1, 2019.

Mukesh Ambani saves brother Anil from jail by paying up Ericsson dues

Mar 19, 2019, at 12:31 pm

Mumbai, Mar 19 (IBNS): After years of strenuous relationship, businessman Mukesh Ambani helped his brother Anil Ambani to pay up dues to Ericsson, saving the latter from going to jail, media reports said.

Marriott plans to open over 1,700 hotels by 2021

Mar 19, 2019, at 10:00 am

Washington, Mar 19 (Xinhua) U.S. hotel chain giant Marriott International announced on Monday that it planned to open more than 1,700 hotels around the world over next three years, boosting its stocks for over 2 percent.

ICICI Lombard partners with Mobikwik to offer an affordable online fraud protection policy

Mar 18, 2019, at 04:09 pm

Mumbai, Mar 18(UNI)ICICI Lombard leading private sector non-life insurance company in India, and Mobikwik largest digital financial services platform, today announced a strategic partnership to provide cyber-insurance cover.

Bajaj Finserv RBL Bank SuperCard reaches 1 million milestone

Mar 18, 2019, at 03:50 pm

Mumbai, Mar 18(UNI) Bajaj Finance Ltd, one of the most diversified NBFCs in India & RBL Bank, one of India’s fastest growing private sector banks, on Monday jointly announced that the Bajaj Finserv RBL Bank SuperCard has reached one million milestone mark in a little over two years.

Dr Reddy's launches advanced B2B Customer Service Portal 'XCEED'

Mar 18, 2019, at 03:28 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 18 (UNI) Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Limited on Monday announced the launch of its advanced B2B Customer Service Portal “XCEED.”

Reference rate fixed at 68.6088 against USD

Mar 18, 2019, at 03:26 pm

Mumbai, Mar 18 (UNI) The Financial Benchmarks India Private Limited (FBIL) on Monday fixed the reference rate at 68.6088 against the US Dollar down by 66.43 paise over the previous rate of 69.2131.

SPML Infra secures new project orders worth INR 883 crores

Mar 18, 2019, at 03:15 pm

Mumbai, Mar 18(UNI)Infrastructure Major, SPML Infra said that it has received four new orders for water supply and irrigation projects with combined cost of over Rs 883 crores from Gujarat, Manipur and Punjab.

Indian Market: Sensex up by 1,352.89 points on positive global cues

Mar 16, 2019, at 08:04 pm

Mumbai, Mar 16 (UNI) The BSE Sensex spurted by 1,352.89 points or 3.69 per cent to settle at 38,024.32, on strong Indian currency and positive global cues in the week ended Friday.

What Should a First-time Credit Card Applicant know Beforehand?

Mar 16, 2019, at 01:25 pm

If you use a credit card sensibly, it can help you build a healthy credit score and a strong credit history. However, first, you should know how to apply for a credit card that is suitable for your financial requirement. As a new user, you may make a wrong choice and end up accumulating debts.

Live Quality Lifestyle With Property Like Western Avenue In Wakad, Pune

Mar 16, 2019, at 01:16 pm

The second-largest city in Maharashtra, Pune, is a vibrant and thriving cosmopolitan. It is a hub for business centres and academic institutions that attract students, professionals, and businesses from divergent parts of the globe including the Middle East, Africa, and South East Asia. It is also considered as the cultural capital of Maharashtra.

Petrol rates increases for the third day on Saturday; diesel reduces by 7 to 8 p/l

Mar 16, 2019, at 12:56 pm

New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI): Petrol price on Saturday increased by 7 to 8 paise while diesel rates reduced in the same range.

ACER opens its second exclusive store in Kolkata

Mar 15, 2019, at 07:37 pm

Kolkata, mar 15 (IBNS): ACER, one of the leading global PC brand and No.1 PC gaming laptop brand in India, announced the further expansion of its retail presence in Kolkata with the inauguration of its second exclusive Acer store. The store is located in E-mall, Chandni Chowk, Kolkata.

Zomato partners with Traffic Training Institute-Cyberabad during National Safety Week

Mar 15, 2019, at 07:36 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 15 (IBNS): Online food supply app Zomato recently collaborated with the Cyberabad Traffic Training Institute during National Safety Week, to train its delivery partners on road safety measures.

BSNL announces free broadband for all landline customers

Mar 15, 2019, at 05:06 pm

New Delhi, Mar 15 (UNI) State-owned BSNL on Friday announced free broadband for all its landline customers.

Indian market: Sensex breaches 38K level at 38,024.32 pts

Mar 15, 2019, at 04:35 pm

Mumbai, Mar 15 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Friday touched 38K level to 38,024.32, surging by 269.43 points on firm global caues.

Brookfield-sponsored India Infrastructure Trust to acquire East-West Pipeline for Rs. 13,000 crore

Mar 15, 2019, at 12:27 pm

Mumbai, Mar 14 (IBNS): Brookfield has filed the preliminary placement memorandum, in terms of which India Infrastructure Trust, an InvIT set up by Brookfield as Sponsor and 90% investor, will invest Rs. 13,000 crore to acquire the East West Pipeline (“Pipeline”). As a part of the transaction, the InvIT will acquire 100% equity interest in Pipeline Infrastructure Private Limited (“PIPL”) which currently owns and operates the Pipeline.

India to achieve USD 330 bn record exports this fiscal, says Com Secretary at IESS in Chennai

Mar 14, 2019, at 10:30 pm

Chennai, Mar 14 (IBNS): Notwithstanding global challenges like protectionist measures by some countries, India is  projected to achieve all-time record exports of USD 330 billion in  fiscal 2018-19 with a major contribution coming from the engineering sector, said Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan, while inaugurating the VIIIth International Engineering Sourcing Show (IESS) in Chennai on Thursday.

Top Indian, Malaysian industry, research bodies to work jointly on automation, robotics

Mar 14, 2019, at 09:03 pm

Chennai: Mar 14 (IBNS) Top industry and research bodies from India and Malaysia today reached an understanding to take their manufacturing at the next level of automation with the help of robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and Internet of Things.

Etihad improves core performance in 2018

Mar 14, 2019, at 04:35 pm

Abu Dhabi, Mar 14 (IBNS): Etihad Airways today announced an improvement in core operating performance of 15% in 2018, 7% higher than forecast, on revenues of US$ 5.86 billion (2017: US$ 6.0 billion).

Benefits of Investing in ULIP Plans at Early Age

Mar 13, 2019, at 07:57 pm

‘An early bird catches the worm’ is an old yet relevant saying for ULIP investment plan 2019. In actual sense, it means the early an individual starts something, the more advantages he/she gets and when we consider this phrase for investment plans, it proves to be true as well. The earlier you start investing, the more time you give to your invested money to grow. Therefore, the early you start investing for your life goals, the more benefits you will achieve from your investment.

Rupee closes at 69.53 against US dollars

Mar 13, 2019, at 06:31 pm

Mumbai, Mar 13 (UNI) The Rupee on Wednesday posted a gain of 17 paise to close at 69.53 more than one-month-high on fresh foreign inflows, dealers at Forex Market said.  

Indian Market: Sensex up by 216.51 pts

Mar 13, 2019, at 05:10 pm

Mumbai, Mar 13 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday rose by 216.51 points to close at 37,752.17 for the third straight session following brisk buying in Bankex, Realty and Financial stock.

Sensex rises by 111.20 pts

Mar 13, 2019, at 12:17 pm

Mumbai, Mar 13 (UNI): The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday advanced further 111.20 points at 37,646.80 as buying was seen in Realty, Bankex, IT Tech and Technology stock stocks.

Oil prices rise amid tepid forecast for US crude supply

Mar 13, 2019, at 09:40 am

New York, Mar 13 (Xinhua/UNI) Oil prices rose on Tuesday, as the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Tuesday lowered its forecasts for US crude supply for 2019 and 2020.