Jet Airways to introduce 28 new flights in September

Aug 29, 2018, at 06:59 pm

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier full-service international airline, is set to introduce 28 new flights in the coming month.

Over 99 percent of demonetised currency returned: RBI

Aug 29, 2018, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday said that more than 99 percent of the old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes, which were banned by the Centre in 2016, have returned.

India, World Bank sign $300 million agreement to scale up India’s energy efficiency program

Aug 28, 2018, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata / New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): The Government of India, the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL),  and the World Bank on Monday signed a $220 million Loan Agreement and a $80 million Guarantee Agreement for the India Energy Efficiency Scale-Up Program. 

Bengal is firmly on course to meet its fish production target of 18.5 lakh tonnes this year, says Fisheries Minister Chandra Nath Sinha at first-ever CII Fisheries Conclave

Aug 28, 2018, at 07:38 pm

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): West Bengal is firmly on course to meet its fish production target of 18.5 lakh tonnes this year, according to Chandra Nath Sinha, the West Bengal Minister for Fisheries.

Indian economy is facing challenges: Aurn Jaitley

Aug 27, 2018, at 10:29 pm

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said Indian economy is facing challenges and the attempt to recover funds from defaulters would continue.

Aside crude, sharp rise in non-oil imports too contributing to trade imbalance: ASSOCHAM

Aug 27, 2018, at 03:17 pm

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): It is not only crude oil which is exerting pressure on India's import bill and consequently on the current account deficit and the rupee, but a host of other non-oil items like coal, electronics, chemicals and leather and leather products, fruits and vegetables are  witnessing rising imports and becoming a drag on the country's overall  balance of trade situation , an ASSOCHAM analysis has noted.

Digital gig economy is bad for your wellbeing, new research suggests

Aug 25, 2018, at 04:08 pm

London, Aug 25 (IBNS): The poor quality working conditions associated with the digital gig economy may have consequences for employees’ wellbeing, according to new Oxford University research.

Axis Bank extends support to Kerala; commits Rs. 5 crore for relief measures

Aug 24, 2018, at 06:58 pm

Bengaluru, Aug 24 (IBNS): Axis Bank, a private bank, has committed Rs. 5 crores towards rehabilitation work in Kerala.

Bengal Chamber hosts annual environment and energy conclave in Kolkata

Aug 23, 2018, at 11:01 pm

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IBNS): Amid recent occurrences of climactic havoc all over the world, the Bengal Chamber organized the Energy Tech-Disruptive Innovations in Energy Transition on the 11th Edition of the Annual Environment and Energy Conclave in Kolkata on Thursday.

ICICI Bank announces partnership with Manchester United

Aug 22, 2018, at 07:18 pm

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IBNS): ICICI Bank, an Indian private sector bank by consolidated assets, has agreed to a multi-year partnership with Manchester United, bringing a range of competitive co-branded credit and debit card to the club’s 35 million Indian followers.

Jet Airways expands codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways

Aug 21, 2018, at 08:14 pm

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline and Bangkok Airways, Asia’s Boutique Airline, on Tuesday announced the expansion of their existing codeshare agreement to provide more choice and convenient travel options. 

Ashok Leyland strengthens its presence in West Bengal, inaugurates new dealership in Sodepur

Aug 20, 2018, at 07:56 pm

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, inaugurated a new dealership, Rajgarhia Motor, in Sodepur, of North 24 Parganas.

Kerala floods may have caused damage of Rs 20,000 crore: ASSOCHAM

Aug 20, 2018, at 03:55 pm

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): With floods playing havoc in Kerala, the state, known as ‘God’s Own Country’ would have suffered massive economic losses, the estimates of which could well be Rs 15,000-20,000 crore with a staggered impact of a few months, mostly on tourism, cash crops, trade including international trade from Kochi and other ports, besides shaking the lives of millions of people, an ASSOCHAM quick assessment has indicated.

ASSOCHAM opens representative office in North America

Aug 20, 2018, at 03:45 pm

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has opened a representative office in North America with a view to strengthen India Inc’s presence in the United States of America (USA).

Ola launches inaugural UK services in South Wales

Aug 20, 2018, at 03:41 pm

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Ola, a ride-hailing platform, has on Monday launched its first UK services across South Wales.

Mentorship-driven accelerator Techstars appoints Ray Newal as MD to support emerging markets entrepreneurs

Aug 18, 2018, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi,  Aug 18 (IBNS): Mentorship-driven accelerator Techstars has appointed Ray Newal as MD to support emerging markets entrepreneurs.

ICICI Bank contributes Rs.10 crore towards Kerala flood relief

Aug 17, 2018, at 05:29 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 17 (IBNS): Private bank ICICI Bank on Friday announced that it will contribute Rs.10 crore to aid the state government and the local authorities in their efforts to provide relief and assistance in the flood affected regions of Kerala.

Orange Corp offers online platform for aspiring models to get projects and contacts

Aug 16, 2018, at 01:10 pm

Orange Corp, a Venture Capital company under the Limited Partner Category, headed by its Indian origin CEO & Managing Partner Debasish Duttah, runs its own integrated Management Consultancy Wing with establishments in nearly 30 countries.

Healthcare BPO Market to touch 188.9 billion USD by 2018: ASSOCHAM-EY

Aug 15, 2018, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS0): The global health care BPO market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 10.7% from US$113.2 billion in 2013 to US$188.9 billion by 2018, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-EY joint study.

Wholesale inflation eases to 5.09 percent in July

Aug 14, 2018, at 08:23 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS):  Wholesale inflation has eased to 5.09 percent in July, as per government data released on Tuesday.

Emirates announces special Independence Day fares

Aug 14, 2018, at 06:38 pm

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): Aviation major Emirates has announced special

JK Cement announces International Conference in Gotan on United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals

Aug 14, 2018, at 05:22 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): JK Cement Ltd, India’s premier cement company will host Yadupati Singhania Children’s International conference on United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, between Aug 19-21, in Gotan, Rajasthan.

Venezuela: President Maduro to raise fuel prices to stop smugglers from cheating country

Aug 14, 2018, at 01:06 pm

Caracas, Aug 14 (IBNS): Cheap fuel will soon be a thing of the past in Venezuela as its President Nicolas Maduro has promised to raise the price of gasoline in order to stop smugglers from cheating the country.

Xiaomi announces Mi A2 in India

Aug 13, 2018, at 08:03 pm

Kolkata,  Aug 13 (IBNS): Xiaomi expanded its Android One line-up with the introduction of Mi A2, which features powerful photography capabilities and a host of notable upgrades from the previous generation.

India's retail inflation eases to 4.17 percent in July

Aug 13, 2018, at 07:12 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): India’s Consumer Price Index for July moved down to  4.17 percent, as per the data released by the Indian government on Monday.

Infosys to open software development centre in West Bengal

Aug 13, 2018, at 06:31 pm

Bengaluru/ Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Tech giant Infosys on Monday announced the commencement of work on its new software development center in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Tata Motors SOUL culminates its ‘Iconic Ladakh Drive, Mountain Trail, August 2018’

Aug 11, 2018, at 06:13 pm

Mumbai Aug 11 (IBNS): Tata Motors SOUL (SUV Owners United League) enthralled its SUV enthusiasts for the second time this year with its ‘Iconic Ladakh Drive, Mountain Trail, August 2018’.

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 92,639 in July 2018

Aug 11, 2018, at 06:10 pm

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in July 2018, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 92,639 nos., lower by 5%, as compared to July 2017.

India's June industrial output moves up by 7%

Aug 10, 2018, at 07:01 pm

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): India's industrial output accelerated in June and finished at  7 percent higher as compared to the level in the month of June 2017, as per the government data released on Friday.

BSNL introduces India’s first telephony service “WINGS” and Freedom offer-Chhota pack

Aug 10, 2018, at 04:21 pm

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS):  State-run BSNL introduced a weekly pack, freedom offer called chhota pack at Rs. 29 for its prepaid mobile customers to mark 72nd Independence Day.