Fairfax and Tata Consultancy Services partner on three running events in Australia
Nov 21, 2017, at 01:35 am
Sydney/Mumbai/Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services, a global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, on Monday announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Fairfax Events on three major running events in Australia.
Indian benchmark indices end flat on Monday
Nov 20, 2017, at 10:25 pm
Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): The Indian benchmark indices put up a lacklustre show on Monday, with BSE Sensex up 17.10 points at 33359.90, and NSE Nifty up 15.20 points at 10298.80.
Digital ad spending in India to cross Rs 13,000 crore mark by 2018: ASSOCHAM
Nov 20, 2017, at 09:26 pm
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): With the growing demand for smartphones and falling data prices are likely to increase digital advertising spend in India from the current level of Rs 9,800 crore to Rs 13,000 crore by December 2018 growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35 per cent, according to ASSOCHAM.
Nov 20, 2017, at 09:21 pm
Kolkata Nov 20 (IBNS): Within almost two years of its launch Tata Motors’ ‘Use Dipper at Night’ campaign has scored an impressive feat at the WARC Prize for Asian Strategy - the global authority on Advertising and Media effectiveness. The initiative which spreads awareness on safe sex in the Trucker community won a Special Award for Channel Thinking.
Mahindra launches e-Alfa Mini electric rickshaw for passenger movement
Nov 20, 2017, at 09:18 pm
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M Ltd), part of the USD 19 billion Mahindra Group, on Monday announced the launch of the e-Alfa Mini, its zero emission, all new electric rickshaw for passenger movement, in Kolkata.
Hiring prospects to remain subdued in short term; things to look up in 2 quarters: ASSOCHAM
Nov 19, 2017, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): With corporate India placing most energies on rationalising costs, including the wage costs , and trying to deleverage its balance sheet, the hiring outlook in the private sector , is expected to stay muted till beginning of fiscal 2018-19, an ASSOCHAM assessment , based on its feedback from members has indicated.
IndiGo takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft in Toulouse
Nov 19, 2017, at 12:27 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Continuing the efforts to strengthen its network, IndiGo, is delighted to announce the induction of its first ATR aircraft. IndiGo took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft (VT-IYA) to join its ever-growing fleet today during the ceremony held at ATR headquarters in Toulouse, France.
L&T Construction to build Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Order valued at Rs. 8,650 Crore
Nov 18, 2017, at 11:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Heavy Civil Infrastructure business vertical of L&T Construction bagged a major order worth Rs. 8,650 crore from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the construction of Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), Packages 01 & 03.
Moody's upgrades India's sovereign rating, market cheers
Nov 17, 2017, at 11:17 pm
Mumbai, Nov 17 (IBNS): After Moody's upgraded India's sovereign rating to Baa2, the Indian market opened on a jubilant mood on Friday but failed to retain its significant gain reported earlier in the day.
Moody's raises India's sovereign credit from positive to stable
Nov 17, 2017, at 03:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): US-based ratings agency Moody's on Thursday upgraded India's sovereign credit from positive to stable, reports said.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Poland for the promotion of Civil Aviation Cooperation
Nov 16, 2017, at 10:06 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Poland for the Promotion of Civil Aviation Cooperation.
Nov 16, 2017, at 10:05 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Agreement between the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for mutual benefit in the areas of science, technology, agriculture, etc.
Cabinet approves the establishment of the National Anti-profiteering Authority under GST
Nov 16, 2017, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the creation of the posts of Chairman and Technical Members of the National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) under GST, following up immediately on yesterday's sharp reduction in the GST rates of a large number of items of mass consumption.
Indian benchmark indices close positive on Thursday
Nov 16, 2017, at 09:55 pm
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Indian market was finally able to put a stop to the downward spiral experienced over the first three days of the week and closed higher on Thursday.
Prasad Sonavane appointed as Director Sales, Dun & Bradstreet India
Nov 16, 2017, at 09:39 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in commercial data and insights on businesses, today announced the appointment of Prasad Sonavane as Director Sales, India.
Paytm and ICICI Bank tie-up to offer short term instant digital credit
Nov 16, 2017, at 08:27 pm
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS): Paytm, India’s largest payments platform has partnered with ICICI Bank, the country’s largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, to jointly launch ‘Paytm-ICICI Bank Postpaid’, the most seamless way to access interest-free short-term digital credit.
MG Motor India begins quest for the next big tech startup
Nov 16, 2017, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): MG Motor India has embarked upon a quest to collaborate with technology startups in India.
Panasonic launches P91 with a stylish glossy body and multi-mode camera priced at Rs.6490
Nov 16, 2017, at 08:23 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Panasonic India Pvt. Ltd, a leader in innovation and technology, on Friday unveiled P91, a smartphone with a camera that’s a cut above.
Voltas wins the prestigious Contractor of the Year Award for 2017 in Dubai
Nov 16, 2017, at 08:12 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Voltas Limited, the global air-conditioning and engineering services provider of the Tata Group, won accolades at the glittering MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health) Middle East Awards 2017 held in Dubai. The Company was recognised as the MEP Contractor of the Year.
Arun Jaitley meets Singapore PM, discuss strategic partnerships between two countries
Nov 16, 2017, at 07:16 pm
Singapore/New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley called on Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong, according to media reports on Thursday.
GST rate changes come into effect on 178 items from today
Nov 16, 2017, at 03:21 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): In the 23rd meeting held on Nov 10, the GST Council had recommended major relief in GST rates on certain goods., which have been brought into effect from Wednesday.
ITDC posts 14.18 Cr profit in half yearly (2017-18) results
Nov 16, 2017, at 02:11 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), the public sector undertaking under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, posted a significant performance in half yearly results of the current financial year 2017-18.
Tata Docomo unveils exciting new prepaid plans
Nov 16, 2017, at 12:53 am
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL), today announced four best-in-market plans across customer segments.
Vodafone launches SuperIoT - An Industry-first end-to-end IoT Solution
Nov 16, 2017, at 12:51 am
Goa, Nov 15 (IBNS): The internet has come a long way from connecting only mobile phones and laptops to include smart homes, wearable technology, and smart cities. With the growing recognition Internet of Things (IoT) being at the heart of digital transformation and a Digital India, the market for IoT in India is poised to reach USD 9 billion by 2020.
Mahindra drives in the most powerful Scorpio ever
Nov 16, 2017, at 12:49 am
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), India‘s leading SUV manufacturer, today launched a new avatar of the Scorpio, its iconic SUV – the All Powerful Scorpio.
Coal India Limited and Railways jointly succeed in loading 250 coal rakes on Tuesday
Nov 16, 2017, at 12:39 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): In a major achievement, the synergetic efforts of Coal India Limited (CIL) and Railways with close monitoring by the Ministries of Coal, Railways and Power have resulted in unprecedented growth in coal off-take and improved despatch of coal for power sector in particular.
Indian benchmark indices slide for the third consecutive session
Nov 15, 2017, at 10:59 pm
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS): The Indian market closed lower for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with BSE Sensex down 181.43 points at 32,760.44 and NSE Nifty down 68.60 points at 10,118.
Dena Bank launches “Dena Retail Loan Carnivalâ€
Nov 15, 2017, at 10:21 pm
Mumbai , Nov 15 (IBNS): Dena Bank, India’s trusted family bank is launching “Dena Retail Loan Carnival” from 16.11.2017 to 31.12.2017 with a view to promote Housing and Vehicle Loans.
India’s retail market to touch US $1.1 trillion by 2020: study
Nov 15, 2017, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): The retail market in India is likely to reach US$1.1 trillion by 2020 from the current level of US$ 680 billion, according to the just published study jointly by MRRSIndia.com and ASSOCHAM.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu says linking rivers is one of the ways to improve agri sector
Nov 15, 2017, at 08:38 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 15 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu, on Wednesday, inaugurated the AP AgTech Summit 2017, in Vishakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh, along with state Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu.