Devise back up minimum income schemes for those losing jobs due to automation: ASSOCHAM-PwC Paper
Apr 30, 2017, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): With the Indian IT and other industries facing some of the daunting challenges from protectionism in the US and Artificial Intelligence (AI), an ASSOCHAM-PwC study has made out a strong case for government –industry schemes which ensure a minimum income to those displaced , along with basic health facilities for the families in stress.
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Kokuyo Camlin begins operations from Patalganga plant
Apr 29, 2017, at 04:59 am
Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS): Kokuyo Camlin, the pioneers and leading manufacturer of wide range of stationery and colour material as well as art material, has begun operations from its new factory in Patalganga, Maharashtra. With an investment of Rs. 100 crore, the Patalganga factory located at MIDC will serve as a hub for meeting demand in the Indian market as well as fulfilling the role of a manufacturing centre of products for Japan and other international markets.
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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank commences operations in Kolkata
Apr 29, 2017, at 04:58 am
Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS): Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd. on Friday announced the commencement of its banking operations in Kolkata with the launch of six branches.
Ola launches Ola Partners League
Apr 29, 2017, at 04:57 am
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Ola, a mobile app for transportation, on Friday announced the launch of ‘Ola Partners League’ - a unique virtual cricket game for its driver partners.
Vodafone India and SaveLIFE Foundation Promote Safety in mobility
Apr 29, 2017, at 04:54 am
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Riding on a strong commitment to Health safety well being and zero tolerance to distracted driving, SaveLIFE Foundation and Vodafone India Ltd released a first of its kind study on the theme of “Safety in Mobility†in New Delhi, on Friday.
Cinépolis India reaches 300 screen landmark, with the opening of ten Screen Multiplex in Ghaziabad
Apr 29, 2017, at 04:50 am
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Cinépolis, India’s 1st International and world’s 4th largest movie theatre circuit, today, inaugurated its ten screen multiplex in R.E.D Mall at GT Road in Ghaziabad.
Leadership, inclusiveness to take centre stage at 27th World Economic Forum on Africa
Apr 29, 2017, at 01:04 am
Johannesburg, South Africa, Apr 28 (IBNS): Africa’s imperative to generate truly inclusive economic growth that provides everyone with the same opportunity to prosper and achieve, along with the leadership qualities required to bring about such change, will be the focus of the 27th World Economic Forum on Africa, taking place in Durban, South Africa, from 3 to 5 May.
RERA to give big boost to real estate market, say industry experts
Apr 28, 2017, at 10:52 pm
Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS): The advent of the path-breaking Real Estate Regulation & Development Act, 2016 (RERA) gave a big boost to the real estate market helping both the developers and homebuyers in the process, said industry experts on Friday at a seminar organised by The Bengal Chamber of Commerce in association with MACJ – A Buyers Choice Home Inspection.
Low tax benefits must be passed on to consumer at large, says FM Arun Jaitley
Apr 28, 2017, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, while addressing CII's Annual Meeting in New Delhi on Friday said that benefits of the growth should percolate down to the most poor sections of the society.
Indian benchmark indices decline on Friday
Apr 28, 2017, at 09:53 pm
Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS): Profit booking by investors was one of the key reasons that drove the Indian market lower on Friday, according to media reports.
ICICI Bank opens a new branch at Sanwer road in Indore
Apr 28, 2017, at 04:44 pm
Indore, Apr 28 (IBNS): ICICI Bank inaugurated a new branch recently at Sanwer road in Indore, an official release stated.
Tata Motors receives order for Safari Storme's 3192 units from Indian Army
Apr 28, 2017, at 03:07 am
Mumbai/Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Tata Motors has signed a contract for supply of 3192 units of the Tata Safari Storme 4x4 to the Indian Armed Forces, under a new category of vehicles - GS800 (General Service 800).
AXILSPOT unveils AIP10L Outdoor Access Point
Apr 27, 2017, at 10:05 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): AXILSPOT, a global leader in enterprise WLAN solutions, has rolled out AIP10L Outdoor Access Point embedded with the company's proprietary Rscan Antenna Technology.
Indian benchmark indices close lower on Thursday
Apr 27, 2017, at 09:55 pm
Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS): The Indian market jolted to a decline on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex down 103.61 points at 30029.74 and NSE Nifty down 9.70 points at 9342.15.
ICICI Bank opens new branch in Indore
Apr 27, 2017, at 09:50 pm
Indore, Apr 27 (IBNS): ICICI Bank, a private sector bank by consolidated assets, inaugurated a new branch at Sanwer road in the Indore city.
Infosys launches integrated artificial intelligence platform
Apr 27, 2017, at 09:45 pm
Palo Alto, Apr 27 (IBNS): Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, on Thursday announced the launch of Infosys Nia, the next-generation Artificial Intelligence platform building on the company’s first-generation AI platform, Infosys Mana, and its Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solution, AssistEdge.
Court directs petitioners to implead ITC, finance ministry, SEBI and others in the PIL
Apr 27, 2017, at 09:19 pm
Mumbai, April 27, (IBNS): A Bombay High Court bench, while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) on the subject if insurance companies should invest in tobacco companies, has impleaded ITC, Union ministries of Finance, Agriculture and Industry, and The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in the PIL.
Apr 27, 2017, at 04:37 pm
Palo Alto, Apr 27 (IBNS): Infosys on Thurdsay announced the launch of Infosys Nia, the next-generation Artificial Intelligence Platform building on the success of the company’s first-generation AI platform, Infosys Mana, and its Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solution, AssistEdge.
Zyxel launches VPN firewall to safeguard multi-site, growing businesses
Apr 27, 2017, at 03:57 am
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Zyxel Communications on Wednesday introduced the USG2200-VPN, a VPN firewall to offer businesses a solution to centrally build and manage secured communications between multiple sites/offices.
HGS opens new facility in Raipur
Apr 27, 2017, at 03:52 am
Raipur, Apr 26 (IBNS): Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS) on Wednesday announced that it has launched a new facility in Raipur, India.
Apr 27, 2017, at 03:46 am
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): GE Healthcare and the USAID-supported project 'PAHAL' (Partnerships for Affordable Health Access & Longevity) on Wednesday announced their strategic partnership to address the healthcare needs of underserved communities in India.
StartFed aims to enhance start up ecosystem in Eastern India
Apr 27, 2017, at 03:44 am
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): StartFed, a not-for-profit organisation with the support of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce, organised a panel discussion where several aspirant entrepreneurs were present, with an aim to enhance the start up ecosystem in the Eastern part of the country, on Tuesday.
TataCLiQ.com announces leadership appointments
Apr 27, 2017, at 03:13 am
Kolkata/Mumbai, Apr 26 (IBNS): TataCLiQ.com, Tata group's multi-brand Phygital e-commerce player, on Wednesday announced key leadership appointments.
Tata Motors' commercial vehicles BSIV ready with EGR, SCR
Apr 27, 2017, at 01:11 am
Kolkata/Mumbai, Apr 26 (IBNS): Tata Motors, a truck and bus manufacturer, announced readiness of SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) technologies for BSIV compliant engines, powering its range of Commercial Vehicles.
ASSOCHAM advocates MAT exemption for sick companies under debt restructuring
Apr 27, 2017, at 12:55 am
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Apex Industry body ASSOCHAM on Wednesday advocated continuation of the exemption from MAT (Minimum Alternative Tax) by the insertion of a suitable substitution of or addition to the Income Tax Act in respect of the restructuring under the insolvency & banking code 2016.
PM Modi asks infrastructure sector to complete projects within strict timelines
Apr 26, 2017, at 09:15 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the infrastructure sector must aim for a consolidated approach to existing projects and work towards their completion within strict timelines.
Digital, energy and utilities business boosted Q4 profit says Wipro
Apr 26, 2017, at 07:50 pm
Bengaluru/New Jersey, Apr 26 (IBNS): Wipro Limited, India's third largest software services exporter, said that it will focus on local hiring to offset the problems arising from US visa norms being enforced by the Trump government.
Apr 26, 2017, at 06:40 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): According to a Nasscom-Zinnov report released last year, India is expected to have over 10,500 startups by 2020. They are forecast to account for over 2.1 lakh jobs in the market.
Yes Bank awarded Golden Peacock Award 2017
Apr 26, 2017, at 01:04 am
Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Yes Bank has won the Golden Peacock Innovative Product / Service Award 2017' for its mobile technology product, SIMsePAY at the Dubai Global Convention 2017 for the 27th World Congress on Leadership for Business Excellence & Innovation and Presentation of Golden Peacock Awards.
Etihad Airways, Jet Airways sign landmark tourism agremeent with Maharashtra Government
Apr 26, 2017, at 12:41 am
Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS):Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and strategic partner Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premium international carrier, on Tuesday announced they signed a groundbreaking agreement with the Government of Maharashtra to promote tourism to the western Indian state.