Last date for IT returns extended to Aug five

Jul 31, 2017, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, Jul 31 (IBNS) : The Income Tax Department has extended by five days the last date for filing of income tax returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2016-17, reports said.

Punj Lloyd-constructed plant in Qatar produces its first polysilicon

Jul 31, 2017, at 06:42 pm

Doha, July 31 (IBNS): Qatar's first polysilicon plant, Qatar Solar Technologies, began production recently. Said to be the largest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the plant was built by global EPC conglomerate Punj Lloyd.

Much ado over India’s Monsanto alliance

Jul 30, 2017, at 08:10 pm

A looming $66 billion takeover by the German company Bayer may help soothe US agrichemical giant Monsanto’s battered reputation. But both in USA and India the firm faces fierce charges of ecocide and anti-farmer monopolistic practices. Christopher Beyer and Sudipto Maity report from two sides of the world

ICICI Bank expands its branch network in Ahmedabad, adds 5 new branches

Jul 28, 2017, at 11:33 pm

Ahmedabad, July 28 (IBNS): ICICI Bank, a private sector bank by consolidated assets, inaugurated five new branches in Ahmedabad taking its total number of branches to 52 in the city.

Rise in tomato prices lead to high demand for puree/ketch up: ASSOCHAM

Jul 28, 2017, at 10:33 pm

New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): Rise in tomato prices to as much as Rs 100 per kg. due to crop damage following rains in the growing areas, has created an additional demand for alternatives like tomato puree/ketchup to the extent of 40-45 per cent in the recent few weeks, as the home makers are resorting to balance budgets in the face of no immediate relief in sight for the key ingredient for the Indian cuisine, an ASSOCHAM Paper has said.

Tata Docomo offers 28 GB data at Rs. 149

Jul 28, 2017, at 09:51 pm

Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL), on Friday announced an offering of 28 GB data (1GB per day) at Rs 149 for its existing customers in Kolkata.

Indian benchmark indices end flat on Thursday despite reaching record intraday highs

Jul 27, 2017, at 10:25 pm

Mumbai, Jul 27 (IBNS): The Indian market ended flat on Thursday though Nifty managed to close above the 10,000 mark at 10,020.55 but below its intraday high of 10,114.85.

The Bengal Chamber presents Discussion Forum on Ecological Sustainability in the Industrial Region*

Jul 27, 2017, at 09:50 pm

Haldia, July 27 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organized the Discussion Forum on Ecological Sustainability in the Industrial Region, on 26th July 2017 at the Golden Retreat, Haldia.

Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya attends BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meet in China

Jul 27, 2017, at 09:39 pm

New Delhi, Jul 27 (IBNS): An Indian delegation led by Bandaru Dattatreya, Minister of State (I/C) for Labour & Employment participated in the BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meet, held on July 26 and 27 at Chonqging, China.

Datsun India launches more powerful redi-GO 1.0L

Jul 26, 2017, at 11:22 pm

New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): Carmaker Datsun India on Wednesday launched the highly-anticipated Datsun redi-GO 1.0L, equipped with the iSAT engine, which features more power, style and convenience for customers.

Nifty crosses 10,000 mark for the first time

Jul 26, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Mumbai, Jul 26 (IBNS): At the end of business on Wednesday, officials merrily rang the closing bell at the National Stock Exchange to commemorate a milestone achieved by Nifty.

William Penn presents LAMY Safari Petrol Special Edition Fountain Pen

Jul 26, 2017, at 09:56 pm

New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): There are not many pens that are more recognizable than the LAMY Safari and with the profound Petrol color; LAMY has another winner on its hands. An ideal companion for stylish trendsetters who like to demonstrate their individuality and their passion for beautiful things in various ways, including the writing instruments they use, the LAMY Petrol is an ideal accessory.

Tata Motors strengthens presence in Philippines with the launch of its range of commercial vehicles

Jul 26, 2017, at 06:32 pm

Manila, July 26 (IBNS): Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and among the top ten globally, launched a range of commercial vehicles in Philippines.

Transport Ministry publishes booklet to explain benefits of GST

Jul 26, 2017, at 06:31 pm

New Delhi, Jul 26 (IBNS): The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways said on Wednesday that the transport sector stands to benefit from the recently rolled out Goods and Services Tax (GST) in several ways and the Ministry has also prepared a booklet explaining the benefits.

NSE Nifty crosses record 10,000 mark on Tuesday but drops subsequently, market ends lower

Jul 26, 2017, at 03:00 am

Mumbai, Jul 25 (IBNS): For the past few days, all eyes were on NSE Nifty to see if it can finally cross the record 10,000 mark, which the index managed during the opening hours of the market on Tuesday.

19 per cent of Indian population is still unbanked: ASSOCHAM-EY

Jul 26, 2017, at 01:41 am

New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): Despite rationale and a strong institutional credit network, India’s financial services ecosystem lags in terms of physical infrastructure and has failed to reach the poor, more than 19% of the population who are unbanked or financially excluded, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-EY joint study.

Vodafone and Idea welcome CCI merger clearance

Jul 26, 2017, at 01:03 am

New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): Telecom majors Vodafone and Idea have welcomed the CCI's clearance to the merger.

4500 fish knights pledge to Tata Power's 'Act for Mahseer' conservation campaign

Jul 25, 2017, at 10:24 pm

Mumbai/ Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, has been working relentlessly since 1970 towards conservation and saving of the mighty mahseer through its ‘Act for Mahseer’ movement.

MoU signed between National Skill Development Corporation and Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Jul 25, 2017, at 10:03 pm

Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BNCCI) signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen creation of employment in West Bengal.

Five class-leading features to look forward to in the Tata NEXON, claims makers

Jul 25, 2017, at 09:21 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Tuesday said its much awaited SUV, the new NEXON, will flaunt a host of segment firsts and design rich features.

Indian Oil's Servo Whitepol launched in Kolkata

Jul 25, 2017, at 09:03 pm

Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): In a glittering ceremony, Indian Oil launched one of their most ambitious products Servo Whitepol- commonly known as Light Liquid Paraffin.

ICICI Bank organises 15 coin exchange melas in Guwahati

Jul 25, 2017, at 08:53 pm

Guwahati, July 25 (IBNS): Private bank ICICI Bank organised 15 coin exchange melas in the first quarter of FY2017 at its branches across Guwahati in Assam.

Privacy cannot be made an excuse for evading tax payments: Jaitley

Jul 25, 2017, at 03:17 am

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said privacy cannot be made an excuse for evading tax payments.

Indian benchmark indices close on record high on Monday

Jul 25, 2017, at 01:41 am

Mumbai, Jul 24 (IBNS): The Indian market closed on a record high on Monday with the BSE Sensex up 216.98 points at 32,245.87 and the NSE Nifty up 51.15 points at 9,966.40.

Honor launches the next-gen Honor Band 3 in India

Jul 24, 2017, at 09:33 pm

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Honor, Huawei’s e-brand for digital natives, on Monday launched the Honor Band 3 in India.

TVS Motor Company announces TVS Zest 110 Himalayan Highs Season 3

Jul 24, 2017, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): TVS Motor Company on Monday announced the much anticipated 3rd season of TVS Zest 110 Himalayan Highs.

New food policies could take the bite out of India’s malnutrition, says study

Jul 22, 2017, at 02:16 am

New York, July 21 (IBNS): India has spent the last 50 years combating hunger by boosting its production of staple crops like wheat, rice and maize. The strategy has worked – up to a point.

Indian market closes higher on Friday, launch of Reliance Jio phone ups the ante in the telecom war

Jul 22, 2017, at 01:12 am

Mumbai, Jul 21 (IBNS): The Indian market closed higher on Friday with BSE Sensex up 124.49 points at 32,028.89 and NSE Nifty up 41.95 points at 9,915.25.

Mercedes-Benz India commemorates 50 Years of AMG globally

Jul 21, 2017, at 10:44 pm

Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): Car makerMercedes-Benz India continued its product offensive by launching the agile, dynamic and a product without any predecessor in India, the all new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé.

Volvo Cars first half 2017 profit up 21.2 per cent to SEK6.8bn

Jul 21, 2017, at 10:14 pm

Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, on Friday reported strong growth in operating profit of SEK6.8bn in the first half of 2017, compared to SEK5.6bn for the same period last year, after taking market share across Europe and experiencing a robust sales increase in China.