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Government restored the credibility of Indian economy: Jaitley

Jun 02, 2017, at 02:56 am

New Delhi, June 1 (IBNS): Union Minster of Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley said that after the present NDA Government came to power in May, 2014, it has been able to restore the credibility of the Indian economy which was at its lowest ebb due to serious charges of corruption and indecisiveness during the earlier UPA regime.

ICICI Bank expands its network in Udaipur, inaugurates 3 new branches

Jun 02, 2017, at 01:33 am

Udaipur, Jun 1 (IBNS): ICICI Bank inaugurated three new branches in Udaipur taking its total number of branches to 19 in the city, the largest among private sector banks.

Indian benchmark indices dip on Thursday

Jun 01, 2017, at 11:31 pm

Mumbai, Jun 1 (IBNS): Indian market dipped on Thursday with BSE Sensex down 8.21 points at 31,137.59 and NSE Nifty down 5.15 points at 9,616.10.

Petrol, diesel prices increase from tomorrow

Jun 01, 2017, at 04:33 am

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): Petrol and diesel prices will increase from Thursday, officials said.

Recycled PSF producers seek continuation of tax advantage vis-à-vis virgin PSF in GST regime

Jun 01, 2017, at 02:34 am

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) The All India Recycled Fibre & Yarn Manufacturers Association, which represents 35 recycled polyester staple fibre (PSF) producers in India, has requested the Union Finance Ministry to maintain the current excise duty cost advantage of recycled PSF vis-à-vis virgin PSF, while finalising the GST rates.

Incessant Technologies to acquire 55% interest in RuleTek

Jun 01, 2017, at 01:53 am

Hyderabad,May 31 (IBNS):Incessant Technologies, anNIIT Technologiescompany and a leader in Digital Integration and agile delivery of Enterprise BPM solutions,on Wednesday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 55% interest inRuleTek LLC, a BPM architecture services companywith a track record of successful implementations for Fortune 500 companies.

Output of eight core industries' up 2.5 percent in April

Jun 01, 2017, at 01:34 am

New Delhi, may 31 (IBNS): The output of eight major industries in India grew by 2.5 percent, compared to the index of April, 2016, the official government data released on Wednesday said.

Jet Airways Board approves appointment of Vinay Dube as Chief Executive Officer

Jun 01, 2017, at 01:13 am

Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's full-service, premier international airline, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Vinay Dube as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

TransUnion CIBIL launches CreditVision to enable banks to expand access to credit

Jun 01, 2017, at 01:03 am

Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS): As the consumer credit industry continues to grow with increased demand fueled by the digital transformation in the market, TransUnion CIBIL on Wednesday launched CreditVision to expand the eligible consumer base and drive access to finance for many more deserving consumers.

West Bengal government asks other states to support their objections related to GST roll out

Jun 01, 2017, at 12:21 am

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): Ahead of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meet in early June, state finance minister Amit Mitra, not only expressed the West Bengal government's objections to some of the provisions of the GST on Wednesday, but also urged other states to lend support to them, according to media reports.

Indian economy grew 6.1 pct in Q4

May 31, 2017, at 11:39 pm

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): In the fourth quarter ending in March, India's economic growth slowed down to 6.1 percent, government data released on Wednesday showed.

Market end on negative note on Wednesday, awaits GDP data

May 31, 2017, at 09:35 pm

Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS): Inaind equity benchmarks closed lower on Wednesday with BSE Sensex down 13.60 points at 31,145.80 and NSE Nifty down 3.30 points to 9,621.25.

J.D. Patil to be appointed in L&T Board

May 31, 2017, at 03:55 am

Mumbai, May 30 (IBNS): The Board of Directors of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its meeting held on Tuesday decided to appoint J. D. Patil to the Board with effect from July 1, 2017.

Ola partners with bars and pubs in Kolkata to promote ‘Do Not Drink and Drive’ initiative

May 31, 2017, at 02:49 am

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): Ola, a travel mobile app for transportation, has partnered with several bars and pubs across the city of Kolkata such as Nocturne, What’s In D Name, Black Lounge, and Monkey Bar as a part of the continued initiative to curb drunk driving.

Bank of Maharashtra signs MoU with Livestock and Crop Registry of India

May 31, 2017, at 02:31 am

Pune, May 30 (IBNS): Bank of Maharashtra and Livestock vand Crop Registry of India signed an agreement for livestock registration on May 26.

Indian benchmark indices close positive on Tuesday

May 30, 2017, at 11:36 pm

Mumbai, May 30 (IBNS): The Indian market closed in positive territory on Tuesday with the BSE Sensex up 50.12 points at 31159.40 and NSE Nifty up 19.65 points at 9624.55.

Kolkata: Meet captures the various challenges facing the F&B industry

May 30, 2017, at 11:20 pm

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): Believing in the concept that power of ideas can change the face of entrepreneurship and help in growing businesses, TiE Kolkata recently organised the F&B Entrepreneurship Summit and Awards 2017 in the city.

Kolkata: Bengal Chamber and others mull over strategies for e-waste management

May 30, 2017, at 07:09 pm

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): The increased use of electronic appliances is resulting in a lot of e-waste, whose cumbersome and hazardous disposal requires intensive management, was the general consensus at the E-Waste Management seminar organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with PHD (Progress Harmony Development) Chamber and the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

India Power sets up power plant at Uttarakhand

May 30, 2017, at 04:02 am

Kolkata, May 29 (IBNS): India Power Corporation Limited ("India Power"), a publicly listed, Kanoria Foundation entity, has set up and commissioned another power plant of 36 MW solar in Uttarakhand at an investment of Rs 225 crore.

Tata Power turns around solar business to become India's largest integrated solar company

May 30, 2017, at 03:11 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, May 29 (IBNS) Tata Power Solar, India's largest integrated solar company, on Monday announced that the company has ramped up the scale of business substantially by focusing on building state of art technology, engineering and strengthening on customer & employee satisfaction.

NIIT Technologies appoints Sudhir Singh as CEO designate

May 30, 2017, at 02:50 am

Kolkata, May 29 (IBNS): NIIT Technologies Limited, a leading global IT solutions organization, today announced the appointment of Sudhir Singh as CEO designate.

KTM hosts successful edition of Orange Day in Kolkata

May 30, 2017, at 02:33 am

Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS): KTM, the European Racing Legend, organized “OrangeDay” for its customers and motorcycle enthusiasts of Kolkata.

Etihad Guest reaches five million members

May 30, 2017, at 01:50 am

Abu Dhabi, May 29 (IBNS): Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has celebrated reaching five million members by gifting 500,000 miles and an upgrade to Gold status to the milestone member, Rashid Al Shehhi.

Nifty crosses the psychological 9,600 mark on Monday

May 29, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Mumbai, May 29 (IBNS): Although the Indian market was somewhat volatile on Monday, the NSE Nifty managed to close above 9,600 mark for the first time, according to media reports.

Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit inaugurated at GST Suvidha Provider workshop

May 29, 2017, at 10:00 pm

New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): Common Services Centers are proposed to act as a GST Suvidha Provider, Union Minister for Electronics & IT and Law Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad said while inaugurating workshop in New Delhi on Monday.

Common Service Centres gear up for smooth GST roll out

May 29, 2017, at 07:04 pm

New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): A Workshop for Common Service Centres (CSC) to enable them to smoothly roll-out GST services began in New Delhi on Monday.

Midmark (India) launches its first state-of-the-art experience centre for North East India in Shillong

May 28, 2017, at 02:22 am

Guwahati, May 27 (IBNS): Midmark (India), a leader in the area of patient positioning equipment since past 66 years on Saturday launched the company’s first state-of-the-art Experience Centre for North East Inddia in Shillong in partnership with its authorised distributor "Arti Enterprises".

Developed states not adding to skill sets; face big gaps: Study

May 27, 2017, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): The most economically developed states are not adequately adding to skill sets , which may result in the severe shortages of skilled manpower in the coming years, with Maharashtra leading the table followed by Tamil Nadu, according to an ASSOCHAM-Thought Arbitrage Paper.

Vistara receives its first A320neo

May 27, 2017, at 10:54 pm

New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Airbus has announced that it has delivered the first A320neo to Vistara, a Delhi based full service airline and joint venture between Tata Sons Ltd. and Singapore Airlines (SIA).

Cinépolis opens four-screen multiplex in The Grand Mall in Bihar's Muzzaffarpur

May 27, 2017, at 04:02 am

Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS): Cinépolis on Friday inaugurated its four screen multiplex in the The Grand Mall of Muzzaffarpur city.