Schneider Electric appoints Venkatraman Swaminathan to lead the IT Division for India zone
May 23, 2017, at 08:13 pm
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, on Tuesday announced that it has appointed Venkatraman Swaminathan as the Vice-President, IT Division – India Zone.
Future Generali India Life Insurance appoints Rakesh Wadhwa as Chief Marketing Officer
May 23, 2017, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): Future Generali India Life Insurance on Tuesday said it has appointed Rakesh Wadhwa as its Chief Marketing Officer. Rakesh, Executive Vice President - Strategy & Special projects will take on the additional charge with immediate effect.
Jharkhand court hands out life term to former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh
May 23, 2017, at 07:16 pm
PATNA, May 23 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A local court in Jharkhand, on Tuesday, handed out life imprisonment to former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh, in a 22-year-old murder case involving killing of a legislator.
PM Modi inaugurates African Development Bank Annual Meeting in Gujarat's Gandhinagar
May 23, 2017, at 06:55 pm
Gandhinagar, May 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Tata Steel's OMQ Division celebrates World Biodiversity Day
May 23, 2017, at 03:34 am
Noamundi, May 22 (IBNS): The Ore, Mines & Quarries (OMQ) Division of Tata Steel celebrated 'World Biodiversity Day' under this year's theme of 'Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism' at the Noamundi Recreation Club on Monday.
Noel N Tata felicitated for Tata International’s Outstanding Performance in International Trade
May 23, 2017, at 03:09 am
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Noel N Tata, Managing Director, Tata International Limited, was felicitated by the MVIRDC World Trade Centre in Mumbai under Global Business Head Category for the company's outstanding performance in international trade.
Jaguar introduces 2-0l diesel derivative of Jaguar XE
May 22, 2017, at 11:16 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Jaguar Land Rover India on Monday announced the start of sales for the 2.0l diesel derivative of MY17 Jaguar XE in India at an attractive starting price of Rs. 38.25 Lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Tata Power's Generation crosses 52,000 MUs for the first time in FY17
May 22, 2017, at 10:50 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, on Monday announced that the Company’s generation, for the first time, has crossed 52,000 Million Units (MU), collectively from all its power plants in FY17.
New Uber Rider app now available to all riders in all 29 cities in India
May 22, 2017, at 10:05 pm
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Taxi-servicing provider Uber's newly designed and re-engineered rider’ app has been rolled out to its users in India and around the globe, across Android and iOS platforms.
Elan announces launch of premium mixed use project Elan Miracle
May 22, 2017, at 09:54 pm
Gurgaon, May 22 (IBNS): Leading real estate player Elan Group announced the launch of Elan Miracle, a premium mixed use development project in Gurugram, an official release stated.
Tata Sons appoints Saurabh Agrawal as Group Chief Financial Officer
May 22, 2017, at 09:35 pm
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Tata Sons on Monday announced the appointment of Saurabh Agrawal as the Group Chief Financial Officer of the company, an official release stated.
OYO Townhouse debuts in Bengaluru
May 22, 2017, at 09:32 pm
Bengaluru, May 22 (IBNS):: OYO, India’s largest and most innovative hospitality company, on Monday said it has introduced its mid-market offering OYO Townhouse in Bengaluru.
Tie up Arundhati Roy to Army jeep : Paresh Rawal's controversial tweet
May 22, 2017, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) : Bollywood actor and BJP MP Paresh Rawal has kicked up a storm after he made a controversial comment on social media, suggesting that author Arundhanti Roy be tied to an army jeep- a reference to the recent "human shield" outcry over army action in Kashmir.
Cathay Pacific to lay off 600 employees
May 22, 2017, at 03:03 pm
Hong Kong, May 22 (IBNS): Cathay Pacific on Monday announced that it will be making around 600 people redundant in its head office.
GST to be biggest achievement of Modi Govt; fin inclusion, digital other big milestones: ASSOCHAM
May 21, 2017, at 12:34 am
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): As the Narendra Modi is about to complete three years in office, its biggest achievement on economic front would be the Goods and Services Tax which is near a roll-out, while financial inclusion, digitisation and public investment on infrastructure like railways and power distribution are perceived as other credible steps for structural changes in the economy, the ASSOCHAM has said.
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Volvo cars expands dealership, opens Flyga Auto in Pune
May 20, 2017, at 02:55 am
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): In a step forward to expand its footprint in India, Swedish car company Volvo Auto India opened its dealership in Pune on Friday.
Four different rates of GST taxes, no price push up : Arun Jatiley
May 19, 2017, at 10:30 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) : Union Finance Minister Arun Jatiley on Friday announced the Goods and Services Tax rates to be effective from July 1, while assuring that they will not push up prices.
Arun Jaitley chairs GST Council meeting, GST rates for goods and GST Compensation Cess approved
May 19, 2017, at 09:26 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): The 14th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council Meeting, chaired by Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley was held at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday where GST rates for goods and GST Compensation Cess were approved.
Infosys Foundation invests in sustainable development of tribal villages of MP
May 19, 2017, at 04:24 am
Bangalore, May 18 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Infosys, has partnered with Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas Parishad, a NGO working for development solutions of rural India, to work for the sustainable development of tribal villages of Jhabua - Alirajpur districts of Madhya Pradesh.
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State Bank opens folk art gallery at Alipore branch
May 19, 2017, at 03:51 am
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): State Bank of India has come forward to promote the traditional heritage of folk art prevalent at various parts of the country.
GST Council decides rates of 1,211 items, exempts milk and cereals
May 19, 2017, at 02:43 am
Srinagar, May 18 (IBNS): The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Thursday decided the rate of 1, 211 items and exempted milk and cereals from tax structures, according to media reports.
Sweden shows keen interest in Indian smart city development
May 18, 2017, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS) Evincing keen interest in partnering smart cities development initiative in the country, Sweden has suggested a Common Plan of Action for applying its expertise and technology in promoting sustainable and green friendly public transport solutions besides solid waste management in smart cities being developed.
mjunction forays into the F&B sector
May 18, 2017, at 10:42 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS) Foraying into the Food & Beverage industry, mjunction Services ltd., India’s largest B2B e-commerce company, has entered into an agreement with a leading private in-flight catering service provider in India.
Volvo Cars announces ‘Make in India’ plans. First assembled cars to roll-out this year
May 18, 2017, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, announced on Thursday that it will start vehicle assembly operations in India in 2017. This positions the company for further growth in the fast-expanding premium car segment in India.
Zomato hacked, user records stolen
May 18, 2017, at 06:18 pm
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): Restaurant search and discovery giant Zomato on Thursday announced that its 17 million user records have been stolen.
IndiGo wins Airbus “Best Operational Excellence Award†Globally
May 18, 2017, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): IndiGo, India’s largest and fastest growing carrier, has been awarded the coveted award for ‘Best Operational Excellence’ by Airbus for the second consecutive time at a worldwide level, outperforming 46 airlines of international repute. IndiGo’s consistence performance in effective utilization of its Airbus A320 aircraft and maintenance of top-notch dispatch reliability has bagged the company this recognition amongst established global carriers at the A320 Family Symposium.
Google Android OS operating on 2 bn active devices
May 18, 2017, at 03:20 pm
New York, May 18 (IBNS): Tech giant Google on Thursday said its Android operating system is running on 2 billion monthly active devices.
Cisco reports third quarter revenue of $11.9 billion
May 18, 2017, at 02:22 pm
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): Cisco has reported third quarter results for the period ended April 29, 2017.
ICICI Bank organises three coin exchange melas at Antah and Baran in Rajasthan
May 18, 2017, at 03:19 am
Rajasthan, May 17 (IBNS): ICICI Bank has organised three coin exchange melas at Antah and Baran in Rajasthan.
May 18, 2017, at 02:59 am
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company Limited announced their financial results for the financial year 2016-17 reporting a net profit of Rs 111 crore in its 9th year of operations, thereby, maintaining more than Rs 100 crore profits consistently for the 3rd consecutive year.