Samsung launches Z4, Tizen-Powered 4G smartphone
May 17, 2017, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): Electronic major Samsung Z4 is debuting in India on May 19, making the country the first market where the Tizen-powered smartphone goes on sale.
Tamil Nadu to witness formation of first IT union in India?
May 17, 2017, at 10:02 pm
Tamil Nadu to witness formation of first IT union in India?
Mukesh Ambani tops Forbes list of "Global Game Changers"
May 17, 2017, at 09:52 pm
New York, May 17 (IBNS): Forbes magazine has named Reliance Industries (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani as the number one person in its list of "Global Game Changers".
Sachin Tendulkar launches grainy beverage Quaker Oats+Milk
May 17, 2017, at 01:44 am
Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS): PepsiCo India and Sachin Tendulkar, on Tuesday, came together to showcase Quaker Oats + Milk, a dairy beverage in India.
May 17, 2017, at 12:21 am
Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS): Bank of Baroda in association with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup will launch the e-ticketing platform for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in India.
Global smartphone shipments back to double digit growth, says study
May 17, 2017, at 12:16 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): According to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service, global smartphone shipments grew 11% in Q1 2017 compared to Q1 2016.
Maruti Suzuki launches new Dzire
May 16, 2017, at 11:25 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The new Dzire sedan, launched nationally by Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday, looks set to shake up the Indian passenger vehicle market.
Volvo Cars partners with Google to build Android into next generation connected cars
May 16, 2017, at 10:28 pm
Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS): Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced a close partnership with Google, one of the world’s largest technology companies, to develop the next generation of its award-winning in-car infotainment and connectivity solution based on Android, offering access to a wide array of apps and services. It will launch on new Volvo models within two years.
May 16, 2017, at 02:09 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): Petrol and diesel prices were slashed from midnight on Tuesday, officials said.
Tata Power's Club Enerji sensitised over 3 million people, saves 3.6 Mus of electricity in FY16-17
May 16, 2017, at 02:09 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Tata Power's nationwide resource and energy conservation movement, Club Enerji, has been spreading awareness about resource conservation across the country through its theme of national building. In FY16-17, the Club Enerji movement has cumulatively reached out to over 3 million people across the country, and has saved 3.6 MUs of electricity.
India's export marks 20% rise in April
May 16, 2017, at 01:17 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Indian exports during April 2017have shown growth of 19.77 per cent in dollar terms valued at US$ 24635.09 million as compared to US$ 20568.85 million during April,2016, as per the government data released on Monday.
NHAI signs MoU with TIDCO for Development of Multimodal Logistics Park in Tamil Nadu
May 16, 2017, at 01:09 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): The National Highways Authority of India signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO) in New Delhi on Monday, for the development of a Multimodal Logistics Park in the Ponneri Industrial Node area near Kamarajar Port in Tamil Nadu.
ICICI Bank slashes home loan rates by upto 30 basis points
May 15, 2017, at 11:58 pm
Mumbai, May 15 (IBNS): ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, on Monday announced reduction of interest rates by upto 30 basis points for home loans upto Rs 30 lakh in its bid to boost affordable housing in the country.
30 lakhs LPG connection provided under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in West Bengal
May 15, 2017, at 11:34 pm
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): 30 lakhs LPG connections have been provided to BPL households in West Bengal under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) within nine months of the launch of this scheme in the state.
Canon India announces back to school promo offer on PIXMA wireless printers
May 15, 2017, at 11:01 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) Canon India Pvt. Ltd, a Digital Imaging Company, on Monday announced a promotion offer on select Canon PIXMA Wireless printers.
Waning appetite for credit in power, telecom, mining; steel witnesses uptick: ASSOCHAM
May 15, 2017, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): With appetite disappearing for both lenders and borrowers in highly debt-ridden sectors like power, telecom and mining, the deployment of bank credit to these industries have witnessed a plunge and the trend may continue unless the basic issue of red mark in the balance sheets of banks by way of Non-Performing Asset (NPAs) and the corporate firms in the form of back breaking leverage, is addressed, an ASSOCHAM Paper has said.
Emirates SkyCargo widens offerings for pharma customers
May 15, 2017, at 10:39 pm
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has increased the range of solutions available to its pharma customers by entering into agreements for global container rental services with two leading players in the market: SkyCell and va-Q-tec, in addition to its existing cooperation with Envirotainer.
Meizu redefines beauty with the launch of Meizu M5 Smartphone
May 15, 2017, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Meizu Technology (Meizu), a leading Chinese Smartphone manufacturer on Monday expanded its product range in India with the launch of new smartphone Meizu M5.
Samsung launches Tizen-powered 4G smartphone Z4
May 15, 2017, at 09:32 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Elctronic good manufacturing major Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on Monday expanded the Tizen ecosystem with the introduction of the Samsung Z4, a smartphone that packs powerful performance with a simple user experience.
Redmi sells four million units of its Redmi 3S smartphone in 9 months
May 13, 2017, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi on Saturday announced four million units of its Redmi 3S smartphone have been sold i nine months.
Hyundai salutes mothers for saying ‘No To Underage Driving’
May 13, 2017, at 10:05 pm
Hyderabad, May 13 (IBNS): Hyundai Motor India Limited, the country’s second largest automobile maker and the largest exporter, on Saturday released a unique social digital campaign celebrating the upcoming ‘Mother’s Day’. The film #ToughLove salutes all the mothers for saying ‘No To Underage Driving’.
Airtel wins Aon Best Employer India Award
May 13, 2017, at 02:44 am
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecommunications services provider, has won the Aon Best Employer India 2017 Award for its innovative people practices.
19th session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation
May 13, 2017, at 02:15 am
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): 19th Session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation was held during 11th – 12th May, 2017 in Rome.
India and UK to cooperate in urban transport sector
May 13, 2017, at 01:46 am
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): India & UK on Friday agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on bilateral cooperation in urban transport policy planning, technology transfer and institutional organization of transport.
L&T wins private sector defence order for artillery guns
May 13, 2017, at 01:39 am
New Delhi, May 12(IBNS): Larsen & Toubro, India’s multinational engineering conglomerate, has entered into a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for supply of 100 units of 155mm/ 52 calibre Tracked Self-Propelled Gun systems to the Indian Army.
April wholesale inflation increases 3.85 pct
May 12, 2017, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): India's wholesale inflation or Wholesale Price Index (WPPI) for April increased by 3.85 percent for the dame month last year, government data released on Friday said.
Chanda Kochhar receives 'Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship'
May 12, 2017, at 12:55 am
Mumbai, May 11 (IBNS): Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship from the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington DC on Wednesday.
Tech Mahindra lays off 1,000 employees?
May 11, 2017, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): Software service firm Tech Mahindra has laid off nearly 1,000 employees in the current month, media reports said.
ICICI Lombard's 'Drive thru' rally emphasises helmet usage amongst child pillion riders
May 11, 2017, at 01:03 am
Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): ICICI Lombard, a private general insurance company, conducted a 'Drive Thru' campaign for children as part of its 'Ride to Safety' initiative.
May 11, 2017, at 12:40 am
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Gujarat together account for over half of the total investments attracted by real estate and construction sector in India as of December 2016, noted a recent study by apex industry body ASSOCHAM.