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Arun Jaitley holds bilateral meeting with his US counterpart

Apr 23, 2017, at 06:13 pm

Washington, Apr 23 (IBNS): On the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley held a bilateral meeting with his US counterpart and the US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin in Washington D.C. on Saturday.

Jaitley calls for enhanced surveillance by the IMF to address rising vulnerabilities in global monetary

Apr 23, 2017, at 06:02 pm

Washington, Apr 23 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs of India, Arun Jaitley participated in the Restricted Session of the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) and the Plenary Session of World Economic Leaders (IMFC Plenary) in Washington D.C. on Saturday.

Mahindra Electric promotes cause of sustainable mobility on World Earth Day

Apr 22, 2017, at 11:11 pm

Mumbai, Apr 22 (IBNS): Mahindra Electric, part of the diversified USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group and a pioneer in the development and production of electric vehicles in India, on Saturday organised the ‘Electric Drive’ with its electric vehicle (EV) fleet on the occasion of the World Earth Day.

Jaitley holds bilateral meeting with Finance Ministers of Indonesia and Australia in Washington D.C

Apr 22, 2017, at 09:40 pm

Washington, Apr 22 (IBNS) On the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of World Bank and IMF, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley held separate bilateral meetings with the Finance Ministers of Indonesia and Australia in Washington D.C. on Friday and discussed areas of mutual collaboration and commonality of their positions in various multilateral fora.

Arun Jaitley participates in G-20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Washington D.C

Apr 22, 2017, at 09:29 pm

Washington, Apr 22 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the emerging economies have become increasingly important, accounting for more than 75 percent of global growth.

WestJet ready to fly low cost carrier by year end

Apr 22, 2017, at 05:46 pm

Calgary Apr 22 (IBNS/NITN): Calgary based West Jet Airlines is going to introduce a low cost carrier in Canadian market by the end of 2017, reports said.

Odisha's DOA&FE signs MoU with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Apr 22, 2017, at 04:52 am

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment (DOA&FE), Government of Odisha, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further the objectives of improving the lives of smallholder farmers and promoting inclusive agricultural transformation in Odisha.

For 2017-18 steel industry must aim for 'Plus One Per Cent Growth Rate': Union Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh

Apr 22, 2017, at 04:43 am

Mumbai, Apr 21 (IBNS): Union Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh has said that he expects the steel industry to showcase an increase of one percent growth than that of the last financial year in 2017-18.

Jaguar Land Rover announces launch of land rover experience tour in India

Apr 22, 2017, at 02:21 am

Hyderabad/Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Land Rover Experience Events provide you with an opportunity to get behind the wheel of a Land Rover and take you on an exciting drive experience over different terrains and challenges. Seated inside a Land Rover vehicle, you feel the imposing stance of a Land Rover standing tall against the terrain ahead.

Union Finance Minister holds a bilateral meeting with the US Commerce Secretary

Apr 22, 2017, at 01:41 am

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley held a bilateral meeting with the US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in Washington DC on Apr 20 , 2017.

Tata Power executes Distribution Franchisee Agreement for electricity distribution in Ajmer city

Apr 22, 2017, at 12:52 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Tata Power, an integrated power company, announced execution of Distribution Franchisee Agreement (DFA) for electricity distribution in Ajmer city.

Tata Steel launches 'The Green School Project' in association with TERI

Apr 22, 2017, at 12:27 am

Joda/ Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Tata Steel on Friday launched 'The Green School Project' in association with TERI.

Maruti Suzuki introduces sketch of the all new #DZIRE Global debut in May 2017

Apr 21, 2017, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): Car maker Maruti Suzuki India on Friday unveiled the sketch of its all new DZIRE.

Mahindra’s Young SUV - KUV100, crosses sales milestone of 50,000 units

Apr 21, 2017, at 09:48 pm

Mumbai, Apr 21 (IBNS): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), India’s leading SUV manufacturer,on Friday announced that its young SUV, KUV100 has crossed the sales milestone of 50,000 units. Launched in January 2016 in a highly competitive segment, the KUV100 has made its presence felt with 50,288 units being sold till date.

Ashok Leyland showcases indigenously developed Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation (iEGR) technology for BS4 engines

Apr 21, 2017, at 09:45 pm

Chennai,Apr 21 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, and the 2nd largest commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer in India, on Friday showcased its full range of future ready products, based on Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation (iEGR) technology, and industry-leading services at its annual Global Conference 2017 in Chennai.

Assam increases own revenue collection growth by 21.60% in last fiscal: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Apr 21, 2017, at 03:19 am

Guwahati, Apr 20 (IBNS): The Assam government has claimed that it has witnessed a growth of its own revenue collection by increasing of 21.60 percent in the last fiscal.

India to be partner country at Czech Republic engineering fair

Apr 21, 2017, at 12:29 am

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Seeking bigger market in eastern Europe, India will participate as a partner country in the prestigious MSV Brno Fair for technology and engineering in Czech Republic , in October this year.

Infosys recognized as leader in NelsonHall's Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool

Apr 21, 2017, at 12:22 am

Bangalore, Apr 20 (IBNS): Infosys has been positioned as a Leader in Next Generation Application Services by NelsonHall’s Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT).

Indian benchmark indices close higher on Thursday

Apr 20, 2017, at 11:13 pm

Mumbai, Apr 20 (IBNS): The Indian market ended Thursday in positive territory with BSE Sensex up 85.82 points at 29422.39 and NSE Nifty up 32.90 points at 9136.40.

Hyundai announces global launch of the ‘All New Xcent’

Apr 20, 2017, at 10:58 pm

New Delhi, April 20 (IBNS): Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, launched the All New Xcent for India and Global markets.

Availability of better quality domestic coal leads to reduction in power costs: NTPC

Apr 20, 2017, at 04:53 pm

Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS): Easy availability of quality domestic coal and coal sector reforms initiated in the last couple of years are soon likely to ease the power costs for consumers in India, according to India's largest power utility National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), which reduced its coal consumption by 5.5 per cent in 2016-17.

Reliance commissions complex Ethane Project in 'record time'

Apr 20, 2017, at 04:07 am

Mumbai, Apr 19 (IBNS): Reliance has announced completion of its Ethane Project, including commissioning of its ethane receipt and handling facilities and ethane cracking, at its Dahej Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat in a "record time" of less than three years.

Reliance commissions world’s largest and most complex Ethane Project in record time

Apr 20, 2017, at 01:25 am

Mumbai, Apr 19 (IBNS): Reliance on Wednesday announced successful and flawless completion of its Ethane Project, including commissioning of its ethane receipt & handling facilities and ethane cracking, at its Dahej Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat in a world record time of less than three years.

BharatBenz expands product portfolio with launch of all-new 16-tonne intercity coach

Apr 20, 2017, at 12:36 am

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, on Wednesday said it is continuing its product offensive to further expand the product portfolio of its BharatBenz brand.

Hero Motocorp extends Hero challenge three years to multiple events on The European Tour

Apr 20, 2017, at 12:24 am

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Hero MotoCorp Ltd, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the past 16 consecutive years, has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation on the European Tour by extending the ‘Hero Challenge’ by another three years and to three marquee events.

Domino’s launches ‘Everyday Value’

Apr 19, 2017, at 11:36 pm

Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Domino’s Pizza India has launched its new Everyday Value offer, where consumers can now get medium pizzas starting at Rs. 199, for pizzas that are priced at Rs. 295, when they buy 2 pizzas.

Railway Minister inaugurates first SFTO rake carrying steel coils

Apr 19, 2017, at 11:11 pm

Jamshedpur/ Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on Wednesday digitally inaugurated the first steel coil-carrying Special Freight Train Operations (SFTO) rake of TM International Logistics Ltd (TMILL) from Rail Bhawan in New Delhi.

Cinépolis India partners with HSBC India to accept UPI payments across all its 300 screens

Apr 19, 2017, at 11:08 pm

Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): In sync with current government’s ‘go-cashless’ and digital economy drive, Cinépolis, India’s first international and world’s fourth-largest movie theatre chain, on Wednesday announced the launch of a Unified Payment Interface (UPI) across all its multiplexes in the country.

Jaguar Land Rover India launches 2017 collection of branded goods

Apr 19, 2017, at 10:44 pm

Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Jaguar Land Rover on Wednesday announced the launch of the Branded Goods Collection 2017 for India.

Tata Motors launches AMT buses

Apr 19, 2017, at 10:19 pm

Kolkata / Mumbai, Apr 19 (IBNS): Taking a step further in developing comfortable mass transportation solutions, Tata Motors on Wednesday launched AMT technology (Automated Manual Transmission) in its Starbus and Ultra brand of buses.