Tata Steel commissions its 1st 3 MW Solar Power Plant at Noamundi
Jul 10, 2017, at 09:47 pm
Jamshedpur/ Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): With due consideration towards Tata Steel’s initiatives towards reducing carbon footprint, a 3 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant has been commissioned at Noamundi.
China shipping company to buy out HK rival, set to become world's third biggest
Jul 10, 2017, at 05:04 pm
Beijing, Jul 10 (IBNS): Chinese shipping giant Cosco is set to become world's third biggest company following the acquisition of its Hong Kong rival OOIL, reports said.
Jul 09, 2017, at 08:52 pm
Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 9 (IBNS): The economic pole of global growth has moved over the past few years from China to neighboring India, where it is likely to stay over the coming decade, according to new growth projections presented by researchers at the Center for International Development at Harvard University (CID).
Jammu and Kashmir joins GST today
Jul 09, 2017, at 04:12 am
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee promulgated on Saturday two ordinances, namely, the Central Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Ordinance, 2017 and the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Ordinance, 2017 extending the domain of Central GST Act and the Integrated GST Act to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, with effect from 8th July, 2017.
GST to boost MSMEs’ competitiveness, says study
Jul 08, 2017, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS):The Goods and Services Tax (GST) would boost the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), noted a recent joint study by ASSOCHAM- Ashvin Parekh Advisory Services (APAS).
Godrej Industries honored for healthcare support initiative
Jul 08, 2017, at 02:39 am
Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): Godrej Industries has won the prestigious ‘CSR Health Impact Award 2017’ for its community initiative, Godrej EMBODE (Elimination of Mosquito Born Endemic Disease) under the category of Healthcare Support Initiative of the Year.
Bajaj launches Dominar in new Matte black edition
Jul 08, 2017, at 01:17 am
Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): Bajaj Auto introduced the all new Matte Black edition in Dominar 400, the first ever in the premium sports segment.
Tata Power's Club Enerji saved more than 22,500 units of energy in Kolkata in FY17
Jul 08, 2017, at 12:27 am
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Tata Power's nationwide resource and energy conservation movement, Club Enerji, has been constantly spreading awareness about resource conservation across the country, with a strategic focus on national building. Continuing with this momentum, in 2016-17, Club Enerji, sensitised around 27,119 citizens in Kolkata through primary contact programme as well as secondary sensitisation, and saved 22,584 units of energy in the city.
Jul 07, 2017, at 10:25 pm
Mumbai, Jul 7 (IBNS): The Indian equity market ended lower on Friday after the BSE Sensex fell 8.71 points at 31,360.63 and the NSE Nifty fell 8.75 points at 9,665.80. However, it posted 1.5 per cent gain for the week, media reported.
India is likely to witness an office supply of 125 msf between 2017- 2019: Cushman & Wakefield
Jul 07, 2017, at 06:54 pm
New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, recently published their Asia Pacific Mid-Year Forecast 2017, where it said that with positive global outlook and strengthening GDP, India is on the right track to becoming an economic force within the region.
Volvo Cars to go all electric from 2019
Jul 07, 2017, at 04:22 am
Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced that every Volvo it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor, marking the historic end of cars that only have an internal combustion engine (ICE) and placing electrification at the core of its future business.
Tata Steel bags Prime Minister's Trophy for Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant
Jul 07, 2017, at 04:18 am
Jamshedpur/ Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): Tata Steel Limited has been declared as the winner of Prime Minister's Trophy for the 'Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant' in the country for the performance years 2014- 2015 and 2015-16.
Isuzu Motors reduces prices of its SUV models in range of 6 to 12%
Jul 07, 2017, at 12:54 am
Chennai, July 6 (IBNS): Isuzu Motors India Pvt. Ltd., has announced the revised prices of its vehicle models with the GST rates applicable from July 1, 2017.
Indian benchmark indices end higher on Thursday
Jul 06, 2017, at 11:47 pm
Mumbai, Jul 6 (IBNS): Indian equity benchmarks ended positive for the second consecutive session on Thursday with BSE Sensex touching record high though NSE Nifty failed to cling to its intraday 9700 level, according to media reports.
Press Information Bureau (PIB) creates special webpage on GST
Jul 06, 2017, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi, Jul 6 (IBNS): The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) since July 1, 2017, as part of the One Nation, One Tax regime has left many people worried about the associated rules and regulations.
Ministry of Food Processing Industry: GST facilitation cell to guide industry about tax regime
Jul 06, 2017, at 08:22 pm
New Delhi, Jul 6 (IBNS): The Ministry of Food Processing Industries announced on Thursday that it has established a four member GST Facilitation Cell at its office to guide the industry about the new tax regime.
Tata Sons rejects Mistry's charge on trustee Venkataramanan
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:46 am
Mumbai, July 5 (IBNS): Tata Sons on Wednesday "strongly" rejected the statement from ousted chairman of the group, Cyrus P. Mistry, which alleged that trustee of Tata Trusts R Venkataramanan was involved in wrongdoings at Air Asia India. 
Bank of Maharashtra implements GST module for customers,non-customers
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:39 am
Pune, July 5 (IBNS): Bank of Maharashtra on Wednesday announced that it has successfully implemented the GST module for both, non-customers and customers alike.
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:28 am
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): nubia, leaders in cell phone technology and leading smartphone manufacturer announced the launch of its N2 smartphone in India.
Porsche unveils the most powerful 911 of all time
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:20 am
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): The fastest and most powerful road-approved 911 is ready for launch.
Tata Motors to roll-out nationwide free monsoon check-up camp for passenger vehicles in WB
Jul 06, 2017, at 12:46 am
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Wednesday announced the roll-out of the nationwide free monsoon check-up camp for its passenger vehicle customers in West Bengal.
Multiple banking system for EPFO contribution and payments
Jul 05, 2017, at 11:53 pm
New Delhi, Jul 5 (IBNS): The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), on Wednesday, entered into an agreement with the public and private sector banks for Multiple Banking System for EPFO contribution and payments, in New Delhi.
10th Session of the India- Jordan Trade and Economic Joint Committee (TEJC) concludes on Wednesday
Jul 05, 2017, at 11:11 pm
New Delhi, Jul 5 (IBNS): The two-day 10th India-Jordan Trade and Economic Joint Committee (TEJC) meeting concluded in New Delhi on Wednesday under the co-chairs of Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce and Industry and Yarub Qudah, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Tata Motors revises pricing for PV post GST
Jul 05, 2017, at 10:54 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS) Car manufacturer Tata Motors on Wednesday announced the revision of pricing for PV post GST launch by the Centre last week.
Indian benchmark indices end slightly higher on Wednesday
Jul 05, 2017, at 10:51 pm
Mumbai, Jul 5 (IBNS): The Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex up 35.77 points at 31,245.56 and the NSE Nifty up 24.30 points at 9,637.60.
Meaning of registered brand name in the context of GST rates
Jul 05, 2017, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi, Jul 5 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance, on Wednesday, issued a clarification regarding the meaning of registered brand name in the context of GST rates.
Gartner says worldwide device shipments will decline 0.3 percent in 2017
Jul 05, 2017, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Worldwide shipments of PCs, tablets and smartphones are expected to exceed 2.3 billion units in 2017, a decline of 0.3 percent from 2016, according to Gartner, Inc.
India spends miniscule amount on cyber security: ASSOCHAM-PwC study
Jul 05, 2017, at 09:26 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Despite the growing threat, India’s budgetary allocation towards cyber security was about Rs 42.2 crore in 2012-13, up 19 per cent from Rs 35.45 crore in 2010-11 whereas US spend $658 million through department of homeland security and $93 million through US-CERT in 2013, according to the joint study brought out by ASSOCHAM and PwC.
GST to bring cheer for domestic electronic components’ manufacturers: Study
Jul 05, 2017, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Implementation of goods and services tax (GST) will bring innumerable benefits for domestic manufacturers of electronic components as cost of manufacturing will be significantly brought down, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-NEC joint study.
Jul 05, 2017, at 12:59 am
Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, and the 2nd largest commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer in India, on Tuesday showcased its range of future ready products, based on Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation (iEGR) technology, and innovative industry-leading services at its Zonal Conference 2017 in Kolkata.