Infosys achieves Cloud Elite status in Oracle PartnerNetwork
Mar 31, 2017, at 03:14 am
Bangalore, Mar 30 (IBNS): Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, on Thursday announced that it has achieved Cloud Elite status in the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN).
ICC signs MoU with Anyang Chamber Of Commerce
Mar 31, 2017, at 02:45 am
Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): In the Anyang City and New Town City Co-operation Seminar in Kolkata on Thursday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Anyang Chamber of Commerce & Industry, South Korea.
SBI Card launches ‘SBI Card Unnati’
Mar 30, 2017, at 10:12 pm
New Delhi/ Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS): SBI Card, one of India’s leading credit card issuers, on Wednesday announced the launch of a unique credit card, ‘SBI Card Unnati’, targeted at all SBI customers, including Jan Dhan account holders throughout the country.
Indian benchmark indices end positive on Thursday
Mar 30, 2017, at 10:00 pm
Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS): The Indian market closed on positive note on Thursday, with BSe Sensex up 115.99 points at 29,647.42 and NSE Nifty up 29.95 points at 9,173.75.
Google launches knowledge graph in Bengali language
Mar 30, 2017, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi/ Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS): Aimed at helping Bengali speakers discover new information quickly, Google on Wednesday announced the introduction of Knowledge Graph in Bengali language on Google Search.
Reliance Industries completes GAPCO stake sale to TOTAL
Mar 30, 2017, at 06:19 pm
Mauritius, Mar 30 (IBNS): Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC (REPDMCC) has successfully closed the sale of its stake in the Mauritius-incorporated Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation (GAPCO) to TOTAL (Total), a global integrated energy producer and provider.
Four GST bills receive approval in Lok Sabha
Mar 30, 2017, at 02:44 am
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Four Goods and Services Tax bills that had been tabled in Lok Sabha by government on Tuesday, received approval of the lower house by voice voting following the debate and discussion, on Wednesday.
Without multiple tax rates, GST will be regressive: Arun Jaitley
Mar 30, 2017, at 02:23 am
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Countering the questions raised by opposition in Lok Sabha, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the Goods and Services Tax bill will be regressive without multiple tax rates, on Wednesday.
Indian benchmark indices end higher on Wednesday
Mar 30, 2017, at 02:20 am
Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS): The Indian market closed positive on Wednesday with BSE Sensex up 121.91 points at 29531.43 and NSE Nifty up 43.00 points at 9143.80.
Tata Motors launches Tata TIGOR
Mar 30, 2017, at 12:06 am
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Wednesday announced the commercial launch of its new ‘StyleBack’, Tata TIGOR, meant for the young and fast-paced generation. With its stunning, break-free and revolutionary design, the Tata TIGOR is set to build on Tata Motors’ existing passenger vehicle portfolio and address needs of the ever evolving customer.
Hindustan Power commissions 50 MW solar plant in Punjab
Mar 29, 2017, at 10:22 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): The Clean energy arm of Hindustan Power commissioned its second solar power plant in Punjab at an investment of INR 325 crores.
Mar 29, 2017, at 10:08 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): According to International Data Corporation (IDC), the wearable market in India observed the total shipments of 2.5 million units in 2016 as per IDC Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker.
Mar 29, 2017, at 09:13 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel Limited, India’s largest telecommunications services provider, today announced the successful completion of the secondary sale of over 190 million shares of its subsidiary Bharti Infratel Limited representing 10.3%, to a consortium of funds advised by KKR and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for a total consideration of over INR 6,193.9 Cr (approx. US$ 951.6 million), executed at a price of Rs. 325 per share.
Everything You Should Know About Marine Insurance
Mar 29, 2017, at 08:51 pm
SC bans sale of BS III vehicles from April 1
Mar 29, 2017, at 08:13 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a ban on the sale of vehicles using older technologies, starting April 1, according to media reports.
India turns net exporter of electricity for the first time
Mar 29, 2017, at 08:01 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Power, on Wednesday, announced that during the current year, from April 2016-February 2017, India turned net exporter of electricity for the first time.
Noida: Police lodge FIR against Chinese official for insulting Indian flag
Mar 29, 2017, at 03:35 pm
Noida, Mar 29 (IBNS): Around 2000 workers of mobile company Oppo demonstrated outside the company's Noida factory, demanding the arrest of a Chinese official for allegedly insulting the Indian flag, reports said.
Infosys joins Open Invention Network Community
Mar 29, 2017, at 02:11 am
Durham, Mar 28 (IBNS): Open Invention Network (OIN), a patent non-aggression community in history with well over 2000 members, on Tuesday announced that Infosys has joined OIN as a community member.
Credit growth in exports, shipping, farm mark uptick in sentiment: ASSOCHAM
Mar 29, 2017, at 01:10 am
New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Export credit grew by a handsome 32 per cent in the current financial year , helped by a smart recovery in the global demand, also leading to an upturn in shipping, an ASSOCHAM Paper has said.
Mar 29, 2017, at 01:05 am
New Delhi, mar 28 (IBNS): Apex industry body ASSOCHAM on Tuesday urged the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh (UP) government to formulate a suitable strategy for unlocking the significant growth potential of dairy sector in the state through productivity enhancement, strengthening and expanding village level infrastructure for milk procurement and providing producers with greater access to markets.
Mar 29, 2017, at 12:57 am
Seattle, Mar 28 (IBNS): Amazon on Tuesday announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire SOUQ.com, an e-commerce leader in the Middle East.
Jet Airways commences non-stop services to Bagdogra, Madurai from Mumbai
Mar 29, 2017, at 12:49 am
Mumbai, Mar 28 (IBNS): Jet Airways, the country’s full-service, premiere international airline, has started direct daily flights between Mumbai and Madurai (Tamil Nadu) and Mumbai and Bagdogra (West Bengal).
Bank of Baroda enters into MOU with Jain Irrigation Systems Limited
Mar 29, 2017, at 12:37 am
Mumbai, Mar 28 (IBNS): Bank of Baroda, apublic sector bank has entered into MOU with Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, with an objective to finance the Micro Irrigation systems i.e. drip and sprinkler irrigation sold by the company through the network of Bank of Baroda branches across the country.
Xiaomi's founder and CEO Lei Jun meets PM Modi
Mar 29, 2017, at 12:20 am
New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Chinese technology company Xiaomi's founder and CEO Lei Jun has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.
Cathay Pacific commences Tel Aviv service with the Airbus A350
Mar 28, 2017, at 11:59 pm
Tel Aviv, Mar 28 (IBNS):Cathay Pacific on Tuesday operated its inaugural service from Hong Kong to Tel Aviv – the latest destination in the airline’s expanding global network. Flight CX675, a non-stop service flown by the advanced Airbus A350 aircraft, departed Hong Kong at 01:00, touching down at Ben Gurion Airport on schedule at 07:53 local time.
Cathay Dragon website to merge into Cathay Pacific website
Mar 28, 2017, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): The Cathay Dragon website (formerly www.dragonair.com) will soon be merged into the Cathay Pacific website (www.cathaypacific.com) in a move that will provide customers of both airlines with a more seamless online experience.
Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa Group sign co-operation agreement
Mar 28, 2017, at 11:47 pm
Frankfurt, Mar 28 (IBNS): Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Ivan Chu and Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of the Lufthansa Group, have signed a new co-operation agreement in Frankfurt, Germany.
Indian benchmark indices end higher of Tuesday
Mar 28, 2017, at 10:01 pm
Mumbai, Mar 28 (IBNS): The Indian market ended higher on Tuesday, with BSE Sensex up 172.37 points at 29411.56 and NSE Nifty up 61.55 points at 9100.80.
Indian gem and jewellery industry finds Make in India campaign encouraging
Mar 28, 2017, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata, March 28 (IBNS): Impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the gem and jewellery sector, charges applied on credit or debit card purchases and demonetisation effects were some of the key issues discussed at the Preferred Manufacturer of India (PMI) programme recently held in Kolkata.
Mother Dairy launches three ‘Dailycious’ Milk variants in Kolkata
Mar 28, 2017, at 05:54 pm
Kolkata, March 28 (IBNS): Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd. (MDFVPL) recently launched its milk portfolio in the city with three variants under the brand ‘Dailycious’, an official release stated.