I'm trying to build Burgeon Bizsupport as a one stop shop: Roma Priya

Nov 30, 2016, at 09:19 pm

A young Delhi based lawyer focused on supporting start–ups with capital raising as well as other legal requirements, Roma Priya is extremely passionate and enthusiastic about the startup ecosystem in India and strongly believes that the sector has a huge potential for growth. She incorporated her own company Burgeon Bizsupport in October 2015 and plans to make it a one stop shop. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Roma discusses the startup ecosystem, her company and demonetisation. Excerpts:

Kurl-on focusing on retail expansion to boost growth

Nov 30, 2016, at 07:19 pm

Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS): Kurlon, India’s largest selling mattress brand, announced its new marketing strategy and expansion plans recently in Kolkata.

Lok Sabha passes Income Tax amendment bill

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:49 am

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the tax amendment bill.

Sterling and Wilson wins EPC contract for 170 MW Solar PV Project in Morocco

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:37 am

Marrakech, Nov 29 (IBNS): Largest global Solar EPC company, Sterling and Wilson, with over 1 GW of installations on ground, has signed an agreement to construct a 170 MW photovoltaic (PV) facility, with the consortium led by ACWA Power in the Kingdom of Morocco.

Out of those who tried, 43% found ATMs non-functional past weekend, says survey

Nov 30, 2016, at 12:18 am

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): The availability of functioning ATMs doesn’t seem to be improving. Banks have been claiming that most of their ATM network is back online but if the citizen pulse is to be believed, 43% people who tried to withdraw money from an ATM were unable to get money between Nov 25-28th, compared to the 39% between Nov 18-20th.

Cognizant to acquire digital marketing and customer experience agency Mirabeau BV

Nov 29, 2016, at 11:10 pm

New Deli, Nov 29 (IBNS): IT major Cognizant on Tuesday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Mirabeau BV, a digital marketing and customer experience agency specializing in industries such as travel and hospitality, financial services, retail, and B2B sectors.

Residents of West Bengal can now pay their Electricity bill ‘On the Go’ with Vodafone M-Pesa

Nov 29, 2016, at 10:10 pm

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Telecom giant Vodafone and M-Pesa has partnered with two Electricity Distribution Companies– CESC & WBSEDCL, thus offering the residents a simple, easy-to-use option to pay their electricity bills instantly.

Bajaj V launches Invincible Indians

Nov 29, 2016, at 09:50 pm

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): Bajaj V, the bike that contains the metal of the invincible INS Vikrant,on Tuesday launched a new initiative titled ‘Invincible Indians: Stories that Invoke Pride Everyday’.

Rajeev Talwar elected as Vice President of PHD Chamber of Commerce

Nov 29, 2016, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): PHDCCI announced Rajeev Talwar, CEO, DLF Ltd. as its new Vice President.

Volkswagen announces standardization of ABS and Dual Airbags as standard fitment across all variants of the Polo and Vento

Nov 29, 2016, at 09:47 pm

Mumbai, Nov 29 (IBNS): Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer, announces the introduction of ABS as a primary safety feature along with Dual Airbags, as standard fitment for all variants of the Polo and Vento.

Aircel launches first of its kind FRC149; offers FREE calling benefits and 3G data in Kolkata

Nov 29, 2016, at 09:03 pm

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): In its commitment to delight customers by offering ‘extra’, Aircel, launched an attractive and best value offer - FRC149.

Tata Docomo introduces special Pre-Pay packs around Rs 500

Nov 29, 2016, at 08:55 pm

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL), on Tuesday announced special Pre-pay packs for Rs 500.

Govt proposes Bill to tax black money

Nov 29, 2016, at 05:11 am

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): After banning Rs. 500/1000 notes, the Centre on Monday proposed new rules to tax black money that are being recovered.

Present govt has taken new initiative by setting-up a modern insolvency mechanism: FM

Nov 29, 2016, at 02:39 am

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley said that the present Government has taken a new initiative by setting-up a modern insolvency mechanism based on the best practices in the world.

5 Must follow tips for first time flat buyers in Kolkata

Nov 29, 2016, at 12:26 am

Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016 introduced in Lok Sabha

Nov 28, 2016, at 11:51 pm

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS):Evasion of taxes deprives the nation of critical resources which could enable the Government to undertake anti-poverty and development programmes.

TCS recognized as a leader in worldwide IoT Consulting and Systems Integration Services by IDC MarketScape

Nov 28, 2016, at 11:11 pm

Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS):: Tata Consultancy Services, a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape, “Worldwide Internet of Things Consulting and Systems Integration Services,” (IDC #US41880716, November 2016) report.

ICICI Bank to transform 100 villages into ‘ICICI Digital Villages’ in 100 days

Nov 28, 2016, at 09:59 pm

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IBNS): ICICI Bank, a private sector bank by consolidated assets, on Monday announced that it will transform 100 villages into ‘ICICI Digital Villages’ in as many days.

Major priorities of the present Government is to make an extensive social welfare system: Jaitley

Nov 27, 2016, at 12:55 am

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that one of the major priorities of the present Government is to make an extensive social welfare system which will focus primarily on better education system and effective healthcare especially for the children, women and senior citizens of the country.

LeEco recognized as one of India’s most attractive mobile phone brands in its year 1: TRA Research

Nov 26, 2016, at 08:58 pm

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): Global technology and internet ecosystem conglomerate LeEco has evoked trust and admiration among Indian consumers which has been validated by the 2016 TRA Research, which has recognized the brand as One of India’s Most Attractive Mobile Phone Brands in its first year of India operations.

Tata Motors launches new ‘Hexa Experience Centre’ for customers and enthusiasts

Nov 26, 2016, at 08:57 pm

Gurugram, Nov 26 (IBNS):: Tata Motors on Saturday announced an exciting new initiative, for its much-awaited lifestyle vehicle the Tata Hexa, called ‘Hexa Experience Centre’.

DJUBO partners with Stayzilla

Nov 26, 2016, at 02:46 am

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): DJUBO, a hotel tech product company in India, has now partnered with Stayzilla, a homestay aggregator.

Tata Steel removes Cyrus Mistry as Chairman

Nov 26, 2016, at 02:23 am

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): Tata Steel's Board of Directors have decided to remove Cyrus P Mistry as the Chairman.

Maruti Suzuki presents 'Wagon R Felicity' limited edition

Nov 26, 2016, at 01:52 am

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): Maruti Suzuki India Limited, India’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, on Friday announced the launch of limited edition “Wagon R Felicity”.

Ashok Leyland acquires LCV business from Nissan Motor Corporation

Nov 26, 2016, at 01:11 am

Chennai, Nov 25 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland Ltd , flagship of the Hinduja Group, announced on Fridayit has completed the acquisition of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.’s stake in each of the three joint ventures (JVs) formed between the two companies, namely, Ashok Leyland Nissan-Vehicles Limited, Nissan-Ashok Leyland Powertrain Limited and Nissan-Ashok Leyland Technologies Limited.

Godrej & Boyce delivers 50th Long Range Surface to Air Missile Motor Casing

Nov 26, 2016, at 12:58 am

Mumbai, Nov 25 (IBNS): Godrej & Boyce, the holding company of Godrej Group, commemorated delivery the 50th Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LR-SAM) motor casing in a ceremony attended by Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri.

Tata Motors launches new 'Hexa Experience Centre' for customers

Nov 26, 2016, at 12:50 am

Kolkata/Gurugram, Nov 25 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Friday announced a new initiative, for its much-awaited lifestyle vehicle the Tata Hexa, called 'Hexa Experience Centre'.

Kenstar appoints Rajiv Kenue as the new COO

Nov 25, 2016, at 07:43 pm

Mumbai, Nov 25 (IBNS): Kenstar on Friday announced the appointment of Rajiv Kenue as its Chief Operating Officer with immediate effect, an official release said.

Demonetisation: It seems our team did not do its homework properly, says Shatrughan Sinha

Nov 25, 2016, at 05:04 pm

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): Expressing concern over the present economic scenario in the wake of notes ban, senior BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha has said that his 'team' has not done its homework properly.

Demonetisation: Over the counter exchange of old notes stopped from Thursday midnight

Nov 25, 2016, at 02:37 am

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): The over the counter exchange of old 500 and 1000 INR notes, which have been banned by the government in order to curb black money from the market, will be stopped from Thursday midnight, reports said.