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HGS celebrates opening of 4th customer service center in Jamaica

Jan 18, 2017, at 01:24 am

Kingston, Jamaica, Jan 17 (IBNS): Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS), a global leader in business process management, on Tuesday launched a fourth customer experience center in Kingston in Jamaica.

Indian market slips on Tuesday despite early gains

Jan 17, 2017, at 10:58 pm

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Indian market failed to cling to its initial gains on Tuesday and ended lower, with BSE Sensex down 52.51 points at 27235.66 and NSE Nifty down 14.80 points at 8398.

Tata Power’s non-fossil operating capacity climbs to 3060 MW

Jan 17, 2017, at 10:52 pm

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, on Tuesday announced that the company’s total generation from non-fossil operating capacity stands at 3060 MW, making it the largest renewable energy Company in India.

Nissan launches New 2017 Sunny in India

Jan 17, 2017, at 09:53 pm

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Automaker Nissan on Tuesday announced the launch of the New Sunny 2017 in India. The New Sunny builds on the success of Nissan India’s flagship sedan and will be available in dealerships across the country starting today.

Manipur's Karang becomes India's first cashless island

Jan 17, 2017, at 09:05 pm

Guwahati, Jan 17k (IBNDS) : Karang, an island of Manipur, has become the first cashless island of the country.

IMF cuts India's growth rate following demonetisation stress

Jan 17, 2017, at 04:32 pm

Washington, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a setback for the Indian government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut India's growth rate to 6.6 percent for the current fiscal year, a decrease by one percent from its previous estimate.

‘Tata Trusts U Dream Football Programme’ to nurture India’s finest U -15 footballers

Jan 17, 2017, at 04:05 am

Kolkata, January 16 (IBNS): Looking at the significance of football and the popularity it is gaining in the North East India, Tata Trusts in association with U Dream Football has dedicated its energies to amplifying the tremendous talent in the region.

Tata Steel`s Noamundi Iron Mine conducts pilot launch of Drone Application in Mine Monitoring

Jan 17, 2017, at 04:01 am

Noamundi/ Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS):: Noamundi Iron Mine (NIM) of OMQ (Ore, Mines & Quarries) Division of Tata Steel executed a pilot launch of Drone Application in Mine Monitoring (DAMM), on Monday.

India , Mauritius sign MoU for Cooperation in the field of Cooperatives

Jan 17, 2017, at 03:37 am

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh and Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Govt. of Mauritius, ShriSoomilduthBholahsigned on MoU for Cooperation in the field of Cooperatives & related areas here on Monday.

Bandhan Bank opens branches in Goa, reaches 770 branch mark

Jan 17, 2017, at 02:53 am

Goa, Jan 16 (IBNS) : Bandhan Bank opened its first branch in Goa on Monday. Jaikish, General Manager and Officer-in-Charge, Reserve Bank of India, Goa inaugurated the Bank’s Panjim branch.

Danone India announces plans to grow its Nutrition business

Jan 17, 2017, at 01:51 am

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (IBNS): Danone, a global food company, has announced plans to strengthen its Nutrition business in India starting with the launch of its globally popular Infant formula brand Aptamil.

Infosys announces internal carbon price

Jan 17, 2017, at 01:24 am

Zurich, Jan 16 (IBNS): Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, on Monday announced its internal carbon price at $10.5 per ton of CO2e, at an event organized by the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC) in Zurich.

Just 8 men own same wealth as half the world, says Oxfam

Jan 16, 2017, at 11:54 pm

New York, Jan 16 (IBNS): Eight men own the same wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of humanity, according to a new report published by Oxfam on Monday to mark the annual meeting of political and business leaders in Davos.

RBI increases daily ATM withdrawal limit to Rs 10,000

Jan 16, 2017, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS); Giving relief to people across the nation, the Reserve Bank of India on Monday increased the daily withdrawal limit from ATMs to Rs.10,000.

Indian market closes positive

Jan 16, 2017, at 10:41 pm

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Indian market closed positive on Monday, with BSE Sensex up 50.11 points at 27288.17 and NSE Nifty up 12.45 points at 8412.80.

India's wholesale price inflation increases marginally in December

Jan 16, 2017, at 10:27 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): India’s annual inflation based on wholesale prices increased marginally to touch 3.39 percent in December.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked

Jan 16, 2017, at 04:10 am

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Petrol and diesel prices were hiked from midnight on Sunday, officials said.

Let Budget be presented on Feb 1, ASSOCHAM to opp parties

Jan 15, 2017, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Making a strong appeal to different political parties to let the Union Budget for 2017-18 be presented to Parliament on Feb 1, the apex industry chamber ASSOCHAM on Sunday said the advancement to this effect would help the government to begin its capital and other expenditure right from April and revive the much needed economic growth.

Government respects independence and autonomy of RBI, says Finance Ministry

Jan 15, 2017, at 02:10 am

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): The Ministry of Finance on Saturday said the government respected the 'independence and autonomy' of the Reserve Bank of India.

Jitendra Singh lauds Indigo decision to fly 'mortal remains' free to Northeast

Jan 15, 2017, at 01:43 am

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh has lauded the Indigo decision to fly "mortal remains" of deceased human beings free of cost to various destinations in the North East.

Siemens Ltd. wins combined order worth Rs. 319 crore from diesel locomotive works

Jan 14, 2017, at 01:11 am

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS): Scope of the order includes supply of Alternating Current Traction system for Dual Cab High Horsepower Diesel Engine locomotive and propulsion sets for Freight and Passenger Locomotives of Indian Railways. Siemens said it is looking forward to further enhance and unearth value proposition for its customers through digitalization.

Maruti Suzuki unveils IGNIS

Jan 14, 2017, at 12:52 am

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Maruti Suzuki India Limited, leader in passenger vehicles, launched the much awaited premium urban compact vehicle for the millennials, IGNIS here on Friday.

Ratan Tata welcomes N. Chandrasekaran's appointment as Chairman of Tata Sons

Jan 14, 2017, at 12:41 am

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Businessman Ratan Tata, who was serving as Tata Sons' interim Chairman, on Friday appreciated the appointment of N. Chandrasekaran as the Executive Chairman of the group.

India needs 80 lakhs Wi-Fi hotspots: ASSOCHAM-Deloitte study

Jan 14, 2017, at 12:22 am

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): India needs over 80 lakhs hotspots as against the availability of about 31,000 hotspots with a view to reach the global level of one Wi-Fi hotspot penetration for every 150 people, according to ASSOCHAM-Deloitte joint study.

Tata Power's TPSDI trains over 11,000 youth across India

Jan 14, 2017, at 12:09 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS) Tata Power, an integrated power company through its skill development endeavor, TPSDI (Tata Power Skill Development Institute) on National Youth Day, trained more than 11,000 youth across the nation.

Indian benchmark indices close flat on Friday, Infosys lowers revenue guidance

Jan 13, 2017, at 09:31 pm

Mumbai/Bengaluru, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Indian market closed flat on Friday with BSE Sensex down 9.10 points at 27238.06, and NSE Nifty down 6.85 points at 8400.35.

Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions two projects in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu

Jan 13, 2017, at 04:43 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a renewable energy company and Tata Power's wholly-owned subsidiary, on Thursday announced the commissioning of 36 MW wind capacity of a 100 MW wind farm (under construction) at Nimbagallu in Andhra Pradesh, and 49 MW solar plant at Kayathar, Tamil Nadu, under Welspun Renewable Energy Private Limited (WREPL).

SBI chairman dismisses Manmohan Singh's allegation, says demonetisation won't affect economic growth

Jan 13, 2017, at 03:43 am

Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) Arundhati Bhattacharya on Thursday denied the allegation of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on demonetization.

Tata Sons appoints N. Chandrasekaran as its Chairman

Jan 13, 2017, at 03:22 am

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Board of Directors of Tata Sons, at its meeting on Thursday, appointed N. Chandrasekaran as Executive Chairman as as per the unanimous recommendation of the Selection Committee.

Rajesh Gopinathan appointed as TCS Chief Executive Officer

Jan 13, 2017, at 02:13 am

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions firm, on Thursday announced that Rajesh Gopinathan has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.