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Kolkata: Titan Eyeplus launches satellite lens manufacturing facility in Madhyamgram

May 11, 2016, at 09:27 pm

Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS): Titan Eyeplus, India’s leading eyewear retail chain, on Wednesday announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art lens manufacturing facility at Madhyamgram near Kolkata.

Jet Airways to increase capacity on Mumbai-Singapore route

May 11, 2016, at 09:05 pm

Mumbai, May 11 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will upgrade its daily flights between Mumbai and Singapore by deploying its state-of-the-art Airbus A330-200 aircraft, effective June 1.

AskmeBazaar announces the launch of Automobile Category, offers online booking of 2- wheelers

May 11, 2016, at 07:05 pm

Noida, May 11 (IBNS) AskmeBazaar.com on Wednesday announced the launch of the automobile category on its portal.

WhatsApp rolls out new desktop app

May 11, 2016, at 06:22 pm

Mountain View, May 11 (IBNS) Internet messaging app, WhatsApp on Tuesday rolled out its new desktop app.

TN tops with 32% decadal growth in investments attracted by irrigation sector across India: Study

May 11, 2016, at 03:18 am

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu has ranked on top in terms of growth in live investments attracted by the irrigation sector thereby clocking a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 32 per cent during the decadal period 2004-05 and 2014-15, apex industry body ASSOCHAM said on Tuesday.

Platts China Steel Sentiment Index back in negative territory in May

May 11, 2016, at 03:12 am

Beijing, May 10 (IBNS) A majority of Chinese steel market participants believe prices will likely fall over the next month due to weaker domestic demand, with the outlook for construction steel particularly bleak, according to the latest S&P Global Platts China Steel Sentiment Index (CSSI), which showed a headline reading of 46.98 out of a possible 100 points in May.

Green measures are an integral part of Primarc's building plans

May 11, 2016, at 02:27 am

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS) Implementation of environment-friendly measures is not only key to reduce the carbon footprint but also important to help buyers of residential properties to enjoy a better quality of life, agrees eastern India’s leading real estate developer Primarc.

Taiwan is bullish about ‘Smart Products for Smart Cities’ in India

May 11, 2016, at 02:20 am

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): The Taiwan Industry Enhancement Project (IEP) is happy to take part in the 2nd Smart Cities India 2016 exhibition starting from May 11 - 13 at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre in New Delhi and will set up the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion to showcase 47 leading Taiwanese brands, 124 smart products themed ‘Smart products for smart cities’ in technology and home industry.

Indian markets recoup intraday losses to end as gainers on Tuesday

May 11, 2016, at 02:15 am

Mumbai, May 10 (IBNS) Despite intraday losses, Indian benchmark indices managed to end as gainers on Tuesday riding on firm global cues.

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 81,333 nos. in April 2016

May 11, 2016, at 02:10 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS) The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in April 2016, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 81,333 nos., higher by 5%, over April 2015.

Jet Airways, Eastern Bank Limited launch Bangladesh's first airline co-brand credit card

May 10, 2016, at 11:33 pm

Mumbai May 10 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline along with Eastern Bank Ltd. today announced the launch of the all new ‘Jet Airways Eastern Bank Limited Visa Platinum Credit Card’ in Bangladesh.

India Post launches Western Union ‘My Stamp’

May 10, 2016, at 11:29 pm

Chandigarh /Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS) The Western Union Company, a global leader in money transfer services, was honoured on Tuesday with the release of ‘My Stamp’ to signify 15 years of collaboration between the company and India Post.

Nissan launches ‘Happy with Nissan’ campaign

May 10, 2016, at 09:37 pm

Kolkata,May 10: Nissan’s customer service campaign today entered into its fifth phase with the start of the Happy with Nissan campaign. The campaign will run for 7 days from May 10 till May 17 across India.

Emirates Group announces record profits

May 10, 2016, at 08:57 pm

Dubai, May 10 (IBNS) The Emirates Group today announced its 28th consecutive year of profit and steady business expansion, ending the year with record profits, and in a strong position despite the global and operational challenges during this period.

RBI to issue rupees 1000 banknotes with inset letter 'R'

May 10, 2016, at 08:47 pm

Mumbai, May 10 (IBNS) Reserve Bank of India announced on Monday that it will shortly issue banknotes of rupees 1000 denomination in the Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 which will have the inset letter 'R' in both the number panels.

Seven expressions of interest for Tata Steel’s UK business through to the next stage

May 10, 2016, at 03:28 am

Kolkata May 9 (IBNS): The Board of Tata Steel Europe has announced that seven expressions of interest submitted for Tata Steel’s UK business have been immediately taken forward to the next stage of the sale process.

Indian benchmarks end positive on Monday

May 10, 2016, at 01:13 am

Mumbai, May 9 (IBNS) Indian benchmark indices ended Monday as gainers with Sensex up 460.36 points to 25688.86 and Nffty up 132.60 points to 7866.05.

HUL says growth in March 2016 quarter affected by phasing out of excise duty incentives

May 09, 2016, at 11:56 pm

Mumbai, May 9 (IBNS) Hindustan Unilver Limited, a leading fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, reported its March 2016 financial results on Monday, and said growth in the quarter was impacted by the phasing out of excise duty incentives, a one-time credit for excise duty refund in the base quarter and marginal price de-growth.

Tata Consultancy Services wins three Silver Stevies at 2016 American Business Awards

May 09, 2016, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, today announced that it won three Stevies at the 14th Annual American Business Awards, the nation’s premier business awards program. TCS was recognized with Silver Stevie Awards for Brand Experience of the Year (Business-to-Business), Mobile Marketing Campaign of the Year and Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year.

Zomato founder opposes HSBC valuation claim

May 09, 2016, at 11:38 pm

New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) Co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal of Zomato, an online restaurant aggregator, in a blog on Monday has opposed HSBC's claim it has halved the valuation of Zomato to US$500 million on concerns over business model, competition and loss in international business.

Han Zheng meets Cyrus Mistry

May 09, 2016, at 11:19 pm

Mumbai, May 9 (IBNS) Han Zheng, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the CPC met Cyrus Mistry, Chairman, Tata Sons.

ICICI Bank inaugurates a new branch at Rania

May 09, 2016, at 10:40 pm

Sirsa, Haryana, May 9 (IBNS): ICICI Bank Ltd inaugurated a new branch at Rania in district Sirsa. The branch also houses a 24x7 ATM at its premises.

Idea Cellular 4G LTE now in over 100 towns of Kerala

May 09, 2016, at 09:41 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 (IBNS) : Idea Cellular, India’s fastest growing telecom operator, announced the expansion of its hi-speed 4G LTE service to over 90 more towns of Kerala circle, taking the total tally to over 100.

Ziox Mobiles appoints Deepak Kabu as Chief Executive Officer

May 09, 2016, at 09:35 pm

New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) : Ziox Mobiles, under the aegis of Sun Airvoice Private Limited, one of the fastest growing mobile handset brands in the country has announced the appointment of Deepak Kabu as the Chief Executive Officer for Ziox Mobiles.

Bengaluru Airport turns into a “Play”port for travelers

May 09, 2016, at 09:33 pm

Bengaluru, May 9 (IBNS) Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announces the commencement of ‘Playport’, a fun customer engagement activity, designed specifically for the holiday passengers who pass through the airport in larger numbers during this time of the year.

Etihad Airways’ new premium lounge opens at Melbourne airport

May 09, 2016, at 09:31 pm

Dubai, May 9 (IBNS) Etihad Airways on Monday officially opened its spectacular new Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport, offering guests a stylish, comfortable environment in which they can relax, re-energise, dine, work or be entertained pre-flight.

Indigo Nation Styles the startup superheros at the Unpluggd 2016

May 09, 2016, at 06:28 pm

Bangalore, May 9 (IBNS) Indigo Nation the flagship brand of Future Lifestyle Fashion Ltd was the Style partner for Unpluggd 2016 – India’s biggest tech and Startup conference that took place on May 6 and 7 at Bangalore.

In 'Qyura' we are not selling a product but an experience: Siddhant Jatia

May 08, 2016, at 08:40 pm

Siddhant Jatia is a fourth generation entrepreneur from the City of Joy. The 25-year old is the Founder and Director of Medicraft Technologies Pvt Ltd. With his latest e-healthcare facility, Qyura, Siddhant promises to sell an experience, not just a product. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, he talks about his new venture and his special love for Kolkata.

IDBI Bank becomes first PSU bank to open International Banking Unit at India’s first IFSC in GIFT City

May 07, 2016, at 09:18 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) : IDBI Bank becomes the first public sector bank to open its IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) at India’s first and only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT). IDBI Bank is the youngest, new generation, public sector universal bank with its operations driven by a cutting edge core banking information technology platform.

Flipkart announces exclusive launch of Panasonic ‘Shinobi Pro’ LED TV series

May 07, 2016, at 07:44 pm

Bengaluru, May 7 (IBNS) Flipkart announced the exclusive launch of Panasonic’s ‘Shinobi Pro’ range of LED TVs on Saturday.