YES BANK launches fully-automated Current Account for SMEs

Feb 19, 2016, at 08:41 pm

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IBNS): YES BANK, India’s fifth largest private sector bank, has launched a fully-revamped, first-of-its-kind Current Account proposition aimed at placing the power of choice in the hands of the business consumer.

IGBC grants Platinum rating to Prive by Tata Housing

Feb 19, 2016, at 08:27 pm

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Tata Housing, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the country, with the intent to build and design high performance buildings, on Friday announced the receipt of platinum certification from IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) for its ultra-luxury housing project Prive, Lonavala.

AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes awarded by US-ASEAN Business Council

Feb 19, 2016, at 07:19 pm

San Francisco, Feb 19 (IBNS) Tony Fernandes, co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia, has been recognised by the US-ASEAN Business Council with the Fourth Pillar Award for his extraordinary contribution towards the growth of Asean and the U.S.-ASEAN relationship.

Parryware’s In-Slim takes inspiration from Europe

Feb 19, 2016, at 05:21 pm

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) Parryware, India’s contemporary bathroom solutions brand sets a new tone to enhance the world of bathroom with its range of super slim wash basins – In-Slim.

Deloitte expands its Cyber Intelligence Centre in Gurgaon

Feb 19, 2016, at 12:14 am

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Deloitte India on Thursday announced the expansion of its Cyber Intelligence Centre (CIC) in Gurgaon.

Vodafone commits to Invest INR 6,000 crore in Maharashtra

Feb 18, 2016, at 11:38 pm

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IBNS) Vodafone, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today committed investments totalling INR 6,000 crore for capacity augmentation and new business initiatives in the state of Maharashtra.

Rajesh Patwardhan appointed Chief Marketing Officer of LIC Nomura Mutual Fund

Feb 18, 2016, at 11:19 pm

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IBNS): LIC Nomura Mutual Fund Asset Management Company on Thursday announced the appointment of Rajesh Patwardhan as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.

Moody's: Increased risks to global growth cloud outlook in 2016-17

Feb 18, 2016, at 11:03 pm

Singapore, Feb 18 (IBNS) Global growth will fail to pick up steam over the next two years as the slowdown in China, lower commodity prices and tighter financing conditions in some countries weigh on the economy, Moody's Investors Service said in a quarterly report on Thursday.

Jaitley releases India 2016 & Bharat 2016

Feb 18, 2016, at 09:10 pm

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IBNS) Arun Jaitley, Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Finance and Corporate Affairs, on Thursday released the print and digital versions of India 2016 and Bharat 2016.

MCX signs MoU with N L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies & Research

Feb 18, 2016, at 09:05 pm

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX), India’s leading commodity exchange, and N L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly bring in another facet of financial literacy among its students.

ICICI Bank launches property tax collection service in association with Pune Municipal Corporation

Feb 18, 2016, at 09:02 pm

Pune, Feb 18 (IBNS) : ICICI Bank has launched a service to facilitate collection of property tax for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

Aircel connects with rural audiences through ‘Aircel’er Protishruti, Shob Shomoi aro Beshi’

Feb 18, 2016, at 08:08 pm

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Reinforcing and strengthening it’s connect with customers, Aircel, one of India’s leading innovative mobile service providers, kick-started a series of nukkad nataks (street plays) in West Bengal to spread awareness about Aircel’s popular value for money products and services amongst the rural audiences of the state.

Jet Airways to offer Daily frequencies between Mumbai, Dubai

Feb 18, 2016, at 07:52 pm

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Jet Airways is set to expand its operations to Dubai with the launch of new frequencies from its hubs in Mumbai and Delhi.

Numero Uno Jeanswear becomes official supplier of clothing for ICC World Twenty20 India 2016

Feb 18, 2016, at 07:49 pm

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IBNS) : Numero Uno Jeanswear, India’s leading denim brand has collaborated with a mega cricketing event, the ICC World Twenty20 as official clothing supplier manufacturer and retailer of ICC branded apparel and merchandise from February 2016 through to December 2020.

Pincon Spirit acquires Singapore based Orbitol Solutions

Feb 18, 2016, at 06:31 pm

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Pincon Spirit Limited - PSL , through Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) has acquired Orbitol Solutions Pte. Ltd. (OSPL), a company incorporated in Singapore under Companies Act Cao.50, having its Registered Office in Singapore, with effect from Feb 16.

EESL signs MoU with Coal India Limited to promote energy efficiency

Feb 18, 2016, at 02:50 am

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a public sector entity under the administration of Ministry of Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with Coal India Limited (CIL) for implementation of Energy Efficiency projects in CIL and its Subsidiaries.

Wadhwani Foundation's 'Job Creation Summit' held in New Delhi

Feb 18, 2016, at 02:49 am

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) : Wadhwani Foundation organized the ‘Job Creation Summit’ in New Delhi, with a panel discussion on filling the jobs gap by focusing on “high quality jobs creation policies”.

Tata Steel bags Global Safety Award 2016

Feb 18, 2016, at 02:28 am

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): Tata Steel on Wednesday bagged the Global Safety Award by Energy and Environment Foundation.

ICRA upgrades Jet Airways' ratings to investment grade

Feb 18, 2016, at 02:02 am

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS) Jet Airways, India’s premier international Airline has been assigned an investment grade rating (BBB-) by credit rating agency ICRA (an affiliate of Moody’s).

New scheme of BSNL providing Wi-Fi modem with full cashback offer till Mar 31

Feb 18, 2016, at 01:57 am

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) State-run telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new scheme for acquiring BSNL Wi-Fi broadband modems at a cost of Rs 1500 wherein customers shall be given Rs 100 per month as cashback for 15 months.

Petrol price slashed, diesel hiked

Feb 18, 2016, at 01:45 am

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Petrol price was reduced by 32 paise per litre while diesel price got hiked by 28 paise per litre on Wednesday, officials said.

Solar Industries inks Rs. 1,550 cr MoU with Maharashtra Govt for defence project

Feb 18, 2016, at 01:31 am

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS): Manufacturer of industrial explosives and explosive initiating systems Solar Industries India Ltd has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs 1,550 crore with the Government of Maharashtra to produce variety of ammunitions for armed forces.

NETGEAR introduces the new high-speed Wi-Fi range extender

Feb 18, 2016, at 12:14 am

New Delhi; Feb 17 (IBNS): NETGEAR, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, on Wednesday announced its new AC1200 Wi-Fi range extender EX6120 with streaming speeds up to 1200Mbps. in India.

Nitin Seth appointed as Flipkart Chief People Officer

Feb 17, 2016, at 10:05 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Nitin Seth was on Wedneday named the Chief People Officer of online marketplace Flipkart.

Cheapest smartphone Freedom 251 unveiled

Feb 17, 2016, at 08:35 pm

New Delhi. Feb 17 (IBNS): Mobile phone manufacturer Ringing Bells on Wednesday unveiled their cheapest smartphone Freedom 251.

YES Bank ties-up with Ultracash Technologies to enable Sound Based proximity payments

Feb 17, 2016, at 06:30 pm

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS) YES Bank on Wednesday announced its collaboration with Ultracash Technologies to launch payments processing through Sound Waves.

Tax panel at Make in India says GST will improve ease of doing business

Feb 17, 2016, at 03:47 am

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): A tax regime that is receptive to the needs of foreign investors and a possible approval of The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill can work wonders for the Make in India initiative, agreed panellists speaking at a session on finance and taxation at the 'Make in India Week' being held at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai.

Vodafone gets Income Tax reminder

Feb 17, 2016, at 03:37 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) Telecom giant Vodafone has been given a reminder by India's I-T Department over its Rs 14,200-crore tax demand, media reports said.

HCL signs deal with Volvo group

Feb 17, 2016, at 03:15 am

Noida, Feb 16 (IBNS) - HCL Technologies (HCL) a leading global IT services provider, today announced the signing of a significant IT outsourcing deal with the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles and the customers of its external IT business.

CEAT signs Ishan Kishan for a 3-year bat endorsement deal

Feb 17, 2016, at 02:25 am

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): CEAT Ltd. on Tuesday signed left-handed batsman Ishan Kishan for a three-year bat endorsement deal.