BHEL commissions 520 MW Thermal Power unit in Andhra Pradesh
Jan 11, 2016, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Monday said it has successfully commissioned a 520 MW coal-based thermal generating unit in Andhra Pradesh.
Saraf joins Airbus Group as 'Make in India' officer
Jan 11, 2016, at 10:18 pm
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS) Global leader in aeronautics, space and related services Airbus Group has taken yet another step in the direction to realise its ‘Make in India’ plans by appointing Ashish Saraf as Vice-President – Industry Development, Strategic Partnerships and Offsets.
Xiaomi Redmi 3 launched in China
Jan 11, 2016, at 09:31 pm
Beijing, Jan 11 (IBNS) Mobile phone maker Xiaomi on Monday unveiled its new smartphone Redmi3 in China.
India's domestic passenger car sales rise in December 2015
Jan 11, 2016, at 09:22 pm
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS) In December 2015, India's domestic passenger car sales went up to 1,72,671 units from 1,52,986 units sold in the same month a year ago but two-wheeler sales declined 11,67,633 units from 12,04,942 units at the same time.
MD Anderson and Kymab announce research and development strategic partnership in immuno-oncology
Jan 11, 2016, at 09:21 pm
Washington, Jan 11 (IBNS): Kymab, a leading human monoclonal antibody biopharmaceutical company, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Oncology Research for Biologics and Immunotherapy Translation (ORBIT) unit has recently announced a strategic cancer drug discovery and development alliance.
Primarc's 'iVenture' extends a hand towards start-ups
Jan 11, 2016, at 08:52 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): Primarc Group has forayed into the dice-game of supporting start-up businesses by adding a new wing called 'iVenture'.
Flipkart announces new management structure
Jan 11, 2016, at 08:45 pm
Bengaluru, Jan 11 (IBNS): E-commerce marketplace Flipkart on Monday announced that Sachin Bansal, CEO and Co-founder of Flipkart will be the Executive Chairman of the company and Binny Bansal, COO and Co-founder of Flipkart will be the Chief Executive Officer of Flipkart.
Jan 11, 2016, at 08:32 pm
Bangalore, Jan 11 (IBNS): In a bid to offer seamless mobility experience to corporate travellers, Ola, India's leading mobile app for transportation on Monday announced the launch of 'Ola Corporate', an enterprise solution that aims to transform the way India Inc travels.
Volkswagen to unveil 3 new products at Delhi Auto Expo 2016
Jan 11, 2016, at 08:30 pm
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IBNS): Volkswagen, Europe's leading car manufacturer, on Monday announced that it will be unveiling three new products - Indian Compact Sedan, Tiguan, and the Passat GTE at the 13th edition of the Delhi Auto Expo.
Reliance Defence to setup naval facility in Andhra Pradesh
Jan 11, 2016, at 02:00 am
Visakhapatnam , Jan 10 (IBNS) Anil Ambani, chairman of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, on Sunday said Reliance Defence Ltd has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to set up a naval facility at Rambilli along the East Coast, just 70 kms south of Visakapattanam.
Jan 09, 2016, at 08:19 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS) The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) has launched an Online Initiative to engage the LPG Consumers and Citizens of India in providing efficient and citizen friendly services in LPG distribution.
One Touch Response launches "SAFE CALL" monitoring service in Delhi NCR
Jan 09, 2016, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): India's first personal emergency and safety startup One Touch Response has announced the launch of a new feature within its app called Safe Call Monitoring service.
Volvo Cars reports record sales of 503,127 in 2015
Jan 09, 2016, at 03:18 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has said it sold 503,127 cars in 2015, the first time it has sold more than half a million cars in its 89 year history.
Urjit R. Patel appointed as RBI's Deputy Governor
Jan 09, 2016, at 05:07 am
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Government of India on Friday re-appointed Urjit R. Patel as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
AFORD to host 'AFORD Homes Expo 2016'
Jan 09, 2016, at 03:23 am
Bhubaneswar, Jan 8 (IBNS) Association For Odisha Realestate Developers (AFORD), a body of the Real Estate Developers in Odisha is set to host AFORD Homes Expo 2016 from Jan 15 in the state’s capital.
West Bengal may regain its glory by adopting an investment friendly policy: Jaitley
Jan 09, 2016, at 02:51 am
Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS) The Central government will play its role to ensure growth of the Eastern states as a part of its Constitutional obligation because the eastern states of the country grew at a slower rate in comparison to the Western states, said Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Kolkata on Friday.
Dignitaries from 25 countries assemble in West Bengal to attend Bengal Global Business Summit 2016
Jan 09, 2016, at 01:59 am
Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): Dignitaries from 25 countries and top business leaders, including Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, assembled in Kolkata to attend the Bengal Global Business Summit 2016 on Friday.
Uphaar: Supreme Court to reconsider Ansal brothers' jail verdict
Jan 08, 2016, at 10:18 pm
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) The Supreme Court (SC) is all set to reconsider if Gopal and Sushil Ansal, builders of the Uphaar cinema in Delhi, should be jailed or not.
Sensex , Nifty end Friday on a positive note
Jan 08, 2016, at 10:06 pm
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS) Indian share market rises on Friday on overall positive sentiments after posting losses for four consecutive days.
World Bank downgrades global growth in 2016; cites slowdown in major emerging economies
Jan 08, 2016, at 03:12 pm
New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Global growth disappointed again in 2015 – slowing to 2.4 per cent – and is expected to recover at a slower pace than previously envisioned, the World Bank Group said on Thursday in a new report, which also warned that a broad-based slowdown across developing countries could pose a threat to hard-won gains in raising people out of poverty.
Food price index drops in December due to abundant supplies, slow economic growth - UN agency
Jan 08, 2016, at 02:58 pm
New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Prices of major food commodities declined for the fourth year in a row in 2015 according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), averaging 19.1 per cent below their previous-year's levels, while the agency also reported on Friday that the dwindling global economy has triggered sharp price falls from metals to energy markets.
Tata Steel bags PM's Trophy for Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant
Jan 08, 2016, at 03:03 am
Jamshedpur/ Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): Tata Steel Limited has been declared as the winner of Prime Minister's Trophy for being the 'Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant' in the country for the performance year 2013-2014.
Indian stock markets slide on global concerns
Jan 07, 2016, at 10:30 pm
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IBNS) Sharing the fear gripping the Asian markets, India’s stock market too closed on a sour note on Thursday with the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty dipping for the fourth consecutive day and notching up their four-month low largely due to upheavals in the Chinese market.
Ola Shuttle now allows users to suggest a route
Jan 07, 2016, at 08:42 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): Ola, India’s leading mobile app for transportation on Thursday announced the launch of a new ‘Suggest a Route’ feature on its app in Delhi NCR for its Shuttle services.
Adar Poonawalla to spearhead clean Pune initiative
Jan 07, 2016, at 07:55 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS) Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, today unveiled a major public movement towards a clean and green Pune.
China stock crash pulls Sensex down by 400 points
Jan 07, 2016, at 04:31 pm
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IBNS) Indian markets fell sharply on Thursday amid a crash in China stocks causing the Sensex to hurtle over 400 points to below 25,000 - its lowest level in nearly three weeks, reports said.
Jan 07, 2016, at 01:46 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): Video streaming company Netflix has officially entered the Indian market.
Mamata Banerjee lays foundation stone of JSW group's cement plant at Salboni
Jan 07, 2016, at 05:08 am
Kolkata/West Midnapore, Jan 6 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of Jindal Steel Works (JSW) group's cement factory, which would produce 2.4 metric ton cements per year, at Salboni in West Bengal's West Midnapore district.
GKB Opticals receive India's Best Eyewear store award
Jan 07, 2016, at 03:31 am
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS) Eyeware store, GKB Opticals received an award by India's Most Trusted Brands Awards Council under the Best Eyewear Store Category, recently.
ICICI Academy for Skills inaugurates its first centre in Mumbai
Jan 07, 2016, at 12:45 am
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): ICICI Academy for Skills (ICICI Academy), an arm of ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth, on Wednesday launched its first centre in Mumbai to provide vocational training to the youth from economically weaker sections to help them earn a sustainable livelihood.