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Cabinet approves operationalization of APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY

May 07, 2015, at 04:15 am

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the operationalisation of the Atal Pension Yojna (APY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).

Lok Sabha passes GST Bill

May 07, 2015, at 04:14 am

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved the Goods and Service Tax (GST) Bill even as the Congress staged a walk out from the House over the issue.

IDBI Bank loans to become cheaper following 25 bps reduction in Base Rate

May 07, 2015, at 02:54 am

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS): IDBI Bank's loans, linked to Base Rate will become cheaper following a 25 bps reduction in its Base Rate to 10% with effect from May 11, 2015.

Sensex down by 700 points

May 06, 2015, at 11:00 pm

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) The Sensex dropped by more than 700 points while Nifty was down above 200 points as trade in the Indian market ended on Wednesday.

Sensex slump to lowest in four months

May 06, 2015, at 07:27 pm

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) The BSE Sensex and Nifty fell around 700 points on Wednesday to their lowest in four months.

Aussie expert visits India to encourage links in mining education, research

May 06, 2015, at 05:54 pm

Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS): In a bid to strengthen links with India in the area of mining education and research on the same, Australian expert Professor Stephen Fityus is visiting the eastern states to highlight on opportunities for such collaborations.

Apollo Tyres uses end-of-life tyres to create Go The Distance playgrounds for village children

May 06, 2015, at 04:56 am

Chennai, May 5 (IBNS): Apollo Tyres on Tuesday inaugurated two Tyre Playgrounds near Chennai, in the southern part of India. These playgrounds have been created using worn-out or end-of-life tyres (ELT) for the kids of Senakuppam and Vallakottai villages, just outside Chennai.

Voltas now forays into 'Fresh-Air Coolers'

May 06, 2015, at 04:30 am

New Delhi /Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): Voltas Limited, an air conditioner brand, on Tuesday announced the launch of Voltas Fresh-Air Coolers.

Industrial investments can transform the economic landscape of Rajasthan: Vasundhara Raje

May 06, 2015, at 03:31 am

Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje, addressed an investor meet organised by the Government of Rajasthan in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), here on Tuesday.

Prime Minister to launch PMSBY

May 06, 2015, at 02:43 am

New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch three ambitious Social Security Schemes pertaining to the insurance and pension sector on May 9 in Kolkata.

TCPSL crosses the 5000th IndicashATM milestone

May 06, 2015, at 02:19 am

Kolkata, May 5(IBNS) Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited (TCPSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Communications Limited, announces the deployment of its 5000th Indicash ATM in India on Tuesday at Damal, a Tier 5 village in Tamil Nadu.

Sandip Neogi joins Nissan India as CFO

May 05, 2015, at 10:32 pm

Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS) Nissan on Tuesday announced the appointment of Sandip Neogi as Chief Financial Officer.

Vodafone launches new, responsive 'M-Pesa App'

May 05, 2015, at 10:31 pm

New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Vodafone India, one of India's leading telecommunications service providers, has launched an all new, responsive 'M-Pesa App', which enables consumers to pay their bills and recharge their mobile from anywhere, anytime.

SKF signs strategic agreement with ReGen Powertech

May 05, 2015, at 10:26 pm

Pune, May 5 (IBNS): SKF has signed a strategic agreement with Regen Powertech, a leading Indian wind turbine manufacturer.

Jet Airways, Air Seychelles unveil codeshare partnership

May 05, 2015, at 10:11 pm

Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's international airline and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, on Tuesday unveiled a codeshare partnership that offers travellers enhanced connections on their respective networks.

Sensex closes 50 points down

May 05, 2015, at 09:40 pm

Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS): The Sensex ended 50 points down as the Indian market closed on Tuesday.

Tata Power's Club Enerji programme commits to nation building

May 05, 2015, at 04:32 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS) Club Enerji, Tata Power's nationwide movement, announced today that the Company is strengthening its programme by committing towards nation building.

FB introduces Internet.org Platform

May 04, 2015, at 11:08 pm

New York, May 4 (IBNS): In a new move, social networking site Facebook is introducing the Internet.org Platform.

Mylan launches Gilead Sciences' Sovaldi tablets in India

May 04, 2015, at 10:39 pm

Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS) Mylan N.V. on Monday announced that its subsidiary, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, has launched Gilead Sciences' Sovaldi (sofosbuvir 400mg tablets) in India.

Future's retail wing merges with Bharti Retail

May 04, 2015, at 10:24 pm

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) The board of Kishore Biyani-promoted Future Retail Ltd has approved merger of its retail operations with Bharti Retail Ltd.

Sensex ends 479 points up

May 04, 2015, at 10:20 pm

Mumbai, May 4 (IBNS) Moving up by 479 points, the Sensex ended on a positive note on Monday.

Panasonic launches 4G smartphone Eluga in India

May 04, 2015, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): Matching its speed with the fast paced technological innovations and advancements in the mobility segment, Panasonic has introduced a new feather to its smartphone series "Eluga" in the Indian market.

Nissan inaugurates first dealership in Ranchi

May 04, 2015, at 12:39 am

Ranchi, May 3 (IBNS): Continuing its expansion plan, Nissan on Sunday inaugurated its first dealership in Ranchi - Titan Nissan.

Online voting a step closer thanks to breakthrough in security technology: Researchers

May 03, 2015, at 08:44 pm

Birmingham, May 3 (IBNS): Researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK have developed a technique to allow people to cast their election vote online-even if their home computers are suspected of being infected with viruses.

Tata Docomo reduces national roaming tariffs for its customers

May 03, 2015, at 05:21 am

Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL), has announced the revised roaming tariffs on National Roaming effective May 1.

Harder days for those involved in illegal transfer of money across border: Jaitley

May 02, 2015, at 02:23 am

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that it will be harder days for those who indulge in illegal and illicit transfer of money across the border.

HMSI records 9% growth by selling 340,791

May 01, 2015, at 09:58 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) on Friday said it has recorded 9% growth by selling 340,791 units, versus the negative growth of 4% of 2Wheeler industry in both domestic and exports sectors.

Tata Docomo reduces national roaming tariffs for its customers

May 01, 2015, at 09:29 pm

Hyderabad: May 1 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL), has announced the revised roaming tariffs on National Roaming effective May 1.

Infosys launches preventive maintenance offering 'Finacle Assure'

May 01, 2015, at 09:15 pm

San Francisco / Bangalore , May 1 (IBNS): Infosys , a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, today announced the launch of Finacle Assure, a preventive maintenance service offering based on an IT Operations Analytics (ITOA) platform.

My Airtel' app launches season of savings for prepaid customers

May 01, 2015, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi, May 1(IBNS): Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, on Friday kicked off a season of savings on its 'My Airtel' mobile application for all its prepaid customers across India.