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PM Modi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel to open Hannover Messe

Apr 09, 2015, at 12:28 am

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): As Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial fair, is gearing up to receive the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi for the grand opening ceremony this Sunday, April 12, at the Hannover Congress Centre, the stage is now set for official Partner Country India to showcase its technological expertise and investment opportunities to the world.

Sensex gains more than 190 points

Apr 09, 2015, at 12:04 am

Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS): The BSE Sensex ended 191 points higher at the end of the trade session on Wednesday.

Combination of integrity with MUDRA-capital-will be key to success for small entrepreneurs: Modi

Apr 08, 2015, at 09:36 pm

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that supporting the small entrepreneurs of India is the biggest way to help the Indian economy grow and prosper.

PM Modi launches MUDRA Bank aimed to benefit 5.77 crore MFIs in India

Apr 08, 2015, at 05:02 pm

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched MUDRA Bank under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, which is aimed to provide credit of up to Rs 10 lakh to small entrepreneurs.

ICICI Bank cuts base rate by 25 bps to 9.75%

Apr 08, 2015, at 02:43 am

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): ICICI Bank has announced a reduction of 0.25% in the ICICI Bank Base Rate ('I-Base') with effect from April 10.

Harley-Davidson introduces extended warranty program in India

Apr 07, 2015, at 10:04 pm

New Delhi /Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS) Harley-Davidson India on Tuesday announced the roll out of the Extended Warranty program for its customers in India.

DISHTV associates with Kolkata Knight Riders as official partner

Apr 07, 2015, at 09:52 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): Gearing up for the Indian Premier League (IPL), DishTV India, Asia’s largest DTH Company, has extended its association with Kolkata Knight Riders as an official partner for the fourth time in the Indian Premier League.

Emirates boosts connectivity throughout West Asia

Apr 07, 2015, at 09:41 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) Emirates’ passengers in Europe, the Middle East and North America can now enjoy more convenient connections to West Asia as the airline increased frequencies to Dhaka and Kolkata last week.

L'Oreal Paris introduces Revitalift Magic Blur

Apr 07, 2015, at 09:32 pm

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): For the first time, L'Oreal Paris introduces a first-of-its-kind instant skin smoothing finishing cream which is more than a Primer! Introducing Revitalift Magic Blur, a product infused with powerful anti-ageing formula and blurring polymers inside a moisturising, skin smoothing texture.

Centre to relax quality norms for procurement of wheat

Apr 07, 2015, at 08:52 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) The Centre has asked Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh Governments to test samples of wheat jointly with FCI immediately on its arrival so that appropriate relaxation in quality norms can be considered for the procurement.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged

Apr 07, 2015, at 07:36 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) The Reserve Bank of India in its monetary policy review on Tuesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 7.5 percent.

20 red sanders smugglers killed during encounter in AP

Apr 07, 2015, at 06:16 pm

Hyderabad, Apr 7 (IBNS) At least 20 red sandalwood smugglers were gunned down during an encounter with the special task force of the Andhra Pradesh Police at Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, reports said.

PM Modi to launch Mudra Bank tomorrow

Apr 07, 2015, at 05:52 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd. (MUDRA) - a Bank at a function at Vigyan Bhavan in the national capital on Wednesday.

Market recovers slightly after early fall

Apr 07, 2015, at 05:41 pm

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS) The Sensex slightly recovered in the afternoon after dropping significantly during early trade on Tuesday.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 7.5%

Apr 07, 2015, at 05:17 pm

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): In its monetary policy review, the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 7.5 percent.

Roposo.com raises Series A investment

Apr 07, 2015, at 04:44 am

Kolkata, Apr 6 (IBNS): India's fashion focused social network, Roposo.com has announced that they have raised Series A investment led by the technology venture investor Tiger Global.

Airtel launches 'Airtel Zero': Awin-win platform for customers, marketers

Apr 07, 2015, at 04:34 am

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, on Monday announced the launch of 'Airtel Zero'-an open marketing platform that will allow customers to access mobile applications at zero data charges.

Amplus Realty Fund exits Assetz residential project, with over 35% exit returns

Apr 07, 2015, at 04:27 am

Bengaluru, Apr 6 (IBNS): Real estate focused Amplus Realty Fund has exited its little over 2 year investment in Assetz LUMOS, a premium project of Singapore-headquartered diversified real estate company-Assetz Property Group.

Essar's Raniganj Coal Bed Methane asset in WB crosses 0.5 million scmd production

Apr 06, 2015, at 09:30 pm

Mumbai, Apr 6 (IBNS) : Essar Oil, a leading player in India's Oil & Gas Sector, on Monday said that gas production at its Raniganj Asset in West Bengal has crossed 0.5 million standard cubic metres per day (scmd), thereby making it India’s largest CBM gas producer.

Indian market recovers in afternoon trade

Apr 06, 2015, at 07:57 pm

Mumbai, Apr 6 (IBNS) After moving through rough patches in the morning, Indian market recovered in the afternoon as the BSE Sensex was trading at above 138 points on Monday.

Colgate Dental Cream helps prevent cavities with Calci-lock protection

Apr 06, 2015, at 06:31 pm

Mumbai, Apr 6 (IBNS): Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the market leader in Oral Care, reinforces the benefits of Calci-Lock protection in its flagship brand Colgate Dental Cream, which seals in natural calcium on the tooth surface.

Centre releases over Rs. 37,420 crore to different states

Apr 06, 2015, at 12:56 am

New Delhi, Apr 5 (IBNS): The Centre has released more than Rs.37,420 crore to all the states for Financial Year 2015-16 as the First Installment of devolution as per the 14th Finance Commission (FFC).

Affordable Housing assumes significance at Home Front 2015

Apr 03, 2015, at 10:45 pm

Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): CREDAI Bengal, the state chapter of Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India, the apex body of the organized real estate developers across India Friday marked the commencement of Home Front 2015 the leading residential property exhibition in eastern India to showcase a wide variety of new projects and facilitate an organized platform for interaction between developers and potential buyers.

Ziox Mobile Phones to make debut in India

Apr 03, 2015, at 10:30 pm

Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS) Sun Airvoice Pvt. Ltd., Delhi headquartered business conglomerate, on Friday announced that it will shortly enter India's mobile phone market with a range of delectably priced best in class devices under the brand name Ziox.

Carnival Cinemas launches multiplex in Durgapur City Centre

Apr 03, 2015, at 06:28 pm

Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Carnival Cinemas announced the launch of its three screens multiplex at Durgapur City Centre in West Bengal.

Ban launches 'call to action' inviting commitments from businesses to employ people with autism

Apr 03, 2015, at 05:16 pm

New York, Apr 3 (IBNS): At a special event at United Nations Headquarters to mark World Autism Awareness Day, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Thursday for greater access and work opportunities for persons with autism, saying that while much progress had been made, much more work was needed.

Sharp fall in sugar drives downward trend in food prices - UN

Apr 03, 2015, at 04:46 pm

New York, Apr 3 (IBNS) According to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the global food prices continued to decline in March dropping some 40 points below last year’s level with sugar prices sliding to their lowest level since February 2009.

Goods worth Rs.25 crore looted in Delhi's biggest robbery

Apr 02, 2015, at 11:46 pm

New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS) In a daring heist, a gang have looted goods worth around Rs 25 crore along with a truck from Delhi's Kalindi Kunj area.

Modi urges banks to lend more to impoverished farmers

Apr 02, 2015, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi, Apr 2(IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged banks to lend more to the debt-ridden farmers to save them from plight and suicides.

Brand Factory launches 'Buy 2 Get 3 Free'

Apr 02, 2015, at 09:44 pm

Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS) : For all you lovely ladies and cute kids out there who want to indulge in retail therapy this summer season, Brand Factory, a Future Group concept and India's largest discount retail chain, have introduced the 'Buy 2 Get 3' offer.