S&P upgrades India credit rating to 'stable'

Sep 26, 2014, at 11:41 pm

New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Global rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) on Friday revised India's credit outlook to "stable" from "negative", acknowledging the improved political and economic environment in Asia's third largest economy, NDTV channel reported.

Mohani Tea starts exports to untapped West African markets

Sep 26, 2014, at 06:47 pm

New Delhi: Sept 26 (IBNS) : Mohani Tea, the renowned tea manufacturing company in North India, and a pioneer amongst regional packet tea brands, has broken new grounds in the Indian tea market by becoming the first regional tea company to reach to previously untapped West African markets.

MFCWL honours dealers across India with Dealer Performance Excellence Awards

Sep 26, 2014, at 06:25 am

Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. (MFCWL) on Thursday honoured its dealers from across the country at its Annual Dealer Performance Excellence Awards held in Mumbai.

L&T Technology Services collaborates with Cisco

Sep 26, 2014, at 05:36 am

New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS): L&T Technology Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen and Toubro, on Thursday announced that it is entering into a strategic collaboration with Cisco to explore potential IoE opportunities for Transportation & other industry verticals and joint go-to-market opportunities globally.

Microsoft Devices launches new offer on Nokia Lumia

Sep 26, 2014, at 04:34 am

Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): Adding to the colour and spirit of Durga Puja, Microsoft Devices recently announced a promotional campaign for consumers across West Bengal and Tripura.

Aircel launches new offer

Sep 26, 2014, at 04:13 am

Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): Mobile service provider Aircel has launched an industry first rate cutter that offers Aircel to Aircel Local & STD calls at 10p/min.

Tata Group announces Tata Social Enterprise Challenge 2014-15

Sep 26, 2014, at 04:11 am

Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): Tata group, on Thursday, announced the commencement of the Tata Social Enterprise Challenge 2014-15, a joint initiative with the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C), a quest for India's most promising early-stage social enterprises.

Tata Docomo launches new internet offer

Sep 26, 2014, at 04:02 am

Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): Internet service provider Tata Docomo Photon,on Thursday announced an offer on Photon Max Wi-Fi for the festive season that starts with Durga Pujo.

As development goals near deadline, UN chief urges global leaders to 'finish the job'

Sep 26, 2014, at 03:35 am

New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) Great gains have been made in the global effort to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, known worldwide as the "MDGs," but with the deadline fast approaching more must be done to fully meet the targets set for 2015 and beyond,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday.

Tomar announces launch of Minimum Pension scheme across 120 locations in India

Sep 26, 2014, at 03:34 am

New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS) Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Steel and Mines Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday announced the launch of a guaranteed minimum pension of Rs 1000 per month under Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995.

RJIL raises US$ 750 Million, 12 year loan backed by K-Exim

Sep 26, 2014, at 03:25 am

Mumbai, Sept 25 (IBNS): Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited has signed a US$ 750 Million loan backed by Korea Exim Bank on Thursday.

Vodafone India reinforces commitment to sustainability

Sep 25, 2014, at 04:34 am

New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS): Telecommunications service providers Vodafone India on Wednesday announced the release of 'Footprints IV- Steps Today for a Better Tomorrow', the fourth edition of its annual sustainability report.

Piaggio Vehicles launches limited edition Vespa

Sep 25, 2014, at 04:25 am

Pune,­­­­­­ Sept 24 (IBNS): Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. has launched its new series 'Vespa Elegante', a versatile premium limited edition Vespa.

At UN Assembly, Brazilian president calls for global economic rebound

Sep 25, 2014, at 03:18 am

New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Highlighting her own country's success in slashing extreme poverty, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday used her role as first national leader to address the annual General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly to stress the urgent need to revive the global economy.

Jet Airways launches four international flights from South India

Sep 25, 2014, at 12:55 am

Mumbai, Sept 24 (IBNS): In an endeavour to provide seamless access to its guests, International airline Jet Airways is all set to further enhance its connectivity to the Gulf, with the introduction of a new direct flight from Kochi to the UAE's financial hub, Dubai effective Nov 5.

ICICI Bank launches 'Smart Star' account

Sep 25, 2014, at 12:13 am

Mumbai, Sept 24 (IBNS): Private sector bank ICICI Bank has announced the launch of Smart Star, a savings account that can be opened and operated by minors above 10 years of age, all by themselves.

Polycom appoints Cadensworth as new distributor for India

Sep 24, 2014, at 07:50 pm

Hyderabad, Sept 24 (IBNS) Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM) Wednesday announced that the company has selected a new distributor, Cadensworth. The partnership intends to increase Polycom’s national reach and provide leading unified communications (UC) solutions to more business verticals in the Indian market.

Financial sector to help mobilize $200 billion to fight climate change in developing countries

Sep 24, 2014, at 06:19 pm

New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Governments, investors and financial institutions on Tuesday pledged to mobilize $200 billion by the end of next year for low-carbon programmes in developing countries, giving a significant boost to the United Nations goal of reaching $100 billion annually by 2020.

Hindi Divas celebration at IDBI Bank Head Office

Sep 24, 2014, at 04:53 am

Mumbai, Sept 23 (IBNS): The Hindi Divas function was organized at IDBI Bank HO recently.

Honda donates Rs 3 crores for flood relief in Jammu & Kashmir

Sep 24, 2014, at 03:48 am

New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): Group companies of Japanese multinational, Honda Motor Company, in India, Tuesday announced a contribution of Rs 3 crores towards the relief and recovery efforts in Jammu & Kashmir.

DMI Finance expands its housing finance business

Sep 24, 2014, at 03:24 am

New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): DMI Finance, a leading NBFC in India, has today announced plans to expand the retail business of its subsidiary DMI Housing Finance.

ICICI Bank launches 'NRI Advantage'

Sep 24, 2014, at 03:01 am

Mumbai, Sept 23 (IBNS): ICICI Bank, India's largest private sector bank, Tuesday announced the launch of 'NRI Advantage', a new product benefit for its NRI customers. It is available to NRI Premia, NRI Pro and NRI savings account holders.

AirAsia offers 1.5 million promo seats for sale

Sep 24, 2014, at 02:44 am

Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS) AirAsia continues with its pledge to make air travel affordable and accessible to everyone by kicking off its latest promotion, with 1.5 million seats up for grabs with fare from as low as Rs 690 one way.

Jet Airways links four additional Indian cities to the world

Sep 24, 2014, at 02:40 am

Mumbai, Sept 23 (IBNS): In a major expansion plan, Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will significantly enhance global connectivity with the introduction of four new daily direct international flights linking Ahmedabad, Goa, Lucknow and Pune, India's business and tourist destinations, with Abu Dhabi and beyond effective Nov 14, 2014.

TCS recognized as front runner in digital transformation services

Sep 23, 2014, at 03:18 am

Kolkata, Sept 22 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, today announced it has been recognized as a "Front Runner" by analyst firm HfS Research in its "Digital Transformation Services".

Mahindra Holidays to create India's first travel e-zine for children

Sep 23, 2014, at 03:16 am

Mumbai, Sept 22 (IBNS): Leisure hospitality brand Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL) has invited children across India to contribute to the creation of the country's first travel e-zine for children, called 'Teddy Travelogues'.

Reliance Jio and Indus Towers ink infrastructure sharing deal

Sep 23, 2014, at 03:15 am

New Delhi Sept 22 (IBNS) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the only pan India operator with BWA spectrum preparing to launch 4G services and telecom tower infrastructure provider Indus Towers on Monday announced the signing of a Master Services Agreement (MSA) for tower infrastructure sharing.

L&T construction wins orders valued Rs. 1577 cr

Sep 23, 2014, at 12:43 am

Mumbai, Sept 22 (IBNS): The construction arm of L&T has won new orders worth Rs. 1577 crores across various business segments in September 2014.

ICICI Bank launches four new mobile banking apps

Sep 22, 2014, at 11:53 pm

Mumbai, Sept 22 (IBNS): Private sector Bank ICICI Bank on Monday announced the launch of four new mobile banking apps to offer its customers an enhanced banking experience.

Jet Airways announces special 'Economy' fares in Bengaluru network

Sep 22, 2014, at 11:36 pm

Mumbai, Sept 22 (IBNS): International Airline Jet Airways on Monday announced competitive special fares for its guests travelling in Economy class on the airline's domestic network to and from Bengaluru.