Ahead of Jammu Kashmir Global Investors' Summit, officials showcase investment opportunities and industrial policy in a roadshow

Feb 17, 2020, at 11:09 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Senior government officials of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday highlighted the investment opportunities and competitive advantages of the union territory in a roadshow here, ahead of the Jammu Kashmir Global Investors' Summit to be held in the month of May in Srinagar and Jammu.

After SC's lashing, Telecos make part payment towards their statutory dues to DoT

Feb 17, 2020, at 10:51 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The telecoms--Vodafone Idea, Tata Teleservices and Bharti Airtel--have made part payment to the department of telecommunication towards their Rs 1.47 lakh crore statutory dues, said reports.

Odisha’s GSDP declines in 2018-19 owing to lower agriculture production: Economic Survey

Feb 17, 2020, at 09:03 pm

Bhubaneswar/UNI: The Real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth of Odisha  in 2019-20 declined compared to the growth in 2018-19 due lower agriculture production and deceleration in mining and manufacturing.

ICICI Prudential Life to settle death claims in 1 day

Feb 17, 2020, at 08:35 pm

Mumbai/UNI: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company’s service initiative titled – ‘Claim For Sure’ promises to settle death claims in 1 (one) day, a statement said here on Monday.

Moody's lowers India's GDP growth forecast to 5.4pc

Feb 17, 2020, at 05:28 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  Moody's Investors Service on Monday cut its 2020 growth projection for India to 5.4 per cent from 6.6 per cent forecast earlier following the coronavirus s outbreak in China hitting global growth.

After Supreme Court rap, Bharti Airtel pays Rs. 10,000 crore to government

Feb 17, 2020, at 12:48 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After the Supreme Court rapped several telecom companies for not clearing the dues despite its order, Bharti Airtel on Monday said it had paid Rs. 10,000 crore to the government, media reports said.

Sikkim Carpet Industry under coronavirus threat

Feb 16, 2020, at 02:54 pm

Gangtok/UNI:More than half of Sikkim’s famous carpet and blanket industry is likely to face adverse impact due to the coronavirus outbreak.

nCov in China impacts leather goods industry of Eastern India

Feb 16, 2020, at 02:39 pm

Kolkata/UNI: The raging novel coronavirus in China has dealt a body blow to the leather goods industry of Eastern India as it stares at a Rs 300 crore loss.

India Inc looks forward to US President's visit with excitement: Assocham

Feb 16, 2020, at 08:59 am

New Delhi/UNI: India Inc is looking forward to the forthcoming visit of President Donald Trump with excitement as it would take the Indo-US economic relations to greater heights, one of the apex trade associations of India, Assocham said.

Prebooking starts for Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra

Feb 15, 2020, at 06:33 pm

Gurugram/UNI: Samsung, India’s most trusted consumer electronics and smartphone brand, has announced exciting pre-book offers for consumers planning to buy Galaxy S20, Samsung’s latest series of flagship devices designed to fundamentally change the way we capture and experience our world.

Odisha government adopts digital method in budget document, saves trees

Feb 15, 2020, at 04:56 pm

Bhubaneswar/UNI:  Odisha government has saved about 700 large trees in a year by printing budget documents through digital methods.

IndusBank drops by 4.38 pc to Rs 1176.35

Feb 14, 2020, at 06:15 pm

Mumbai/UNI: IndusInd Bank on Friday tumbled down by 4.38 per cent to Rs 1176.35 to be the top losers in the 30 scrips index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Indian Market: Sensex slides 202.05 pts

Feb 14, 2020, at 06:12 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE sensex on Friday, the last session of the week, slid by 202.05 points to settle at 41,257.74 on heavy selling in Power, Realty, Finance and Auto stocks.

Adani group to run Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru airports for next 50 yrs

Feb 14, 2020, at 06:09 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Airports Authority of India on Friday signed three Concession Agreements with the Adani Airports Ltd for Operations, Management and Development of Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Mangaluru Airports through PPP mode.

Indian Rupee ends negative at 71.36 against USD

Feb 14, 2020, at 06:07 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Friday ended negative at 71.36, easing by three paise on rising demand for US Dollars by bankers and importers, dealers at Forex Market said.

Wholesale Price Index for 'All Commodities' rises by 0.1%, Wholesale inflation rises to 3.1%

Feb 14, 2020, at 05:25 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The official Wholesale Price Index for 'All Commodities' for the month of January rose by 0.1 percent to 122.9 from 122.8 for the previous month, government data showed on Friday.

Bridgestone commissions 1.725 MWp solar plant at Indore

Feb 14, 2020, at 05:03 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: As part of Bridgestone’scommitment of reducing carbon footprint, a 1.725 MWp solar plant was commissioned at its Indore, Madhya Pradesh manufacturing plant.

Uber partners with CASHurDrive to provide more earning opportunities to drivers

Feb 14, 2020, at 04:41 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Cab service major Uber on Friday announced a partnership with CASHurDrive Marketing to provide more earning opportunities to thousands of drivers across India by offering Out-of-home (OOH) advertising on cabs.

Kotak Mutual Fund launches campaign across platforms to help consumers on mutual fund decisions

Feb 14, 2020, at 04:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: To increase awareness about mutual fund investments and mitigate market volatility risks, especially for the millennials, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (Kotak Mutual Fund) has launched a conversational Voice Bot – Mr. SIP, which aims to address queries related to Systematic Investment Plan (SIPs).

BS6 compliant Maruti Suzuki WagonR now also available in S-CNG·

Feb 14, 2020, at 04:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Taking forward its commitment to offer the widest range of green vehicles to its consumers, Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Friday launched the S-CNG variant of the BS6 compliant Big New WagonR. Introduction of WagonR with BS6 compliant CNG is aligned to the Company’s Mission Green Million, announced  the Auto Expo-2020.

FM holds interactive session on 'Budget and Beyond' with professionals

Feb 14, 2020, at 03:32 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday held an interactive session on 'Budget and Beyond' with professionals from asset management, wealth advisory, tax consultancy and other related fields.

Organic food segment to grow at a CAGR of 10% during 2016-20

Feb 13, 2020, at 07:22 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's organic food segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10% during the period 2016-21, according to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

Hero Electric appoints Piyush Prasad as the new National Business Head for India

Feb 13, 2020, at 01:09 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Electric vehicle brand Hero Electric on Thursday announced the appointment of Piyush Prasad as the National Business Head.

K'taka GST revenue was growing at 9 pc: GST Commissionerate, Mysuru

Feb 12, 2020, at 07:46 pm

Mysuru/UNI: The State GST revenue was growing at 9 per cent, while the growth was due to more tax compliance by the industry and any slow down in revenue collection and growth were mainly due to the growing parallel economy, said Sanjay Pant, IRS, Principal Commissioner, GST Commissionerate, Mysuru.

Hind Unilever moves up by 4.81 pc to Rs 2256.40

Feb 12, 2020, at 06:08 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Hind Unilever on Wednesday rallied by 4.81 per cent to Rs 2256.40 to be the top gainers in the 30 scrips index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Indian Industrial production figures dip by o.3 pct in December

Feb 12, 2020, at 06:04 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Giving no positive news to the common men, India's industrial output contracted by 0.3 percent in December, officials government data released on Wednesday revealed.

India's retail inflation touches 7.59 pct in January

Feb 12, 2020, at 05:57 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Giving no relief to the common people of the country,  India's retail inflation, measured by Consumer Price Index, touched 7.59 percent in January, government data released on Wednesday revealed.

Indian Rupee falls 6 paise against USD

Feb 12, 2020, at 05:46 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Wednesday slipped by six paise to end negative at 71.33 on rising demand for US Dollars by bankers and importers, dealers at Forex Market said.

Indian market: Sensex ends strong at 41,565.90 pts

Feb 12, 2020, at 05:43 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Extending gains for another day on Wednesday the BSE sensex rallied by 349.76 points to 41,565.90 on the strength of buying in FMCG, Finance, IY, Auto and Banks stocks amid strong global cues.

Cabinet approves proposal for capital infusion for OICL, NICL and UIICL

Feb 12, 2020, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its in principle approval for capital infusion for three Public Sector General Insurance Companies, namely, Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL), National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) and United India Insurance Company Limited (UIICL).