Infosys Foundation signs MoU to foster research in Orientology

Mar 25, 2019, at 07:27 pm

Kolkata / Bengaluru, Mar 25 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune, for five years to strengthen research activities in Orientology, the study of Ancient cultures of the Asian sub-continent. 

2.01 cr new EPF subscribers joined during Sep 2017-Jan 2019

Mar 25, 2019, at 06:49 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (UNI) Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) data suggest that 2.01 crore new EPF subscribers joined September 2017-January 2019, according to data released by Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on Monday.

Indian rupee ends positive at 68.93 against USD

Mar 25, 2019, at 06:36 pm

Mumbai, Mar 25 (UNI) The Rupee on Monday rose marginally by two paise to 68.93 on fresh selling of US Dollars by exporters, dealers at Forex Market said.

Jet Airways' Naresh Goyal's resignation wake-up call for policy makers: SpiceJet

Mar 25, 2019, at 05:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (UNI) Jet Airways founder and chairman Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita Goyal’s resignations is a wake-up call for policy makers as aviation sector requires to address structural challenges, the SpiceJet said on Monday.

Indian market: Sensex crashed by 355.70 pts

Mar 25, 2019, at 05:05 pm

Mumbai, Mar 25 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday lost further by 355.70 points to settle below 38K level to 37,808.91 as selling pressure was seen across the board amid negative global cues.

Jet Airways Naresh Goyal, Anital Goyal resign

Mar 25, 2019, at 04:34 pm

New Delhi/Mumbai, Mar 25 (UNI): Jet Airways’s founder and chairman Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita Goyal resigned as directors from the Board on Monday, the embattled private airline said in a listing to the stock exchange.

Jet Airways crisis: Naresh Goyal, wife Anita exit

Mar 25, 2019, at 04:27 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS); Amid growing crisis, Naresh Goyal, founder and chairman of cash-strapped Jet Airways, and his wife Anita Goyal resigned from the board of directors of the airlines, media reports said on Monday.

Hyderabad: PVR Cinemas launches 8th multiplex

Mar 25, 2019, at 04:23 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 25 (UNI) PVR Limited, the largest and the most premium film exhibition company in the country announced the launch of its 8th multiplex here on Monday.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor takes giant strides towards achieving Zero Carbon Emission manufacturing facility

Mar 25, 2019, at 04:04 pm

Kolkata, Mar 25 (IBNS): Guided by Toyota’s ‘Global Environmental Challenge’ 2050 in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, till January ‘19 - car manufacturing giant Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) successfully sourced 87% of electricity from renewable source of energy for its operations in Bidadi facility.

Petrol price hiked by 5 p/l; diesel remains stagnant

Mar 24, 2019, at 03:13 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) Petrol prices increased in range of four to five paise per litre on Sunday while diesel rates remain unchanged.

Tata Motors to increase prices of its Passenger Vehicles from April 2019

Mar 23, 2019, at 03:32 pm

Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS): Automobile major Tata Motors on Saturday announced that the company would be increasing prices of its passenger vehicles range by up to INR 25,000, starting April 2019.

Etihad Airways, Gulf Air sign codeshare agreement

Mar 22, 2019, at 06:42 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, have signed a codeshare partnership, for travel commencing with the summer schedule.

Indian Market: Sensex down by 222.14 pts

Mar 22, 2019, at 04:56 pm

Mumbai, Mar 22 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Friday slipped by 222.14 points to settle at 38,164.61 on profit booking by local operators at higher level.

Tata Motors DVR drops by 2.80 pc to Rs 86.75

Mar 22, 2019, at 04:54 pm

Mumbai, Mar 22 (UNI) Tata Motors DVR on Friday tumbled down by 2.80 per cent to Rs 86.75 to be the top losers in the 30-share Sensex pack at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Avan Motors India launches the new ‘Trend E’ scooter priced at INR 56,900

Mar 22, 2019, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Avan Motors India, one of the fastest growing electric scooter manufacturers in the country, launched its new smart electric scooter Trend E today at the EV India Marathon Summit, BV Tech Expo India 2019 in New Delhi.

AIBEA leader says banks should not buy Jet Airways shares

Mar 21, 2019, at 12:48 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 21 (UNI/IBNS): All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) on Thursday said banks should not become the owner of ailing Jet Airways as running the airlines was the business of the company and its management.

Indian market: Sensex up by 23.28 pts

Mar 20, 2019, at 06:10 pm

Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday moved up marginally by 23.28 points to 38,386.75 following gains in Infosys, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank and L & T stocks.

Indian rupee recovers by 16 paise against USD

Mar 20, 2019, at 05:56 pm

Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) The Rupee on Wednesday recovered by 16 paise to 68.82 on fresh selling of US Dollars by exporters, dealers at Forex Market said.

ADB supports Pakistan in accelerating urban projects with new financing instrument

Mar 20, 2019, at 09:50 am

Manila, Mar 20 (Xinhua/UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday that it has approved 9 million U.S. dollars in project readiness financing (PRF) to support the preparation and design of urban sector projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), which will support the government of Pakistan in accelerating the delivery of critical infrastructure in the rapidly urbanizing province.

Top global award for Sona Yukti for skilling rural youth

Mar 19, 2019, at 09:26 pm

Mumbai Mar 18 (IBNS): YPO (Young Presidents’ Organisation) has recognised Bengaluru-based skilling organisation Sona Yukti with Social Enterprise Network Sustainability (SEN) Award for education.

Jet Airways crisis deepens: Only 41 aircraft in service, pilots threaten strike

Mar 19, 2019, at 08:31 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): Cash-strapped Jet Airways is currently operating only 41 of its 119 in-service aircraft and the number may fall further in the coming weeks, the DGCA has said.

Flipkart introduces India-first automation initiative

Mar 19, 2019, at 05:58 pm

Kolkata/Bangalore, Mar 19 (IBNS): In an industry-changing move, Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace, has introduced the country’s first robot-based sortation technology, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) at its Soukya sortation center in Bangalore. 

Bharti Airtel leads download speeds with 8.3 Mbps: Kotak

Mar 19, 2019, at 05:54 pm

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): According to a new report by Kotak Institutional Equities, various network performance tests have suggested improvement in Bharti Airtel average speeds, consistent speeds for R-Jio and deterioration for Vodafone Idea.

IPRS: Google conclude music licensing deal for India

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:10 pm

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): The Indian Performing Right Society Limited has granted a license to Google, enabling the company to utilize IPRS members’ Indian works repertoire in India across YouTube and related services.

Jaguar Land Rover India to increase prices by up to 4 percent from Apr 1

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:02 pm

Mumbai, Apr 19 (IBNS): Automobile major Jaguar Land Rover India on Tuesday announced that it will increase prices of select products by up to 4 per cent, with effect from Apr 1, 2019.

Mukesh Ambani saves brother Anil from jail by paying up Ericsson dues

Mar 19, 2019, at 12:31 pm

Mumbai, Mar 19 (IBNS): After years of strenuous relationship, businessman Mukesh Ambani helped his brother Anil Ambani to pay up dues to Ericsson, saving the latter from going to jail, media reports said.

Marriott plans to open over 1,700 hotels by 2021

Mar 19, 2019, at 10:00 am

Washington, Mar 19 (Xinhua) U.S. hotel chain giant Marriott International announced on Monday that it planned to open more than 1,700 hotels around the world over next three years, boosting its stocks for over 2 percent.

ICICI Lombard partners with Mobikwik to offer an affordable online fraud protection policy

Mar 18, 2019, at 04:09 pm

Mumbai, Mar 18(UNI)ICICI Lombard leading private sector non-life insurance company in India, and Mobikwik largest digital financial services platform, today announced a strategic partnership to provide cyber-insurance cover.

Bajaj Finserv RBL Bank SuperCard reaches 1 million milestone

Mar 18, 2019, at 03:50 pm

Mumbai, Mar 18(UNI) Bajaj Finance Ltd, one of the most diversified NBFCs in India & RBL Bank, one of India’s fastest growing private sector banks, on Monday jointly announced that the Bajaj Finserv RBL Bank SuperCard has reached one million milestone mark in a little over two years.

Dr Reddy's launches advanced B2B Customer Service Portal 'XCEED'

Mar 18, 2019, at 03:28 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 18 (UNI) Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Limited on Monday announced the launch of its advanced B2B Customer Service Portal “XCEED.”