Tata Motors receives BS6 compliance certification for Tata 3.8L NA SGI CNG engine

Jan 18, 2019, at 08:17 pm

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS): In the run-up to its BS6 preparations, Tata Motors on Friday announced that it has received BS6 Type Approval certificate for its 3.8L NA SGI CNG engine from ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India).

Fincare Small Finance Bank enters into Hyderabad market

Jan 18, 2019, at 07:01 pm

Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IBNS): Fincare Small Finance Bank (SFB) announced its entry into Hyderabad at a press conference, on Friday, with the launch of its branch at Banjara Hills.

Ramdas Athawale says power generation can play pivotal role in economic development

Jan 18, 2019, at 06:58 pm

Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): Thermal and Hydel Power generation can play a pivotal role in economic development of the country, said Minister of State in Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale.

The Government of India and JICA sign loan agreements

Jan 18, 2019, at 06:05 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Loan Agreements were signed here on Friday in New Delhi between the Government of India and JICA, New Delhi under Japanese Official Development Assistance Loan Program.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches the all-new camry hybrid electric vehicle in India

Jan 18, 2019, at 04:09 pm

Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Friday announced the launch of next generation high performance “All New Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle” in India.

PM Modi's employment generation incentive scheme crosses 1 crore milestone: Labour Ministry

Jan 18, 2019, at 03:13 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) At a time when political rivals are attacking the Modi government over jobs ahead of the general elections this year, the Labour Ministry said the Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY), the flagship scheme of the Government for employment generation  by incentivising employers, has crossed the milestone of 1 crore beneficiaries as on Jan 14.

Bill Gates congratulates Modi govt on Ayushman Bharat's completion of 100 days

Jan 18, 2019, at 11:12 am

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): With few months left for the 2019 General Elections, the Narendra Modi government has received praises from Microsoft founder Bill Gates on completion of 100 days of Ayushman Bharat scheme.

15th Finance Commission meets Government of Tripura

Jan 17, 2019, at 03:52 pm

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): The 15th Finance Commission headed by N K Singh, had detailed discussions with the State Government of Tripura headed by the Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb.

Start-ups get partial relief as Centre eases Angel Tax exemption rules

Jan 17, 2019, at 02:13 pm

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a bid to give relief to start-up founders and investors dealing with the issue of "Angel Tax", the government has notified changes in Section 56 of the Income Tax Act, officials said on Thursday.

Lenders in talks for Jet Airways' restructuring plan, says State Bank of India

Jan 17, 2019, at 01:03 pm

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): The State Bank of India on Thursday said lenders of Jet Airways are considering a plan to resolve the debt issues faced by the Indian aviation major.

Amid financial crisis, Jet Airways assures its operations won't be impacted

Jan 17, 2019, at 12:00 am

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): Debt ridden aviation company Jet Airways on Wednesday 'denied' the conjecture that is being made about the longevity of the operations of the company by a section of the media. 

Exide launches Power NXT UPS systems for SOHO sector

Jan 16, 2019, at 11:17 pm

Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): Exide Industries Ltd, an acid storage battery maker, launched a new range of next generation online UPS named Power NXT.

Cabinet approves expenditure sanction for integrated e-filing and centralized processing centre 2.0 project

Jan 16, 2019, at 06:27 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval to expenditure sanction of Rs.4,241.97crore for Integrated E-filing &Centralized Processing Center 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department.

Etihad Airways flies world's first flight using fuel made in UAE from plants grown in salt water by Khalifa University

Jan 16, 2019, at 06:17 pm

Abu Dhabi, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, on Wednesday announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines.

SBI, other lenders working on comprehensive resolution plan, says debt-ridden Jet Airways

Jan 16, 2019, at 05:46 pm

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): Amid reports of a possible bailout by Etihad Airways, Indian aviation major Jet Airways on Wednesday said currently State Bank of India and other lenders and stakeholders are working on a resolution plan to create a turnaround of the crisis hit airline.

Uber launches operations in Patna

Jan 15, 2019, at 05:35 pm

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Uber, an on-demand ride-sharing company, announced its launch in Patna on Tuesday, enabling consumers in the city to book rides on UberGO by simply downloading the Uber app.

SpiceJet flags off daily direct Lilabari-Kolkata UDAN flight

Jan 15, 2019, at 05:32 pm

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Aviation major SpiceJet on Tuesday flagged off a daily direct flight on the Kolkata-Lilabari route, under the regional connectivity scheme, UDAN.

Airtel becomes first operator to launch 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Jan 15, 2019, at 05:28 pm

Port Blair/New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, India’s leading telecommunications services provider, on Tuesday announced the launch of its 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Global smartphone production volume may decline by up to 5 per cent in 2019: TrendForce

Jan 15, 2019, at 04:31 pm

Seoul, Jan 15 (IBNS): Global smartphone production volume for 2019 is expected to be 1.41 billion units, a decrease of 3.3% compared with 2018, according to the latest report by market research firmTrendForce.

Uzbekistan is a partner country of Vibrant Gujarat Investment Summit

Jan 15, 2019, at 11:24 am

Ahmedabad, Jan 15 (IBNS): President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will attend the Vibrant Gujarat international investment summit as a key guest of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 18-20, 2019.

Kolkata MBA students get a lesson in how to adapt to changing scenarios

Jan 15, 2019, at 11:22 am

Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Bengal Institute of Business Studies (BIBS) recently organised a seminar titled “Learnings for Life” for its MBA students to acquaint them with changing scenarios and how to boost confidence.

Global creative economy shows resilience, growth: Report

Jan 15, 2019, at 10:03 am

Washington, Jan 15 (IBNS): With export growth rates of over 7% over 13 years, global trade in creative goods is an expanding and resilient sector buoyed by China, according to a new UNCTAD report.

India's retail inflation falls to 2.19% in December

Jan 14, 2019, at 06:12 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): India's retail inflation touched 2.19% in December 2018, official data released on Monday said.

Fifteenth Finance Commission to visit Tripura

Jan 14, 2019, at 04:28 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Furthering its dialogues with the different states of the country, the 15th Finance Commission will be visiting Tripura from Jan 16 – 18. 

ESCAP-Energy Foundation China sign agreement to boost low carbon and sustainable energy targets in region

Jan 14, 2019, at 04:04 pm

Beijing, Jan 14 (IBNS): The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Energy Foundation (EF) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration in promoting sustainable energy for economic development and environmental protection in the region.

Wholesale inflation down to eight month low at 3.80 per cent

Jan 14, 2019, at 02:26 pm

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IBNS) :Wholesale inflation eased to 3.80 per cent (provisional) in December from 4.64 per cent in the previous month, recording eight month low, the Government said on Monday.

West Bengal minister Amit Mitra attends interactive session on Gas Industry

Jan 12, 2019, at 10:54 pm

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): West Bengal finance and industry minister Amit Mitra this week attended an interactive session on Gas Industry which was organised by FICCI West Bengal State Council here.

Major Indian ports register positive growth of 3.77% during April to December: Official data says

Jan 12, 2019, at 05:09 pm

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): The major ports in India have recorded a growth of 3.77% and together handled 518.6 million tonnes of cargo during the period April to December 2018 as against 499.7 million tonnes handled during the corresponding period of previous year, officials said on Saturday.

MG Motor India forays into Punjab with strong footprint

Jan 12, 2019, at 05:01 pm

Chandigarh, Jan 12 (IBNS): As part of its commitment to the Punjab market, British carmaker MG Motor India on Saturday showcased its global product line-up in Chandigarh, ahead of the launch of its first SUV HECTOR in Q2 2019.

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 100,551 in December 2018

Jan 11, 2019, at 06:52 pm

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IBNS): Automobile major Tata Motors Group on Friday said its global wholesales in December 2018, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 100,551 nos., lower by 13.9%, as compared to December 2017.