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Centre extends income tax return deadline by a month to Aug 31

Jul 26, 2018, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): The Centre on Thursday extended the deadline for filing income tax return for assessment year 2018-19 by a month.

What do you must know about drive shaft

Jul 26, 2018, at 03:01 pm

A car drive shaft is an automotive component which takes control from the motor and conveys to the wheels. A drive shaft must be sufficiently solid to ingest the torque of the motor and lightweight to lessen the general weight of the vehicle. A drive shaft ought to be consummately balancing and should turn equivalent to the torque coming out of the motor and the transmission for a smooth driveline execution. These days a large portion of the vehicles are front wheel drive, soothe drive shafts are between the transaxle and each front wheel.

Guwahati Tea Auction Centre creates world record by selling special Gold tea for Rs 39001

Jul 26, 2018, at 01:45 pm

Guwahati, July 26 (IBNS): The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has created a new world record by selling an exclusive variety of Assam tea, Manohari Gold Tea, for a price of Rs 39001 per kg.

Sensex at all-time high, surpasses 37,000-mark

Jul 26, 2018, at 12:57 pm

Mumbai, Jul 26 (IBNS): Sensex on Thursday hit the all-time high as indices surged phenomenally in both the BSE and Nifty.

Panasonic forays into Hollywood-tuned OLED TV

Jul 25, 2018, at 05:59 pm

Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): Offering a superior viewing experience through advanced technology, Panasonic India, a leader in technological innovation, on Wedneday announced its entry in the OLED TV segment. 

OYO Hotels signs MoU with SBI and Bank of Baroda to offer financial fillip for small hotels

Jul 25, 2018, at 05:25 pm

New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): OYO, South Asia's largest hotel chain, on Wednesday inked MoUs with the State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda for extending its support to budget hotels and creating jobs across levels.

India’s exports record highest growth in 2017-18: Suresh Prabhu

Jul 25, 2018, at 04:18 pm

New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): Despite increasing global protectionism, India’s export will continue to register healthy growth rates and is expected to touch USD 350 billion in the current fiscal said Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

India's export to retain healthy growth despite world protectionism: Suresh Prabhu

Jul 25, 2018, at 01:58 pm

New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): Despite increasing global protectionism, India’s export will continue to register healthy growth rates and is expected to touch USD 350 billion in the current fiscal,  Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu said in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Infosys named ‘Leader’ in IDC MarketScape report

Jul 24, 2018, at 11:17 pm

Bengaluru/Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS): Infosys has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape report, ‘Worldwide Life Science R&D ITO Services 2018 Vendor Assessment’. 

E-commerce's Cash-on-Delivery mechanism not authorised

Jul 24, 2018, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday stated that the Cash-on-Delivery (COD) mechanism, on which maximum e-commerce purchases depend, is not authorised under Section 8 of the PSS (Payments and Settlements Systems) Act, 2007, media reports said.

Indian money in Swiss Bank fell 34.5 pct in 2017: Piyush Goel

Jul 24, 2018, at 09:02 pm

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday claimed that Indian money deposited in Swiss Bank has reduced by 34.5 percent in 2017 and by 80 percent since the Narendra Modi government came to power in 2014.

FASII to host Business Accelerator Summit in Kolkata

Jul 24, 2018, at 07:27 pm

Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS): The Federation of Associations of Small Industries (FASII) today flagged off its Business Accelerator Summit with special emphasis on MSME: The Pathfinder of INDIA NEXT in Kolkata on Tuesday at the ICCR Auditorium.

Indian Oil to invest Rs. 11,900 cores in West Bengal.

Jul 24, 2018, at 04:51 pm

Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS): Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) is going to invest a total sum of around Rs 11,900 crore in the Haldia refinery and pipeline infrastructure in West Bengal, stated Subodh Dakwale, Executive Director (Corporate Communication & Branding) here on Tuesday.

Nissan announces attractive offers in its 9th edition of ‘Happy with Nissan’ service camp

Jul 23, 2018, at 08:29 pm

Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): Automobile giant Nissan on Monday launched the 9th edition of ‘Happy with Nissan’ service camp for its customers across India.

Tata AIA appoints Rishi Srivastava as Chief Executive officer and Managing Director

Jul 23, 2018, at 08:13 pm

Mumbai, July 23 (IBNS): Tata AIA Life Limited, one of India’s fastest growing life insurance companies, announced today that its Board has appointed Rishi Srivastava as the new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director starting Aug 1, 2018, subject to regulatory approval from IRDAI.

Delhi Transport Corporation, Okinawa Scooters join hands to make Delhi aware of the benefits of Green Mobility

Jul 23, 2018, at 07:54 pm

New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): As the menace of pollution again rears its head in the capital, the city’s trusted public transportation system, Delhi Transport Corporation has joined hands with Okinawa Scooters to spread awareness about ‘Green Mobility.’ In its role, Okinawa Scooters,  

Indian government reduces GST rates in 88 items, sanitary napkins exempted

Jul 21, 2018, at 11:43 pm

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): In a bid to appeal the middle class and businessmen and with an eye kept on the Lok Sabha polls next year, the Indian government on Saturday slashed Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on several products.

GST Council approves proposal to open migration window for tax payers till Aug 31

Jul 21, 2018, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): The GST Council in its 28th meeting held here on Saturday approved the proposal to open the migration window for taxpayers, who received provisional IDs but could not complete the migration process.

Next Generation Lexus ES 300h reaches India

Jul 20, 2018, at 05:47 pm

Kolkata, July 20 (IBNS): All New, Next Generation Lexus ES 300h is now in India to redefine its status among executive sedans.

Emirates wins 14th consecutive World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018

Jul 20, 2018, at 05:19 pm

Kolkata, July 20 (IBNS):  Aviation major Emirates has won World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award for the 14th year in a row at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018.

YourNest funded AI firm Arya’s autonomous Deep Learning systems

Jul 20, 2018, at 03:30 pm

Mumbai/Bengaluru, July 18 (IBNS): Artificial Intelligence firm Arya.ai is quietly transforming the core applications of leading BFSI brands with Vega, its Deep Learning and Neural Network platform.

Social Listening Vs. Listening Intelligently for Market Intelligence: What's the difference and why you should care

Jul 20, 2018, at 12:55 pm

The Internet has become a treasure trove of data. Google is great at finding the answers to our search keywords. But we don’t always know the right keywords to find what’s changing in our industry or stay on top of what our competitors are doing. Moreover, even with the right keywords, we cannot continuously search for new information. We need to be informed when relevant information becomes available. We need to listen to the internet, not just search. There are two types of listening:

JSW Cement to invest nearly US$150 million in Fujairah

Jul 19, 2018, at 11:54 pm

Kolkata, July 19 (IBNS): JSW Cement, Indian producer of green cement and part of US$ 13 billion JSW Group, will invest nearly US$ 150 million in Fujairah, UAE. 

Infosys expands its global network of Digital Studios

Jul 19, 2018, at 09:37 pm

Bengaluru/Berlin, July 19 (IBNS): Infosys on Thursday announced the expansion of its digital capabilities with the opening of a new Digital Studio in the heart of Berlin. 

FASII to host Business Accelerator Summit in Kolkata

Jul 19, 2018, at 07:39 pm

Kolkata, July 19 (IBNS): Federation of Associations of Small Industries (FASII), a Delhi-based apex body for small industries in the country since 1959, on Thursday announced the hosting of Business Accelerator Summit with special emphasis on MSME: The Pathfinder of INDIA NEXT in Kolkata.

RBI soon to issue new 100-rupee notes in lavender colour

Jul 19, 2018, at 03:55 pm

Mumbai, July 19 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs 100 - Rupee banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series.

India needs to focus on affordable housing says Ascon Infra Chairman and MD

Jul 19, 2018, at 02:53 pm

Laxman Jaiswal, Chairman and Managing Director, Ascon Infrastructure India Ltd, in conversation with Subhojit Roy, talks about his entrepreneurial zeal and why affordable housing is a key issue in the Indian real estate sector.

Bandhan Bank's net profit up over 47 per cent in Q1 FY2018-19

Jul 19, 2018, at 01:06 pm

Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): Bandhan Bank saw a 47.5 per cent increase in its net profit in the first quarter ending June 30, 2018, with Net Interest Income up 39.5 per cent and CASA ratio at 35.46 per cent, according to the company.

European Car of the Year Volvo XC40 receives five star rating in Euro NCAP assessment

Jul 18, 2018, at 06:28 pm

Kolkata, july 18 (IBNS): Volvo Cars’ XC40 adds another accolade as it receives five stars and top ratings in its 2018 Euro NCAP tests. This means the XC40 joins its larger siblings in the 60 and 90 series as one of the safest cars on the roads.

Tata Motors bags order to supply EVs to Cognizant

Jul 18, 2018, at 05:18 pm

Hyderabad, July 18 (IBNS): Tata Motors, one of the leading global automobile manufacturers, on Wednesday announced that it will supply Tigor Electric Vehicles (EVs) to Cognizant, a leading professional services company that helps clients worldwide to transform their business, operating and technology models for the digital era.