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Farm woes pronounced amidst bright GDP picture: ASSOCHAM

Dec 11, 2017, at 10:29 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): If there is one sector which needs the maximum of the government’s attention and the top most priority in the ensuing Budget , it is the agriculture that has seen a major  setback  in Kharif  production , leading to  overall laggard growth of the farm sector in the country’s GDP performance for the second quarter of the current fiscal, ASSOCHAM said today.

Indian benchmark indices close higher on Monday

Dec 11, 2017, at 10:24 pm

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IBNS): The Indian market ended higher on Monday, with BSE Sensex up 205.49 points at 33,455.79 and NSE Nifty up 56.60 points at 10,322.30.

Tata Motors to launch country’s first Heavy Duty Tipper Range with ULTIMAAXTM suspension at EXCON 2017

Dec 11, 2017, at 09:27 pm

Bengaluru/Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS): Tata Motors, country’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer will display six new construction and mining commercial vehicles, from its Construck range at EXCON 2017, South East Asia’s largest construction equipment exhibition. Amongst the new product launches,

Tata Motors to increase prices of its Passenger Vehicles up to INR 25,000 per vehicle from January 2018

Dec 11, 2017, at 08:50 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Monday  announced that the Company would be increasing prices of its entire passenger vehicles range by up to INR. 25,000, starting January 2018.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India notifies regulations for handling of grievances

Dec 10, 2017, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified the IBBI (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations, 2017 in the Gazette of India on Dec 7. 

Direct Tax Collections for financial year 2017-18 show growth of 14.4% upto Nov: Govt

Dec 10, 2017, at 05:50 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections up to November, 2017 show that net collections are at Rs. 4.8 lakh crore which is 14.4% higher than the net collections for the corresponding period of last year, a government statement claimed. 

Overall Indian fish production in the country increases from 0.75 million tonne in 1950-51 to 11.41 million tonne in 2016-17: Radha Mohan Singh

Dec 10, 2017, at 02:11 am

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said that India is second largest fish producer in the world.

Toyota to increase prices by up to 3% in January, 2018

Dec 09, 2017, at 01:48 am

Bangalore, Dec 8 (IBNS): Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Friday likely to hike prices across its models by up to 3% from January 2018. The company considered the price rise after reviewing input and freight costs periodically, which is also a general industry phenomenon.

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 1,12,473 in November 2017

Dec 09, 2017, at 01:23 am

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Tata Motors Group on Friday said its global wholesales in November 2017, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 1,12,473 nos., higher by 22%, over November 2016.

Bank of Baroda hosts Japanese scholar Dr. Mizokami

Dec 09, 2017, at 12:00 am

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IBNS): Bank of Baroda on Friday hosted a lecture session with Japan’s notable intellect, Dr. Tomio Mizokami in Mumbai.

Cut corporate tax; raise exemption limits for salaried employees: ASSOCHAM to FM

Dec 08, 2017, at 10:28 pm

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Making out a strong case for slashing of corporate tax to 25 per cent, the ASSOCHAM President Sandeep Jajodia said in his presentation before Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tax exemption limits for senior citizens and salaried employees should be also raised substantially for a demand push to the economy.  

Germany supports India's 'Smart Cities' initiative

Dec 08, 2017, at 08:46 pm

New Delhi/Berlin, Dec 8 (IBNS): Germany and India have agreed on a  close cooperation in integrated sustainable transport system in Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore and Kochi.

Jet Airways reports net profit of INR 71 crores for 2nd quarter of FY’18

Dec 08, 2017, at 05:07 am

Mumbai, Dec 7 (IBNS): The Jet Airways Group on Thursday reported a net profit of INR 71 crores for the second quarter of FY’18 – its tenth successive profitable quarter.

Navy continues search, rescue and rehabilitation post Ockhi

Dec 08, 2017, at 05:03 am

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS): Southern Naval Command continued to undertake Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) material support, over Southeast Arabian Sea and L& M islands in the aftermath of cyclonic storm Ockhi for the eighth consecutive day. 

Tata Motors collaborates with IIT (B.H.U.) for partnership in education and research programs

Dec 08, 2017, at 04:48 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): Tata Motors Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, for the introduction of innovative programs in education and research.

Emami acquires strategic stake in Helios Lifestyle Pvt Ltd

Dec 07, 2017, at 11:42 pm

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): Emami Limited, one of the leading FMCG companies in India, has announced a strategic investment in Helios Lifestyle Pvt Ltd (“Helios”) with an acquisition of 30% equity stake for an undisclosed consideration.

Airtel and Intex join hands to launch a range of affordable 4G smartphones starting at just Rs 1649

Dec 07, 2017, at 01:25 am

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Continuing to build on the success of its ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ initiative, Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecommunications services provider, today said that it has partnered with Intex Technologies (“Intex’), a leading Indian manufacturer of smartphones, consumer durables and IT accessories, to launch a range of affordable 4G smartphones with advanced features.

FM Arun Jaitley holds his Fourth Pre Budget Consultation Meeting for Union Budget 2018-19 with the Stakeholders across Social Sector Organizations

Dec 07, 2017, at 12:55 am

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley on Wednesday held consultations with the representatives from more than twenty Social Sector Stakeholder organizations.

Tata Motors rolls out its end of the year ‘Mega Offer Max Celebration campaign’

Dec 07, 2017, at 12:07 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): To celebrate the end of the year, Tata Motors has launched its ‘Mega Offer Max Celebration campaign’.

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors flags off the Tigor EVs from Sanand plant

Dec 06, 2017, at 11:55 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Wednesday rolled out the first batch of the Tigor Electric Vehicle (EV) at the hands of N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors, from its Sanand facility in Gujarat.

TVS Apache RR 310 signals TVS Motor Company’s entry into the super-premium motorcycle segment

Dec 06, 2017, at 09:21 pm

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): TVS Motor Company, a leading manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, on Wednesday announced the launch of TVS Apache RR 310.

Commerce Ministry imposes Minimum Import Price on pepper

Dec 06, 2017, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS) : The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has approved the proposal of the Spices Board for fixing the CIF value of Rs.500per kg as Minimum Import Price for pepper to protect the interests of pepper growers.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at six per cent

Dec 06, 2017, at 08:43 pm

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS) : The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday  kept the repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent.

Italian venture ArtValley to facilitate India's urban infrastructure projects

Dec 06, 2017, at 07:45 pm

Kolkata, Dec 06 (IBS) In November, 2000, ArtValley was the name given to an international conference , ‘ArtValley-The Marketplaces of Art”, held at “Fortezza da Basso” in Florence, Italy. Seventeen years down the line the venture is known for creating an amenable platform where art, technology, culture and enterprise shook hands with a big focus on the booming economy that is India.

Reserve Bank of India cautions people about trading in Bitcoins

Dec 06, 2017, at 02:42 pm

Mumbai, Dec 6 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India has cautioned people about the use of Virtual Currencies (VCs) including Bitcoins.

Land Rover in India launches Range Rover Autobiography by SVO Bespoke

Dec 06, 2017, at 01:00 am

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Land Rover on Tuesday said it bring to India its Range Rover Autobiography by SVO Bespoke, a highly customised limited edition of Land Rover’s flagship model.

TCS & Cornell Tech inaugurate the Tata Innovation Center

Dec 06, 2017, at 12:45 am

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS),  a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, today announced a new partnership with Cornell Tech, the first university campus designed for the digital age, to collaborate on technology research and expand K-12 digital literacy programs in New York City.

Mahindra launches petrol-powered XUV500

Dec 06, 2017, at 12:41 am

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.),a leading SUV manufacturer, on Tuesday announced the introduction of a new petrol variant of its premium SUV, the XUV500.

Sonalika Tractors aims to expand in Europe and 5 global markets eyes 20% growth

Dec 06, 2017, at 12:33 am

New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Sonalika ITL, India’s second largest tractor brand exporter, has recorded a 17 % growth in international market in November 2017.

Indian benchmark indices close lower ahead of RBI Monetary Policy meeting on Wednesday

Dec 05, 2017, at 10:20 pm

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IBNS): The Indian market closed lower on Tuesday as investors chose remain cautious before the Reserve Bank's fifth monetary policy meeting for the financial year 2017-18 scheduled for Wednesday.