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Mahindra Farm equipment sector sells 39,226 units in India during October 2017

Nov 01, 2017, at 09:14 pm

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IBNS):Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the USD 19 billion Mahindra Group, on Wednesday announced its tractor sales numbers for October 2017.

'Historic' jump in Doing Business rankings is outcome of Team India's push for multi-sectoral reform, says PM Modi

Nov 01, 2017, at 07:46 pm

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the country's progress after India registered the highest ever improvement of 30 ranks, going from 130 to 100, in the World Bank's ease of doing business rankings, according to media reports.

India jumps 30 notches to 100 rank in ease of doing business

Nov 01, 2017, at 02:04 am

New Delhi, Oct (IBNS): India has recently jumped 30 notches to 100 rank in the World Bank's ease of doing business, media reports said.

Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions 30 MW solar power plant at Palaswade in Maharashtra

Nov 01, 2017, at 01:35 am

Mumbai/ Kokata, Oct 31 (IBNS): Tata Power, an integrated power company, on Tuesday announced the commissioning of a 30 MW solar power plant in Palaswade, developed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL). 

Eight core industries' September output up

Oct 31, 2017, at 11:31 pm

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): The output of India's eight major industries marked an expansion by 5.2 percent in September, official government data released on Tuesday said.

Indian market remains subdued on Tuesday

Oct 31, 2017, at 09:45 pm

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IBNS): The Indian market closed lower on Tuesday, with BSE Sensex down 36.11 points at 33230.05,  and NSE Nifty down by 24.50 points at 10339.20.

Festive demand leads to 4% dip in vegetable supplies; wholesale, retail prices shoot up: Analysis

Oct 31, 2017, at 09:27 pm

Lucknow, Oct 31 (IBNS): While supply of vegetables across India declined by about four per cent, their average price rose by over 12 per cent and by about nine per cent at wholesale and retail markets in October owing to rise in festive demand, noted an ASSOCHAM analysis.  

A screenplay writing startup offers writers a chance to upload their work for global attention

Oct 31, 2017, at 08:53 pm

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS): In 2009, an Indian screenplay writer, Pinaki Ghosh, and an American screenplay writer, Nick Blake, came together to bring aspiring screenplay writers on the same platform.

ICICI Bank enables doorstep payment of property tax and water bill to Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG)

Oct 31, 2017, at 12:31 am

Gurugram, Haryana, Oct 30 (IBNS): ICICI Bank Limited, India’s largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, in association with Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), on Monday announced the launch of a digital service to facilitate doorstep payment of property tax and water bill, by owners of properties in Gurugram.

Government extends last date of filing of GSTR-2 for July to Nov 30

Oct 31, 2017, at 12:16 am

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): The last date for filing of GSTR-2 for the month of July, 2017 is Oct 31, the government said on Monday.

India’s grooming and cosmetic market to touch $35 billion by 2035: study

Oct 30, 2017, at 09:33 pm

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): The market size of India’s beauty cosmetics and grooming is expected to touch $35 billion by 2035 from the current level of $6.5 billion says the joint study undertaken by ASSOCHAM– MRSSIndia.com.

PSU banks in sweet spots; market mop up can well exceed Rs 58K crore: ASSOCHAM

Oct 30, 2017, at 09:30 pm

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): If the change of perception for PSU banks, post the mega capital infusion scheme is any indication, dilution of government equity, up to 52 per cent in the state-owned lenders can fetch valuation much higher than the estimated potential of Rs 58,000 crore as provided in the Rs 2,11,000 crore re-capitalisation plan, an ASSOCHAM report has said.  

7 Reasons to Start Financial Planning Early

Oct 30, 2017, at 06:28 pm

Most of the people consider financial planning as an old man’s game. However, a rupee invested today would be more than a rupee invested tomorrow, and therefore, the sooner the one starts investing, the greater the benefits are available. It’s never too early to start a financial planning.

RERA to safeguard Indian home buyers from unscrupulous developers

Oct 30, 2017, at 05:49 pm

Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): The Real Estate Regulation & Development Act, 2016 (RERA) is expected to bring more transparency and accountability in the real estate sector if properly implemented, believes home buyers, the Act will protect home-buyers from unscrupulous builders or be taken for a ride by even some of organized developers.  

Agriculture and industry shall be looked at as two eyes of our economy: Vice President

Oct 29, 2017, at 02:59 am

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Agriculture and industry shall be looked at as the two eyes of our economy.

Bengal Chamber holds conclave on entrepreneurship and startups to boost local ventures

Oct 28, 2017, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): Success cannot be yours without PHD -- Passion, Hard work and Dedication -- said CS Ghosh, President of Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries, while addressing the participants of 'The Business Conclave on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups', held recently in Kolkata.

Vodafone welcomes new customers with exciting voice, internet offers

Oct 28, 2017, at 01:20 am

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, announced two special Voice offers for pre-paid customers in Delhi & NCR who wish to join Vodafone’s SuperNet 4G network. The products are aimed at providing Voice & Mobile Internet at a cheaper rate in line with our continuous endeavor to come up with great value for money proposition for our existing and new customers.

Kolkata-based Chambers of Commerce come together to discuss 'Bengal - Accelerating Growth'

Oct 28, 2017, at 12:16 am

Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Leading Chambers of Commerce based in Kolkata recently came together at the “Bengal – Accelerating Growth” business meet to discuss on economic progress, business expansion and infrastructure development in West Bengal.

Maruti Suzuki registers net profit of Rs 24,843 million in Q2

Oct 27, 2017, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): Automobile major Maruti Suzuki on Friday said it has registered Rs 24,843 million in the second quarter that ended on Sept 30.

16th International FoodTech India begins in Kolkata

Oct 27, 2017, at 05:05 am

Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): Eastern India annual business-to-business (B2B) exhibition on food and hospitality industry – the 16th International Food Tech India Bakery Tech & Hotel Tech Exhibition was inaugurated on Thursday in Kolkata.

The Indian market sees record close on Thursday

Oct 27, 2017, at 02:48 am

Mumbai, Oct 26 (IBNS): The Indian market achieved another day of record closing on Thursday, with NSE Nifty rallying six per cent in October series -- the highest ever gains in a series in 2017, according to media reports.

Whirlpool of India records strong revenue and profit growth in Q2

Oct 27, 2017, at 01:18 am

Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): Whirlpool of India, a subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation, on Thursday announced strong operating results for the second quarter of 2017-18.

Cognizant to acquire Zone, a leading full-service digital agency

Oct 27, 2017, at 12:54 am

London, Oct. 26 (IBNS): Cognizant on Thursday announced it has agreed to acquire Zone, one of the United Kingdom’s independent full-service digital agencies specializing in customer experience, digital strategy, technology and content creation.

Kotak Bank's consolidated PAT for Q2FY18 increased by 20 per cent from the same period a year ago

Oct 26, 2017, at 11:18 pm

Kolkata, Oct 26, (IBNS): Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak Bank) reported that its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for Q2FY18 increased by 20% to Rs 1,441 cr from Rs 1,202 cr in Q2FY17.

Havells posts net revenue of Rs.1,508 crore in Q2FY18

Oct 26, 2017, at 11:15 pm

Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): Havells India Limited, an India-based fast moving electrical goods (FMEG) company, announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 (Q2FY18).

GPF), other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.8 pct: Govt

Oct 26, 2017, at 02:02 am

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): The Government of India on Wednesday announced that during the Financial Year 2017-18, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.8% (Seven point eight per cent) with effect from Oct 1 to Dec 31.

Govt. expects to raise Rs. 750 crore through OFS of 5% shares of NLC India Limited

Oct 26, 2017, at 12:28 am

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): The Government of India on Wednesday said it is likely to raise Rs. 750 crores through disinvestment of 5% of paid-up equity shares of NLC India Limited (NLCIL) through Offer for Sale (OFS) mechanism.

Tata Starbucks reaffirms growth in India with entry into Kolkata in 2018

Oct 25, 2017, at 11:55 pm

Kolkata; Oct 25 (IBNS) : Tata Starbucks Private Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX) and Tata Global Beverages Limited, today celebrated the opening of its 100th store located in Mumbai and its five-year anniversary in India with a series of strategic initiatives that reaffirm its long-term commitment to the market.