Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) Act 2016 brought into force with effect from October 12, 2017
Oct 14, 2017, at 07:54 pm
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): A new Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) Act 2016, which was notified on March 22, 2016, has been brought into force with effect from October 12, 2017, the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, said in a release on Saturday.
Piyush Goyal expands Diwali joy of Coal India employees
Oct 14, 2017, at 01:15 am
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Coal & Railways, much to the joy of around 3 Lakh non-executive employees of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries on Friday announced that the one-time advance payable to each employee would now be Rs. 51,000 instead of Rs. 40,000, before Diwali by Oct 17-the day of Dhanteras.
CaratLane launches its 1st store in Vadodara
Oct 14, 2017, at 12:14 am
Vadodara, Oct 13 (IBNS): CaratLane, India's leading omni-channel jeweller opens its 1st store in Vadodara at Inorbit Mall.
Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday
Oct 13, 2017, at 10:25 pm
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IBNS): The Indian market closed higher on Friday with BSE Sensex up 250.47 points at 32,432.69 and NSE Nifty up 71.10 points at 10,167.50.
Odisha ranks 3rd top-most in attracting live investments across India: ASSOCHAM
Oct 13, 2017, at 09:35 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): The proactive approach of Odisha government towards consequential implementation of investment intentions seems to have been producing results as rate of under-implementation of live projects has drastically declined from peak level of about 62 per cent in FY13 to about 47 per cent in FY17, according to a just-concluded study conducted by apex industry body ASSOCHAM.
Etihad Airways gives future pilot experience of a lifetime to young boy
Oct 13, 2017, at 09:19 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Oct 13 (IBNS): Earlier this month, six year old Adam Mohammad Amer of Egyptian-Moroccan origin, surprised pilots onboard an Etihad Airways flight from Morocco to Abu Dhabi by giving detailed procedural accounts of aircraft operating systems and demonstrating a deep understanding of emergency procedures.
Rural people to get affordable life insurance services, says Union Minister Manoj Sinha
Oct 13, 2017, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): Union Minister for Communications Manoj Sinha, on Friday, launched the Sampoorna Bima Gram (SBG) Yojana and an initiative for expansion of clientele base of Postal Life Insurance.
What is EMI and How does One Calculate It?
Oct 13, 2017, at 05:47 pm
Being a renowned term, many people are still unaware of the significance and the meaning of EMI. Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) is a term which each individual gets associated to when he/she plans to take a loan or issue a credit card. Although, the word might sound a little one but has a broader aspect when it comes to practical life. However, if not known right, the term can turn into a nightmare.
Oct 13, 2017, at 04:10 am
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IBNS): Fostering its association with Laureus Sport for Good for the second year, Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday announced that it will fund developmental programmes for two new NGOs- Naz Foundation and Slum Soccer.
Indian benchmark indices end higher on Thursday, Nifty reclaims 10,000 mark
Oct 12, 2017, at 10:14 pm
Mumbai, Oct 12 (IBNS): A rally late in the day on Thursday boosted the Indian market to a higher close, and the NSE Nifty reclaiming its 10,000 mark, according to media reports.
Hero MotoCorp records 2 million unit sales in Q2
Oct 12, 2017, at 01:22 am
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS): Riding on robust sales of its range of motorcycles and scooters, Hero MotoCorp - the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer - has set a new global record, clocking 2 million unit sales in the just-concluded second quarter (JulySeptember) of this financial year (FY 2017-18).
Online sales may surpass Rs 30,000 cr. in festive month: ASSOCHAM
Oct 12, 2017, at 12:44 am
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS): Consumers are increasingly opting for online shopping preferably mobile phones, electronic gadgets, consumer durables, apparel, home appliances and gift articles on the occasion of Diwali, the sale may touch Rs 30,000 crore as against Rs. 22,000 cr spent last year, a quick survey by ASSOCHAM National Council on E-commerce.
Tata Steel strengthens position in low-carbon future technology
Oct 12, 2017, at 12:38 am
Mumbai, Oct 11 (IBNS) : Tata Steel o Wednesday said it has taken a step which places it at the forefront of lower-carbon steel innovation by acquiring the full intellectual property rights in a revolutionary technology.
Ola raises $1.1 billion in its latest round of funding
Oct 11, 2017, at 11:56 pm
Bengaluru, Oct 11 (IBNS): Ola, India’s most popular app for ridesharing, on Tuesday announced its latest round of funding of US$1.1 billion led by Tencent Holdings Limited.
Indian benchmark indices end lower on Wednesday
Oct 11, 2017, at 10:42 pm
Mumbai, Oct 11 (IBNS): The Indian market ended lower on Wednesday and NSE Nifty failed to hold on to its 10,000 mark, according to media reports.
Oct 11, 2017, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday that the provisional figures of Direct Tax collections up to September, 2017 show that net collections totaled Rs. 3.86 lakh crore, which is 15.8 per cent higher than the net collections for the corresponding period of last year.
GST Council recommends rate structure for Petroleum and Oil Sector
Oct 11, 2017, at 08:12 pm
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday that to reduce the cascading of taxes arising on account of non-inclusion of petrol, diesel, ATF, natural gas and crude oil in GST and to incentivise investments in the E&P (exploration and production) sector and downstream sector, the GST Council has made several recommendations.
Oct 11, 2017, at 07:12 pm
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): Capgemini, Kolkata -- represented by Sethu Madhavan and Rabi Sankar Saha -- and Bokaro Steel -- represented by Subhasish Wilfred Kispotta and Anand Raj -- were declared the top two teams at the Kolkata Zonal (Zone 2) Finals of Tata Crucible Corporate Quiz 2017.
Being unidirectional makes one boring: Arijit Dutta
Oct 11, 2017, at 05:00 am
Managing director of Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd., Arijit Dutta, who is also a Bengali actor, has started his entrepreneurial journey. Shresth Bhatt interacts with him.
Oct 10, 2017, at 11:34 pm
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IBNS): Bank of Baroda, one of the largest Public Sector Banks, entered into tie-up arrangement with SBI Mutual Fund for Sales & Distribution of Mutual Fund Products.
Indian benchmark indices close higher on Tuesday, NSE Nifty crosses 10,000 mark
Oct 10, 2017, at 10:30 pm
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IBNS): The Indian market closed higher on Tuesday with the NSE Nifty crossing the psychological 10,000 mark, according to media reports.
Oct 10, 2017, at 10:16 pm
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): Volvo Cars, the Swedish luxury car company, keeps its promise and rolls out its first assembled car, the luxurious XC90 today from its plant in Bengaluru.
Oct 09, 2017, at 11:01 pm
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline, on Monday said it will introduce three new international services to its already extensive global network this winter, besides reinforcing six existing routes with additional frequencies to meet growing travel demand.
Indian benchmarks end positive on Monday
Oct 09, 2017, at 09:58 pm
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IBNS): The Indian market closed positive on Monday with BSE Sensex up 32.67 points at 31846.89 and NSE Nifty was up by 8 points at 9987.70.
Quick Heal launches ‘Khushiyon Ki Security’ to secure Digital Life of your loved ones
Oct 09, 2017, at 09:53 pm
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS): In line with its vision to secure Digital India, leading cyber security solutions brand, Quick Heal, has launched ‘Khushiyon Ki Security’ campaign with the objective of encouraging consumers to gift a security software to their loved ones, ensuring safety and security of their digital journey.
Sale of Chinese goods may drop 45% this Diwali; India to celebrate a Make in India Diwali: ASSOCHAM
Oct 09, 2017, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): Be it decorative items like lights, gift items, lamps and wall hangings or other product, the sale of Chinese products may decline by 40-45% this Diwali as compared to last year which was about 30% as per the market report from various states, a quick survey by ASSOCHAM-Social Development Foundation (ASDF).
ICICI Bank commits Rs. 10 crore to the Indian Armed Forces
Oct 09, 2017, at 08:56 pm
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): ICICI Bank, a private sector bank, on Monday committed a financial assistance of Rs. 10 crore to the Indian Armed Forces.
Truck operators begin two-day strike on Monday
Oct 09, 2017, at 08:52 pm
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IBNS): Truck operators affiliated to the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), began their two-day nation-wide strike on Monday, according to media reports.
Mutual Funds trust sovereign the most for deploying debt funds: ASSOCHAM
Oct 09, 2017, at 04:17 am
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IBNS): When it comes deploying their resources for long term debt products, the mutual funds bet the most on the government securities or the sovereign, an ASSOCHAM analysis has shown.
GST Council approves relief package for exporters at its 22nd Meeting
Oct 07, 2017, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IBNS): A relief package for exporters was approved by the GST Council at its meeting in New Delhi on Friday.