UK to focus on partnership with Digital India and Indian tech companies at IMC2017

Sep 28, 2017, at 12:27 am

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IBNS): Eight UK technology companies and several specialists, under the aegis of the country's Department for International Trade (DIT), are joining the Indian Mobile Congress 2017 being organised by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), in collaboration with the Central government's Department of Telecom and Ministry of Communications, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Datsun India launches redi-GO GOLD 1.0L

Sep 27, 2017, at 12:05 am

Kolkata / New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): To celebrate the spirit of festive season, Datsun India has announced the launch of the Datsun redi-GO GOLD 1.0L.

Walmart launches second edition of Women Entrepreneurship Development Program

Sep 26, 2017, at 11:59 pm

Kolkata, Sept 26 (IBNS):Walmart India,the wholly owned subsidiary of Walmart Stores Inc., on Tuesday announced the launch of the Second Edition of the Women Entrepreneurship Development Program (WEDP).

Siemens Gamesa wins large commercial level renewable energy hybrid project

Sep 26, 2017, at 11:47 pm

Mumbai, Sept 26 (IBNS): Strengthening its presence in India, Siemens Gamesa, the renewable energy producer, has won India's first large commercial level renewable hybrid project from one of the leading Independent Power Producers in the country.

Indian benchmark indices end lower on Tuesday despite intraday recovery

Sep 26, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IBNS): The Indian market opened on a weak note on Tuesday and managed to recoup the losses intraday. However, it could not hold on to the recovery and ended the session on negative note.

Thomson Reuters and MCX launch India Commodity Indices

Sep 26, 2017, at 08:46 pm

Mumbai, Sept 26 (IBNS): Thomson Reuters and Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), on Tuesday announced the launch of their co-branded commodity index series, Thomson Reuters-MCX India Commodity Indices (iCOMDEX), tracking the performance of commodities listed on MCX.

Over 13500 runners to participate in Vodafone Coimbatore Marathon 5th edition

Sep 26, 2017, at 02:06 am

Coimbatore, Sept 25 (IBNS): The Vodafone Coimbatore Marathon is all set to captivate the city once again. This fifth edition of the event has a reason to take pride as it scales a new high with over 13,500 participants registering for the event.

SBI decreases penalty for non-maintenance of minimum balance

Sep 26, 2017, at 01:16 am

Mumbai, Sept 25 (IBNS): The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday said it has reviewed the requirement of maintaining Monthly Average Balance (MAB) and the charges for non-maintenance of MAB.

Indian market closes lower on Monday

Sep 25, 2017, at 10:04 pm

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IBNS): Indian equity benchmarks declined on Monday, with BSE Sensex down 295.81 points at 31,626.63 and NSE Nifty down 91.80 points at 9,872.60.

SBI launches State Bank Institute of Management (SBIM) in Kolkata

Sep 24, 2017, at 01:36 am

Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS): State Bank of India (SBI), country’s largest commercial bank, on Saturday launched State Bank Institute Management (SBIM) in Kolkata, at the hands of Chairman -Arundhati Bhattacharya.

KTM organises a spectacular Stunt show in Kolkata

Sep 23, 2017, at 10:10 pm

Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS): KTM, the European Racing Legend, conducted breath-taking KTM Stunt show in Kolkata on Friday.

London: TfL declines to renew Uber's licence, company to challenge decision

Sep 23, 2017, at 07:52 pm

London, Sep 23 (IBNS): Deeming ride-hailing app Uber not 'fit and proper', Transport for London (TfL) said it will not renew the company's private hire licence, reports said.

Uber loses licence to operate in London

Sep 22, 2017, at 11:07 pm

London, Sept 22 (IBNS): In a major blow for app based taxi service provider Uber, the company has lost its licence to operate in London city of the UK.

Indian market dips sharply on Friday, Nifty fails to maintain the 10,000 mark

Sep 22, 2017, at 09:53 pm

Mumbai, Sep 22 (IBNS): Indian benchmark indices dipped sharply on Friday with BSE Sensex down 447.60 points at 31922.44 and NSE Nifty down 157.50 points at 9964.40.

Maruti Suzuki launches “Maruti Suzuki ARENA”in Kolkata

Sep 22, 2017, at 09:52 pm

Kolkata, Sept 22 (IBNS): Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Friday launched “Maruti Suzuki ARENA” in Kolkata.

Floods to dent Khariff output; rain shortfall in Karnataka, Kerala adding to woes: ASSOCHAM

Sep 22, 2017, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS): The flood fury in Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh alongside shortfalls in rains in southern states would significantly dent the khariff output with three major foodgrains expected to give a lower harvest of 129.5 million tonnes this year against 138.5 million tonnes in the same season of 2016-17, an ASSOCHAM study has cautioned.

Economy needs to grow at 7 per cent in the next three quarters: Dr C. Rangarajan

Sep 22, 2017, at 09:15 pm

New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS): To get 6.5 per cent for the year as a whole, the economy needs to grow at 7 per cent in the next three quarters, probably rate of growth will be around 6.5 per cent, said Dr C. Rangarajan, Former Chairman-Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India & Former Governor, RBI at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi today.

SAIL hosts steel awareness programme in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal district

Sep 22, 2017, at 09:01 pm

New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS): As part of its ongoing initiative on rural outreach SAIL Steel: Gaon Ki Ore, the Central Marketing Organisation (CMO) of Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) organised a programme for schoolchildren and a workshop at Dhalwala, Narendranagar in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand on Thursday.

Mahindra drives in its new ‘e2oPlus’ in Gurugram

Sep 22, 2017, at 09:00 pm

Gurugram, Sept 22 (IBNS): Mahindra Electric, part of the diversified USD 19 billion Mahindra Group and a pioneer in the development and production of electric vehicles in India, today announced the launch of its new electricCitySmart car, the‘e2oPlus’in Gurugram. With zero emission, the ‘e2oPlus’ is set to usher in a whole new concept in urban mobility and is priced at an attractive Rs. 7.46 lacs (for the P4 variant ex-showroom Haryana, post FAME incentive).

Mercedes-Benz India kicks off the festivities with a record 51 cars deliveryin Kolkata

Sep 22, 2017, at 08:58 pm

Kolkata, Sept 22 (IBNS): To commemorate the beginning of the most celebrated festive season in Kolkata, India’s leading luxury car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz India, sets another benchmark by deliveringa record 51 cars in one dayin Kolkata, the ‘City of Joy’.

Tata Motors launches its much awaited lifestyle SUV - Tata NEXON

Sep 22, 2017, at 03:21 am

Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Thursday announced its entry into the growing Compact SUV segment with the commercial launch of its new Gen-next lifestyle SUV, the Tata NEXON.

Union Cabinet approves 78 days productivity-linked bonus for rail employees

Sep 21, 2017, at 01:54 am

New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to pay Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days wages to eligible non-gazetted railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) for the financial year 2016-17.

Etihad Aviation Group announces new executive appointment

Sep 21, 2017, at 12:21 am

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sept 20 (IBNS): Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Mana Mohamed Saeed Al Mulla as Chief Group Support Services Officer, responsible for a range of support functions, including IT Services, Procurement and Supply Management, and Property and Facilities Management. He will report directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer.

Star Cement provides relief to several flood-hit districts in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar

Sep 20, 2017, at 11:49 pm

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IBNS): Star Cement, a leading cement brand from north-eastern India, offered large-scale relief services to flood affected districts in Assam and parts of West Bengal and Bihar, during the recent devastation that hit the regions, according to the company.

VIVO makes festive season more colorful

Sep 20, 2017, at 11:32 pm

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): VIVO India, one the leading mobile handset company has undertaken a very lucrative consumer connect program in West Bengal for the festive season, wherein every individual purchasing a new VIVO mobile phone is assured of a gift.

Opple Lighting introduces energy efficient high power bulbs

Sep 20, 2017, at 11:28 pm

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IBNS): OPPLE Lighting, a Chinese multinational lighting corporation, launched a new product, the LED EcoMax High Power Bulb (HPB), recently.

Indian market closes negative on Wednesday

Sep 20, 2017, at 11:09 pm

Mumbai, Sep 20 (IBNS): The Indian market closed on negative note on Wednesday, with BSE Sensex down 1.86 points at 32,400.51 and NSE Nifty down 6.40 points at 10,141.15.

New washing machine from Bosch uses ActiveOxygen technology to clean clothes

Sep 20, 2017, at 10:52 pm

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IBNS): Bosch Household Appliances, Europe's leading home appliance brand, has introduced a new range of washing machines in the Indian market.

Fino Payments Bank strengthens digital offerings with mobile banking

Sep 20, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): In India’s digital adoption journey, Fino Payments Bank is quietly developing an ecosystem to bridge the divide between India and Bharat. Following the start of bank operations in July 2017 with 410 branches and 25000 access points, Fino Payments Bank today launched BPay, a mobile banking app to bring convenient banking closer to millions of under banked people.

Renault India launches the New Duster Sandstorm

Sep 20, 2017, at 09:41 pm

New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): Renault, one of the fastest growing automotive brands in India, today announced the launch of New Duster Sandstorm Edition.