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Tata Sons rejects Mistry's charge on trustee Venkataramanan

Jul 06, 2017, at 02:46 am

Mumbai, July 5 (IBNS): Tata Sons on Wednesday "strongly" rejected the statement from ousted chairman of the group, Cyrus P. Mistry, which alleged that trustee of Tata Trusts R Venkataramanan was involved in wrongdoings at Air Asia India. 

Bank of Maharashtra implements GST module for customers,non-customers

Jul 06, 2017, at 02:39 am

Pune, July 5 (IBNS): Bank of Maharashtra on Wednesday announced that it has successfully implemented the GST module for both, non-customers and customers alike.

nubia unveils N2 in India

Jul 06, 2017, at 02:28 am

Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): nubia, leaders in cell phone technology and leading smartphone manufacturer announced the launch of its N2 smartphone in India.

Porsche unveils the most powerful 911 of all time

Jul 06, 2017, at 02:20 am

Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): The fastest and most powerful road-approved 911 is ready for launch.

Tata Motors to roll-out nationwide free monsoon check-up camp for passenger vehicles in WB

Jul 06, 2017, at 12:46 am

Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Wednesday announced the roll-out of the nationwide free monsoon check-up camp for its passenger vehicle customers in West Bengal.

Multiple banking system for EPFO contribution and payments

Jul 05, 2017, at 11:53 pm

New Delhi, Jul 5 (IBNS): The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), on Wednesday, entered into an agreement with the public and private sector banks for Multiple Banking System for EPFO contribution and payments, in New Delhi.

10th Session of the India- Jordan Trade and Economic Joint Committee (TEJC) concludes on Wednesday

Jul 05, 2017, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, Jul 5 (IBNS): The two-day 10th India-Jordan Trade and Economic Joint Committee (TEJC) meeting concluded in New Delhi on Wednesday under the co-chairs of Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce and Industry and Yarub Qudah, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Tata Motors revises pricing for PV post GST

Jul 05, 2017, at 10:54 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS) Car manufacturer Tata Motors on Wednesday announced the revision of pricing for PV post GST launch by the Centre last week.

Indian benchmark indices end slightly higher on Wednesday

Jul 05, 2017, at 10:51 pm

Mumbai, Jul 5 (IBNS): The Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex up 35.77 points at 31,245.56 and the NSE Nifty up 24.30 points at 9,637.60.

Meaning of registered brand name in the context of GST rates

Jul 05, 2017, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, Jul 5 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance, on Wednesday, issued a clarification regarding the meaning of registered brand name in the context of GST rates.

Gartner says worldwide device shipments will decline 0.3 percent in 2017

Jul 05, 2017, at 09:34 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Worldwide shipments of PCs, tablets and smartphones are expected to exceed 2.3 billion units in 2017, a decline of 0.3 percent from 2016, according to Gartner, Inc.

India spends miniscule amount on cyber security: ASSOCHAM-PwC study

Jul 05, 2017, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Despite the growing threat, India’s budgetary allocation towards cyber security was about Rs 42.2 crore in 2012-13, up 19 per cent from Rs 35.45 crore in 2010-11 whereas US spend $658 million through department of homeland security and $93 million through US-CERT in 2013, according to the joint study brought out by ASSOCHAM and PwC.

GST to bring cheer for domestic electronic components’ manufacturers: Study

Jul 05, 2017, at 09:18 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Implementation of goods and services tax (GST) will bring innumerable benefits for domestic manufacturers of electronic components as cost of manufacturing will be significantly brought down, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-NEC joint study.

Ashok Leyland sharpens focus on Eastern India market through its Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation (iEGR) technology for BS4 engines

Jul 05, 2017, at 12:59 am

Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, and the 2nd largest commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer in India, on Tuesday showcased its range of future ready products, based on Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation (iEGR) technology, and innovative industry-leading services at its Zonal Conference 2017 in Kolkata.

Bank of Baroda’s acquires branding rights of Andheri Metro Station

Jul 05, 2017, at 12:01 am

Mumbai, July 4 (IBNS): In yet another brand building pursuit, Bank of Baroda has again created a buzz in the branding space by acquiring the branding rights of Andheri Metro Station.

Ministry of Railways sanctioned New BG line between Jeypore & Navarangpur in Odisha

Jul 04, 2017, at 11:53 pm

New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): As per the announcement of Budget 2016-17, the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday said it has sanctioned New BG line between Jeypore & Navarangpur in Odisha.

Indian market closes lower on Tuesday

Jul 04, 2017, at 09:40 pm

Mumbai, Jul 4 (IBNS): The Indian equity market closed lower on Tuesday even though NSE Nifty was able to stay above the psychological 9600 mark, according to media reports.

Finance Ministry issues clarification on GST rate for specified items for the differently-abled

Jul 04, 2017, at 08:38 pm

New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, issued a clarification about questions being raised about GST rates fixed for specific devices for physically challenged persons.

Microsoft likely to go for massive layoff soon for sales reorganisation

Jul 04, 2017, at 08:32 pm

San Fransisco, Jul 4 (IBNS) : Microsoft plans a massive layoff worldwide for a global sales reorganisation, Bloomberg says.

GST reduces multiplicity of taxes which is a boon for startups says legal adviser Roma Priya

Jul 04, 2017, at 07:04 pm

New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): By reducing multiplicity of taxes, GST is likely to benefit startups as they work with limited capital and therefore cannot often afford to have dedicated resources to look after various tax compliance, believes startup legal adviser, Roma Priya.

Indian market ends Monday on positive note

Jul 04, 2017, at 03:05 am

Mumbai, Jul 3 (IBNS): The Indian market ended Monday on positive note, with BSE Sensex up 300 points at 31221.62 and NSE Nifty up 94.1 points at 9615.

ADB, India sign $220 million loan agreement for improving road connectivity and transport efficiency on state highways of Rajasthan

Jul 04, 2017, at 01:25 am

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India today signed a $220 million loan for improving connectivity as well as transport efficiency and safety on State Highways of Rajasthan.

Tata Global Beverages announces N Chandrasekaran as Chairman of board

Jul 04, 2017, at 12:59 am

Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): Tata Global Beverages has appointed N Chandrasekaran as Chairman of its board, with immediate effect.

Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) announces record sales performance for first quarter

Jul 03, 2017, at 11:09 pm

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) on Monday announced record sales performance for the first quarter of the Financial Year (FY’18).

Bosch India develops smart air monitoring solution for the 21st century

Jul 03, 2017, at 10:40 pm

Bengaluru, July 3 (IBNS): Bosch India launched its locally developed air quality monitoring system in New Delhi at its flagship event, Future Connected: Bosch for a Smarter India.

Schneider Electric launches ‘Switch on India’ campaign in West Bengal, Odisha to expand its retail presence in East India

Jul 03, 2017, at 10:30 pm

Kolkata: July 3 (IBNS): Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, on Monday said it has firmed up plans to acquire a bigger market share in the Rs 5000 crore market for low voltage electrical products such as MCBs, RCCBs, Distribution Boards, Switches & Sockets across India.

Hyundai Motor India continues its two decade-long association with Shah Rukh Khan

Jul 03, 2017, at 10:25 pm

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Car manufacturer Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday said it has extended its enduring association of 19 years with actor Shah Rukh Khan as its Corporate Brand Ambassador.

Vodafone,Whatsapp to empower customers to chant in language of their choice

Jul 03, 2017, at 10:14 pm

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Monday said together with messaging platform WhatsApp it is 'happy' to promote and educate millions of users to use the app in local India languages.

Tata Power completes construction of its 187 MW Hydro Project in Georgia

Jul 03, 2017, at 10:06 pm

Mumbai/ Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, on Monday said that through Adjaristsqali Georgia LLC (AGL) its joint venture with Norway's Clean Energy Invest AS Norway (Clean Energy) and IFC InfraVentures (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced the completion of construction of its 187 MW Shuakhevi Hydro Power Project (HPP) at a ceremony in Georgia.

Tata Tiago crosses 1 Lakh Bookings

Jul 03, 2017, at 10:04 pm

Kolkata / Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Monday said its hatchback Tiago has crossed the one lakh bookings milestone in the domestic market.