Job loss stares at 1700 as 43 Delhi outlets of McDonald's shut down
Jun 30, 2017, at 03:05 am
New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS): Largescale job loss stares at 1700 odd people in the national capital with the report of 43 outlets of McDonald's in Delhi shutting down owing to a feud between Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt. Ltd (CPRL) and the global burger and fast food restaurant chain, said media reports.
Payback partners with Archies to expand its reach in gifting space
Jun 30, 2017, at 02:19 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Payback, a multi-brand loyalty program, announced its partnership with Archies, the all-time popular gifting brand in the country to expand its offerings into gifting category.
Whirlpool ropes in chef Kunal Kapur for endorsing its built-in appliances
Jun 30, 2017, at 01:10 am
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): Whirlpool of India, a subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation and home appliance company, has signed on Chef Patron Kunal Kapur for endorsing their built-in appliances.
Tata Steel flags-off ‘Doors of India’ campaign in West Bengal
Jun 30, 2017, at 01:00 am
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): Tata Steel on Thursday flagged off the `Doors of India’ Campaign in West Bengal, under the brand `Pravesh’.
Dun & Bradstreet India MSME survey: GST a game-changer; implementation a challenge
Jun 29, 2017, at 11:36 pm
Kolkata, Jun 29 (IBNS): Dun & Bradstreet, the world’s leading provider of global business information, knowledge and insights, in association with SAP, on Thursday, concluded a pan-India survey on GST readiness among MSMEs.
Coca-Cola announces the reduction of price for Packaged Drinking Water
Jun 29, 2017, at 11:10 pm
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): As India gets ready to implement the Goods and Services tax (GST), Coca-Cola India, on Tuesday, announced its pricing strategy, which will provide better value for money and a range of choices to its consumers, according to the company.
Indian benchmark indices close positive on Thursday
Jun 29, 2017, at 10:25 pm
Mumbai, Jun 29 (IBNS): The Indian market managed to claw back into positive territory on Thursday, a day before scheduled roll out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Introduction of GST will have a positive impact on the real estate industries: Laxman Jaiswal
Jun 29, 2017, at 09:11 pm
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): Laxman Jaiswal from Ascon Infrastructure (India) Limited said the introduction of GST will have a positive impact on the real estate industries.
Cabinet approves recommendations of 7th CPC on allowances
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:57 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the recommendations of the 7th CPC on allowances with some modifications.
Centre working to expand capacity of NALCO to make it major aluminium producer globally
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:22 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): It has come to the notice of the Government of India regarding a news item appearing in some section of the Press that Government of India is trying to privatise the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) through buyback and offer for sale (OFS).
SBI Mutual Fund completes 30 yrs of operation, to organize blood donation drive across 30 cities
Jun 29, 2017, at 12:58 am
Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): SBI Mutual Fund, an asset management company, will complete 30 years of operations on Thursday.
SAIL readies for new tax regime under GST
Jun 29, 2017, at 12:42 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) on Wednesday said it is readying itself for a smooth transition into the new tax regime, which will come into effect with the introduction of GST from July 1.
US commitment on improving IT market access big positive for India, says ASSOCHAM
Jun 28, 2017, at 11:25 pm
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): ASSOCHAMon Wednesday welcomed the India-US joint statement following the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Donald Trump, stating the mutual commitment to increasing market access in Information Technology and other sectors is a big positive for the USD 150 billion Indian software and services industry.
Rentals easing in IT hubs on subdued sentiment: ASSOCHAM study
Jun 28, 2017, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): With IT sector witnessing subdued sentiment amidst pressure on hiring and annual pay rise for employees, the country's software and services hubs such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Noida-Gurgaon in NCR are expected to see 10-20 per cent reduction in the housing rents over the next three quarters, according to an ASSOCHAM paper.
Indian market declines for second consecutive day on Wednesday
Jun 28, 2017, at 10:00 pm
Mumbai, Jun 28 (IBNS): Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Wednesday for the second consecutive session, with the BSE Sensex down 123.93 points at 30834.32, and the NSE Nifty down by 20.15 points at 9491.25.
Jet Airways's launches Jetscapes Holidays
Jun 28, 2017, at 09:56 pm
Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): In sync with the expanding envelope of India’s Southwest monsoon, Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premier international airline, on Wednesday unveiled lucrative holiday packages for guests looking to plan their monsoon getaways.
Wrangler introduces its Malibu Sunset Collection
Jun 28, 2017, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Fashion brand major Wrangler on Wednesday announced the launch of its latest range of innovative apparel called Malibu Sunset Collection.
Vodafone partners HMD Global, rolls out data offers for Nokia Smartphone users
Jun 28, 2017, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS) Mobile network major Vodafone India on Wednesday said it has partnered with HMD Global for their newly launched Nokia Android smartphones.
SAIC Motor to set up its first car manufacturing facility in India
Jun 28, 2017, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, one of the biggest corporations in the world and the largest automobile giant in China, on Wednesday announced its plan to enter the Indian automobile market through a fully-owned car manufacturing facility in the country.
Vodafone Red partners with Netflix
Jun 28, 2017, at 03:37 am
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): Vodafone India, a telecommunications service provider, has partnered with Netflix, Internet television network, to exclusively offer Vodafone Red customers a Netflix subscription of up to one year on select Red Plans.
Tally Solutions launches its GST Ready software
Jun 28, 2017, at 02:43 am
Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): Business software provider Tally Solutions has announced the launch of Tally.ERP 9 Release 6, its GST ready accounting and compliance software.
IDBI Federal felicitates Srikanth and HS Prannoy in Hyderabad
Jun 28, 2017, at 01:19 am
Hyderabad, June 27 (IBNS): IDBI Federal felicitated Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy at an event held at Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad.
BHEL bags EPC order for 15 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant
Jun 27, 2017, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Tuesday said it has secured an order for setting up a 15 MW Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Power Plant on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis, in Gujarat.
Ten million tonnes of fish dumped every year, says study
Jun 27, 2017, at 10:57 pm
New York, June 27 (IBNS): Industrial fishing fleets dump nearly 10 million tonnes of good fish back into the ocean every year, according to new joint research by The University of Western Australia and the University of British Columbia.
Indian benchmark indices end lower on Tuesday
Jun 27, 2017, at 10:19 pm
Mumbai, Jun 27 (IBNS): The Indian market ended lower on Tuesday with BSE Sensex down 179.96 points at 30958.25 and NSE Nifty down 63.55 points at 9511.40.
Canon India’s Inkjet wireless range strengthened with the launch of PIXMA TS 3170 and E 3170
Jun 27, 2017, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): Committed to elevate imaging experiences of customers across the country, Canon India Pvt. Ltd on Tuesday announced expansion of its popular PIXMA series, with the launch of two new models.
Desh Bandhu Gupta, founder of multinational pharma company Lupin, passes away
Jun 27, 2017, at 07:41 pm
Mumbai, Jun 27 (IBNS): Desh Bandhu Gupta, 79, a key figure in the Indian pharmaceutical industry and the founder of multinational phrma company, Lupin, passed away on Monday.
Apple CEO meets PM Narendra Modi
Jun 27, 2017, at 01:55 pm
Washington, June 27 (IBNS): Tech giant Apple CEO Tim Cook met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is currently visiting the US.
LCBO and OPSEU reach tentative deal to avert looming strike
Jun 27, 2017, at 06:11 am
Toronto, June 27 (IBNS): The LCBO stores across the province will keep their business normal as the Liquor Control Board management and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) reached a tentative deal.
Northeast region states to benefit from GST: Jitendra Singh
Jun 27, 2017, at 12:40 am
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS): Eight states of Northeast region are among the states which are likely to benefit from the GST rollout on the midnight of June 30th and July 1.