Cognizant expands Latin American presence with new Brazil center

May 23, 2017, at 09:50 pm

Sao Paulo, May 23 (IBNS):Cognizant on Tuesday announced the expansion of its Latin American operations with the opening of a new center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to support increasing demand for the company’s digital business, operations and systems and technology services.

India’s total fisheries production could reach 16 MMT by 2019: ASSOCHAM study

May 23, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) Urging the government to double the outlay of Rs 3,000 crore for development and management of fisheries sector, apex industry body ASSOCHAM Tuesday said that India could achieve about 16 million metric tonnes (MMT) of inland and marine fisheries’ production by 2019-20 thereby adopting a target oriented approach to achieve eight per cent growth year-on-year.

Lower tax incidence on entertainment services under GST

May 23, 2017, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that taxes on entertainments and amusements (covered by the erstwhile entry 62 of State List of the Constitution) have been subsumed under Goods and Services Tax (GST) except to the extent of taxes on entertainments and amusements levied by a Panchayat or a Municipality.

E-wallet company Paytm rolls over to Paytm Payments Bank

May 23, 2017, at 09:01 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS): E-wallet company Paytm, on Tuesday, launched its Payment Bank offering accounts on an invite-only basis, according to media reports.

Schneider Electric appoints Venkatraman Swaminathan to lead the IT Division for India zone

May 23, 2017, at 08:13 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, on Tuesday announced that it has appointed Venkatraman Swaminathan as the Vice-President, IT Division – India Zone.

Future Generali India Life Insurance appoints Rakesh Wadhwa as Chief Marketing Officer

May 23, 2017, at 07:31 pm

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): Future Generali India Life Insurance on Tuesday said it has appointed Rakesh Wadhwa as its Chief Marketing Officer. Rakesh, Executive Vice President - Strategy & Special projects will take on the additional charge with immediate effect.

Jharkhand court hands out life term to former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh

May 23, 2017, at 07:16 pm

PATNA, May 23 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A local court in Jharkhand, on Tuesday, handed out life imprisonment to former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh, in a 22-year-old murder case involving killing of a legislator.

PM Modi inaugurates African Development Bank Annual Meeting in Gujarat's Gandhinagar

May 23, 2017, at 06:55 pm

Gandhinagar, May 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Tata Steel's OMQ Division celebrates World Biodiversity Day

May 23, 2017, at 03:34 am

Noamundi, May 22 (IBNS): The Ore, Mines & Quarries (OMQ) Division of Tata Steel celebrated 'World Biodiversity Day' under this year's theme of 'Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism' at the Noamundi Recreation Club on Monday.

Noel N Tata felicitated for Tata International’s Outstanding Performance in International Trade

May 23, 2017, at 03:09 am

Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Noel N Tata, Managing Director, Tata International Limited, was felicitated by the MVIRDC World Trade Centre in Mumbai under Global Business Head Category for the company's outstanding performance in international trade.

Jaguar introduces 2-0l diesel derivative of Jaguar XE

May 22, 2017, at 11:16 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Jaguar Land Rover India on Monday announced the start of sales for the 2.0l diesel derivative of MY17 Jaguar XE in India at an attractive starting price of Rs. 38.25 Lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.

Tata Power's Generation crosses 52,000 MUs for the first time in FY17

May 22, 2017, at 10:50 pm

Mumbai/ Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, on Monday announced that the Company’s generation, for the first time, has crossed 52,000 Million Units (MU), collectively from all its power plants in FY17.

New Uber Rider app now available to all riders in all 29 cities in India

May 22, 2017, at 10:05 pm

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Taxi-servicing provider Uber's newly designed and re-engineered rider’ app has been rolled out to its users in India and around the globe, across Android and iOS platforms.

Elan announces launch of premium mixed use project Elan Miracle

May 22, 2017, at 09:54 pm

Gurgaon, May 22 (IBNS): Leading real estate player Elan Group announced the launch of Elan Miracle, a premium mixed use development project in Gurugram, an official release stated.

Tata Sons appoints Saurabh Agrawal as Group Chief Financial Officer

May 22, 2017, at 09:35 pm

Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Tata Sons on Monday announced the appointment of Saurabh Agrawal as the Group Chief Financial Officer of the company, an official release stated.

OYO Townhouse debuts in Bengaluru

May 22, 2017, at 09:32 pm

Bengaluru, May 22 (IBNS):: OYO, India’s largest and most innovative hospitality company, on Monday said it has introduced its mid-market offering OYO Townhouse in Bengaluru.

Tie up Arundhati Roy to Army jeep : Paresh Rawal's controversial tweet

May 22, 2017, at 08:25 pm

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) : Bollywood actor and BJP MP Paresh Rawal has kicked up a storm after he made a controversial comment on social media, suggesting that author Arundhanti Roy be tied to an army jeep- a reference to the recent "human shield" outcry over army action in Kashmir.

Cathay Pacific to lay off 600 employees

May 22, 2017, at 03:03 pm

Hong Kong, May 22 (IBNS): Cathay Pacific on Monday announced that it will be making around 600 people redundant in its head office.

GST to be biggest achievement of Modi Govt; fin inclusion, digital other big milestones: ASSOCHAM

May 21, 2017, at 12:34 am

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): As the Narendra Modi is about to complete three years in office, its biggest achievement on economic front would be the Goods and Services Tax which is near a roll-out, while financial inclusion, digitisation and public investment on infrastructure like railways and power distribution are perceived as other credible steps for structural changes in the economy, the ASSOCHAM has said.

Volvo cars expands dealership, opens Flyga Auto in Pune

May 20, 2017, at 02:55 am

Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): In a step forward to expand its footprint in India, Swedish car company Volvo Auto India opened its dealership in Pune on Friday.

Four different rates of GST taxes, no price push up : Arun Jatiley

May 19, 2017, at 10:30 pm

New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) : Union Finance Minister Arun Jatiley on Friday announced the Goods and Services Tax rates to be effective from July 1, while assuring that they will not push up prices.

Arun Jaitley chairs GST Council meeting, GST rates for goods and GST Compensation Cess approved

May 19, 2017, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): The 14th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council Meeting, chaired by Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley was held at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday where GST rates for goods and GST Compensation Cess were approved.

Infosys Foundation invests in sustainable development of tribal villages of MP

May 19, 2017, at 04:24 am

Bangalore, May 18 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Infosys, has partnered with Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas Parishad, a NGO working for development solutions of rural India, to work for the sustainable development of tribal villages of Jhabua - Alirajpur districts of Madhya Pradesh.

State Bank opens folk art gallery at Alipore branch

May 19, 2017, at 03:51 am

Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): State Bank of India has come forward to promote the traditional heritage of folk art prevalent at various parts of the country.

GST Council decides rates of 1,211 items, exempts milk and cereals

May 19, 2017, at 02:43 am

Srinagar, May 18 (IBNS): The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Thursday decided the rate of 1, 211 items and exempted milk and cereals from tax structures, according to media reports.

Sweden shows keen interest in Indian smart city development

May 18, 2017, at 10:51 pm

New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS) Evincing keen interest in partnering smart cities development initiative in the country, Sweden has suggested a Common Plan of Action for applying its expertise and technology in promoting sustainable and green friendly public transport solutions besides solid waste management in smart cities being developed.

mjunction forays into the F&B sector

May 18, 2017, at 10:42 pm

Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS) Foraying into the Food & Beverage industry, mjunction Services ltd., India’s largest B2B e-commerce company, has entered into an agreement with a leading private in-flight catering service provider in India.

Volvo Cars announces ‘Make in India’ plans. First assembled cars to roll-out this year

May 18, 2017, at 06:50 pm

Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, announced on Thursday that it will start vehicle assembly operations in India in 2017. This positions the company for further growth in the fast-expanding premium car segment in India.

Zomato hacked, user records stolen

May 18, 2017, at 06:18 pm

New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): Restaurant search and discovery giant Zomato on Thursday announced that its 17 million user records have been stolen.

IndiGo wins Airbus “Best Operational Excellence Award” Globally

May 18, 2017, at 05:05 pm

New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): IndiGo, India’s largest and fastest growing carrier, has been awarded the coveted award for ‘Best Operational Excellence’ by Airbus for the second consecutive time at a worldwide level, outperforming 46 airlines of international repute. IndiGo’s consistence performance in effective utilization of its Airbus A320 aircraft and maintenance of top-notch dispatch reliability has bagged the company this recognition amongst established global carriers at the A320 Family Symposium.