Sharp rise in ACs, power back up devices this summer: ASSOCHAM

Apr 16, 2017, at 01:16 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Onset of early summer with sudden rise of temperature in most parts of India has given a big boost to Air conditioner (ACs), inverters, generators and air coolers with demand estimated to be going up between 35-45 per cent this season as compared to last year, an ASSOCHAM survey has indicated.

Crompton completes one year of their 'Let’s Hang out Ghar Pe' campaign

Apr 15, 2017, at 04:46 am

Mumbai, Apr 14 (IBNS): This week marks one year since Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd (CGCEL) launched its campaign 'Let’s Hang Out Ghar Pe!' Launched in April last year, the brand released TV commercials for its fans and LED lighting.

Airtel launches ‘Internet TV’ for Digital Homes

Apr 15, 2017, at 12:24 am

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): Airtel Digital TV , the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel, today launched ‘Internet TV’ – India’s first hybrid STB, powered by Android TV, which brings the best of online content to the TV screen along with a bouquet of over 500 plus satellite TV channels.

Volvo Auto India launches its quickest car ever – Volvo S60 Polestar

Apr 15, 2017, at 12:07 am

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS): Swedish automobile company Volvo Cars launched the fastest car they have ever made – the new Volvo S60 Polestar.

Central government's Operation Clean Money enters second phase

Apr 14, 2017, at 08:41 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance said on Friday that under the Operation Clean Money (OCM), more than 60,000 persons, including 1,300 high risk persons, have been identified for investigation into claims of excessive cash sales during the demonetisation period.

Quick Heal partners Rising Pune Supergiant to spread mass awareness on internet security

Apr 14, 2017, at 05:06 am

Pune, Apr 13 (IBNS):Quick Heal Technologies Limited, an IT security solutions provider, has associated with Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) as 'Security Partner' for IPL 2017.

ITDC celebrates 8th Public Sector Day across verticals

Apr 14, 2017, at 04:32 am

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) the public sector undertaking under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism is celebrating 8th Public Sector Day from April 10-16th.

SAIL receives SCOPE Award for Best HR Practices from President Pranab Mukherjee

Apr 14, 2017, at 04:26 am

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a public sector enterprise, has been awarded with the prestigious SCOPE Award for Best Practices in Human Resource Management for the year 2014-15.

Indian benchmark indices end Thursday on negative note

Apr 13, 2017, at 10:22 pm

Mumbai, Apr 13 (IBNS): The Indian market ended Thursday on negative note with BSE Sensex down 182.03 points at 29461.45 and Nifty down by 52.65 points at 9150.80.

President Mukherjee gives his approval to GST Bill

Apr 13, 2017, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee, on Thursday, gave his assent to four supporting legislation related to Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to media reports.

Infosys March quarter net profit lower than previous quarter

Apr 13, 2017, at 08:10 pm

Bengaluru, Apr 13 (IBNS): India's leading IT services firm Infosys announced its results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2017 on Thursday.

Sanofi appoints Nikhilesh Kalra to lead consumer healthcare business for India, South Asia

Apr 13, 2017, at 03:45 am

Kolkata/Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS): Sanofi announced the appointment of Nikhilesh Kalra as the General Manager of its Consumer Healthcare (CHC) business in India and South Asia.

Jet Airways named 'India's Best Airline'

Apr 13, 2017, at 03:36 am

Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premiere, international airline, on Wednesday announced that it has won ‘India’s Best Airline’ award in TripAdvisor’s first annual Travellers’ Choice® awards for airlines for the year.

Resil introduces new Vista Aura Car fresheners

Apr 13, 2017, at 01:37 am

Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS): Vista Car Care, an automotive detailing brand from the house of Resil Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., has launched the new range of Vista Aura Car Fresheners.

Ola powers Maharashtra Government’s ‘Visit Maharashtra 2017’ Campaign as its official mobility partner

Apr 13, 2017, at 12:35 am

Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS): Ola, India’s most popular mobile app for transportation, today announced an exclusive partnership with Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation to promote tourism in the state. With 2017 declared as the ‘Visit Maharashtra’ year by the honorable Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the tourism department has undertaken various initiatives to develop Maharashtra as a tourism brand. Ola, in support of these initiatives, has launched a unique sub-category - ‘Mumbai Darshan’ under its Rentals offering, for guided city tours to hundreds of thousands of tourists visiting Mumbai every year.

March retail inflation rises at 3.81 pct

Apr 13, 2017, at 12:12 am

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation or retail inflation for the month of March 2017 hit 3.81%, official data released on Wednesday said.

India's factory output in February moves down by 1.2 pct

Apr 12, 2017, at 11:42 pm

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): India's factory output moved down by 1.2 per cent in February, official data released by the government on Wednesday said.

51% of online shoppers use two or more devices for shopping online: Criteo Report

Apr 12, 2017, at 10:12 pm

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Criteo S.A., the performance marketing technology company, today released its latest research ‘The State of Cross-Device Commerce - India’ on consumers’ online shopping habits.

Aircel launches free incoming calls on national roaming

Apr 12, 2017, at 10:06 pm

Kolkata, Apr 12 (IBNS): In its constant endeavour to offer the best value for money products and services to customers, Aircel, one of the leading innovative telecom brands in India, announced free incoming calls on national roaming.

Indian benchmark indices decline on Wednesday, Infosys to declare quarterly results on Thursday

Apr 12, 2017, at 09:51 pm

Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS): The Indian market chose to remain cautious on Wednesday ahead of the company earnings season scheduled with Infosys declaring its quarterly results on Thursday.

Carlsberg India launches ‘Tuborg Classic’

Apr 12, 2017, at 09:45 pm

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Building on the tremendous success of Tuborg Green and Tuborg Strong, Carlsberg India announced the launch of Tuborg Classic, India’s first premium strong beer with Scotch Malts. Tuborg Classic, with its rich personality, is a refreshingly strong beer with imported Scotch Malts for a stronger & smoother taste.

Made-in-India Jeep Compass local production to commence by June 2017

Apr 12, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS): FCA India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the world’s seventh largest automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is all set to roll out the Jeep Compass from its Ranjangaon manufacturing facility by June 2017.

Banks to block accounts in absence of self certification, necessary for FATCA compliance

Apr 12, 2017, at 08:40 pm

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Bank accounts opened between July 1, 2014 and August 31, 2015 have to submit self-certification by April 30 this year or their accounts will be blocked until the certification is submitted, according to a statement by the Income Tax Department.

Reliance Jio withdraws Summer Surprise fully, offers new plans

Apr 12, 2017, at 04:43 am

Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited ('Jio') on Tuesday announced that the Jio Summer Surprise has been fully withdrawn, following the advice of Telecom Regulatory authority of India (TRAI).

Indian benchmark indices rise on Tuesday

Apr 11, 2017, at 10:24 pm

Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Indian market perked up on Tuesday, with BSE Sensex up 212.61 points at 29,788.35 and NSE Nifty up 55.55 points at 9,237 at close of business hours.

Reliance Group's Unlimit launches Enablement

Apr 11, 2017, at 10:16 pm

Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Reliance Group’s Unlimit, the first dedicated IoT (Internet of Things) business unit of any telecom operator in India, and Cumulocity, the leading IoT software provider worldwide, on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership to roll out a suite of new products and services on a new platform, titled ‘Enablement’.

Aircel customer wins a Premium Sedan in ‘Super Challenge Contest Season 2’

Apr 11, 2017, at 10:07 pm

Karnataka, Apr 11 (IBNS): Aircel, one of India’s leading innovative telecom players, on Tuesday felicitated the prize winners of “Super Challenge Contest Season 2”, an exciting general knowledge-based consumer engagement contest.

TAL Manufacturing launches much-awaited TAL Brabo robot

Apr 11, 2017, at 09:42 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): TAL Manufacturing Solutions, a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd. on Tuesday launched its much-awaited TAL Brabo robot in two variants, with payloads of 2 kilos and 10 kilos, priced between INR 5 – 7 lakhs. Indigenously developed, the TAL Brabo is a ‘Made in India’ solution, developed to cater to micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as for large scale manufacturers who require cost competitive automated solutions in manufacturing.

Huracán Performante: Sculpted by the Wind arrives in India

Apr 11, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): Automobili Lamborghini unveils the fastest car, the Huracán Performante - the powerhouse of Lamborghini DNA and innovation with combining new lightweight technologies, active aerodynamics and further improved powertrain.

Tata Cleantech Capital funds the largest private solar rooftop system in Mumbai

Apr 11, 2017, at 09:31 pm

Mumbai /Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): Tata Cleantech Capital Limited (TCCL) - a joint venture between Tata Capital Limited and International Finance Corporation (IFC), has funded the solar rooftop project at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), established and installed by Avesta Solar Private Limited (ASPL), in Mumbai. TCCL, the sole lender, disbursed a total of Rs. 2.36 crore to this project; the largest solar rooftop project in Mumbai.