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VERO MODA launches its new GEEK CHIC collection

Aug 05, 2016, at 09:45 pm

Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): This autumn/ winter, VERO MODA’s #TRENDYVEROMODA campaign brings consumers fast fashion, straight from the international runways. The brand will highlight one key winter trend inspired by international fashion every single week.

India's top tech start-ups battle it out to win Tech Rocketship Awards

Aug 05, 2016, at 09:43 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Tech Rocketship Awards, an initiative by the UK’s Department of International Trade (DIT) in India, aimed at identifying India’s top young entrepreneurs and providing them with expert business advice and support to help them go global through the UK.

Ola’s new initiative raises ‘healthy living’ awareness amongst its driver-partners

Aug 05, 2016, at 09:14 pm

Pune, Aug 5 (IBNS): Ola, a mobile app for transportation, on Thursday announced the launch of ‘We Care, We Share,’ a healthy living awareness campaign for its driver-partners in the city.

Airtel makes voice calling free

Aug 05, 2016, at 09:03 pm

India/ Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): Telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel on Friday announced two new postpaid plans under its ‘myPlan Infinity’ series, offering unlimited voice calls along with bundled 3G or 4G data at just Rs 1199.

Pidilite launches Fevikwik Gel for controlled application

Aug 05, 2016, at 06:39 pm

Mumbai, Aug (IBNS): Pidilite Industries Ltd has recently launched Fevikwik Gel, a release stated.

Industry leaders laud Rajya Sabha's effort of passing GST Bill

Aug 05, 2016, at 03:41 am

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): Industry leaders on Thursday welcomed the passage of the much-awaited GST Bill in the Rajya Sabha.

Tube Investments of India Limited reports Q1 Net Profit growth at 135%

Aug 05, 2016, at 03:18 am

Kolkata/Chennai, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Board of Directors of Tube Investments of India Limited (TII) met on Thursday and approved the financial results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2016.

Markets wipe out early gains to end flat on Thursday

Aug 04, 2016, at 11:06 pm

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IBNS): Indian market absorbed the news that the GST Bill was finally passed at the monsoon session of the Parliament and now awaits the details about its implementation, according to media reports.

Moon Express, first private company, to make a lunar landing

Aug 04, 2016, at 08:13 pm

Washington, Aug 4 (IBNS): The United States government, for the first time, has approved a California-based private company to land a spacecraft on the moon, according to media reports on Thursday.

Datsun introduces GO and GO+ ‘Style’ editions in India

Aug 04, 2016, at 08:12 pm

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): Car manufacturer Datsun on Thursday rolled out the ‘Style’ editions of its GO and GO+ models which introduce new colours together with new options for the exterior and interior of both models.

GE to invest upto USD 31 million in Mytrah wind project

Aug 04, 2016, at 07:39 pm

Hyderabad/ Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): Mytrah, the India-based renewable focused Independent Power Producer,on Thursday announce that Mytrah Vayu (Tungabhadra) Private Limited, which is a 99.99 percent subsidiary of Mytrah Energy (India) Private Limited , has entered into a definitive agreement with Guayama P.R. Holdings B. V., an investment vehicle of GE Energy Financial Services , whereby GE has agreed to invest upto USD 31 million in MVTPL to support the development of a 200 MW wind energy project in Andhra Pradesh.

ICICI Bank's Chanda Kochhar welcomes GST passage by RS

Aug 04, 2016, at 07:29 pm

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): A day after its passing by the Rajya Sabha, Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank, on Thursday said Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill is the most important reform in indirect taxation in India ever.

GST will lower commodity prices : Arun Jaitley

Aug 04, 2016, at 06:50 pm

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS) : A day after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the new legislation will lower the price of commodities once implemented.

Rajya Sabha: GST Bill passed

Aug 04, 2016, at 03:14 am

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): In a landmark move, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Goods and Services Tax Constitutional Amendment Bill which aims to bring in a uniform tax in the country.

Pricol standalone income from operations grows by 38.5% in Q1 2016-17

Aug 04, 2016, at 03:08 am

Coimbatore, Aug 3 (IBNS): Pricol Limited, a leading manufacturer of automotive components for the global automotive market, announced its first quarter results for FY 2016-17 on Wednesday.

Indian markets fail to rise on Wednesday

Aug 04, 2016, at 02:38 am

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IBNS): Indian benchmark indices slipped for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday with Sensex down 284.20 points to 27697.51 and Nifty fell 78.05 points to 8544.85.

Tax avoidance will be more difficult under GST:Jaitley

Aug 04, 2016, at 02:35 am

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): Highlighting that Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill will eliminate the cascading effect of tax on tax, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley participated in a debate in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Essel Highways becomes IMS certified company in toll sector

Aug 04, 2016, at 01:38 am

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IBNS): Essel Highways Limited, the road infrastructure arm of Subhash Chandra led Essel Group, has been rewarded for its efforts in providing road infrastructure with Integrated Management Systems (IMS) certificate.

Lava launches A68

Aug 04, 2016, at 01:25 am

New Delhi /Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): : LAVA International Limited, one of the leading and fastest growing multi-national companies in the mobile handset industry, headquartered in India, on Wednesday announced the launch of Lava A68.

Etihad Airways' luxurious Dreamliner commences services into Shanghai

Aug 04, 2016, at 01:06 am

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Shanghai on Aug 2, from Abu Dhabi on its first flight into China. The new Dreamliner features the airline’s next-generation business and economy class cabins, and will operate with 299 seats, 28 in Business class and 271 in economy, representing a 14 per cent capacity increase on the route.

Siemens receives order worth Rs. 217 crore for Power Grid Company of Bangladesh

Aug 04, 2016, at 12:36 am

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IBNS): Siemens Ltd. announced that it has received a crucial order worth approximately Rs. 217 crore for Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB) project from Siemens AG, Germany.

Infosys recognized as a leader in distributed agile delivery for ADM Services by Ovum Decision Matrix

Aug 04, 2016, at 12:12 am

Bangalore, Aug 3 (IBNS): Infosys , a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, on Wednesday announced that it has been positioned as a Leader in Distributed Agile Delivery for ADM Services by Ovum analyst and research firm in its OVUM Decision Matrix (ODM)- Selecting a Distributed Agile Delivery Model for ADM Services, 2016–17.

ICICI Bank organises four coin exchange melas in Jammu

Aug 03, 2016, at 10:04 pm

Jammu, Aug 3 (IBNS): ICICI Bank Ltd organised four coin exchange melas at its various branches in Jammu last week.

GST Bill in Rajya Sabha today

Aug 03, 2016, at 03:22 pm

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): In a significant move, the Centre is all set to table the 122nd Constitution Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday which will pave the way for the rolling out of the goods and services tax (GST) in the nation.

Greaves Cotton registers 5% YoY growth in revenue during the quarter

Aug 02, 2016, at 11:35 pm

Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): Greaves Cotton Limited, one of India’s leading engineering companies, has, despite tough market conditions, reported revenues of Rs. 445 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 as against Rs. 424 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Indian markets decline on Tuesday

Aug 02, 2016, at 11:05 pm

Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): Indian benchmark indices failed to cling to their early gains on Tuesday and ended lower, with Sensex down 21.41 points to 27981.71 and NSE down 13.65 points to 8622.90.

Bajaj Auto launches Maxima C; India’s most powerful three-wheeler cargo vehicle

Aug 02, 2016, at 09:44 pm

Kolkata, Aug 2 (IBNS): Bajaj Auto, world’s largest three wheeler manufacturer has launched,has three-wheeler cargo vehicle, the Maxima C.

ShopClues launches its Raksha Bandhan store

Aug 02, 2016, at 09:42 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): This Raksha Bandhan let the love for your brother or sister, reflect in a unique way. On this auspicious day, make your sibling feel extra special by pampering him/her with the curation of gifts available on ShopClues’ Raksha Bandhan store.

Etihad Airways enhances travel experience for senior citizens flying from India to USA

Aug 02, 2016, at 09:16 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Etihad Airways has introduced a first-of-its-kind senior citizens’ package offering enhanced privileges for the over 60s travelling from India to the United States of America.

Jet Airways to increase capacity on Mumbai-Amsterdam route by deploying Boeing 777 Aircraft

Aug 02, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): Jet Airways, an international airline, will fly the largest aircraft in its fleet, the Boeing 777-300 ER, on the Mumbai-Amsterdam route with effect from October 30, 2016 to meet the growing demand on this key sector.