Exide Life Insurance launches Life Star Saver
Jan 21, 2016, at 10:33 pm
Bangalore, Jan 21 (IBNS): Exide Life Insurance, an established and profitable life Insurance company on Thursday announced the launch of “Exide Life Star Saver†- a limited payment savings cum insurance plan.
Weak global cues push back Sensex, Nifty
Jan 21, 2016, at 10:24 pm
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS): The Indian stock market continues to disappoint investors, with the BSE Sensex down 99.83 points to close at 23962.21 and the Nifty down 32.50 points to close at at 7276.80 on Thursday, largely due to weak global cues.
Satin Creditcare to expand its operations in 3 new states
Jan 21, 2016, at 10:22 pm
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Satin Creditcare Network Limited (SCNL), one of the leading microfinance institutions in India has announced the completion of 25 years of sterling services for the empowerment of rural and urban poor in the microfinance sector.
Pawan Hans declares Rs 7.76 crores dividend
Jan 21, 2016, at 09:19 pm
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Pawan Hans has declared a dividend of Rs 7.76 crores for the financial year 2014-15 (FY 2014-15).
IMF Chief Lagarde picks up European nominations
Jan 21, 2016, at 09:03 pm
Washington, Jan 21 (IBNS): International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) European member nations have nominated head Christine Lagarde for a second term as part of a selection process that member nations intend to complete by early March.
Kaali Peeli Republic week celebrations by Apna Cabs
Jan 21, 2016, at 08:30 pm
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS) Apna Cabs, the government authorised aggregator of Kaali Peeli taxis and Cool Cabs to celebrate "Kaali Peeli Republic Week".
Portronics unveils power bank "Velocity" with a super- sized 10400 mAh capacity
Jan 21, 2016, at 08:28 pm
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Portronics, a leader in innovative portable and digital devices, today announces its new portable power device called, "Velocity" with a formidable 10400 mAh battery capacity which allows the user to charge their devices multiple times throughout.
Vodafone India rolls out 3G services on its own network for customers in Bengaluru
Jan 21, 2016, at 02:40 am
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IBNS) Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has begun a phased roll-out of Superfast 3G services on its own 3G network in Bengaluru.
Mahindra Retail brings American brand Carter's Inc. to India
Jan 21, 2016, at 01:38 am
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS): Mahindra Retail, a part of the USD 16.9 billion Mahindra Group, on Wednesday announced that it will be bringing Carter’s Inc., America’s leading brand of children’s clothing, gifts and accessories, to its chain of BabyOye stores across India.
Capacit'e Infraprojects bags new orders of Rs. 925 crore for construction of new high-rise buildings
Jan 21, 2016, at 01:35 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, Jan 20 (IBNS): Capacit'e Infraprojects Limited, a leading construction company which specialises in construction super-high rise buildings, on Wednesday announced that the company has bagged nine new construction orders aggregating to Rs925.79 crore from different developers across cities in the country.
Jan 21, 2016, at 01:19 am
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS) Microsoft Corp. CEO Satya Nadella has announced a new three-part initiative to ensure that Microsoft’s cloud computing resources serve the public good.
Bachi Shoes Ltd launches 'FeetScience'
Jan 21, 2016, at 12:44 am
Chennai, Jan 20 (IBNS): Bachi Shoes Limited, a subsidiary of Tata International, on Wednesday launched an all new brand of footwear called 'FeetScience'.
JSW Energy's net profit dips for the third quarter ended December 2015
Jan 21, 2016, at 12:29 am
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS): Despite strong operational performance, JSW Energy posted a decline in consolidated net profit for the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2015 (December 2015 quarter) due to higher interest and depreciation following the acquisition of hydro assets and higher provision of taxes.
Textile Minister inaugurates 56TH IIGF
Jan 20, 2016, at 11:40 pm
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS) Santosh Kumar Gangwar, the Minister of State for Textiles (Independent Charge) , inaugurated the 56th India International Garment Fair, (IIGF) 2016 in presence of Rashmi Verma, Secretary Textiles at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves setting up of over 5,000 MW of Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects
Jan 20, 2016, at 11:31 pm
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for setting up over 5,000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects on build, own and operate basis.
Poor performance by benchmark Indian indices
Jan 20, 2016, at 11:15 pm
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS): The Indian stock market ended Wednesday on a low key with the BSE Sensex dipping 417.80 points to 24,062.04 and NSE Nifty shedding 125.80 points to 7,309.30 on the back of global equities sell-off, a fall in crude oil prices and the slide in the Indian currency.
Jan 20, 2016, at 04:51 pm
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The BSE Sensex slumped nearly 2 per cent on Wednesday, while the 50-share Nifty index sunk over 135 points below 7,300 for first time since June 2, 2014, reports said.
Retailers must provide 'ME'aningful customer experiences: Wipro-Planet Retail Research
Jan 20, 2016, at 01:14 am
Bangalore, Jan 19 (IBNS): A new study by Planet Retail and Wipro Limited confirms that retailers who do not provide individualized and digitally connected customer experiences, are falling behind competitors.
Metro Railway asks for suggestions from media for 2016-17 railway budget
Jan 20, 2016, at 01:00 am
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS) General Manager of Kolkata's Metro Railway A K Kapoor on Tuesday invited inputs from media as asked by the Railway Mininister Suresh Prabhu for the 2016-17 railway budget.
'Make in India' initiative partners with BioAsia 2016
Jan 20, 2016, at 12:44 am
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS) BioAsia, Asia's biggest technology and bio-business platform, has on Tuesday announced that the Make in India initiative by Government of India has partnered with the 13th edition of BioAsia to be held in Hyderabad from Feb 8 to Feb 10.
Godrej takes majority stake of 51% in India Circus
Jan 20, 2016, at 12:07 am
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IBNS): Godrej, one of India’s leading business conglomerates, on Tuesday said in its bid to continuously increase its footprint in the lifestyle vertical by taking majority stake of 51% in India Circus, a venture by Krsnaa Mehta.
Aircel to add 150 3G towers to boost connectivity in West Bengal
Jan 19, 2016, at 11:17 pm
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): Keeping in line with its commitment to provide a robust connectivity and seamless data experience to its customers in West Bengal, Aircel, one of India’s leading innovative telecom service providers, today announced the setting-up of 150 3G towers by March, 2016.
Twitter network down for several users
Jan 19, 2016, at 10:50 pm
New York, Jan 19 (IBNS): Popular micro-blogging site Twitter became offline for several users on Tuesday.
Tomar visits Bokaro Steel Plant
Jan 19, 2016, at 10:33 pm
Bokaro, Jan 19 (IBNS) Union Steel and Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar visited Bokaro Steel Plant at Bokaro in Jharkhand on Monday.
Indian share markets post gain
Jan 19, 2016, at 10:07 pm
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IBNS): The Indian share market fared relatively better on Tuesday compared to its past few days of miserable performance.
Danone launches delectable ready-to-eat custard
Jan 19, 2016, at 08:45 pm
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IBNS): Danone, the leading food company, has launched a major innovation in the packaged food industry with its ‘ready-to-eat Custard’.
WhatsApp drops subscription fee
Jan 19, 2016, at 03:20 pm
California, Jan 19 (IBNS) Messaging app WhatsApp has announced that it will no more charge the subscription fee.
CBI arrests Regional Commissioner EPFO in bribery case
Jan 19, 2016, at 03:03 am
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Regional Commissioner of Chennai Region, Employees Provident Fund Organisation and two Enforcement Officers and four private persons including a conduit in a bribery case of Rs.14.5 lakhs.
Yes Bank joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Jan 19, 2016, at 12:43 am
Geneva, Jan 18 (IBNS): Yes Bank, a private sector bank, has joined nearly 200 forward-thinking companies across the globe as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Vodafone India launches 3G services in Rajasthan
Jan 19, 2016, at 12:29 am
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS) Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has begun the roll-out of its Superfast 3G services on its own 3G network in Rajasthan.