OYO Rooms targets 1,500 rooms in Kolkata by year end
Jul 18, 2015, at 06:11 am
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): Continuing with its rapid expansion drive, India’s largest branded network of hotels, OYO Rooms on Friday said it will expand its network in Kolkata to 1,500 rooms with over 150 partner properties by the end of 2015.
TCS recognized as global leader in Card Management and Transaction Processing by Celent
Jul 18, 2015, at 06:07 am
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services ,a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, on Friday announced that it has been recognized as a Global Leader in the Card Management and Transaction Processing Vendors Part IV: Professional Services Firms report by Celent, a research and consulting firm focused on the application of information technology in the global financial services industry.
Centre lauds Bengal's business-friendly initiatives
Jul 18, 2015, at 06:03 am
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS) : The Union Government has welcomed the business-friendly initiatives that the West Bengal Government has introduced in the past four years.
Bosch Eyecare wins at Zinnov awards
Jul 18, 2015, at 05:13 am
Bangalore, July 17 (IBNS) – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, wins at Zinnov Awards for its Eyecare device that was adjudged as an innovation with a potential to solve large scale global problems.
Tata Docomo reduces local, STD outgoing tariffs while roaming
Jul 18, 2015, at 04:28 am
Hyderabad: July 17 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL) announced the launch of new exciting roaming plans for its post-pay and pre-pay customers across all circles.
Mahindra forays into branded edible oils segment with 'NuPro'
Jul 17, 2015, at 10:41 pm
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): The Agri Business vertical of Mahindra & Mahindra, part of the USD 16.9 billion Mahindra Group, on Friday announced the launch of its branded edible oil-NuPro for the health conscious Indian consumer.
RattanIndia signs PPA for 5 MW rooftop solar project in Madhya Pradesh
Jul 17, 2015, at 09:06 pm
Bhopal, July 17 (IBNS): RattanIndia Apna Solar, a part of the RattanIndia Group, on Friday announced the signing of power purchase agreement (PPA) & project implementation agreement (PIA) with Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co. Ltd. (MPMKVVCL) in Bhopal to develop 5 MW grid connected rooftop solar power project in Madhya Pradesh.
ADDIS: International Monetary Fund boosts efforts to help countries finance development
Jul 17, 2015, at 03:05 pm
New York, July 17 (IBNS) As countries meet in Addis Ababa to consider ways to ensure adequate financing for sustainable development, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is taking measures to boost access to its resources, help countries better mobilize domestic revenue and focus more of its own work on issues such as equity, inclusion and the environment.
Indus Towers recognized as 'Great Place To Work For'
Jul 17, 2015, at 04:02 am
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Indus Towers, a telecom tower company, has been recognized as the 2nd Top Employer in the Telecom industry in India, by the Great Place to Work Institute in the survey Best Companies to Work For in 2015.
Nucleus Software appoints Daragh O'Byrne as Vice President, Global Head of Marketing and Alliances
Jul 17, 2015, at 02:40 am
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Nucleus Software, the leading provider of lending and transaction banking solutions to the global financial services industry, announced an addition to the senior leadership team. Daragh O’Byrne joins the company as Vice President, Global Head of Marketing & Alliances.
TCS wins Business Transformation Award from Pegasystems
Jul 17, 2015, at 02:36 am
New York/Mumbai, July 16 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced that it has been recognized with the Business Transformation in Communications Industry Award by Pegasystems Inc., the software company empowering the world's leading enterprises with strategic business applications.
Tata Power's Mundra UMPP generated 64,928 MUs of electricity till FY15
Jul 16, 2015, at 11:16 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): India's first Ultra Mega Power Plant, the 4000 MW Coastal Gujarat Power Limited (CGPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has successfully completed three years of operation, generating 64,928 MUs of electricity from 2012 to 2015.
Jul 16, 2015, at 10:45 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS) Union Cabinet chaired by Prime MinisterNarendra Modi on Thursday gave its approval for the proposal to permit utilization of India's capital contribution to the SAARC Development Fund (SDF) for its Economic and Infrastructure Windows, in addition to the existing approval for utilizing India's capital contribution for the Social Window of SDF.
Jul 16, 2015, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on Thursday gave its approval for redevelopment of railway stations on 'as is where is' basis, through open invitation from interested parties with their designs and business ideas including permitting commercial development of real estate by the Zonal Railways.
Jul 16, 2015, at 09:24 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday gave its approval for signing and ratification of an Inter-Governmental agreement between India and Armenia, on cooperation in the field of Agriculture.
Havells launches new range of switchgear products in eastern region
Jul 16, 2015, at 03:56 pm
Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS) : Havells India Limited, a $1.4 billion leading Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) Company with a strong global footprint, on Wednesday unveiled a new range of distribution boards and circuit breakers in Kolkata.
Jul 16, 2015, at 05:28 am
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): India's goods exports in the month of June dropped by 15.82 per cent , a government data revealed on Wednesday.
Jet Airways, Sashastra Seema Bal honoured with animal welfare award
Jul 16, 2015, at 05:01 am
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Jet Airways, Sashastra Seema Bal and Dr. Ashutosh Joshi (officer-in-charge of Uttarakhand State Animal Welfare Board) were conferred with the Leadership in Animal Welfare Award for their exemplary service to animals in the past year.
Jul 16, 2015, at 04:32 am
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Tata Housing, a real estate developer in India, on Wednesday announced that the company will provide vocational skill development training to 100,000 socio-economically backward youth across the nation by 2024, under its 'Samarth' initiative in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of skilling the youth in India.
Jul 16, 2015, at 04:25 am
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): Orion Edutech, a skill development company, on Wednesday celebrated the First World Youth Skills Day and announced the official launch of PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna).
Decoding the Greek 'debt-crisis', the Kolkata way
Jul 16, 2015, at 04:20 am
Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS) A group of economists from Kolkata assembled at a panel discussion organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) to discuss the Greece crisis on Tuesday and the effect it might have on Indian economy in the upcoming days.
Hansa Cequity launches Customer Marketing Maturity (CMM) framework
Jul 16, 2015, at 04:15 am
Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): Hansa Cequity, a customer marketing company, has announced its commitment to increase the adoption of customer-centricity across India Inc. by launching its Customer Marketing Maturity (CMM) framework as a part of its new consulting services offerings.
Jul 16, 2015, at 01:38 am
Mumbai/Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services, a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, on Wednesday announced that it has completed building sanitation facilities for girl students in 1000 schools across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar States as a part of Prime Minister’s Clean India Initiative.
Sanofi Pasteur intensifies its fight to prevent influenza
Jul 16, 2015, at 01:01 am
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, on Wednesday announced an initiative to educate parents in India about the seriousness of influenza and preventing it amongs young children.
Acme Fitness launches Octane 'Zero Runner' in India
Jul 16, 2015, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): ACME Fitness, a fitness systems maker, on Wednesday launched the Zero Runner – for zero impact running and one of a kind training solution , which has been creating rave reviews in USA.
Sensex closes 265 points above, Nifty ends over 8500 points
Jul 15, 2015, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): The Sensex closed 265 points higher as the trading in the Indian market closed on Wednesday.
Seminar on Direct Taxes held in Kolkata
Jul 15, 2015, at 03:53 am
Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): Eastern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India organised Seminar on Direct Taxes at ICAI Bhawan in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Minister of Railways inaugurates newly constructed Gandhidham-Tuna Tekra rail line
Jul 15, 2015, at 01:35 am
Gandhidham, July 14 (IBNS) In yet another significant achievement in the field of developing Railway infrastructure in the country, Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed broad-gauge railway-line between Gandhidham and Tuna-Tekra Port in Gujarat by flagging off a goods train.
48% growth in FDI equity inflows after Make in India: Centre
Jul 15, 2015, at 01:27 am
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): The Centre on Tuesday said the growth in FDI has been significant after the launch of Make in India initiatives in September 2014, with 48 percent increase in FDI equity inflows during October 2014 to April 2015 over the corresponding period last year.
India's WPI touches 2.40 pct in June
Jul 15, 2015, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): India's annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, stood at -2.40 percent for the month of June ,over June, 2014, as compared to -2.36% for the previous month and 5.66% during the corresponding month of the previous year, government data released on Tuesday said.