Sensex, Nifty close marginally up
Feb 26, 2015, at 01:51 am
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS) The Indian market finished marginally higher on Wednesday with the BSE Sensex closing 29,007.99.
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:47 am
The economy is exhibiting sharp green shoots and the government has provided a big dose of confidence to potential investors. However, now the focus would be on finding funds for many development projects announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister during electoral campaigning such as Swachh Bharat, modernization of Railways, Skill India, Clean Ganga among others.
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Feb 25, 2015, at 03:40 am
Education is one of the cornerstones upon which our society is built and hence the right to education has been recognised as a fundamental human right. Widespread affordable education without restrictive impedances can help generate employability and build sustainable societies leading to economic development. Education loans with discounted rates and relaxed norms, specifically targeted to include those unable to garner the cost of education, especially in the rural pockets, could be the right step in this direction.
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Feb 25, 2015, at 03:05 am
We hope the Union Budget 2015 will sanction favorable economic policies to foster an innovation driven ecosystem that addresses the unmet medical need in India. Impetus to healthcare and biopharmaceuticals in particular is critical in finding innovative solutions to address the huge disease burden especially in chronic health diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart diseases and respiratory disorders. We are optimistic the Union Budget 2015 will focus on:
Feb 25, 2015, at 02:57 am
Like every year, as we approach the end of February, the discussion on expectation from the Union Budget is an area of focus for all. However, this year is different with the Government under the leadership of Mr. Narendra Modi presenting its first full year Budget with lot more optimism all levels.
Acreaty bags Business Excellence Award by Kailash Satyarthi
Feb 25, 2015, at 12:07 am
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Acreaty, a leading HR consulting firm recently bagged 'Business Excellence Award' at JIMMC 'Navrang' Media Fest 2015.
Finance Commission recommends higher share of central taxes to states
Feb 24, 2015, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): The 14th Finance Commission report, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, has suggested raising share of states in central taxes to 42 percent from current 32 percent.
Afghanistan likely to open consular office in Kolkata
Feb 24, 2015, at 06:10 pm
Kolkata, Feb 24 (IBNS): Afghanistan is considering to open a consular office in east Indian city of Kolkata, its envoy to India said on Monday.
ICICI Bank organises coin exchange mela at Panaji branch
Feb 24, 2015, at 05:23 am
Panaji, Feb 23 (IBNS): ICICI Bank Ltd, a private sector bank, organised a Coin Exchange Mela at its Panaji Patto branch in Goa, under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India.
Sesa Sterlite plans corporate name change to Vedanta Ltd
Feb 24, 2015, at 05:09 am
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS): Sesa Sterlite Limited, the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a globally diversified natural resources company, on Monday announced that the company plans to adopt a new corporate name; 'Vedanta Limited'.
Airtel's Wynk Music crosses milestone of 5 million app downloads
Feb 24, 2015, at 05:08 am
India, Feb 23 (IBNS): Telecommunications service provider Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that its carrier agnostic music application-Wynk Music has crossed a momentous feat of 5 million downloads in just 6 months of launch.
Tata Power signs MoU with Siberian Coal Energy Company
Feb 23, 2015, at 10:12 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Tata Power, India,s largest integrated power company, Monday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siberian Coal Energy Company (SUEK) to develop opportunities in the energy sector.
Mahindra launches XUV500 XCLUSIVE Edition
Feb 23, 2015, at 06:37 pm
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), India's leading SUV manufacturer, on Monday announced the launch of the XUV500 Xclusive Edition built on its current top end variant, the W8.
FM urges bank employee unions to call off strike
Feb 22, 2015, at 02:54 am
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has made an appeal to all the employees of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and their Unions and Associations not to resort to agitation approach by participating in bank strike .
Hyundai launches all new Verna
Feb 21, 2015, at 05:42 pm
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): South Korean car maker Hyundai Motor India Ltd. on Friday launched their all-new world class sedan car 4S Fluidic Verna through an event at Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata.
Videocon launches Wi-Fi enabled AC range
Feb 21, 2015, at 04:46 am
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS) With an endeavour to constantly expand its portfolio and formulate smarter and connected devices, Videocon on Friday unveiled its first ever Wi-Fi AC range for the Indian market.
BT, Scala to bring digital solutions to retailers
Feb 21, 2015, at 03:53 am
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS): Communications services and solutions provider BT and Scala, a provider of intelligent digital signage technology, on Friday announced they will work together on a global scale to supply digital solutions.
India market drops, Sensex down by 230 points
Feb 21, 2015, at 01:36 am
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS) Dropping for the first time in eight days, the Sensex ended 230.86 points down on Friday.
Bestdealfinance.com - the 'FinancialTech Super Mart' launched in India
Feb 20, 2015, at 10:44 pm
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bestdealfinance.com, a financial e-commerce portal, has announced its formal launch Thursday. It is the first ever portal to provide a technology enabled end-to-end solution to financial needs of Individuals & SMEs.
RIL appoints Maheswar Sahu as independent director of board
Feb 20, 2015, at 01:10 am
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): The Board of Directors of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced the appointment of Maheswar Sahu, IAS (Retd), as an Independent Director on the Board with immediate effect.
TCS recognized as fastest growing brand over last five years
Feb 20, 2015, at 12:16 am
London/Mumbai /Kolkata, Feb 19 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has been recognized as the fastest growing IT Services brand globally over the last five years by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation firm.
Tata Steel rail selected for key sections of London's major Crossrail project
Feb 20, 2015, at 12:02 am
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Feb 19 (IBNS): Tata Steel on Thursday announced the signing of a contract to supply highly wear-resistant rail for the Crossrail project beneath the heart of London.
Eleven government services launched on eBiz Portal
Feb 19, 2015, at 11:24 pm
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Thursday announced the launch of 11 Central Government Services on eBiz portal.
Mobile internet is the primary source of info for youth : Tata Docomo
Feb 19, 2015, at 06:29 pm
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Mobile internet is the primary source of information ranging from news to entertainment for the young people and mobile is going to be the new age television, said Tata Docomo's Digital Business Head Praveen Gupta on Wednesda, analyzing the report titled "Mobile Millennial Decoded" based on a survey conducted by the company.
Mobile internet is the primary source of info for youth : Tata Docomo
Feb 19, 2015, at 06:58 am
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Mobile internet is the primary source of information ranging from news to entertainment for the young people and mobile is going to be the new age television, said Tata Docomo's Digital Business Head Praveen Gupta on Wednesday, analyzing the report titled "Mobile Millennial Decoded" based on a survey conducted by the company.
Berger Paints signs MOU with Russian Government
Feb 19, 2015, at 02:55 am
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Berger Paints India Limited and the Government of the Stavropol Region, Russian Federation on Wednesday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for conducting a feasibility study and establishment of an industrial coatings plant in the Stavrapol region of Russia by Berger.
RCOM announces partnership with Twitter
Feb 18, 2015, at 04:26 am
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS): Reliance Communications, the Global Telecom Sponsor of the ICC World Cup 2015, has partnered with Twitter to provide RCOM customers with the most comprehensive platform to follow the excitement and global commentary as the world's best 14 cricketing nations compete for the tag of the champion team.
Tata Value Homes forays in Kolkata's Affordable Housing Segment
Feb 18, 2015, at 04:20 am
Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): Tata Value Homes Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Tata Housing Development Company Limited, on Tuesday announced its entry into Kolkata's Affordable Housing market with the launch of Adwita as a Development Manager with the Square Four Group.
HDFC Bank opens 150th branch in Kolkata
Feb 18, 2015, at 02:07 am
Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): HDFC Bank Ltd on Tuesday opened its 150th branch at Kalikapur, a residential area in south Kolkata.
Mahindra offers proactive upgrade of airbag software
Feb 18, 2015, at 01:59 am
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), a SUV manufacturer, on Tuesday announced the upgradation of the side curtain airbag software on all the XUV500 vehicles manufactured on or before July 2014.