Mantra Capital launches fund for tech startups
Jan 08, 2020, at 03:41 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: Mantra Capital, a cross-border early-stage venture capital fund that is re-envisioning venture capital to solve humankind’s toughest problems, launched globally on Wednesday, a statement said.
GDP growth for FY2019-20 pegged at 5%
Jan 07, 2020, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The government on Tuesday forecast 5% growth for the current fiscal.
Govt clears hurdles for Air India bids
Jan 07, 2020, at 07:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The end to the woes of trouble-torn Air India could be close as the government approved the draft for inviting bids for a stake sale in the national carrier, reports said, adding that the document inviting the bids will be out before the end of Jan.
IIT Kharagpur collaborates with Startup in Eastern India to promote Industry 4.0 Manufacturing
Jan 07, 2020, at 06:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology at IIT Kharagpur is roping in MSMEs for collaborative R&D projects and consultancy to develop resources for Industry 4.0.
Bank services to be affected as bank unions to join nationwide strike on Jan 8
Jan 07, 2020, at 05:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Several bank branches and ATMS could be out of service as thousands of bank employees will join the 24-hour bandh on Jan 8 called by ten central trade unions, mediareports said.
IBBI notifies Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Regulations
Jan 07, 2020, at 05:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 on Monday.
Escalation of tension between US and Iran will impact India’s exports to Gulf nation: FIEO
Jan 07, 2020, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Escalation of tension between the US and Iran will have implications on India's exports to the Persian Gulf nation, Federation of Indian Export Organisations said on Tuesday.
Indian Rupee gains 10 paise against USD
Jan 07, 2020, at 05:41 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Tuesday gained by ten paise at 71.83 against the greenback on easing in global crude oil prices, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Supreme Court gives big relief for RComm
Jan 07, 2020, at 05:02 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Union of India to refund around Rs 104 crores to Reliance Communications.
Indian market: Sensex recovers 192.84 pts
Jan 07, 2020, at 04:58 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Tuesday recovered by 192.84 points at 40,869.47 on fresh buying in Materials, Energy, Realty, Power and Metal stocks.
Nissan India introduces Test Drive for Kicks
Jan 07, 2020, at 04:47 pm
Kolkata / New Delhi/IBNS: Nissan India has launched the Anywhere, Anytime test drive for Nissan Kicks - The Intelligent SUV.
Syndicate Bank surpasses 5 lakh crore business mark targeted for FY 19-20
Jan 06, 2020, at 09:33 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Syndicate Bank ringed in the new year by crossing a milestone of Five Lakh Crore business (as on December 31, 2019) that the Bank targeted for financial year 2019-20.
Remove jungle of dead cable wires: Mayor Firhad Hakim to operators at Cable TV Show 2020
Jan 06, 2020, at 05:24 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim on Monday urged the cable TV operators in the city to take immediate steps to remove the jungle of dead cables spread all over the city like eyesores.
Indian Market: Sensex down 787.98 pts
Jan 06, 2020, at 05:15 pm
Mumbai,/UNI: The stock market was hit on Monday following boiling tensions in the Middle East, as the BSE Sensex dropped 787.98 points to settle below 41K mark to 40,676.63 points at close.
Won't pursue executive chairmanship of Tata Group: Cyrus Mistry
Jan 05, 2020, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Cyrus Mistry on Sunday said that he will not be seeking the executive chairmanship of Tata Sons, or directorship of TCS, Tata Teleservices or Tata Industries despite the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal order in his favour.
Nitish plays down controversy over Bihar tableau not getting space in Republic Day function
Jan 04, 2020, at 10:01 pm
Khagaria/UNI: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today downplayed the controversy over the Centre's refusal to include the tableau of Bihar in the Republic Day function in New Delhi on January 26.
UCO Bank to disburse Rs 4000 Cr loan within 45 days to mark its 77th foundation day beginning Monday
Jan 04, 2020, at 09:34 pm
Kolkata/UNI: In a bid to boost its growth in financial activities UCO Bank today announced to disburse Rs 4000 Crore loan in 45 days beginning Monday (January 6, 2020) to mark its 77th foundation day.
Indian Rupee down 42 paise against USD
Jan 03, 2020, at 06:12 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Friday dropped by 42 paise to 71.79, a six-week low on brisk demand for US Dollars spooked by a surge in global oil prices, dealers at the Forex Market said.
BEML pays dividend of Rs 15.75 crore to Indian Defence Ministry
Jan 03, 2020, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Bengaluru-based Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) on Friday paid dividend of Rs 15.75 crore to the central government here.
Sri Lanka: TVS NTORQ 125 race edition launched
Jan 03, 2020, at 05:08 pm
Colombo/UNI: Two and three-wheelers manufacturer TVS Motor Company on Friday here launched the TVS NTORQ 125 Race Edition.
Rana Virender assumes charge as Chairman Punjab State Cooperative Bank
Jan 03, 2020, at 05:03 pm
State Cooperative BankChandigarh/UNI: Rana Virender Singh assumed charge as the Chairman Punjab State Cooperative Bank in presence of the Assembly Speaker Rana KP Singh, Cabinet Ministers Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Balbir Singh Sidhu, Manpreet Singh Badal and Sadhu Singh Dharamsot here on Friday.
Indian Market: Sensex falls 162.03 pts
Jan 03, 2020, at 04:45 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Friday tumbled down by 162.03 points to settle at 41,464.61 mirroring a global sell-off as geopolitical tensions spiked after U.S. airstrikes in Iraq killed a top Iranian military commander.
Asian Paints stocks drops by 2.16 pc to Rs 1751.65
Jan 03, 2020, at 04:30 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Asian Paints stocks on Friday declined by 2.16 per cent to Rs 1751.65 to be the top losers in the 30 scrips index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Airtel expands high speed 4G network in 26 villages located in tough terrains of upper Ladakh
Jan 03, 2020, at 12:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: As part of its pan-India 4G network deployment, Bharti Airtel (Airtel), on Thursday, launched its high speed 4G and 2G services in 26 villages in Ladakh.
NPCI declares a host of benefits for travellers using the RuPay International debit and credit cards
Jan 03, 2020, at 12:54 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched global offers under its existing ‘RuPay Travel Tales’ campaign, for all its RuPay International (Debit/Credit) Card users.
BSL eyes profitability on the back of higher sales
Jan 03, 2020, at 12:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: BSL Ltd, a leading Indian player in the field of textiles and suitings, has established a three-pronged corporate strategy to provide a fillip to all its existing business verticals in the next three years, the company said in a recent press release.
Quick Ride recorded 105 percent growth in carpools in Kolkata
Jan 03, 2020, at 09:37 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengaluru based startup Quick Ride has witnessed remarkable growth in Kolkata with more than 1, 30,000 users registered on its platform in 2019.
Bongs love for festivals and wishes trended on ShareChat in 2019
Jan 02, 2020, at 11:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, a regional social media platform, has announced its 2019 UGC Trendz report for West Bengal on Thursday. The report talks about the key UGC trends and topics that are driving online conversations amongst its mn of Bengali language users in 2019.
Indian Rupee falls 11 paise against USD
Jan 02, 2020, at 03:39 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Thursday fell 11 paise to 71.33 against the US dollar in early trade, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Indian market: Sensex rises over 100 points
Jan 02, 2020, at 03:18 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Thursday appreciated 100 points to 41,340.27 as fresh buying was seen in Energy, Finance, IT, Auto and Capital Goods stocks.