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Rupee falls by 3 paise against USD

Feb 27, 2019, at 12:54 pm

Mumbai, Feb 27 (UNI/IBNS) : The Rupee on Wednesday fell marginally by three paise at 71.11 against the US Dollar in early trade on rising demand for the American currency by bankers and importers, dealers at forex market said.

Infosys Foundation announces winners of Aarohan Social Innovation Awards

Feb 26, 2019, at 08:19 pm

Kolkata/Bengaluru, Feb 26 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, on Tuesday announced the winners of Aarohan Social Innovation Awards, 2018-19.

Sensex falls by 239.67 pts to 35,973.71 post IAF air strike

Feb 26, 2019, at 07:42 pm

Mumbai, Feb 26 (UNI) The domestic equity markets reacted sharply to the news of a retaliatory attack by Indian Air Force (IAF) on a major terrorist camp in Pakistan early on Tuesday, with both the BSE Sensex and the NSE's Nifty falling in a highly volatile session.

Indian Market: Sensex down by 239.67 pts

Feb 26, 2019, at 05:04 pm

Mumbai, Feb 26 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Tuesday tumbled down by 239.67 points to settle at 35,973.71 after the Indian Air Force destroyed a major terrorist camp in Pakistan.

India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation meeting begins

Feb 26, 2019, at 04:59 pm

New Delhi, Feb 26 (UNI) The meeting of 20th India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC), which will discuss bilateral trade engagement, began here on Tuesday.

Petrol crosses Rs 77 mark in Mumbai

Feb 26, 2019, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi, Feb 26 (UNI) With no relief in fuel prices on Tuesday, petrol price climbed to Rs 77.29 a litre in Mumbai and Rs 71.66 per litre in the National Capital.

Tata Sky appoints Anurag Kumar as Chief Communications Officer

Feb 26, 2019, at 03:29 pm

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IBNS): Tata Sky, India’s leading content distribution platform, has announced the appointment of Anurag Kumar as its Chief Communications Officer. In his new role Anurag will lead Marketing and Communications initiatives for Tata Sky for its products and services across all its platforms.

Power Mech Projects Ltd bags orders worth Rs 202 cr

Feb 26, 2019, at 03:07 pm

Mumbai, Feb 26 (UNI/IBNS) :Power Mech Projects Ltd has received Letter of Intent/Work Orders from Railway Vikas Nigam Limited for Construction of PEB Sheds, Structural buildings, road works, track works, generalelectrical works, OHE Works, Signaling and telecommunication works, installing and commissioning of machinery and plants etc at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh for a total contract price of Rs 74 crores to be completed in 21 months.

Sensex tumbles by over 200 pts, Nifty down by 76

Feb 26, 2019, at 11:36 am

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IBNS): The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty have gone down after market opened on Tuesday.

Naresh Goyal, Etihad CEO share Jet Airways revival plan

Feb 25, 2019, at 08:35 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal and Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, in a joint statement on Monday said the airline and its partners were making every effort to see the airline through its current financial crisis and so that it could "reclaim its rightful place as airline of first choice for its customers".

1.89 cr New EPF subscribers joined during Sep 2017-Dec 2018

Feb 25, 2019, at 07:04 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) Employees' Provident Fund data suggests that 1.89 crore new EPF subscribers joined September 2017- December 2018, according to data released by Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.

Rupee ends firm at 70.98 against USD

Feb 25, 2019, at 06:08 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (UNI) The Rupee on Monday rallied further by 16 paise to 70.98 on brisk selling of US Dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at Forex Market said.

Dairy Day launches ‘Paal Ice’ in TN

Feb 25, 2019, at 05:00 pm

Chennai, Feb 25 (UNI) Dairy Day, a leading brand in South India on Monday launched Paal Ice in Tamil Nadu which will bring a dose of nostalgia among the people.

Fuel prices witness hike on Monday

Feb 25, 2019, at 04:56 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) Fuel prices rose again on Monday as petrol price climbed to Rs 71.57 a litre while diesel price went up to Rs 66.80 per litre in the national capital.

Indian Market: Sensex surges by 341.90 pts

Feb 25, 2019, at 04:29 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Monday jumped by 341.90 points at 36,213.38 on fresh buying in IT, Auto, Bankex, Technology, Finance and FMCG stocks.

Airtel and Ciena to build photonic control plane networks for delivering ultra-fast data over 4G, 5G and FTTH

Feb 25, 2019, at 04:17 pm

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, India’s leading telecommunications services provider, is deploying Ciena’s coherent optical and intelligent software platforms to build one of the World’s Largest Photonic Control Plane networks in India.

Reference rate fixed at 71.0420 against USD

Feb 25, 2019, at 02:36 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (UNI/IBNS) : The Financial Benchmarks India Private Limited (FBIL) on Monday fixed the reference rate at 71.0420 against the US Dollar down by 17.57 paise over the previous rate of 71.2177.

BEL receives export order for USD33 mn from Israeli company

Feb 25, 2019, at 02:30 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (UNI/IBNS): Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) received export orders valued about USD 33 Million from Elbit Systems ElectroOptics Elop Ltd (ELOP), a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd, Israel, on Feb 21, 2019, at Aero India 2be019, Bengaluru, for the manufacture and supply of state-of-the-art next generation EOIR payloads (CoMPASS Rev III, Trade Mark of ELOP) and another variant of EOIR payload (CoMPASS III, Trade Mark of ELOP) for Airborne applications.

GST Council approves 5 percent rate for under-construction properties

Feb 24, 2019, at 06:22 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI/IBNS) In what is seen as an attempt to give relief to middle class and as well a timely boost to the real estate sector, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, on Sunday announced that the GST payable for under construction properties will be five per cent for normal housing.

MG Motor India inaugurates new corporate office in Gurugram

Feb 23, 2019, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Demonstrating its commitment to the Indian market, carmaker MG (Morris Garages) Motor India today inaugurated its new corporate headquarters in Gurugram.

Ceat launches first TSH in AP

Feb 23, 2019, at 05:55 pm

Nellore, February 23 (UNI) Ceat limited, a leading Indian tyre manufacturer, launched the first Truck Service Hub (TSH) here on Saturday.

Twitter co-founder Evan Williams steps down from board

Feb 23, 2019, at 04:10 pm

New York, Feb 23 (IBNS): Twitter co-founder Evan Williams has said he has decided to step down from the board of the company.

Sensex breaks 2-day winning spree, ends lower at 35,871.48 pts on

Feb 23, 2019, at 12:02 pm

Mumbai, Feb 22 (UNI) After the winning streak of past two days.

IndianOil organises 24th Indian Oil Aviation Conference in Kolkata

Feb 22, 2019, at 07:09 pm

Kolkata, Feb 22 (UNI) The Indian Oil organised the 24thIndianOil Aviation Conference today in the city to cater to the needs of IndianOil’s aviation customers.

Rupee recovers by 11 paise against USD

Feb 22, 2019, at 07:04 pm

Mumbai, Feb 22 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday recovered by eleven paise to 71.14 against the US Dollar on fresh selling of US Dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at Forex Market said.

HAL signs MoU with CPWD

Feb 22, 2019, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): HAL signed an MoU with CPWD for the execution of the stage 2 works of Infrastructure development works at its Green Field Helicopter factory in Tumakuru at the on-going Aero India in Bengaluru, today.

Suresh Prabhu dedicates 1000 crore worth Commerce & Industry Ministry projects to the nation

Feb 22, 2019, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, dedicated to the Nation 1000 crore worth of projects of the Commerce & Industry Ministry through video conference in New Delhi today.The projects were inaugurated in 7 States and 2 Union Territories across the country.

Suresh Prabhu inaugurates aviation infra projects in 7 states

Feb 22, 2019, at 06:29 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): Civil Aviation Minister, Suresh Prabhu, inaugurated several infrastructure projects across the length and breadth of the country via video link in New Delhi on Friday.

HAL had handed over three ALH-MK-III three helicopter ahead of the schedule

Feb 22, 2019, at 05:46 pm

Bengaluru, Feb 22(UNI) The Indian Defence major, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has formally handed over three Advanced Helicopters ALH-MK-III, to the Indian Army, at a formal function in the sidelines of the Aero-India-2019 here on Friday.

Sensex falls by 26.87 points

Feb 22, 2019, at 05:39 pm

Mumbai, Feb 22 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Friday fell by 26.87 points to settle at 35,871.48 on profit booking by local operators at higher level.