Tata Motors collaborates with IIT (B.H.U.) for partnership in education and research programs

Dec 08, 2017, at 04:48 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): Tata Motors Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, for the introduction of innovative programs in education and research.

Emami acquires strategic stake in Helios Lifestyle Pvt Ltd

Dec 07, 2017, at 11:42 pm

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): Emami Limited, one of the leading FMCG companies in India, has announced a strategic investment in Helios Lifestyle Pvt Ltd (“Helios”) with an acquisition of 30% equity stake for an undisclosed consideration.

Airtel and Intex join hands to launch a range of affordable 4G smartphones starting at just Rs 1649

Dec 07, 2017, at 01:25 am

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Continuing to build on the success of its ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ initiative, Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecommunications services provider, today said that it has partnered with Intex Technologies (“Intex’), a leading Indian manufacturer of smartphones, consumer durables and IT accessories, to launch a range of affordable 4G smartphones with advanced features.

FM Arun Jaitley holds his Fourth Pre Budget Consultation Meeting for Union Budget 2018-19 with the Stakeholders across Social Sector Organizations

Dec 07, 2017, at 12:55 am

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley on Wednesday held consultations with the representatives from more than twenty Social Sector Stakeholder organizations.

Tata Motors rolls out its end of the year ‘Mega Offer Max Celebration campaign’

Dec 07, 2017, at 12:07 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): To celebrate the end of the year, Tata Motors has launched its ‘Mega Offer Max Celebration campaign’.

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors flags off the Tigor EVs from Sanand plant

Dec 06, 2017, at 11:55 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Wednesday rolled out the first batch of the Tigor Electric Vehicle (EV) at the hands of N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors, from its Sanand facility in Gujarat.

TVS Apache RR 310 signals TVS Motor Company’s entry into the super-premium motorcycle segment

Dec 06, 2017, at 09:21 pm

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): TVS Motor Company, a leading manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, on Wednesday announced the launch of TVS Apache RR 310.

Commerce Ministry imposes Minimum Import Price on pepper

Dec 06, 2017, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS) : The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has approved the proposal of the Spices Board for fixing the CIF value of Rs.500per kg as Minimum Import Price for pepper to protect the interests of pepper growers.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at six per cent

Dec 06, 2017, at 08:43 pm

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS) : The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday  kept the repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent.

Italian venture ArtValley to facilitate India's urban infrastructure projects

Dec 06, 2017, at 07:45 pm

Kolkata, Dec 06 (IBS) In November, 2000, ArtValley was the name given to an international conference , ‘ArtValley-The Marketplaces of Art”, held at “Fortezza da Basso” in Florence, Italy. Seventeen years down the line the venture is known for creating an amenable platform where art, technology, culture and enterprise shook hands with a big focus on the booming economy that is India.

Reserve Bank of India cautions people about trading in Bitcoins

Dec 06, 2017, at 02:42 pm

Mumbai, Dec 6 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India has cautioned people about the use of Virtual Currencies (VCs) including Bitcoins.

Land Rover in India launches Range Rover Autobiography by SVO Bespoke

Dec 06, 2017, at 01:00 am

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Land Rover on Tuesday said it bring to India its Range Rover Autobiography by SVO Bespoke, a highly customised limited edition of Land Rover’s flagship model.

TCS & Cornell Tech inaugurate the Tata Innovation Center

Dec 06, 2017, at 12:45 am

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS),  a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, today announced a new partnership with Cornell Tech, the first university campus designed for the digital age, to collaborate on technology research and expand K-12 digital literacy programs in New York City.

Mahindra launches petrol-powered XUV500

Dec 06, 2017, at 12:41 am

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.),a leading SUV manufacturer, on Tuesday announced the introduction of a new petrol variant of its premium SUV, the XUV500.

Sonalika Tractors aims to expand in Europe and 5 global markets eyes 20% growth

Dec 06, 2017, at 12:33 am

New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Sonalika ITL, India’s second largest tractor brand exporter, has recorded a 17 % growth in international market in November 2017.

Indian benchmark indices close lower ahead of RBI Monetary Policy meeting on Wednesday

Dec 05, 2017, at 10:20 pm

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IBNS): The Indian market closed lower on Tuesday as investors chose remain cautious before the Reserve Bank's fifth monetary policy meeting for the financial year 2017-18 scheduled for Wednesday.

Walmart Foundation partners with Agribusiness Systems International to assist Indian farmers

Dec 05, 2017, at 09:33 pm

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (IBNS): The Walmart Foundation, on Tuesday, announced a grant of nearly US$2 million to Agribusiness Systems International (ASI) to help smallholder farmers in India diversify the markets for their produce.

Central government releases Quarterly Report on Public Debt Management for the second quarter

Dec 05, 2017, at 08:59 pm

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): During Q2 FY18, the Central government issued dated securities worth Rs. 1,89,000 crore (32.68 per cent of BE), according to the July-September 2017 (Q2 FY 18) Report on Debt Management.

Tata Motors rolls out its end of the year

Dec 05, 2017, at 12:13 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS): To celebrate the end of the year, Tata Motors has launched its ‘Mega Offer Max Celebration campaign’.

Indian customers give Datsun redi-GO a thumbs-up!

Dec 05, 2017, at 12:08 am

Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS) Datsun redi-GO has been ranked third in the entry compact segment by J.D. Power 2017 India Initial Quality Study (IQS).

Indian benchmark indices closed flat on Monday

Dec 04, 2017, at 09:51 pm

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IBNS): The Indian market closed flat on Monday, with BSE Sensex up 36.78 points at 32,869.72 and NSE Nifty rose 6 points to 10,127.80.

Healthcare mkt. in India may see threefold increase by 2022: ASSOCHAM-RNCOS Paper

Dec 04, 2017, at 09:14 pm

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IBNS):  India’s healthcare market may see threefold rise as its size in value terms is likely to reach $372 billion (bn) by 2022 from the level of $110 bn as of 2016 thereby clocking a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22 per cent, according to an ASSOCHAM-RNCOS joint paper.

Mesco planning to acquire steel plants, says CMD

Dec 04, 2017, at 01:08 am

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IBNS): Mesco Steel is planning to acquire some plants to tap into the growing opportunities in the domestic market and more than double its production capacity to 5.25 million tonnes, the company's CMD Rita Singh said.

Former US Consul General talks about regional connectivity and business cooperation in Kolkata

Dec 02, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Kolkata, Dec 2 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised an interactive session with Thomas Vajda, Acting Deputy, Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs, US Department of State, on the topic “Regional Connectivity and Trade” at the Bengal  Chamber premises.

Infosys appoints Salil S. Parekh as CEO and Managing Director

Dec 02, 2017, at 10:12 pm

Bangalore,  Dec 2 (IBNS): Infosys announced on Saturday that its Board of Directors has appointed Salil S. Parekh as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of the Company effective Jan 2, 2018.

Ola commemorates Armed Forces Week; launches awareness drive in support of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund

Dec 02, 2017, at 12:15 am

Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS): In support of the country’s Armed Forces and their families, Ola, India’s most popular app for transportation, launched an awareness campaign to raise funds on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day, observed on Dec 7 every year.

Tata Motors domestic sales grows by 58% on the back of strong Commercial and Passenger Vehicles sales performance

Dec 01, 2017, at 11:28 pm

Mumbai, Dec 1 (IBNS): Tata Motors Limited, a leading global Automobile manufacturer, on Friday announced strong sales numbers in November 2017 continuing its turnaround trend of the past few months.

TVS Motor Company posts 12% sales growth in November 2017

Dec 01, 2017, at 11:27 pm

Kolkata / Hosur, Dec 1 (IBNS): TVS Motor Company on Friday said it has registered a sales growth of 12% increasing from 224,971 units in November 2016 to 251,965 units in the month of November 2017.

Hyundai domestic sales grew by 10%

Dec 01, 2017, at 10:18 pm

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS): Hyundai Motor India Ltd. , the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the number one car exporter since inception, registered domestic sales of 44,008 units for the month of November 2017 registering a growth of 10% over November ’16.

Indian benchmark indices dip on Friday

Dec 01, 2017, at 10:13 pm

Mumbai, Dec 1 (IBNS): The Indian closed lower on Friday, with BSE Sensex down 316.41 points at 32,832.94 and NSE Nifty down 104.70 points at 10,121.80.