Gartner says worldwide device shipments will decline 0.3 percent in 2017
Jul 05, 2017, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Worldwide shipments of PCs, tablets and smartphones are expected to exceed 2.3 billion units in 2017, a decline of 0.3 percent from 2016, according to Gartner, Inc.
India spends miniscule amount on cyber security: ASSOCHAM-PwC study
Jul 05, 2017, at 09:26 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Despite the growing threat, India’s budgetary allocation towards cyber security was about Rs 42.2 crore in 2012-13, up 19 per cent from Rs 35.45 crore in 2010-11 whereas US spend $658 million through department of homeland security and $93 million through US-CERT in 2013, according to the joint study brought out by ASSOCHAM and PwC.
GST to bring cheer for domestic electronic components’ manufacturers: Study
Jul 05, 2017, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Implementation of goods and services tax (GST) will bring innumerable benefits for domestic manufacturers of electronic components as cost of manufacturing will be significantly brought down, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-NEC joint study.
Jul 05, 2017, at 12:59 am
Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, and the 2nd largest commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer in India, on Tuesday showcased its range of future ready products, based on Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation (iEGR) technology, and innovative industry-leading services at its Zonal Conference 2017 in Kolkata.
Bank of Baroda’s acquires branding rights of Andheri Metro Station
Jul 05, 2017, at 12:01 am
Mumbai, July 4 (IBNS): In yet another brand building pursuit, Bank of Baroda has again created a buzz in the branding space by acquiring the branding rights of Andheri Metro Station.
Ministry of Railways sanctioned New BG line between Jeypore & Navarangpur in Odisha
Jul 04, 2017, at 11:53 pm
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): As per the announcement of Budget 2016-17, the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday said it has sanctioned New BG line between Jeypore & Navarangpur in Odisha.
Indian market closes lower on Tuesday
Jul 04, 2017, at 09:40 pm
Mumbai, Jul 4 (IBNS): The Indian equity market closed lower on Tuesday even though NSE Nifty was able to stay above the psychological 9600 mark, according to media reports.
Finance Ministry issues clarification on GST rate for specified items for the differently-abled
Jul 04, 2017, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, issued a clarification about questions being raised about GST rates fixed for specific devices for physically challenged persons.
Microsoft likely to go for massive layoff soon for sales reorganisation
Jul 04, 2017, at 08:32 pm
San Fransisco, Jul 4 (IBNS) : Microsoft plans a massive layoff worldwide for a global sales reorganisation, Bloomberg says.
GST reduces multiplicity of taxes which is a boon for startups says legal adviser Roma Priya
Jul 04, 2017, at 07:04 pm
New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): By reducing multiplicity of taxes, GST is likely to benefit startups as they work with limited capital and therefore cannot often afford to have dedicated resources to look after various tax compliance, believes startup legal adviser, Roma Priya.
Indian market ends Monday on positive note
Jul 04, 2017, at 03:05 am
Mumbai, Jul 3 (IBNS): The Indian market ended Monday on positive note, with BSE Sensex up 300 points at 31221.62 and NSE Nifty up 94.1 points at 9615.
Jul 04, 2017, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India today signed a $220 million loan for improving connectivity as well as transport efficiency and safety on State Highways of Rajasthan.
Tata Global Beverages announces N Chandrasekaran as Chairman of board
Jul 04, 2017, at 12:59 am
Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): Tata Global Beverages has appointed N Chandrasekaran as Chairman of its board, with immediate effect.
Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) announces record sales performance for first quarter
Jul 03, 2017, at 11:09 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) on Monday announced record sales performance for the first quarter of the Financial Year (FY’18).
Bosch India develops smart air monitoring solution for the 21st century
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:40 pm
Bengaluru, July 3 (IBNS): Bosch India launched its locally developed air quality monitoring system in New Delhi at its flagship event, Future Connected: Bosch for a Smarter India.
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:30 pm
Kolkata: July 3 (IBNS): Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, on Monday said it has firmed up plans to acquire a bigger market share in the Rs 5000 crore market for low voltage electrical products such as MCBs, RCCBs, Distribution Boards, Switches & Sockets across India.
Hyundai Motor India continues its two decade-long association with Shah Rukh Khan
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:25 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Car manufacturer Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday said it has extended its enduring association of 19 years with actor Shah Rukh Khan as its Corporate Brand Ambassador.
Vodafone,Whatsapp to empower customers to chant in language of their choice
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Monday said together with messaging platform WhatsApp it is 'happy' to promote and educate millions of users to use the app in local India languages.
Tata Power completes construction of its 187 MW Hydro Project in Georgia
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:06 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, on Monday said that through Adjaristsqali Georgia LLC (AGL) its joint venture with Norway's Clean Energy Invest AS Norway (Clean Energy) and IFC InfraVentures (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced the completion of construction of its 187 MW Shuakhevi Hydro Power Project (HPP) at a ceremony in Georgia.
Tata Tiago crosses 1 Lakh Bookings
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:04 pm
Kolkata / Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Monday said its hatchback Tiago has crossed the one lakh bookings milestone in the domestic market.
Godrej Properties adds a new residential project in Bangalore
Jul 03, 2017, at 09:53 pm
Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL), a real estate developers, on Monday announced that it has signed a Development Management agreement to develop a premium group housing project on Magadi road in West Bangalore.
Record inflation augurs perfectly well for GST launch: ASSOCHAM
Jul 03, 2017, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): With retail prices growing by the slowest pace in the last four years by mere 2.18 per cent, it is the perfect time for the launch of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), from inflation point of view, as this particular macro fundamental is placed at an ideal position for the roll out of the country’s most ambitious tax reform, the ASSOCHAM has said.
Vedroop launches new range of products in Kolkata
Jul 03, 2017, at 09:09 pm
Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Vedroop launched its new range of products at a program at The Park in Kolkata recently.
GST rollout: Assam to close all check gates within 45 days
Jul 03, 2017, at 03:20 am
Guwahati, July 2 (IBNS) : After Goods and Services Tax (GST) rollout, Assam government has decided to close all check gates in the state within next 45 days.
GST: Hero MotoCorp reduces prices by upto Rs 1800 across models
Jul 02, 2017, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Automobile major Hero MotoCorp has welcomed GST regime and even announced slashing of prices by upto Rs 1800 across models.
We are ready for Goods and Services Tax: SBI chairman
Jul 02, 2017, at 03:58 am
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): Within a day after the launch of one taxation system, State Bank of India chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya said the bank is ready for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Saturday.
Tata Motors passenger vehicles sales impacted by consumer sentiments pre-GST
Jul 02, 2017, at 02:17 am
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): Mixed consumer sentiments in June 2017 towards the implications of GST have impacted the passenger vehicles business sales, while the commercial vehicles business grew on month-on month basis, due to BS4 production ramp-up, Tata Motors said on Saturday.
Maruti Suzuki passes on GST benefits on vehicles to customers
Jul 01, 2017, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): Car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Saturday announced that the company has passed on the entire benefit of GST rates on vehicles to its customers.
GST rate on fertilizers reduced in the interest of farmers, says minister Ananth Kumar
Jul 01, 2017, at 10:05 pm
New Delhi, Jul 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Ananth Kumar, said on Thursday that it was decided to reduce the GST rate of fertilizers from the existing 12% to 5% at the18th meeting of the GST Council, held on June 30, 2017 .
Maruti Suzuki India sells 394571 units in the quarter April-June
Jul 01, 2017, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS):Car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Limited, leader in passenger vehicles, on Saturday said it sold a total of 394571 units in the quarter April-June 2017, growing 13.2% over the same period of last fiscal.