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Axis Bank launches Axis OK

May 24, 2017, at 10:25 pm

Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): Axis Bank, a private bank, on Wednesday said it has launched Axis OK - a lite, secure and easy-to-use multilingual app to empower users of feature phones to access basic banking digitally, without consuming data.

Manchester attacker not acting alone, feels Rudd

May 24, 2017, at 10:22 pm

London, May 24 (IBNS): England Home Secretary Amber Rudd feels that the person who carried out a suicide attack in Manchester was "likely" to have not acted alone.

Indian market ends in negative territory on Wednesday

May 24, 2017, at 10:20 pm

Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): The Indian market closed in the negative on Wednesday with BSE Sensex down 63.61 points at 30301.64 and NSE Nifty down 16.40 points lower at 9369.75.

Intex launches Washing Machine

May 24, 2017, at 10:05 pm

Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): Within the Fully-automatic washing machine range in its portfolio, Intex Technologies, one of the leading consumer durables company, on Wednesday strengthened its offering with the launch of its very first 6.0 kg front-loading washing machine model -WMFF60BD.

Engineered to Perfection, Volkswagen Tiguan enters the premium carline segment in India

May 24, 2017, at 10:03 pm

Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): Volkswagen, Europe's leading car manufacturer, today announces the launch of the much awaited premium carline, based on the modern MQB platform, the Volkswagen Tiguan.

ICICI Bank announces winners of ‘ICICI Appathon 2017’

May 24, 2017, at 09:47 pm

Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): ICICI Bank on Wednesday announced the winners of ‘ICICI Appathon 2017’, the second season of its mobile app development challenge.

Jaguar Land Rover finishes year with record sales volume

May 24, 2017, at 04:32 am

Coventry, UK, May 23 (IBNS): Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc, the UK's largest vehicle manufacturer, on Tuesday reported a strong fourth quarter to finish the financial year with solid results demonstrating encouraging demand for both new and established models in the period to 31 March 2017.

Quess Corp appoints Manoj Kulgod as Chief Digital Officer

May 24, 2017, at 04:27 am

Bangalore, May 23 (IBNS): Quess Corp, an integrated business services provider, recently announced the appointment of Manoj Kulgod as Chief Digital Officer – Quess Corp.

Ria Money Transfer expands Indian network by partnering with three agents

May 24, 2017, at 04:20 am

Mumbai, May 23 (IBNS): Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”), a money transfer company in the world and subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT) has partnered with three leading agents, Weizmann Forex Limited, Paul Merchants Limited and Transcorp International Limited, to expand its network and operations in India.

Tata Sons appoints Shuva Mandal as Group General Counsel

May 24, 2017, at 04:12 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): Tata Sons on Tuesday announced the appointment of Shuva Mandal as the Group General Counsel.

ICICI Bank inaugurates its 60th branch in Jaipur

May 23, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Jaipur, May 23 (IBNS): ICICI Bank, a private sector bank, has inaugurated a new branch on Ajmer Road at Vidyut Nagar in Jaipur.

Tata Power`s renewable capacity crosses 2000 MW and green portfolio crosses 3000 MW mark

May 23, 2017, at 10:44 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS): Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, on Tuesday announced that its Renewable business registered a healthy profit while surpassing the 2000 MW operating capacity mark with another about 500 MW under construction.

Indian benchmark indices decline on Tuesday

May 23, 2017, at 09:52 pm

Mumbai, May 23 (IBNS): The Indian market ended lower on Tuesday with the BSE Sensex down 205.72 points at 30365.25 and Nifty down 52.1 points at 9386.15.

Cognizant expands Latin American presence with new Brazil center

May 23, 2017, at 09:50 pm

Sao Paulo, May 23 (IBNS):Cognizant on Tuesday announced the expansion of its Latin American operations with the opening of a new center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to support increasing demand for the company’s digital business, operations and systems and technology services.

India’s total fisheries production could reach 16 MMT by 2019: ASSOCHAM study

May 23, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) Urging the government to double the outlay of Rs 3,000 crore for development and management of fisheries sector, apex industry body ASSOCHAM Tuesday said that India could achieve about 16 million metric tonnes (MMT) of inland and marine fisheries’ production by 2019-20 thereby adopting a target oriented approach to achieve eight per cent growth year-on-year.

Lower tax incidence on entertainment services under GST

May 23, 2017, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that taxes on entertainments and amusements (covered by the erstwhile entry 62 of State List of the Constitution) have been subsumed under Goods and Services Tax (GST) except to the extent of taxes on entertainments and amusements levied by a Panchayat or a Municipality.

E-wallet company Paytm rolls over to Paytm Payments Bank

May 23, 2017, at 09:01 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS): E-wallet company Paytm, on Tuesday, launched its Payment Bank offering accounts on an invite-only basis, according to media reports.

Schneider Electric appoints Venkatraman Swaminathan to lead the IT Division for India zone

May 23, 2017, at 08:13 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, on Tuesday announced that it has appointed Venkatraman Swaminathan as the Vice-President, IT Division – India Zone.

Future Generali India Life Insurance appoints Rakesh Wadhwa as Chief Marketing Officer

May 23, 2017, at 07:31 pm

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): Future Generali India Life Insurance on Tuesday said it has appointed Rakesh Wadhwa as its Chief Marketing Officer. Rakesh, Executive Vice President - Strategy & Special projects will take on the additional charge with immediate effect.

Jharkhand court hands out life term to former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh

May 23, 2017, at 07:16 pm

PATNA, May 23 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A local court in Jharkhand, on Tuesday, handed out life imprisonment to former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh, in a 22-year-old murder case involving killing of a legislator.

PM Modi inaugurates African Development Bank Annual Meeting in Gujarat's Gandhinagar

May 23, 2017, at 06:55 pm

Gandhinagar, May 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Tata Steel's OMQ Division celebrates World Biodiversity Day

May 23, 2017, at 03:34 am

Noamundi, May 22 (IBNS): The Ore, Mines & Quarries (OMQ) Division of Tata Steel celebrated 'World Biodiversity Day' under this year's theme of 'Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism' at the Noamundi Recreation Club on Monday.

Noel N Tata felicitated for Tata International’s Outstanding Performance in International Trade

May 23, 2017, at 03:09 am

Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Noel N Tata, Managing Director, Tata International Limited, was felicitated by the MVIRDC World Trade Centre in Mumbai under Global Business Head Category for the company's outstanding performance in international trade.

Jaguar introduces 2-0l diesel derivative of Jaguar XE

May 22, 2017, at 11:16 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Jaguar Land Rover India on Monday announced the start of sales for the 2.0l diesel derivative of MY17 Jaguar XE in India at an attractive starting price of Rs. 38.25 Lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.

Tata Power's Generation crosses 52,000 MUs for the first time in FY17

May 22, 2017, at 10:50 pm

Mumbai/ Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, on Monday announced that the Company’s generation, for the first time, has crossed 52,000 Million Units (MU), collectively from all its power plants in FY17.

New Uber Rider app now available to all riders in all 29 cities in India

May 22, 2017, at 10:05 pm

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Taxi-servicing provider Uber's newly designed and re-engineered rider’ app has been rolled out to its users in India and around the globe, across Android and iOS platforms.

Elan announces launch of premium mixed use project Elan Miracle

May 22, 2017, at 09:54 pm

Gurgaon, May 22 (IBNS): Leading real estate player Elan Group announced the launch of Elan Miracle, a premium mixed use development project in Gurugram, an official release stated.

Tata Sons appoints Saurabh Agrawal as Group Chief Financial Officer

May 22, 2017, at 09:35 pm

Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Tata Sons on Monday announced the appointment of Saurabh Agrawal as the Group Chief Financial Officer of the company, an official release stated.

OYO Townhouse debuts in Bengaluru

May 22, 2017, at 09:32 pm

Bengaluru, May 22 (IBNS):: OYO, India’s largest and most innovative hospitality company, on Monday said it has introduced its mid-market offering OYO Townhouse in Bengaluru.

Tie up Arundhati Roy to Army jeep : Paresh Rawal's controversial tweet

May 22, 2017, at 08:25 pm

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) : Bollywood actor and BJP MP Paresh Rawal has kicked up a storm after he made a controversial comment on social media, suggesting that author Arundhanti Roy be tied to an army jeep- a reference to the recent "human shield" outcry over army action in Kashmir.