Snapdeal announces an additional 5% discount on fashion for ICICI cards and Pockets users
May 08, 2017, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Snapdeal, an online marketplace, on Monday announced a special sale on its fashion category, from May 8-12.
Airtel and Ola join hands to roll out integrated digital offerings for customers
May 08, 2017, at 09:09 pm
Bangalore/New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecommunications services provider, on Monday announced a strategic partnership with app based transportation service Ola to offer a range of exciting digital services to customers.
ICICI Lombard’s ‘Drive thru’ rally emphasises helmet usage amongst child pillion riders
May 08, 2017, at 05:46 pm
Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): ICICI Lombard, a private general insurance company, conducted a ‘Drive Thru’ campaign for children as part of its ‘Ride to Safety’ initiative, an official release stated.
Biotech/GM Crops Surge to a New Peak of 185.1 Million Hectares in 2016
May 08, 2017, at 03:16 am
New Delhi, May 07 (IBNS) – The global GM crops hectarages surge to a new peak of 185.1 million hectares in 2016 showcasing the 110-fold increase in adoption rate of biotech/GM crops globally in just 21 years of commercialization – growing from 1.7 million hectares in 1996 to 185.1 million hectares in 2016, according to a report by International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA).
Set up stressed assets funds for NPA resolution: ASSOCHAM
May 08, 2017, at 02:54 am
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): While lauding the resolute steps being taken by the government and the Reserve Bank of India to tackle the stressed assets in the banking system, the ASSOCHAM has suggested also creation of Stressed Assets Funds (SAFs) with active participation of the cash rich public sector firms to turn non-performing assets (NPAs) into the performing assets.
NIIT Technologies Q4 FY'17 PAT up 22.9%
May 06, 2017, at 05:04 am
Noida/Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): NIIT Technologies Limited (NSE: NIITTECH), a leading global IT solutions organization, on Friday announced its financial results for the quarter ended in March 31, 2017 with a sequential revenue increase of 7.3% over previous quarter to rupee744.7 Crores.
Tata Power launches Customer Support Chatbot in Mumbai
May 06, 2017, at 01:23 am
Mumbai/Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): Tata Power, an largest integrated power company, announced the launch of Chatbot for enhancing customer service.
Land Rover announces thrilling on-road experience in Kochi for customers
May 05, 2017, at 10:04 pm
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): After the kickoff of the Land Rover Experience tour in Hyderabad, Land Rover will continue its adventurous journey in Cochin. The customers will get to explore some of the toughest off-road terrains with the most versatile and stylish Land Rover vehicles.
Parle Products unveils its new division, parle platina
May 05, 2017, at 09:52 pm
Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS): India’s leading biscuits and confectionery company, Parle Products recently unveiled Parle Platina, a new division comprising Parle’s range of premium products.
World food prices fall for third straight month, dip projected for grains – UN
May 05, 2017, at 09:27 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): Food prices in April fell from the previous month led by lower sugar prices, the United Nations food agency on Thursday reported.
Emami reports annual revenue and EBIDTA growth of 6% and 11%
May 05, 2017, at 04:48 am
Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): The Board of Directors of Emami Limited met on Thursday to consider the audited financial results of the company for the fourth quarter and FY17.
Nifty scores highest closing level on Thursday
May 05, 2017, at 03:12 am
Mumbai, May 4 (IBNS): The Indian market ended higher on Thursday with BSE Sensex up 231.41 points at 30,126.21 and NSE Nifty up 47.95 points at 9,359.90, the highest ever closing level, according to media reports.
IDE to host 12th edition Hotelier Summit India and 3rd edition of HLICA in Mumbai
May 05, 2017, at 12:53 am
Mumbai, May 4 (IBNS): The World Travel and Tourism Council forecasts Indian tourism sector to grow at annual average growth rate of 7 per cent over the next ten years.
Tata Docomo launches new unlimited talktime coupons for AP and Telangana circle
May 04, 2017, at 11:32 pm
Hyderabad, May 4 (IBNS): Tata Docomo has introduced two recharge coupons for GSM prepay customers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, an official release stated.
Aircel partners with NDTV to provide regional news content
May 04, 2017, at 11:19 pm
Bengaluru, May 4 (IBNS): Catering to the demand for regional content, Aircel in partnership with NDTV on Thursday introduced an IVR and SMS led service, Hyperlocal News – My City My News, an official release stated.
Punj Lloyd and IWI set up India’s first pvt sector small arms plant in Madhya Pradesh
May 04, 2017, at 09:41 pm
Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh, May 4 (IBNS) - Diversified conglomerate Punj Lloyd and its JV Partner, Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) today inaugurated the country’s first Private Sector Small Arms Manufacturing Plant at Malanpur in Madhya Pradesh.
Gold demand slips from last year’s record Q1, retail investment demand steady
May 04, 2017, at 09:07 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, May 4 (IBNS)- Global gold demand in Q1 2017 was 1,034 tonnes (t), a decline of 18% compared to the record Q1 in 2016, according to the World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report.
Indian benchmark indices decline on Wednesday
May 04, 2017, at 03:06 am
Mumbai, May 3 (IBNS): The Indian market ended in negative territory on Wednesday with BSE Sensex down 26.38 points at 29894.80 and NSE Nifty down 1.85 points at 9311.95.
World Economic Forum, South African Government launch push to Bridge Digital Divide
May 04, 2017, at 01:35 am
Durban, South Africa, May 3 (IBNS): The World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Government of South Africa, will this week announce the launch of a new platform project called South Africa Internet for All, which aims to bring millions of South Africans, including those in rural areas, onto the internet for the first time through new models of public-private collaboration. Currently, according to the International Telecommunications Union, 52% of South Africans use the internet.
Honda Cars India Ltd. continues growth momentum registering over 38% growth in April 2017
May 04, 2017, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS): Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, on Wednesday registered monthly domestic sales of 14,480 units in April 2017 against 10,486 units in corresponding month last year, registering a growth of 38.1%.
Jaguar Land Rover India opens bookings for diesel variant of The Jaguar XE in India
May 03, 2017, at 09:53 pm
Mumbai, May 3 (IBNS): Jaguar on Tuesday announced that it has started accepting bookings for the diesel variant of the Jaguar XE in India.
May 03, 2017, at 09:49 pm
Mumbai, May 3 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s full service, premier international airline, has expanded the scope of its popular eduJetter programme for upcoming 2017-18 academic year.
Fitch affirms India at 'BBB-'; outlook stable
May 03, 2017, at 02:23 am
Hong Kong, May 2 (IBNS): Fitch Ratings has affirmed India's Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings at 'BBB-'. The Outlooks are 'stable'.
May 03, 2017, at 12:43 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched here Tarang Sanchar, a web portal for Information sharing on Mobile Towers and EMF Emission Compliances and said that it will go a long way in clearing the myths and misconceptions of public on mobile towers and emissions from them.
Maharajas’ Express to begin its 2 new tour circuits
May 02, 2017, at 11:55 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Indian Railway PSU, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) on Tuesday said it has decided to start two new circuits of their flagship luxury train Maharajas’ Express, this year.
Mumbai: “Manthan: Art & Science of developing leaders†book launched
May 02, 2017, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS): In the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world of today, leaders are faced with ever new set of challenges. If competitive pressures are high then businesses are also increasingly confronted with ethical dilemmas ranging from scarcity of resources to being mindful of local community needs.
Hyundai domestic sales grew by 5.7%
May 02, 2017, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, on Tuesday said it has registered the domestic sales of 44,758 units and exports of 11,610 units with cumulative sales of 56,368 units for the month of April 2017.
Hyundai domestic sales grew by 5.7%
May 02, 2017, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, on Tuesday said it has registered the domestic sales of 44,758 units and exports of 11,610 units with cumulative sales of 56,368 units for the month of April 2017.
Tata Steel completes sale of its Speciality Steels business to Liberty House Group
May 02, 2017, at 09:52 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Tata Steel UK on Tuesday said it has completed the sale of its Speciality Steels business to Liberty House Group for a total consideration of £100 million.
May 02, 2017, at 09:50 pm
Indianapolis, Indiana,May 2 (IBNS): Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and next-generation services, today announced that it plans to hire 10,000 American workers over the next two years.