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StartFed aims to enhance start up ecosystem in Eastern India

Apr 27, 2017, at 03:44 am

Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): StartFed, a not-for-profit organisation with the support of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce, organised a panel discussion where several aspirant entrepreneurs were present, with an aim to enhance the start up ecosystem in the Eastern part of the country, on Tuesday.

TataCLiQ.com announces leadership appointments

Apr 27, 2017, at 03:13 am

Kolkata/Mumbai, Apr 26 (IBNS): TataCLiQ.com, Tata group's multi-brand Phygital e-commerce player, on Wednesday announced key leadership appointments.

Tata Motors' commercial vehicles BSIV ready with EGR, SCR

Apr 27, 2017, at 01:11 am

Kolkata/Mumbai, Apr 26 (IBNS): Tata Motors, a truck and bus manufacturer, announced readiness of SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) technologies for BSIV compliant engines, powering its range of Commercial Vehicles.

ASSOCHAM advocates MAT exemption for sick companies under debt restructuring

Apr 27, 2017, at 12:55 am

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Apex Industry body ASSOCHAM on Wednesday advocated continuation of the exemption from MAT (Minimum Alternative Tax) by the insertion of a suitable substitution of or addition to the Income Tax Act in respect of the restructuring under the insolvency & banking code 2016.

PM Modi asks infrastructure sector to complete projects within strict timelines

Apr 26, 2017, at 09:15 pm

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the infrastructure sector must aim for a consolidated approach to existing projects and work towards their completion within strict timelines.

Digital, energy and utilities business boosted Q4 profit says Wipro

Apr 26, 2017, at 07:50 pm

Bengaluru/New Jersey, Apr 26 (IBNS): Wipro Limited, India's third largest software services exporter, said that it will focus on local hiring to offset the problems arising from US visa norms being enforced by the Trump government.

Now, StartFed to help startups in eastern India navigate challenges and opportunities, thereby empowering the ecosystem

Apr 26, 2017, at 06:40 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): According to a Nasscom-Zinnov report released last year, India is expected to have over 10,500 startups by 2020. They are forecast to account for over 2.1 lakh jobs in the market.

Yes Bank awarded Golden Peacock Award 2017

Apr 26, 2017, at 01:04 am

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Yes Bank has won the Golden Peacock Innovative Product / Service Award 2017' for its mobile technology product, SIMsePAY at the Dubai Global Convention 2017 for the 27th World Congress on Leadership for Business Excellence & Innovation and Presentation of Golden Peacock Awards.

Etihad Airways, Jet Airways sign landmark tourism agremeent with Maharashtra Government

Apr 26, 2017, at 12:41 am

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS):Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and strategic partner Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premium international carrier, on Tuesday announced they signed a groundbreaking agreement with the Government of Maharashtra to promote tourism to the western Indian state.

Infosys expands footprint in Eastern Europe, opens delivery center in Croatia

Apr 25, 2017, at 10:38 pm

Bangalore, India; Apr 25 (IBNS): Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, today announced it is strengthening its engineering footprint in Eastern Europe by opening its first office and delivery center(DC) in Karlovac, Croatia.

Integrated Reporting supports better business management finds ACCA survey, there is room for improvement too

Apr 25, 2017, at 10:33 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): The adoption of Integrated Reporting can be challenging, but it generates tangible organisational, reputational and commercial benefits, according to a report published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a global body for professional accountants.

Reliance Entertainment launches BIGFLIX

Apr 25, 2017, at 10:17 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Anil D. Ambani led Reliance Entertainment's pioneering movie platform, BIGFLIX, is now a global personal blockbuster for Indians in India and audiences across the world.

Indian benchmark indices soar on Tuesday, Nifty crosses 9300 mark first time ever

Apr 25, 2017, at 10:05 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): The NSE Nifty, on Tuesday, crossed the 9300 mark first time ever, going up 88.65 points or 0.96 percent at 9,306.60. The BSE Sensex too climbed 287.40 points or 0.97 percent to close at 29,943.24.

Eros Now available on Ola’s connected car platform, Ola Play

Apr 25, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Eros Now, one of the fastest growing over-the-top (OTT) Indian entertainment platforms owned by Eros International Plc, on Tuesday announced a strategic integration deal with India's leading mobile app for transportation, Ola’s connected car platform for ridesharing, Ola Play.

iVoomi launches ME series in India

Apr 25, 2017, at 09:27 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Chinese smartphone manufacturer iVoomi on Tuesday launched the ME series in India.

Etihad Aviation Group appoints Robin Kamark as CEO, Airline Equity Partners

Apr 25, 2017, at 02:52 am

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): Etihad Aviation Group on Monday announced the appointment of Robin Kamark as Chief Executive Officer, Airline Equity Partners.

Emirates wins Best Airline Worldwide at the 2017 Business Traveller Awards in a Sweep of Four Awards

Apr 25, 2017, at 01:58 am

Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): Emirates’ focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations both in the air and on the ground were recognised on Monday with four accolades at the ‎Business Traveller Middle East 2017 Awards.

Jet Airways strengthens domestic network with 42 weekly flights

Apr 25, 2017, at 12:46 am

Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's full-service premier international airline, will add 42 weekly flights connecting three new city pairs as part of strengthening its domestic network to meet growing demand between metros and emerging cities.

Tanishq launches an exquisite collection of Jewellery for Akshaya Tritiya

Apr 25, 2017, at 12:04 am

Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): Jewellery brand Tanishq has launched a special Swarnam collection which will be made exclusively available for customers to ring in the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya this year.

Vodafone unveils truly unlimited plans for international travelers

Apr 24, 2017, at 10:42 pm

Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): International Roaming has never been so convenient! Vodafone India now introduces a first-time-ever truly unlimited international roaming proposition for travelers to USA, UAE and Singapore in its popular international roaming pack, Vodafone i-RoamFREE.

Government of Tamil Nadu and Tata Trusts inaugurates iodized salt refinery for production of Double Fortified Salt (DFS) to tackle anemia concerns in the state

Apr 24, 2017, at 09:53 pm

Chennai/Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): With malnutrition serving as the underlying cause of over 45 per cent of under-five mortality, the high prevalence of childhood stunting and maternal and childhood anemia in India, Tata Trusts, under the leadership of Ratan Tata, has prioritized malnutrition as a focus area in an effort to address the inter-generational consequences that are associated with it.

Indian benchmark end higher on Monday, PM pushes for change in accounting year

Apr 24, 2017, at 09:51 pm

Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS): The Indian market closed higher on Monday with the BSE Sensex up 290.54 points at 29655.84 and the NSE Nifty up 98.55 points at 9,217.95.

Tata Power announces 100% cashless payments

Apr 24, 2017, at 09:50 pm

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, on Monday said it has always supported initiatives that strive to make India state-of-the-art technologically.

NSE delists 19 companies effective May 12 this year

Apr 24, 2017, at 06:25 pm

Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS): Deccan Chronicles Holding Limited, Polar Industries Limited, Spanco Limited and several other companies will not be able to trade o the National Stock Exchange (NSE) platform beginning from May 12, the bourse announced recently.

Arun Jaitley holds bilateral meeting with his US counterpart

Apr 23, 2017, at 06:13 pm

Washington, Apr 23 (IBNS): On the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley held a bilateral meeting with his US counterpart and the US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin in Washington D.C. on Saturday.

Jaitley calls for enhanced surveillance by the IMF to address rising vulnerabilities in global monetary

Apr 23, 2017, at 06:02 pm

Washington, Apr 23 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs of India, Arun Jaitley participated in the Restricted Session of the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) and the Plenary Session of World Economic Leaders (IMFC Plenary) in Washington D.C. on Saturday.

Mahindra Electric promotes cause of sustainable mobility on World Earth Day

Apr 22, 2017, at 11:11 pm

Mumbai, Apr 22 (IBNS): Mahindra Electric, part of the diversified USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group and a pioneer in the development and production of electric vehicles in India, on Saturday organised the ‘Electric Drive’ with its electric vehicle (EV) fleet on the occasion of the World Earth Day.

Jaitley holds bilateral meeting with Finance Ministers of Indonesia and Australia in Washington D.C

Apr 22, 2017, at 09:40 pm

Washington, Apr 22 (IBNS) On the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of World Bank and IMF, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley held separate bilateral meetings with the Finance Ministers of Indonesia and Australia in Washington D.C. on Friday and discussed areas of mutual collaboration and commonality of their positions in various multilateral fora.

Arun Jaitley participates in G-20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Washington D.C

Apr 22, 2017, at 09:29 pm

Washington, Apr 22 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the emerging economies have become increasingly important, accounting for more than 75 percent of global growth.

WestJet ready to fly low cost carrier by year end

Apr 22, 2017, at 05:46 pm

Calgary Apr 22 (IBNS/NITN): Calgary based West Jet Airlines is going to introduce a low cost carrier in Canadian market by the end of 2017, reports said.