Bureau of Standards Bill, 2016 passed by Parliament

Mar 09, 2016, at 09:23 pm

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) The Bureau of Standards Bill, 2016 was passed by the Parliament on Tuesday, is aimed at promoting a culture of quality of products and services through mandatory certification and also through voluntary compliance of Indian standards.

Auto-rickshaws now available on Ola App in 3 new cities

Mar 09, 2016, at 09:22 pm

Mumbai, Mar 9 (IBNS): Ola, India’s most popular mobile app for transportation, recently announced the launch of auto-rickshaws on its app, in three cities - Mysore, Gurgaon and Noida.

Cathay Pacific posts profit increase of 90.5% to HK$6 billion in 2015

Mar 09, 2016, at 09:21 pm

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable profit of HK$6,000 million for 2015. This compares to a profit of HK$3,150 million in 2014. Earnings per share were HK152.5 cents compared to HK80.1 cents in the previous year.

Suzuki launched Made-in-India Baleno in Japan

Mar 09, 2016, at 09:19 pm

Hamamatsu/New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) Suzuki Motor Corporation, parent company of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, launched THE 'Made in India' Baleno in Japan on Wednesday.

SC asks Mallya why his passport should not be impounded

Mar 09, 2016, at 08:48 pm

Mumbai, Mar 9 (IBNS) The Supreme Court, which was hearing a plea made by a consortium of banks that Vijay Mallya should not be allowed to leave India, has issued notice to the former UB Group chairman why his passport should not be impounded, according to media reports.

Indiabulls Housing Finance declares interim dividend

Mar 09, 2016, at 08:03 pm

Mumbai, Mar 9 (IBNS) Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange that its Board of Directors has declared a fifth interim dividend for 2015-16 on Wednesday.

NIIT Technolgies wins Best Service Provider award in Germany

Mar 09, 2016, at 07:11 pm

Frankfurt/New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) NIIT Technologies Limited has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange on Wednesday that it has secured the Best Service Provider Award from DB Systel, the ICT Subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn (German Railways).

Pharma major Lupin completes its acquisition of US-based GAVIS

Mar 09, 2016, at 06:48 pm

Mumbai, Mar 9 (IBNS): Pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) announced on Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of privately held US-based GAVIS Pharmaceuticals LLC and Novel Laboratories Inc. (GAVIS).

Mallya may have left India, banks urge SC to keep him in the country

Mar 09, 2016, at 06:26 pm

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IBNS) Disgraced liquor baron Vijay Mallya, the former United Breweries (UB) group chairman, is believed to have left India even while the consortium of banks to which his grounded Kingfisher Airlines owe a massive debt were asking the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday to stop him from leaving, according to media reports.

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 37.07 per bbl on Tuesday

Mar 09, 2016, at 06:20 pm

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed on Wednesday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 37.07 per barrel (bbl) on Tuesday. This was higher than the price of US$ 36.17 per bbl published on Monday.

7 New Bikes Unveiled at Auto Expo, Delhi

Mar 09, 2016, at 04:36 am

Even though several motorcycle giants such as Bajaj, Royal-Enfield, Harley-Davidson, and MV Agusta, stayed away from this year Auto Expo, this segment successfully created a huge frenzy and grabbed many eyeballs.

Manipal ProLearn launches certification courses in Information Mapping

Mar 09, 2016, at 03:30 am

Bangalore, Mar 8 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn in collaboration with Information Mapping International, Belgium, has launched two courses which prepare professionals for an International certification in Information Mapping.

Sonata announces a first-of-its-kind watch with a safety alert function

Mar 09, 2016, at 01:59 am

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): Sonata, India’s largest selling watch brand from the TATA group, has been working on a unique and innovative watch, designed exclusively for women.

Cross-Tab Group secures deal from Kantar Group

Mar 09, 2016, at 01:55 am

Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS): Cross-Tab Group, a research and analytics provider, recently announced the signing of a multi-year mandate worth up to USD 25mn with consultancy group the Kantar Group.

TCS partners with boy scouts of America to provide computer science programs through goIT

Mar 09, 2016, at 01:35 am

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services, a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, and Boy Scouts of America (BSA), one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, have forged a powerful new partnership to engage and inspire youth in hands-on computer science digital technology and career awareness workshops through TCS’ goIT program.

Kolkata: GM, SER holds post Budget review meeting

Mar 09, 2016, at 01:31 am

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS) A K Goel, General Manager, South Eastern Railway held a Review Meeting at South Eastern Railway (SER) headquarters Garden Reach on Tuesday where various facets of Railway Budget 2016-17 like increase of revenue by augmenting carrying capacity of freight, elimination of unmanned level crossings to achieve the mission of zero accident, improving the quality of passenger services, proper utilization of Budget outlay on SER projects, improving the punctuality on an average of more than 95% etc were discussed.

Ola organizes free health camps for women family members of driver-partners on International Women’s Day

Mar 08, 2016, at 11:13 pm

Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS) Ola, India’s leading mobile app for transportation, is organizing free health check-up camps for women family members of all its driver-partners in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai on account of International Women’s Day.

Indian benchmark indices end Tuesday on a subdued note

Mar 08, 2016, at 10:00 pm

Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS) Weak global cues and choppy trading on Tuesday forced the Indian benchmark indices to remain subdued, with the Sensex up a marginal 12.75 points to close at 24659.23 and the Nifty down 0.05 points to 7485.30.

Jet Airways celebrates International Women's Day with flights operated by all-women crew

Mar 08, 2016, at 09:19 pm

Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, on Tuesday celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) by operating flights with an all-women crew.

EPF tax rolled back, comprehensive review soon, says Jaitley

Mar 08, 2016, at 07:16 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): In response to the general discontent over the proposal to tax employee provident fund withdrawals made in the Union Budget 2016, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday announced in Parliament to roll back the tax because the government will hold a comprehensive review soon.

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 36.17 per bbl on Monday

Mar 08, 2016, at 06:19 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as published on Tuesday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 36.17 per barrel (bbl) on Monday. This was higher than the price of US$ 34.13 per bbl published on Friday.

Finance Minister Jaitley rolls back EPF Tax

Mar 08, 2016, at 06:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday announced in Parliament to roll back the tax on Provident Fund to be withdrawn as was envisaged in the Union Budget 2016.

Apollo Tyres forays into the two-wheeler tyre segment

Mar 08, 2016, at 03:15 am

Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS):Taking forward its legacy of offering best-in-class tyres for passenger and commercial vehicles, Apollo Tyres Ltd on Monday announced its entry into the two-wheeler tyre segment in India.

METRO Cash & Carry stays strong in great places to work

Mar 08, 2016, at 02:28 am

Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS): Proving that a great work culture can make a great company, the country’s most trusted wholesaler METRO Cash & Carry India continued to maintain its ranking of second in the Great Place to Work Survey of the country’s Top Ten Retail Companies.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India organises nationwide loyalty camp for its customers

Mar 08, 2016, at 02:28 am

Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS): FIAT Chrysler Automobiles India will be organizing a nationwide loyalty camp for all Fiat customers at exclusive dealerships from Mar 9 - 12.

ICICI Bank signs MoU with the Government of Haryana

Mar 08, 2016, at 02:25 am

Haryana, Mar 7 (IBNS) : ICICI Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Haryana at the ‘Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit 2016’.

ICICI Bank launches novel women centric initiatives on International Women’s Day

Mar 08, 2016, at 02:08 am

Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS) : ICICI Bank announced the launch of two key initiatives to help its women employees overcome challenges that many of them face at certain life stages.

Merial , Zoetis enter into strategic agreement for dairy products in India

Mar 08, 2016, at 02:06 am

Kolkata/Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS) - Merial, the animal health division of Sanofi, and Zoetis India Limited, a subsidiary of Zoetis Inc, on Monday announced that they have entered into an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement for medicines and vaccines for Dairy cattle in India.

SBI Life introduces women centric life insurance plan

Mar 08, 2016, at 01:42 am

Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS): SBI Life Insurance, on the occasion of International Women's Day, launched 'SBI Life-Smart Women Advantage' plan, a women centric insurance plan, specifically crafted keeping in mind the needs of a woman.

Pulses procurement surpass the target: Govt

Mar 08, 2016, at 01:04 am

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS) The Government agencies have procured 51,000 MT of kharif pulses for the buffer stock against the target of 50,000 MT, the government said on Monday.