Jan 19, 2017, at 12:28 am
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to exclude State Governments States or UTs (with Legislature) except Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh from National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) investments from Apr 1,.2016.
Indian benchmark indices end Wednesday with positive bias
Jan 18, 2017, at 10:31 pm
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Indian market ended positive on Wednesday with BSE Sensex up 21.98 points at 27257.64 and NSE Nifty up 19.00 points at 8417.
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Kolkata: Samsung announces launch of new Galaxy C9 Pro with 6GB RAM
Jan 18, 2017, at 10:08 pm
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): Smartphone maker Samsung on Wednesday announced the launch of its first C-series smartphone, the Galaxy C9 Pro in India. The phone is priced at Rs. 36,900.
Note scrapping can do little to stop future generation of black money: ASSOCHAM study
Jan 18, 2017, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Demonetisation may wipe out the stock of black money held in cash but can do little about the ill-gotten wealth converted to assets like gold and real estate and the scrapping of high value notes does not prevent the future generation of unaccounted money, said an ASSOCHAM study on Currency Demonetisation.
Jan 18, 2017, at 04:04 am
Davos, Switzerland, Jan 17 (IBNS): Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, and next-generation services, on Tuesday released multinational research findings on artificial intelligence (AI) business impact, market maturity and expectations. The research report, Amplifying Human Potential: Towards Purposeful Artificial Intelligence, polled 1,600 senior business decision makers at large organizations across the world.
Jan 18, 2017, at 02:38 am
Jamshedpur, Jan 17 (IBNS): Tata Steel on Tuesday announced a scholarship programme titled 'Women-Of-Mettle', an initiative to encourage gender diversity in the manufacturing industry.
Zillonlife Global announces launch of its direct sales business in India
Jan 18, 2017, at 02:06 am
New Delhi, Jan 17(IBNS): Zillonlife Global Pvt. Ltd. on Tuesday announced the direct sales channel launch of its product portfolio 'Lifecorder', 'Soul Sanctuary' and 'Sierra Brew' to cater to security, surveillance and lifestyle buyers.
HGS celebrates opening of 4th customer service center in Jamaica
Jan 18, 2017, at 01:24 am
Kingston, Jamaica, Jan 17 (IBNS): Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS), a global leader in business process management, on Tuesday launched a fourth customer experience center in Kingston in Jamaica.
Indian market slips on Tuesday despite early gains
Jan 17, 2017, at 10:58 pm
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Indian market failed to cling to its initial gains on Tuesday and ended lower, with BSE Sensex down 52.51 points at 27235.66 and NSE Nifty down 14.80 points at 8398.
Tata Power’s non-fossil operating capacity climbs to 3060 MW
Jan 17, 2017, at 10:52 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, on Tuesday announced that the company’s total generation from non-fossil operating capacity stands at 3060 MW, making it the largest renewable energy Company in India.
Nissan launches New 2017 Sunny in India
Jan 17, 2017, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Automaker Nissan on Tuesday announced the launch of the New Sunny 2017 in India. The New Sunny builds on the success of Nissan India’s flagship sedan and will be available in dealerships across the country starting today.
Manipur's Karang becomes India's first cashless island
Jan 17, 2017, at 09:05 pm
Guwahati, Jan 17k (IBNDS) : Karang, an island of Manipur, has become the first cashless island of the country.
IMF cuts India's growth rate following demonetisation stress
Jan 17, 2017, at 04:32 pm
Washington, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a setback for the Indian government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut India's growth rate to 6.6 percent for the current fiscal year, a decrease by one percent from its previous estimate.
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‘Tata Trusts U Dream Football Programme’ to nurture India’s finest U -15 footballers
Jan 17, 2017, at 04:05 am
Kolkata, January 16 (IBNS): Looking at the significance of football and the popularity it is gaining in the North East India, Tata Trusts in association with U Dream Football has dedicated its energies to amplifying the tremendous talent in the region.
Tata Steel`s Noamundi Iron Mine conducts pilot launch of Drone Application in Mine Monitoring
Jan 17, 2017, at 04:01 am
Noamundi/ Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS):: Noamundi Iron Mine (NIM) of OMQ (Ore, Mines & Quarries) Division of Tata Steel executed a pilot launch of Drone Application in Mine Monitoring (DAMM), on Monday.
India , Mauritius sign MoU for Cooperation in the field of Cooperatives
Jan 17, 2017, at 03:37 am
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh and Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Govt. of Mauritius, ShriSoomilduthBholahsigned on MoU for Cooperation in the field of Cooperatives & related areas here on Monday.
Bandhan Bank opens branches in Goa, reaches 770 branch mark
Jan 17, 2017, at 02:53 am
Goa, Jan 16 (IBNS) : Bandhan Bank opened its first branch in Goa on Monday. Jaikish, General Manager and Officer-in-Charge, Reserve Bank of India, Goa inaugurated the Bank’s Panjim branch.
Danone India announces plans to grow its Nutrition business
Jan 17, 2017, at 01:51 am
Hyderabad, Jan 16 (IBNS): Danone, a global food company, has announced plans to strengthen its Nutrition business in India starting with the launch of its globally popular Infant formula brand Aptamil.
Infosys announces internal carbon price
Jan 17, 2017, at 01:24 am
Zurich, Jan 16 (IBNS): Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, on Monday announced its internal carbon price at $10.5 per ton of CO2e, at an event organized by the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC) in Zurich.
Just 8 men own same wealth as half the world, says Oxfam
Jan 16, 2017, at 11:54 pm
New York, Jan 16 (IBNS): Eight men own the same wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of humanity, according to a new report published by Oxfam on Monday to mark the annual meeting of political and business leaders in Davos.
RBI increases daily ATM withdrawal limit to Rs 10,000
Jan 16, 2017, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS); Giving relief to people across the nation, the Reserve Bank of India on Monday increased the daily withdrawal limit from ATMs to Rs.10,000.
Jan 16, 2017, at 10:41 pm
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Indian market closed positive on Monday, with BSE Sensex up 50.11 points at 27288.17 and NSE Nifty up 12.45 points at 8412.80.
India's wholesale price inflation increases marginally in December
Jan 16, 2017, at 10:27 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): India’s annual inflation based on wholesale prices increased marginally to touch 3.39 percent in December.
Jan 16, 2017, at 04:10 am
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Petrol and diesel prices were hiked from midnight on Sunday, officials said.
Let Budget be presented on Feb 1, ASSOCHAM to opp parties
Jan 15, 2017, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Making a strong appeal to different political parties to let the Union Budget for 2017-18 be presented to Parliament on Feb 1, the apex industry chamber ASSOCHAM on Sunday said the advancement to this effect would help the government to begin its capital and other expenditure right from April and revive the much needed economic growth.
Government respects independence and autonomy of RBI, says Finance Ministry
Jan 15, 2017, at 02:10 am
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): The Ministry of Finance on Saturday said the government respected the 'independence and autonomy' of the Reserve Bank of India.
Jitendra Singh lauds Indigo decision to fly 'mortal remains' free to Northeast
Jan 15, 2017, at 01:43 am
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh has lauded the Indigo decision to fly "mortal remains" of deceased human beings free of cost to various destinations in the North East.
Siemens Ltd. wins combined order worth Rs. 319 crore from diesel locomotive works
Jan 14, 2017, at 01:11 am
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS): Scope of the order includes supply of Alternating Current Traction system for Dual Cab High Horsepower Diesel Engine locomotive and propulsion sets for Freight and Passenger Locomotives of Indian Railways. Siemens said it is looking forward to further enhance and unearth value proposition for its customers through digitalization.
Jan 14, 2017, at 12:52 am
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Maruti Suzuki India Limited, leader in passenger vehicles, launched the much awaited premium urban compact vehicle for the millennials, IGNIS here on Friday.
Ratan Tata welcomes N. Chandrasekaran's appointment as Chairman of Tata Sons
Jan 14, 2017, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Businessman Ratan Tata, who was serving as Tata Sons' interim Chairman, on Friday appreciated the appointment of N. Chandrasekaran as the Executive Chairman of the group.