Jul 13, 2016, at 12:06 am
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS) India's annual consumer price inflation moved up to 5.77 percent in June, government data revealed on Tuesday.
Indian benchmark indices rally for second consecutive session
Jul 13, 2016, at 12:02 am
Mumbai, Jul 12 (IBNS): Indian markets benefited from a global rally for the second consecutive day on Tuesday hitting 11-month closing highs ahead of reporting of industrial output and CPI inflation data, according to media reports.
Tata Power Club Enerji celebrates Club Enerji Carnival
Jul 12, 2016, at 11:30 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata, July 12 (IBNS): Club Enerji, Tata Power's nationwide resource and energy conservation movement, today organized its annual event 'Club Enerji Carnival'- which comprises of kaleidoscope of activities such as project displays, painting competitions, quiz and performances by school children from across the country to spread the message of saving environment and doing their bit on nation building.
Datsun delivers 30 redi-GO cars in one day in Guwahati
Jul 12, 2016, at 11:08 pm
Guwahati, July 12 (IBNS) The popularity of Datsun’s newest offering in India – the redi-GO urban-cross – continues to grow.
Dutee Chand , Shrabani Nanda felicitated by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Jul 12, 2016, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Two women athletes who have qualified to represent India in the Rio Olympics have been felicitated by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan at New Delhi on Tuesday.
IDFC Bank to expand reach with acquisition of Grama Vidiyal Micro Finance
Jul 12, 2016, at 09:41 pm
Mumbai, July 12 (IBNS) IDFC Bank www.idfcbank.com , on Tuesday signed a share purchase agreement to acquire hundred percent of Grama Vidiyal Micro Finance Ltd www.gvmfl.com, one of the largest microfinance institutions in the country.
Yappily celebrates success of event with more than 15,000 visitors in Bengaluru
Jul 12, 2016, at 09:29 pm
Bengaluru,July 12 (IBNS): Yappily.com, a mobile app based platform building shopping communities, brings good people and great products together, both online and offline.
98.4° collaborates with MobiKwik for cashless payments
Jul 12, 2016, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): 98.4°, a leading chain of retail pharmacy stores by Global Healthline, on Tuesday announced its collaborations with MobiKwik, India’s largest digital payments company to allow its user to facilitate cashless payments across its stores.
Cisco closes ‘security effectiveness gap’ with new services and integrated cloud-based solutions
Jul 12, 2016, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS) Cisco on Tuesday announced new services and cloud-based security solutions built with Cisco’s threat-centric security architecture.
Nitin Gadkari tells US investors it is a golden opportunity to invest in India
Jul 12, 2016, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways & Shipping Nitin Gadkari, while speaking at an event hosted by the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) in Washington on Monday called upon investors in the United States to invest in India, saying it is a golden opportunity for them, with the present government giving topmost priority to infrastructure development.
RBI governor: PM's policy adviser Panagariya a likely candidate
Jul 12, 2016, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi/Mumbai, Jul 12 (IBNS): Arvind Panagariya, policy adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, might be appointed as the next Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chief, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Rajive Kumaraswami is the new MD & CEO of Magma HDI General Insurance Company Ltd
Jul 12, 2016, at 04:33 am
Hyderabad / Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS) Rajive Kumaraswami has joined as the MD & CEO of Magma HDI General Insurance Company Limited.
Mukesh and Sandip to represent India in World Final of Audi quattro Cup 2016
Jul 12, 2016, at 04:32 am
Hua Hin, Thailand, July 11 (IBNS): The duo of Mukesh Panchal and Sandip Ambalia beat 11 other teams to book a berth in the World Final of the Audi quattro Cup 2016.
Tata Motors to roll-out free check-up camp for passenger vehicles in monsoon
Jul 12, 2016, at 12:52 am
Kolkata/Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Monday announced the roll out of the nationwide free monsoon check-up camp for its passenger vehicle customers.
Sensex rallies nearly 500 points on Monday
Jul 11, 2016, at 10:45 pm
Mumbai, Jul 11 (IBNS): Indian markets closed on a high note on Monday, with the equity benchmarks recording fresh 2016 closing highs, according to media reports.
ICICI Bank launches ‘Swachh Society Awards’
Jul 11, 2016, at 09:40 pm
Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS) : ICICI Bank Ltd, India’s largest private sector bank, on Monday announced the launch of a unique contest for residential housing societies to recognise and reward clean and green initiatives in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Second KKNPP reactor attains criticality, PM Modi congratulates scientists
Jul 11, 2016, at 06:10 pm
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian and Russian scientists after the second Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) reactor attained criticality on Sunday evening.
Infosys to Announce First Quarter Results on July 15
Jul 11, 2016, at 05:45 pm
Bangalore, July 11 (IBNS): Infosys Limited will announce the results for its first quarter, ended June 30, 2016, on Friday, July 15, 2016,
The future belongs to product Start Ups in India: Aditi Sinha
Jul 10, 2016, at 02:27 pm
An achiever in her own terms, Aditi Sinha, Vice-President, Project Delivery & Business Process Improvement, IMRB International, one of the top Market Research companies, has been dominating the corporate world for many years now. She sits pretty on her laurels achieved through sheer grit, determination, self development and self-belief. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra catches up with her for a conversation. Excerpts:
Indirect tax collection for the 1st quarter of 2016-17 indicates a growth rate of 30.8%
Jul 09, 2016, at 01:39 am
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS) The figures of indirect tax collection for the 1st quarter of current fiscal 2016-17 indicates a growth rate of 30.8% as compared to the 36.3% in the corresponding period of previous financial year, government data revealed on Friday.
Hinduja Group acquires Wallover in USA through Gulf Oil International’s subsidiary
Jul 09, 2016, at 12:51 am
Mumbai, July 8 (IBNS): Houghton International Inc., subsidiary of Gulf Oil International, a Hinduja Group Company, announced today that it has acquired Wallover Enterprises, a North American metalworking fluid and industrial lubricant manufacturer, incorporated in 1863 and headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio.
Jul 09, 2016, at 12:08 am
Mumbai, Jul 8 (IBNS): Indian markets dipped on Friday largely due to weak cues from Asian markets and profit booking by investors, with Sensex down 74.59 points to 27126.90 and Nifty down 14.70 points to 8323.20.
YES BANK, SIDBI ink pact for financing energy efficiency projects
Jul 08, 2016, at 11:08 pm
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): YES BANK, India’s fifth largest private sector Bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SIDBI under the Partial Risk Sharing Facility (PRSF) for financing Energy Efficiency Projects program.
Vodafone M-Pesa partners with Government to empower SHGs in Bengal
Jul 08, 2016, at 09:48 pm
Siliguri, July 8 (IBNS) Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecom service providers, has entered into a strategic tie-up with West Bengal State Rural Livelihood Mission (WBSRLM), toempower women of Self Help Group (SHG), as an initiative of Financial Inclusion. The partnership facilitates instant deposits to the bank account of the SHGs by the SHG, using the mobile wallet - M-Pesa.
India helps to set up Apparel Training Centre in Nigeria's Kaduna
Jul 08, 2016, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Jul 8 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on Friday that an Apparel Training Centre has been established in Kaduna, Nigeria under the Cotton Technical Assistance Programme (Cotton TAP) for Africa.
Zeal Aqua Limited gets listed on BSE SME Platform
Jul 08, 2016, at 05:21 am
Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): Zeal Aqua Limited became 141st company to get listed on the BSE SME Platform on Thursday.
Jul 08, 2016, at 05:13 am
Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): 'BSE Bond' platform for private placement of bonds has created a new record with Rs 3700 crores of bids received in the bond issuance of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited.
SBI Card launches credit card Elite
Jul 08, 2016, at 04:29 am
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): SBI Card, one of the leading credit card issuers in India, on Thursday launched SBI Card Elite, a premium credit card designed to complement the refined tastes of the discerning customers.
Viviana Mall, Pankh join hands to create job opportunities for PwD's
Jul 08, 2016, at 04:24 am
Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): Viviana Mall, a leading retail destination mall in Mumbai Metropolitan Region has partnered with 'Pankh'-Wings of Destiny (a joint initiative of TRRAIN and Youth4Jobs Foundation) to open a center for training and shaping careers of Persons with Disabilities (PwD's) within the premises of the mall.
Textiles Industry welcomes appointment Smriti Irani as new Minister
Jul 08, 2016, at 04:17 am
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), the apex chamber of textiles in India, has welcomed the appointment of Smriti Irani as the new Cabinet Minister of textiles.