AMFI-WB to organise Banking Summit in Kolkata
May 18, 2015, at 12:24 am
Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS): Association of Microfinance Institutions – West Bengal (AMFI-WB) is all set to organize "Banking Summit 2015" Funding the Unfunded on May 20 May at The Park in Kolkata with an objective to bring all the stakeholders to a common platform to access the research and the latest development in the microfinance sector and to discuss MFIs preparedness under the new policy regime, future competition and the challenges ahead.
Bharti Airtel receives bilateral financing commitments of up to USD 2.5 billion from Chinese banks
May 17, 2015, at 12:24 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) :BhartiAirtel Limited, a leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, on Saturday said that it has received financing commitments of up to USD 2.5 Billion from China Development Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.
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ICICI Bank opens its first branch in China
May 16, 2015, at 11:14 pm
Shanghai, May 16 (IBNS) : ICICI Bank, a private sector bank, announced the launch of its first branch in China.
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IL&FS Group inks MOUs with ICBC and China Huaneng Group
May 16, 2015, at 10:59 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (IL&FS) Group, a infrastructure development & financial services conglomerate on Saturday entered into MOUs with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), a commercial bank in the People’s Republic of China and the China Huaneng Group, the state owned power producer of China.
Tata Steel wins at the Dun & Bradstreet Corporate Awards
May 16, 2015, at 10:02 pm
Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS): Tata Steel has been awarded with the 'Top Indian Company in the Iron and Steel Sector' in the 15th edition of 'Dun & Bradstreet Corporate Awards 2015' held in Mumbai.
May 16, 2015, at 03:39 am
Bengaluru, May 15 (IBNS): The Crop Care division of Mahindra Agri Business, part of the USD 16.5 billion Mahindra Group, on Friday signed an exclusive product licence agreement with Sea6 Energy Pvt. Ltd. to market and distribute its crop yield enhancement product, 'Jingo.'
Tata Motors Group global wholesales recorded at 77,701 in April
May 16, 2015, at 02:00 am
Kolkata/Mumbai, May 15 (IBNS): The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in April 2015, including Jaguar Land Rover, were 77,701 nos., higher by 4% over April 2014.
Axis Bank to enable 50,000 merchant terminals for NFC based card acceptance
May 16, 2015, at 01:01 am
Mumbai, May 15 (IBNS): Private sector bank Axis Bank on Friday announced that it will enable 50,000 point of sale terminals at merchants for NFC based card payment acceptance.
May 16, 2015, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) on Friday announced that it would carry out preventive replacement of Passenger Side Air Bag inflator of 575 units of CR-V manufactured in Year 2004 and Driver side Air Bag Inflator of 10,805 units of Accord manufactured from Year 2003-2007 as part of Honda’s 'global recall/ safety improvement' campaign concerning Air Bag inflators.
May 16, 2015, at 12:10 am
Mumbai, May 15 (IBNS): Prices of petrol and diesel have been hiked and will come to effect from midnight on Friday, officials said.
Police atrocity: NHRC issues notice to UP govt
May 15, 2015, at 11:57 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government, through its Chief Secretary, to show cause why suitable amount of interim relief may not be recommended to be paid each to the four persons who became victim of police atrocity in District Kasganj.
Peerless Mutual Fund introduces Peerless 3 in 1 fund
May 15, 2015, at 10:45 pm
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Peerless Funds Management Co. Ltd (PFMCL) on Friday announced the re-launch of the erstwhile Peerless MF Child Plan as Peerless 3 in 1 Fund.
Polycom Sound Station conference phone remains meeting room icon for 25 years
May 15, 2015, at 10:43 pm
Hyderabad, May 15 (IBNS) Since Polycom's inception in 1990, the iconic Polycom SoundStation has revolutionised voice conferencing and continues to be one of the most recognised in the business world.
Taipei delegation expresses confidence in Indian economy
May 15, 2015, at 10:37 pm
Mumbai, May 15 (IBNS) A 20-member delegation from Taiwan, led by Chien-Nan Kuo, CEO Yu Tong Steel reached out to the Indian investors and members of World Trade Centre Mumbai.
Sensex closes 118 points higher
May 15, 2015, at 10:11 pm
Mumbai, May 15 (IBNS) The Sensex finished 118 points higher as trading in the the Indian market closed on Friday.
Convergys to host two-day job fair in Chandigarh
May 15, 2015, at 09:54 pm
Chandigarh,May 15 (IBNS) Convergys Corporation, a global leader in customer management and the first US Business Process Management (BPM) company in India, is hosting a job fair in Chandigarh.
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Airtel launches first women store in Kolkata
May 15, 2015, at 06:19 am
Kolkata,May13(IBNS): Bharti Airtel has inaugurated its first all women store, operated and managed by women employees, in its Camac Street outlet in Kolkata.
HCL announces launches HCL TalentCare
May 15, 2015, at 01:58 am
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS): HCL Corporation has announced a significant entry into skill and talent development space with the launch of HCL TalentCare, an integrated end to end talent solutions company incorporated under HCL Corporation.
Dish TV announces tie-up with Anandam Active
May 15, 2015, at 12:38 am
Bengaluru, May 14 (IBNS): DTH service provider DishTV launched Anandam Active at the Art of Living headquarters in Bengaluru. The service will showcase teachings of the spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar.
Videocon honoured at the 3rd Innovation Summit cum Excellence Awards
May 14, 2015, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS): Videocon, the leading consumer electronics brand with one of the largest indigenous manufacturing in the country, has bagged the ‘Innovation Excellence Award in Manufacturing’ for their Wi-Fi enabled AC range.
BML Munjal University engages KPMG as its academic partner
May 14, 2015, at 04:38 am
Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS):: BML Munjal University (BMU), founded by The Hero Group, on Wednesday entered into an agreement with KPMG to provide training in 'Forensic Accounting and Corporate Fraud' to the students enrolled by the University in its recently launched full-time MBA in Accounting and Finance. BMU will be the first University in India to offer a MBA with a specialization in Forensic Accounting and Corporate Fraud, and amongst the few globally.
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ICAI & EIRC hosts seminar on service tax
May 14, 2015, at 02:46 am
Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): Eastern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India organised a Seminar on Service Tax held on Tuesday at ICAI Bhawan in Kolkata.
Tata Power launches 'Act for Mahseer' nationally
May 14, 2015, at 02:46 am
Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, today launched 'Act for Mahseer', a sustainable programme focused at conservation of the Mahseer, an endangered species of fish.
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CDK Global, Inc launches operations in India
May 14, 2015, at 02:44 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a global leader in providing integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions for the automotive retail industry, with nearly US$ 2billion revenues and approximately 9,000 associates globally, on Wednesday announced the launch of its new India operations.
15-fold increase in innovations by Tata companies
May 14, 2015, at 02:42 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): The Tata group, on Wednesday, announced a 15-fold increase in innovations by Tata companies over 10 years of Tata Innovista.
Adani marks consolidated total income for fourth quarter at Rs 16,141 crore
May 14, 2015, at 01:20 am
Ahmedabad, May 13 (IBNS): Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship company of the Adani Group, y announced its results for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31.
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All-new Volvo XC90premiers in India to redefine Luxury SUV
May 14, 2015, at 12:24 am
Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): Months of speculation ended today after Volvo Auto India revealed its all-new Volvo XC90, delivering on its promise to introduce a visually striking, premium quality seven-seat SUV with world leading safety features, new powertrain technologies, an unrivalled combination of power and fuel efficiency and a superlative interior finish.
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Vedanta appoints Ajay Dixit as Chief Executive Officer, Power
May 14, 2015, at 12:03 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Vedanta, the global, diversified natural resource company has appointed Ajay Dixit as Chief Executive Officer, Power, effective May 11.
Polycom transforms small workspaces into high-powered collaboration hubs
May 13, 2015, at 11:46 pm
Hyderabad, May 13 (IBNS) Dedicated to creating superior collaboration experiences in any workspace, Polycom, Inc on Wednesday announced two new Polycom RealPresence Group Series video collaboration solutions that transform small workspaces into high-powered collaboration hubs.
Vodafone M-Pesa partners with govt to empower SHGs in Rajasthan
May 13, 2015, at 11:42 pm
Jaipur, May 13 (IBNS): Telecom service provider Vodafone India has entered into a strategic tie-up with Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (RGAVP), to empower women in Village Organisation (VO)/ Self Help Group (SHG).