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Bestdealfinance.com - the 'FinancialTech Super Mart' launched in India

Feb 20, 2015, at 10:44 pm

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bestdealfinance.com, a financial e-commerce portal, has announced its formal launch Thursday. It is the first ever portal to provide a technology enabled end-to-end solution to financial needs of Individuals & SMEs.

RIL appoints Maheswar Sahu as independent director of board

Feb 20, 2015, at 01:10 am

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): The Board of Directors of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced the appointment of Maheswar Sahu, IAS (Retd), as an Independent Director on the Board with immediate effect.

TCS recognized as fastest growing brand over last five years

Feb 20, 2015, at 12:16 am

London/Mumbai /Kolkata, Feb 19 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has been recognized as the fastest growing IT Services brand globally over the last five years by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation firm.

Tata Steel rail selected for key sections of London's major Crossrail project

Feb 20, 2015, at 12:02 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Feb 19 (IBNS): Tata Steel on Thursday announced the signing of a contract to supply highly wear-resistant rail for the Crossrail project beneath the heart of London.

Eleven government services launched on eBiz Portal

Feb 19, 2015, at 11:24 pm

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Thursday announced the launch of 11 Central Government Services on eBiz portal.

Mobile internet is the primary source of info for youth : Tata Docomo

Feb 19, 2015, at 06:29 pm

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Mobile internet is the primary source of information ranging from news to entertainment for the young people and mobile is going to be the new age television, said Tata Docomo's Digital Business Head Praveen Gupta on Wednesda, analyzing the report titled "Mobile Millennial Decoded" based on a survey conducted by the company.

Mobile internet is the primary source of info for youth : Tata Docomo

Feb 19, 2015, at 06:58 am

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Mobile internet is the primary source of information ranging from news to entertainment for the young people and mobile is going to be the new age television, said Tata Docomo's Digital Business Head Praveen Gupta on Wednesday, analyzing the report titled "Mobile Millennial Decoded" based on a survey conducted by the company.

Berger Paints signs MOU with Russian Government

Feb 19, 2015, at 02:55 am

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): Berger Paints India Limited and the Government of the Stavropol Region, Russian Federation on Wednesday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for conducting a feasibility study and establishment of an industrial coatings plant in the Stavrapol region of Russia by Berger.

RCOM announces partnership with Twitter

Feb 18, 2015, at 04:26 am

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS): Reliance Communications, the Global Telecom Sponsor of the ICC World Cup 2015, has partnered with Twitter to provide RCOM customers with the most comprehensive platform to follow the excitement and global commentary as the world's best 14 cricketing nations compete for the tag of the champion team.

Tata Value Homes forays in Kolkata's Affordable Housing Segment

Feb 18, 2015, at 04:20 am

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): Tata Value Homes Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Tata Housing Development Company Limited, on Tuesday announced its entry into Kolkata's Affordable Housing market with the launch of Adwita as a Development Manager with the Square Four Group.

HDFC Bank opens 150th branch in Kolkata

Feb 18, 2015, at 02:07 am

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): HDFC Bank Ltd on Tuesday opened its 150th branch at Kalikapur, a residential area in south Kolkata.

Mahindra offers proactive upgrade of airbag software

Feb 18, 2015, at 01:59 am

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), a SUV manufacturer, on Tuesday announced the upgradation of the side curtain airbag software on all the XUV500 vehicles manufactured on or before July 2014.

Cathay Pacific to provide direct freighter service between Kolkata, Hong Kong

Feb 18, 2015, at 01:01 am

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): Cathay Pacific Airways on Tuesday announced a further expansion of its freighter network with the launch of anew service to Kolkata, India, commencing March 11.

KRET will introduce modern radio-electronic solutions for IAF at Aero India

Feb 18, 2015, at 12:55 am

Bangalore, Feb 17 (IBNS): Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), a part of the Rostec State Corporation, will present its products at the Aero India 2015 international aerospace exhibition.

HCL Infosystems sign 3-year contract with NISPL

Feb 18, 2015, at 12:49 am

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS): NISPL (subsidiary of Microsoft Mobile OY) and HCL Infosystems Ltd., India's premier IT Services and Distribution Company has signed a contract that will enhance the footprint of Microsoft Mobile devices across the Organized Trade and General Trade channels and rural India.

DB Schenker in India appoints Rupesh Gupta as Director-Ocean Freight

Feb 18, 2015, at 12:07 am

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Schenker India Pvt. Ltd, part of DB Schenker, the transport and logistics division of Deutsche Bahn AG, has appointed Rupesh Gupta as Director-Ocean Freight effective February 2015.

Microsoft to host India's largest cloud conference in Pune

Feb 17, 2015, at 08:12 pm

Pune / Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS) More than 1500 business leaders, software developers, technology enthusiasts, IT professionals, customers and users of Microsoft Azure platform will converge in Pune on March 18 and 19. Another 15,000 participants are expected to join the conference online, making it the largest gathering of cloud computing professionals in India.

Rostec will showcase Russian high-tech equipment at Aero India

Feb 17, 2015, at 07:22 am

Bangalore, Feb 16 (IBNS) Rostec State Corporation, an organization that promotes development, production and export of hi-tech industrial products for civil and defense sectors, will showcase a large Russian contingent at AERO INDIA 2015, in Bangalore.

Kadri Wovens increases revenues from US-based retail customers with Microsoft Office 365

Feb 17, 2015, at 07:19 am

New Delhi /Kolkata , Feb 16 (IBNS): Kadri Wovens, a manufacturer of luxury bed-and-bath linen, has witnessed a 30% increase in revenues from its top US-based retail customers by deploying Microsoft Office 365 productivity suite.

Union Budget expectations

Feb 17, 2015, at 07:18 am

More than fiscal incentives/ changes, the Express Industry has been asking the Government for procedural simplifications and modifications so that customs clearances are expedited at all gateways. These simplifications include single window clearance from all regulatory authorities at airports.

Air Arabia 2014 full year net profit climbs30% to AED 566 million

Feb 17, 2015, at 07:15 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, announced on Monday its financial results for the full year ending Dec 31 where it reported a record net profit for the full year of AED 566 million, up 30 per cent compared to AED 435 million for the same period last year.

JSW Steel produces 11.20 lac tonnes in Jan

Feb 17, 2015, at 07:09 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) JSW Steel Limited on Monday said it has registered a crude steel production for Jan 2015, at 11.20 lac tonnes showing a growth of 1% over corresponding month of previous year.

Infosys to acquire Panaya

Feb 17, 2015, at 06:56 am

Bangalore, Feb 16 (IBNS): Infosys, a leader in consulting, technology and next generation services, on Monday announced a definitive agreement to fully acquire Panaya, Inc., a provider of automation technology for large scale enterprise software management, in cash, for an enterprise value of USD 200 million.

No shortage of fertilizers in country: Govt

Feb 17, 2015, at 03:59 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) The Indian government on Tuesday said there is no shortage of fertilizers, particularly of urea, in the country.

Air Arabia 2014 net profit climbs 30% to AED 566 million

Feb 17, 2015, at 12:58 am

New Delhi,Feb 16 (IBNS): Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier, on Monday announced its financial results for the full year ending 31 December 2014, reflecting another year of continued growth and high levels of profitability.

IT major Infosys acquires US-based firm Panaya

Feb 16, 2015, at 05:45 pm

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): Indian IT giant Infosys on Monday announced the acquisition of US-based firm Panaya for Rs 1,250 crore, media reports said.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked

Feb 16, 2015, at 01:47 am

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IBNS): Giving pressure to consumers, the prices of petrol and diesel were increased on Sunday.

Apollo Hospitals' standalone revenues up 19%

Feb 15, 2015, at 04:28 am

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IBNS) : Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL), a leading healthcare provider, today reported its financial results according to Indian GAAP for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2014.

Agriculture sector is key to poverty eradication: PM

Feb 15, 2015, at 02:53 am

Baramati, Feb 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the agriculture sector is key to eradication of poverty in India.

An industrialist praises Arvind Kejriwal for tenacity

Feb 14, 2015, at 10:09 pm

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IBNS) While he is often seen as a politician with an anti-corruption agenda that also targets top industrial houses of India, a prominent industrialist praised Arvind Kejriwal's assumption in office on Saturday as the chief minister of Delhi for the second time.