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India's WPI stands at 4.64 percent in November

Dec 14, 2018, at 04:12 pm

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS):  Lower food and fuel prices helped in easing the country's annual rate of inflation based on wholesale prices to stand at 4.64 percent in the month of November, official data released on Friday said.

Buying a home in today’s market is risk free if you are careful

Dec 14, 2018, at 02:06 pm

Laxman Jaiswal, Chairman & Managing Director of Ascon Infrastructure India Ltd, a company which has completed several housing projects in Kolkata, including Rajarhat-New Town, gives tips on how to buy a new property during a conversation with Subhojit Roy, co-founder Connections PR.   

BJP leader ridicules RBI governor over qualification

Dec 13, 2018, at 03:21 pm

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): A former Gujarat minister when Narendra Modi was chief minister has ridiculed the new Reserve Bank governor over his qualifications, reports said.

India's factory output touches 8.1% in October

Dec 12, 2018, at 08:10 pm

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): India's industrial production moved up to touch 8.1 per cent in October, government data released on Wednesday said.

India's November retail inflation rate drops to 2.33 percent

Dec 12, 2018, at 07:18 pm

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS):  Lower food prices eased the country's retail inflation for the month of November to touch 2.33 percent, official data released on Wednesday said.

India's factory output grows 8.1% in October

Dec 12, 2018, at 06:24 pm

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): India's industrial production moved up to touch 8.1 percent in October, government data released on Wednesday.

Bandhan Bank to open 40 new branches in December 2018

Dec 12, 2018, at 05:27 pm

Kolkata, Dec 12 (IBNS): Bandhan Bank on Wednesday opened five new branches, upping its bank branch count to 943. 

Shaktikanta Das soon to take over as RBI Governor

Dec 12, 2018, at 01:08 pm

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IBNS) : Shaktikanta Das, the newly appointed Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), resigned as member of the 15th Finance Commission on Tuesday and is expected to take charge of the Central bank in a day or two, media reports said. 

Rupee plunges 53 paise, closes at 71.85 against US dollar

Dec 11, 2018, at 09:46 pm

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IBNS): The rupee regained some lost ground after sliding 110 paise early and closed 53 paise lower at 71.85 against the US dollar on Tuesday, reports said.

Shaktikanta Das named next RBI governor

Dec 11, 2018, at 07:44 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): The Union government on Tuesday named Shaktikanta Das, a member of the Fifteenth Finance Commission, as the next governor of the Reserve Bank of India, reports said.

Renault India to increase prices by upto 1.5 percent in January

Dec 11, 2018, at 06:17 pm

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS): Renault, the Number One European automotive brand in India, announced that it will increase prices across its range of cars by upto 1.5%, effective from January 2019.

Jaguar Land Rover India announces launch of Model Year 2019 Discovery Sport

Dec 11, 2018, at 06:13 pm

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IBNS): Jaguar Land Rover India, on Tuesday announced the launch of the Model Year 2019 Discovery Sport - the adventurous and versatile SUV.

Tata Motors launches new top of the line variant - Tiago XZ+

Dec 11, 2018, at 06:07 pm

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IBNS): Automobile major Tata Motors on Tuesday announced the introduction of its new top of the line variant in the Tiago range – The Tiago XZ+.

Chinese court bans sale of several iPhone models after granting Qualcomm an injunction against Apple

Dec 11, 2018, at 03:50 pm

Beijing, Dec 11 (IBNS): Tech giant Qualcomm Incorporated on Tuesday announced that the Fuzhou Intermediate People’s Court in China has granted the company’s request for two preliminary injunctions against four Chinese subsidiaries of Apple Inc.

Economist Surjit Bhalla resigns from PMEAC

Dec 11, 2018, at 10:33 am

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): Economist Surjit Bhalla on Tuesday said he has resigned from the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC) on Dec 1, media reports said.

First Nissan Global Digital Hub inaugurated in India

Dec 10, 2018, at 10:48 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday inaugurated the first Nissan Global Digital Hub at Technopark in Trivandrum in the presence of Minister of State for Tourism K.J. Alphons.

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 1,04,964 in November 2018

Dec 10, 2018, at 06:53 pm

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): The Tata Motors Group on Monday said it has registered global wholesales in November 2018, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 1,04,964 nos., lower by 7%, as compared to November 2017.

Jet Airways announces codeshare with Flynas

Dec 10, 2018, at 06:50 pm

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): Aviation major Jet Airways, India’s premier full service, international airline, and ‘flynas’, Saudi Arabia’s first budget airline, have entered into an extensive codeshare partnership to enhance connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley appreciates Urjit Patel's service as RBI Governor

Dec 10, 2018, at 06:23 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday appreciated Urjit Patel's service as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Patel resinged from his position today triggering many speculations. 

Reserve Bank of India governor Urjit Patel resigns

Dec 10, 2018, at 05:44 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): In a major development, Urjit Patel on Monday quit as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

RBI Governor Urjit Patel steps down

Dec 10, 2018, at 05:34 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel quit from his position on Monday.

Govt extends due date for filing form GSTR-9, form GSTR-9A and form GSTR-9C extended till Mar 31

Dec 10, 2018, at 03:53 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): The Indian government on Monday said it has decided to extend the due date for filing form GSTR-9, form GSTR-9A and form GSTR-9C till Mar 31.

Hero Motocorp's new scooter Hero Destini 125 arrives in Kolkata

Dec 07, 2018, at 06:05 pm

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): Hero Motocorp has finally entered the highly competitive 125cc scooter segment with the launch of Hero Destini 125.  

Nissan India announces the production of New Kicks - the Intelligent SUV

Dec 07, 2018, at 06:01 pm

Chennai/Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): Automobile giant Nissan India on Friday announced the start-of-production of New KICKS by rolling out the first vehicle from its Chennai plant.

Conclave Rural Connect-2018 encourages farmers to turn into agro-entrepreneurs

Dec 07, 2018, at 05:56 pm

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): A two-day conclave titled 'Rural Connect 2018' was recently organised in Kolkata to encourage farmers in West Bengal to turn into agro-entrepreneurs from agro-producers.

Indian government appoints Krishnamurthy Subramanian as new economic advisor

Dec 07, 2018, at 05:20 pm

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS): The Indian government on Friday confirmed the appointment of Krishnamurthy Subramanian as the new chief economic advisor of the country.

Want to surrender your life insurance policy?Here's a guide

Dec 07, 2018, at 05:10 pm

Overview:   Life insurance is one of the most vital aspects of your financial planning with a long-term objective of building a corpus. It also secures the interests of your family by providing you with life cover that will look into their financial stability in your absence. Considering that you buy a life insurance plan not solely for investment and tax rebates, but also as a tool to ensure the financial security of your family, the thought of surrendering a policy must be an extreme step and a matter of compulsion. You may contemplate surrender of your policy in the event of dire financial duress and to a lesser extent for opting a wrong policy and you wish to switch to a better one. Before going into the nitty-gritty of surrendering your policy, you first need to know the mechanism of life insurance plans and the other definitions pertaining to the business, to take an informed decision.  

Electric Jaguar I-pace voted Norway's car of the year

Dec 07, 2018, at 04:52 pm

Whitley, UK, Dec 7 (IBNS): Today the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has been awarded Norwegian Car of the Year 2019. 

FAO Food Price Index declines in November

Dec 07, 2018, at 04:18 pm

Washington, Dec 7 (IBNS): Globally traded food commodity prices declined in November, led by marked drops for palm oil and other vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture of the United Nations said on Friday.

Tata Nexon becomes the first and only car in India to achieve a full ‘5 stars’ adult safety rating from Global NCAP

Dec 07, 2018, at 03:40 pm

Mumbai Dec 7 (IBNS): Indian automobile giant Tata Motors on Friday announced another feat achieved by its much loved compact SUV, the Tata Nexon.