Ashok Leyland strengthens its presence in West Bengal, inaugurates new dealership in Sodepur

Aug 20, 2018, at 07:56 pm

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, inaugurated a new dealership, Rajgarhia Motor, in Sodepur, of North 24 Parganas.

Kerala floods may have caused damage of Rs 20,000 crore: ASSOCHAM

Aug 20, 2018, at 03:55 pm

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): With floods playing havoc in Kerala, the state, known as ‘God’s Own Country’ would have suffered massive economic losses, the estimates of which could well be Rs 15,000-20,000 crore with a staggered impact of a few months, mostly on tourism, cash crops, trade including international trade from Kochi and other ports, besides shaking the lives of millions of people, an ASSOCHAM quick assessment has indicated.

ASSOCHAM opens representative office in North America

Aug 20, 2018, at 03:45 pm

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has opened a representative office in North America with a view to strengthen India Inc’s presence in the United States of America (USA).

Ola launches inaugural UK services in South Wales

Aug 20, 2018, at 03:41 pm

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Ola, a ride-hailing platform, has on Monday launched its first UK services across South Wales.

Mentorship-driven accelerator Techstars appoints Ray Newal as MD to support emerging markets entrepreneurs

Aug 18, 2018, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi,  Aug 18 (IBNS): Mentorship-driven accelerator Techstars has appointed Ray Newal as MD to support emerging markets entrepreneurs.

ICICI Bank contributes Rs.10 crore towards Kerala flood relief

Aug 17, 2018, at 05:29 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 17 (IBNS): Private bank ICICI Bank on Friday announced that it will contribute Rs.10 crore to aid the state government and the local authorities in their efforts to provide relief and assistance in the flood affected regions of Kerala.

Orange Corp offers online platform for aspiring models to get projects and contacts

Aug 16, 2018, at 01:10 pm

Orange Corp, a Venture Capital company under the Limited Partner Category, headed by its Indian origin CEO & Managing Partner Debasish Duttah, runs its own integrated Management Consultancy Wing with establishments in nearly 30 countries.

Healthcare BPO Market to touch 188.9 billion USD by 2018: ASSOCHAM-EY

Aug 15, 2018, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS0): The global health care BPO market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 10.7% from US$113.2 billion in 2013 to US$188.9 billion by 2018, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-EY joint study.

Wholesale inflation eases to 5.09 percent in July

Aug 14, 2018, at 08:23 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS):  Wholesale inflation has eased to 5.09 percent in July, as per government data released on Tuesday.

Emirates announces special Independence Day fares

Aug 14, 2018, at 06:38 pm

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): Aviation major Emirates has announced special

JK Cement announces International Conference in Gotan on United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals

Aug 14, 2018, at 05:22 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): JK Cement Ltd, India’s premier cement company will host Yadupati Singhania Children’s International conference on United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, between Aug 19-21, in Gotan, Rajasthan.

Venezuela: President Maduro to raise fuel prices to stop smugglers from cheating country

Aug 14, 2018, at 01:06 pm

Caracas, Aug 14 (IBNS): Cheap fuel will soon be a thing of the past in Venezuela as its President Nicolas Maduro has promised to raise the price of gasoline in order to stop smugglers from cheating the country.

Xiaomi announces Mi A2 in India

Aug 13, 2018, at 08:03 pm

Kolkata,  Aug 13 (IBNS): Xiaomi expanded its Android One line-up with the introduction of Mi A2, which features powerful photography capabilities and a host of notable upgrades from the previous generation.

India's retail inflation eases to 4.17 percent in July

Aug 13, 2018, at 07:12 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): India’s Consumer Price Index for July moved down to  4.17 percent, as per the data released by the Indian government on Monday.

Infosys to open software development centre in West Bengal

Aug 13, 2018, at 06:31 pm

Bengaluru/ Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Tech giant Infosys on Monday announced the commencement of work on its new software development center in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Tata Motors SOUL culminates its ‘Iconic Ladakh Drive, Mountain Trail, August 2018’

Aug 11, 2018, at 06:13 pm

Mumbai Aug 11 (IBNS): Tata Motors SOUL (SUV Owners United League) enthralled its SUV enthusiasts for the second time this year with its ‘Iconic Ladakh Drive, Mountain Trail, August 2018’.

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 92,639 in July 2018

Aug 11, 2018, at 06:10 pm

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in July 2018, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 92,639 nos., lower by 5%, as compared to July 2017.

India's June industrial output moves up by 7%

Aug 10, 2018, at 07:01 pm

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): India's industrial output accelerated in June and finished at  7 percent higher as compared to the level in the month of June 2017, as per the government data released on Friday.

BSNL introduces India’s first telephony service “WINGS” and Freedom offer-Chhota pack

Aug 10, 2018, at 04:21 pm

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS):  State-run BSNL introduced a weekly pack, freedom offer called chhota pack at Rs. 29 for its prepaid mobile customers to mark 72nd Independence Day.

Rising Home Loan Rates: How Home Loan Transfer can Help You

Aug 10, 2018, at 01:40 pm

Want to pay a lower rate on your existing home loan? You can opt for the home loan balance transfer facility online now.

Piramal Foundation partners with Jharkhand govt over student learning

Aug 09, 2018, at 11:16 pm

Ranchi, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Government of Jharkhand’s Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEAL) hosted a consultation workshop with NGOs on ‘Transforming Education through Partnership’. 

Indian Real Estate makes come back in 2018: CII – JLL India report

Aug 09, 2018, at 07:52 pm

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS): Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with JLL, India’s largest real estate services firm and the knowledge partner of the Decade Edition of CII Realty and Infrastructure Conclave, on Thursday launched a special report titled ’India’s Real Estate Milestones – A 20 year narrative‘ in Mumbai.

Essar signs GSPA with GAIL for offtake of entire production from Raniganj East CBM block

Aug 09, 2018, at 07:38 pm

Delhi/Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS): Essar Oil and Gas Exploration & Production Ltd (EOGEPL) on Thursday announced that it has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited).

RBI to transfer Rs 50,000 crore surplus to Union government

Aug 08, 2018, at 07:34 pm

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said it has decided to pay a dividend of Rs 50,000 crore to the Union government.

Nissan India launches the Sporty Micra with more intelligent and enhanced safety features

Aug 08, 2018, at 05:57 pm

Kolkata / Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Automobile giant Nissan India on Wednesday launched the More Intelligent and More Sporty variant of its globally popular premium hatchback Micra.

Snapdeal announces deals of India sale

Aug 08, 2018, at 05:22 pm

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Online sellers Snapdeal on Wednesday announced the launch of its ‘Deals of India Sale’ from Aug 10 up to Aug 15, to celebrate the spirit of the Independence Day.

District Legal Services Authority, Gurugram Police and Ola celebrate Road Safety Week in Gurugram with the ‘One Life’ Safety Awareness Campaign

Aug 08, 2018, at 05:13 pm

Gurugram, Aug 8 (IBNS): The District Legal Services Authority and Gurugram Police have partnered with Ola, India’s leading and one of the world’s largest ride-sharing companies, to celebrate Road Safety Week in Gurugram, with the recently launched ‘One Life’ safety awareness campaign.

Soumitra Chatterjee conferred with honorary membership of Rotary Club of Calcutta Sun City of Rotary District 3291

Aug 07, 2018, at 05:18 pm

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IBNS): Actor Soumitra Chatterjee has been conferred with honorary membership of Rotary Club of Calcutta Sun City of Rotary District 3291.

Tata Nexon sets the bar for safety in India

Aug 07, 2018, at 05:08 pm

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Tuesday announced that the Nexon has been certified with a 4-star rating by Global NCAP – a certification that is considered as the global benchmark for evaluating the car safety of newly introduced models.

Frankfinn plans to open 25 new centres in East

Aug 07, 2018, at 04:26 pm

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IBNS): Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training on Tuesday announced that it will launch 25 state of art all-new training centres in the Eastern region to skill the unemployed youth for a lucrative career in the aviation sector.