Nissan to launch its first global Digital Hub in India
Jun 29, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): Automobile giant Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Kerala to establish a new global center for digital operations in India.
India will have information regarding all black money by 2019: Piyush Goyal
Jun 29, 2018, at 02:53 pm
New Delhi, Jun 29 (IBNS): Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India will have full information regarding black money in stored in banks in Switzerland by the next year, media reports said.
Indians' money in Swiss Bank rise 50% to over Rs 7,000 crore
Jun 28, 2018, at 05:23 pm
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Even as the Narendra Modi government claimed to have made a clampdown on black money, an official annual data released by the Swiss National Bank revealed that money stashed by Indian in Swiss Bank rose to 50 percent to CHF 1.01 billion (Rs 7,000 crore) in 2017.
Funding a Small Business: How Much Working Capital Loan is Needed to Start a New Small Business?
Jun 28, 2018, at 10:12 am
A mere Rs.10,000 working capital from the hands of Sudha Murthy led to the foundation of a $10 billion company – Infosys. In its truest sense, working capital refers to the trivial amount necessary for the efficient functioning of a business.
Rupee falls to all-time low at 69 per dollar
Jun 28, 2018, at 07:52 am
Mumbai, Jun28 (IBNS): Extending its plunge from a 19-month low, the rupee fell past 69 per dollar on Thursday to hit the lowest in history, as crude prices continued their week-long rise reports said.
Walmart Foundation invests nearly US$2M in ‘Farmer Market Readiness Program’ in India
Jun 27, 2018, at 10:47 pm
Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Over 6000 farmers in Andhra Pradesh will move to an improved business model for better value chains and better incomes through an intensive two-year project supported by the Walmart Foundation in partnership with ICRISAT, an official statement by the company claimed.
ATP, Infosys renew global technology partnership
Jun 27, 2018, at 08:21 pm
London, June 27 (IBNS): The ATP and Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and next-generation services, have renewed their technology services partnership for two more years, until 2020.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Singapore on Cooperation in the field of Planning
Jun 27, 2018, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex post-facto approval to the MoU between India and Singapore on cooperation in the field of urban planning and development. The MoU was signed on 31st May 2018.
Guwahati: Volkswagen introduces Premium Carlines the Passat and Tiguan
Jun 26, 2018, at 07:08 pm
Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): Broadening the spectrum of premium mobility, Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer, on Tuesday inaugurated a new dealership facility – Volkswagen Guwahati.
Indian beer brand Bira 91 honoured at the United Nations
Jun 26, 2018, at 03:23 pm
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS): Indian beer brand Bira 91 has been selected as the “Brewery of the Month” and their product Bira 91 IPA (India pale ale) has been named the “Beer of the month” at the United Nations in the US.
JMC Projects bags orders worth 1966 crores
Jun 26, 2018, at 02:26 pm
Mumbai, June 26 (IBNS): Civil Engineering and EPC company JMC Projects has secured new orders amounting to Rs. 1966 crores.
Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosts corporate chess tournament
Jun 25, 2018, at 10:58 pm
Kolkata, June 25 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Bengal Chess Association jointly organised a Corporate Chess Tournament at the Chamber Premises recently.
Reliance Jio Infocomm signs US$ 1 billion equivalent K-SURE covered facility
Jun 25, 2018, at 08:45 pm
Mumbai, June 25 (IBNS): Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) has signed a US$ 1 billion equivalent term loan facility covered by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE).
Kotak Mahindra's #IndiaInvited campaign features Ranveer Singh
Jun 25, 2018, at 08:20 pm
Kolkata, Jun 25 (IBNS): Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak) on Monday announced the launch of its 811 campaign #IndiaInvited.
Income generation and better life for the economically backward families are SPADE's basic goals
Jun 25, 2018, at 03:30 pm
Kolkata, Jun 25 (IBNS): Children from nearly 50 economically backward families residing in a distant corner of Purulia, will be able to finally put away their lanterns and study under electric bulbs thanks to Calcutta Society for Professional Action in Development (better known as SPADE).
Over 120 million Indian consumers expected to shop online in 2018: ASSOCHAM-Resurgent study
Jun 24, 2018, at 05:14 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Helped by fast increasing data consumption and improvement in logistics, over 120 million Indian consumers are expected to shop online, clocking annualized growth of 115 per cent in 2018 as the e-commerce platforms slug it out with discounts and other attractive deals in a wide range of products from clothes, mobile phones, air-conditioners to a whole lot of consumer items, according to ASSOCHAM-Resurgent joint study.
Car Insurance – Best Friend for Long Rides!
Jun 22, 2018, at 12:43 pm
For those who have just bought a car or any other vehicle, the first word that strikes their mind is insurance. While some deem it as a necessary devil, there are others well versed with the pros and cons of driving a vehicle on busy Indian roads and, hence, choose to read and understand details before getting their car insured. With Indian roads getting clogged due to rising traffic coupled with unforeseen disasters, road accidents are becoming increasingly common. One understands the importance of having an insurance policy in such situations.
Jet Airways receives first 737 MAX airplane from Boeing
Jun 21, 2018, at 09:10 pm
Mumbai, June 21 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline received its first 737 MAX airplane from Boeing on Thursday.
L&T Finance opens its 1000th meeting center, launches an instant loan sanctioning App
Jun 20, 2018, at 05:57 pm
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): L&T Finance Holdings (LTFH), India’s leading Non-Banking Financial services Company (NBFC), through its subsidiary L&T Finance (LTF) announced the opening of its 1000th meeting center in Kolkata, West Bengal, for its micro loans business.
Panasonic launches the all new P90 with Corning Gorilla Glass protection
Jun 20, 2018, at 05:10 pm
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Continuing its vision to deliver innovative technology, Panasonic India a leader in innovation and technology, adds another smart device to its P-series with the launch of P90 at INR 5599.
GAIL Gas partners with Uber to catalyse CNG ecosystem in India
Jun 20, 2018, at 04:57 pm
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): In a major fillip to the development of clean fuel ecosystem in India, GAIL Gas Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of GAIL (India) Limited, the pioneers of City Gas Distribution in India and app-based taxi service Uber, have entered into a strategic partnership to promote the usage of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) across various cities in India.
L’Oréal appoints Amit Jain as Managing Director, India
Jun 20, 2018, at 04:02 pm
Mumbai, June 20 (IBNS): Cosmetic brand L’Oréal on Wednesday announced the appointment of Amit Jain as its India Managing Director, effective Aug 1.
OYO Hotels ventures into China
Jun 20, 2018, at 03:46 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): OYO Hotels, a largest hospitality chain, on Wednesday announced its foray into China with a strong focus on strengthening its hotel chain in the country.
Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian to resign, return to US
Jun 20, 2018, at 02:57 pm
New Delhi, Jun 20 (IBNS) : Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian will be stepping down from his post, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
Jun 19, 2018, at 07:01 pm
New Delhi / Guwahati, June 19 (IBNS): Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) on Tuesday said it has supplied around 60,000 tonnes of steel material for the 111-km-long Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal new broad gauge railway project.
Uber appoints Pradeep Parameswaran as new President of India & South Asia
Jun 19, 2018, at 06:49 pm
Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS): Uber, a ridesharing company, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Pradeep Parameswaran as new President of India & South Asia, effective immediately.
ICICI: Chanda Kochhar goes on leave till probe into Videocon loan is over, Sandeep Bakshi is new COO
Jun 18, 2018, at 11:19 pm
Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS): Amid allegations that she granted Rs. 3,250 crore loan to the Videocon Group in 2012 which benefited her husband, the ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chandra Kochhar has decided to go on leave till the completion of the enquiry related to the case.
NTPC restores ‘Tameshwar Football Field’ at Farakka by using Fly-Ash
Jun 18, 2018, at 07:25 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): NTPC, India’s largest power generating company, on Monday said it has revived the Tameshwar Football Field at Farakka in Murshidabad district of West Bengal by elevating the level of the field with Fly-Ash.
Economy makes it merry in March; expenditure shoots up in closing month of fiscal year: ASSOCHAM
Jun 18, 2018, at 07:19 pm
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Historic tax reform, the Goods and Service Tax (GST), has resulted in formalization of economy and consequently information flow would eventually augment not only the Indirect Tax collections but also Direct Tax collections.
Mercedes-Benz launches the Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupé
Jun 18, 2018, at 07:16 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): India’s leading luxury and performance carmaker Mercedes-Benz India bolsters its position in the dream car segment with the launch of Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupé.