Jet Airways annual joy of giving program continues to spread cheer among underprivileged
Jan 30, 2018, at 10:31 pm
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier, full-service international airline, recently concluded its annual Joy of Giving programme that encourages employees to embrace the carrier’s culture of philanthropy by doing their bit for society’s less privileged.
Jan 30, 2018, at 10:28 pm
Joda, Jan 30 (IBNS): Tata Steel unveiled the Solid Liquid Separation (SLS) Plant for Gas Cleaning Plant (GCP) slurry at its Ferro Alloys Plant (FAP) at Joda, in Keonjhar district, Odisha.
Indian benchmark indices close negative on Tuesday
Jan 30, 2018, at 09:54 pm
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IBNS): The Indian market, on Tuesday, closed negative on Tuesday largely influenced by profit booking and weak global cues, media reports said.
Ola announces its plans to enter Australia
Jan 30, 2018, at 09:23 pm
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IBNS): Australia’s ride-sharing ecosystem is set for a change after Ola, one of India’s largest ride-sharing platforms, on Tuesday announced its plans to enter Australia, providing both driver-partners and passengers a better way to move.
Jan 30, 2018, at 01:09 am
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): The Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), Dr. Bibek Debroy has said that the Economic Survey is a reflection of Government’s commitment to growth and development. Highlighting the optimistic outlook of the economy reflected by the Economic Survey, he said the emphasis on women’s empowerment is a welcome step.
Demonitisation has helped share of financial saving rise, says Economic Survey
Jan 30, 2018, at 12:54 am
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): The highlights of the Investment and Savings situation as brought out by Economic Survey 2017-18 tabled in Parliament today are as follows:
GST data reveals 50% increase in number of Indirect Taxpayers
Jan 30, 2018, at 12:07 am
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): A preliminary analysis of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) data reveals that there has been a 50% increase in the number of indirect taxpayers, besides a large increase in voluntary registrations, especially by small enterprises that buy from large enterprises and want to avail themselves of Input Tax Credits (ITC).
Jan 29, 2018, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): Economic Survey for 2017-18 has brought out areas of concern such as rising non-performing assets of the public sector banks and has underlined the need, rightly so, for putting maximum emphasis on creating new jobs, agriculture and education, said ASSOCHAM President Sandeep Jajodia.
Ascon Infrastructure (India) Ltd announces their Ascon Irika and Ascon Era
Jan 29, 2018, at 10:21 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): Ascon Infrastructure (India) Ltd has announced two new projects- Ascon Irika at Hatiara (Project cost Rs 100 Crores appx) and Ascon Era at Gopalpur (Project cost Rs. 125 Crores appx).
The Indian market posted fresh closing high on Monday
Jan 29, 2018, at 10:00 pm
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IBNS): The Indian market closed at fresh high on Monday even though it erased much of its gain during the closing hour, according to reports.
Economic Survey presented : GDP to grow 7-7.5 per cent in 2018-19
Jan 29, 2018, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS) : The government on Monday tabled in Parliament the Economic Survey of India which projected GDP growth between 7 and 7.5 per cent in 2018-19, reports said.
Jan 29, 2018, at 03:33 pm
New York, Jan 29 (JEN): A surge in conflict-induced needs in Africa and the Middle East, coupled with an increase in climate shocks that pummel the most vulnerable everywhere, have given fresh urgency to calls for the international community to work in a new way that not only ends humanitarian needs but reduces them over time, United Nations Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres said Sunday.
Jan 27, 2018, at 10:57 pm
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IBNS): With the Union Budget 2018 round the corner, expectations of the common people as well as the business houses and industries are mounting everyday.
China’s smartphone market suffers first ever annual decline as shipments fall 4% in 2017: Canalys
Jan 27, 2018, at 12:21 am
Beijing, Jan 26 (IBNS): The growth story of the world’s largest smartphone market, China, came to an end as it suffered its first-ever annual decline, with shipments down by 4% from 2016 to 459 million units in 2017.
MORTH and IL&FS sign MoU for construction of all weather Zojila tunnel in J&K
Jan 25, 2018, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, and IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for construction of the 14.150 km long, two-lane bi-directional Zojila Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir.
ICAI holds Annual Convocation ceremony all across the country
Jan 25, 2018, at 05:40 pm
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) organised its annual convocation on Wednesday to award certificates of membership to over 650 new members and facilitate 04 rank holders of the recent CA examinations at G D Birla Sabhaghar, Kolkata.
Indian benchmark indices close flat on Wednesday
Jan 24, 2018, at 09:48 pm
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IBNS): The Indian market drew to a lacklustre close on Wednesday, with BSE Sensex up 15.75 points at 36155.73and NSE Nifty up 2.30 points at 11086.00.
Sri Lanka and Singapore sign Free Trade Agreement
Jan 24, 2018, at 08:19 pm
Colombo, Jan 24 (IBNS): Sri Lanka has signed its first-ever comprehensive Free-Trade Agreement (FTA) with Singapore to establish itself as an economic hub in the Indian Ocean.
Ideas on how to handle difficult customers
Jan 24, 2018, at 05:45 am
World Economic Forum to set up centre in Mumbai
Jan 24, 2018, at 04:01 am
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS): The World Economic Forum on Tuesday announced an establishment of a new centre in Mumbai, India, in partnership with Reliance Industries.
Samsung announces deals for 500 top corporates in India
Jan 24, 2018, at 01:20 am
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): Samsung India, a smartphone and consumer electronics brand, has announced a special sale for over two million corporate employees from 500 plus top companies in a unique corporate tie-up under the Samsung Corporate Privilege Program.
Xiaomi introduces smart delivery option on Mi.com, in partnership with Smartbox
Jan 24, 2018, at 12:05 am
Bangalore, Jan 23 (IBNS): Smartphone brand Xiaomi announced that it will offer a new smart delivery option, powered by Smartbox, on its own ecommerce platform starting on Tuesday.
Datsun launches the best priced AMT model in India
Jan 23, 2018, at 10:23 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): Automobile major Datsun India on Tuesday has announced the start of sales of Datsun redi-GO Smart Drive Auto at an introductory price of INR 3,80,600. Deliveries to new customers will begin from today across India.
The Indian market sees benchmarks soar to new heights on Tuesday
Jan 23, 2018, at 10:05 pm
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS): The Indian market scored a couple of records on Tuesday with the NSE Nifty crossing the 11,000 mark for the first time ever and the BSE Sensex hitting the psychological 36,000 mark, according to media reports.
Titan Eyeplus launches it first boutique store at Park Street in Kolkata
Jan 23, 2018, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS): Titan Eyeplus, an optical retail chain from Titan Company Limited, inaugurated its first boutique eyewear store in Kolkata, West Bengal.
IMF forecasts 7.4 pct growth for India in FY19
Jan 23, 2018, at 03:02 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): Giving positive report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday forecast that India will grow at 7.4% in FY19.
Unemployment to remain high, quality jobs harder to find in 2018 – UN labour agency
Jan 23, 2018, at 02:06 pm
New York, Jan 23 (JEN): While the global economy has kept up modest growth, the total number of unemployed people will likely remain high in 2018 – at above 192 million – and it will be harder to find a decent job, the United Nations labour agency reported on Monday.
Infosys partners with A.S. Watson Group for Technology and digital transformation initiatives
Jan 23, 2018, at 02:53 am
Hong Kong, Jan 22 (IBNS): Software major Infosys, on Monday announced a strategic partnership with the A.S. Watson Group (ASW), the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, to accelerate ASW’s digital transformation initiatives.
Ashok Leyland launches the ‘DOST+’ with 2.75 Ton GVW to address the upper end of the SCV Segment
Jan 23, 2018, at 02:52 am
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, and one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in India, on Monday launched the ‘DOST+’ – the new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) in Kolkata.
Nissan India launches F1 (Fix It Right First Time) Solution
Jan 23, 2018, at 02:50 am
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): Automobile major Nissan India on Monday launched a comprehensive and robust service solution – F1 (Fix It Right First Time) aimed at enhancing customer ownership experience. Launched during the 8th edition of ‘Happy with Nissan’ – an after sales campaign, F1 Solution (Fix it Right First time) aims to address and solve all vehicle concerns and customer queries in the first attempt.