Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 36.89 per bbl on Wednesday

Mar 31, 2016, at 05:58 pm

New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as published on Thursday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 36.89 per barrel (bbl) on Wednesday. This was higher than the price of US$ 36.45 per bbl published on Tuesday.

Portronics launches Electropen 3

Mar 31, 2016, at 01:26 am

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Portronics, a prominent leader in the innovative and portable digital product market, has launched the first of its kind smartpen and the latest in its famous Electropen series of smart pens - the stylish technology marvel: “Electropen 3”.

Tata Motors collaborates with MESCO for FICV

Mar 31, 2016, at 01:15 am

Kolkata / Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra Ex-Servicemen Corporation Ltd (MESCO), for creation of employment opportunities for ex-service men of Indian Army, in response to Tata Motors solution for the Indian Ministry of Defences’ (MoD) prestigious $10 billion combat vehicle programme.

Lava launches phone supporting 22 official Indian languages

Mar 31, 2016, at 01:14 am

New Delhi /Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS) Lava International Limited on Wednesday announced the launch of KKT Ultra+ Union, the first of its kind feature phone in the Indian mobile handset market, which supports 22 official Indian languages.

Dettol partners with Gurgaon Traffic Police to spread awareness around rising pollution

Mar 31, 2016, at 01:03 am

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Dettol has partnered with the task force of Gurgaon Traffic Police, which tirelessly works towards improving traffic management for the residents.

Dettol partners with Gurgaon Traffic Police to spread awareness around rising pollution

Mar 31, 2016, at 01:02 am

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Dettol has partnered with the task force of Gurgaon Traffic Police, which tirelessly works towards improving traffic management for the residents.

Nippon Life acquires 49 percent stake in Reliance Life

Mar 31, 2016, at 01:00 am

Mumbai/Tokyo, Mar 30 (IBNS): Reliance Capital, a part of Anil Ambani led Reliance Group, on Wednesday announced the completion of additional 23 percent stake sale in Reliance Life Insurance to Nippon Life Insurance.

Jaitley meets Treasurer of Australia Scott Morrison

Mar 31, 2016, at 12:00 am

New Delhi, Mar 0 (IBNS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the Australian future and super funds be exposed to India.

Indian benchmark indices close on a positive note on Wednesday

Mar 30, 2016, at 10:03 pm

Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS) The Indian market recovered from its two-day losing streak on Wednesday with the Sensex up 438.12 points to 25338.58 and Nifty up 138.20 points to 7735.20, largely due to positive global cues and a rally in banking and metal stocks.

Suzlon wins IOCL 48.30MW wind project

Mar 30, 2016, at 09:29 pm

Pune, Mar 30 (IBNS) The Suzlon Group, one of the leading global renewable energy solutions providers, announced on Wednesday that it has received another turnkey order of 48.30MW wind power project from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).

GAIL spuds first exploratory well in Cambay Basin

Mar 30, 2016, at 07:57 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) GAIL (India) Ltd announced on Tuesday that it has started drilling the first exploratory well as an operator in its NELP-IX Block CB-ONN-2010/11 in Cambay Basin in Gujarat.

BHEL commissions 250 MW thermal power plant in Bihar

Mar 30, 2016, at 07:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) announced on Wednesday that it has successfully commissioned a 250 MW coal-based thermal power plant (TPP) in Bihar.

Flipkart crosses 75 million registered-customer milestone

Mar 30, 2016, at 07:02 pm

Bangalore, Mar 30 (IBNS) Flipkart now has more than 75 million registered users, making it the first online retail marketplace to reach this milestone in a single country after United States and China, according to the company.

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 36.45 per bbl on Tuesday

Mar 30, 2016, at 06:19 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as published on Wednesday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 36.45 per barrel (bbl) onTuesday.

Angel investing for incubation of ideas for a better tomorrow

Mar 30, 2016, at 06:10 pm

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS) Realising that many good ideas may get nipped in the bud without adequate support and funding, Primarc has started the Primarc I-Venture initiative which focuses on nurturing and fostering business ideas that promise a better future.

Sun Pharma enters Japanese prescription market

Mar 30, 2016, at 03:33 pm

Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS): Sun Pharma has announced the acquisition of 14 established prescription brands from Novartis AG and Novartis Pharma AG in Japan.

Idea lends support to child education

Mar 30, 2016, at 01:25 am

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS) With its Easy Share campaign, Idea Cellular, an Indian telecom service providers, created a platform to enable mobile internet users of the country to share data for the benefit of children.

Ashok Leyland wins defence contracts worth Rs 800 crore

Mar 30, 2016, at 12:42 am

Chennai, Mar 29 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, has won orders valued at Rs 800-crore from the Indian armed forces.

Tata Power inaugurates its fourth Tata Power Skill Development Institute in Mundra

Mar 30, 2016, at 12:37 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS): Tata Power along with the Tata Power Community Development Trust inaugurated its fourth Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), a centre for power plant skills at Mundra to provide increased access to its courses to the members of disadvantaged sections of the society.

HDFC Bank launches missed call mobile recharge

Mar 29, 2016, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS):HDFC Bank Ltd., today announced the launch of Missed Call Mobile Recharge, a simple yet revolutionary way to top up your prepaid mobile number.

Indian markets down for second consecutive day on Tuesday

Mar 29, 2016, at 09:32 pm

Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS) The Indian benchmark indices were down for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, with the Sensex down 65.94 points at 24900.46 and the Nifty down 18.10 points at 7597.

Ashok Leyland wins defence contracts worth Rs 800 crore

Mar 29, 2016, at 09:27 pm

Chennai, Mar 29 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, and the largest suppliers of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, has won orders valued at Rs 800-crore from the Indian armed forces.

Arun Jaitley inaugurates Sydney branch of Union Bank of India

Mar 29, 2016, at 09:20 pm

Sydney, Mar 29 (IBNS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who arrived in Sydney on Tuesday on a four-day official tour of Australia, inaugurated the Sydney Branch of the Union Bank of India in Sydney on the same day.

HCL wins recognition for strategy and customer satisfaction

Mar 29, 2016, at 08:48 pm

Noida/Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS) HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global IT services company, announced on Tuesday that it has been recognized as a Leader for Worldwide Application Modernization Services for Oracle Upgrades by IDC in its recently published report, “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Application Modernization Services for Oracle Upgrades 2016 Vendor Assessment”.

Aurobindo Pharma receives USFDA approval for drug related to moderate dementia

Mar 29, 2016, at 08:16 pm

Hyderabad/Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS) Aurobindo Pharma Limited, which manufactures generic pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients, announced on Tuesday that the company has received the final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg and 6 mg.

Reliance-Rafael joint venture to develop advanced weapon systems in India

Mar 29, 2016, at 07:46 pm

Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS) Reliance Infrastructure Limited, announced on Tuesday that Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Limited of Israel has decided to set up a joint venture company in India with its fully owned subsidiary, Reliance Defence Limited.

Sweden’s leader in digital banking selects TCS BaNCS for growth and transformation

Mar 29, 2016, at 07:02 pm

Stockholm/Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced on Tuesday that Sweden’s Länsförsäkringar Bank has selected its TCS BaNCS platform as the engine to power its future growth and transformation.

Reserve Bank asks banks conducting govt business to remain open at financial year end

Mar 29, 2016, at 06:54 pm

Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS) With a view to providing greater convenience to tax payers, the Reserve Bank of India has said that all designated branches of agency banks and RBI Offices conducting government business will keep their counters open for full day on March 30, 2016 and till 8pm on March 31, 2016.

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 37.10 per bbl on Monday

Mar 29, 2016, at 05:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as published on Tuesday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 37.10 per barrel (bbl) on Monday.

Xiaomi to launch Mi 5 in India on Mar 31

Mar 29, 2016, at 02:20 am

Beijing, Mar 28 (IBNS): Smartphone maker Xiaomi on Monday said it will release Mi 5 in India on Thursday.