SC asks Mysore lab to clarify tests on Maggi

Jan 13, 2016, at 09:45 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to send more samples of popular noodles brand Maggi to a government laboratory in Mysore for tests.

Airtel launches Rajasthan’s first 4G service in Ajmer

Jan 13, 2016, at 09:22 pm

Ajmer, Jan 13 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel Limited ,a mobile services provider, has announced the launch of its high speed 4G services in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan.

Hyundai Launches 'Happy Move', a CSR initiative

Jan 13, 2016, at 07:12 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) Hyundai Motor India Ltd, on Wednesday launched a global CSR campaign- Happy Move in India.

Microsoft stops providing security patches for Windows 8

Jan 13, 2016, at 05:33 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) Tech giant Microsoft will stop providing security aides for Windows 8 and other older variants, starting from Wednesday, according to reports.

Tata Motors to roll-out ZICA 7 Senses

Jan 13, 2016, at 02:38 am

Kolkata/Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Tuesday announced a '7 Senses' experience for the recently unveiled, ZICA, its next big launch.

Hyundai launches Happy Move–'Save Our Heritage' CSR initiative

Jan 13, 2016, at 02:37 am

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country's second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter on Tuesday launched global CSR campaign- Happy Move in India.

Microsoft announces Call for Entries for 2016 Build The Shield Contest in India

Jan 13, 2016, at 02:28 am

New Delhi/Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) : Software giant Microsoft has announced call for entries for its ‘Build The Shield’ contest, a first-of-its-kind national level college hacking contest hosted by Microsoft annually.

AMFI-WB organises Eastern India Microfinance Summit

Jan 13, 2016, at 02:26 am

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) Association of Micro Finance Institution – West Bengal (AMFI) has organised The Eastern India Microfinance Summit 2016 on Tuesday in Kolkata.

Sanovi launches Cloud Migration Manager

Jan 13, 2016, at 02:23 am

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (IBNS) Gartner 'Cool Vendor' Sanovi, the leading provider of business continuity and IT recovery software, on Tuesday announced the launch of Sanovi Cloud Migration Manager, a migration platform for global enterprises and managed service providers to accelerate public cloud adoption.

Volvo XC90 wins North American Truck of the Year

Jan 13, 2016, at 01:48 am

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) Volvo Cars’ XC90 has won the prestigious North American Truck of the Year 2016 Award from a field of strong contenders for the second time.

TCS latest quarter results disappoint

Jan 13, 2016, at 01:27 am

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which was the first to report third quarter results among the Indian IT stocks, missed its dollar revenue growth estimate for the sixth straight quarter.

20:20 MSL announces appointment of Srinivas Krishnan as Senior Advisor -Auto Practice

Jan 13, 2016, at 01:24 am

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS) 20:20 MSL, part of MSLGROUP – Publicis Groupe's flagship strategic communications and engagement consultancy, and the largest public relations and social media network in Asia and India– on Tuesday announced the appointment of Srinivas Krishnan, former Editor of Business Standard Motoring, as Senior Advisor to its Auto practice.

CREDAI Bengal launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikash Yojana in Kolkata

Jan 13, 2016, at 01:15 am

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): CREDAI Bengal, the state chapter of Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India, the apex body of the organized real estate developers across India, launched the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikash Yojana (PMKVY) with an aim to uplift and empower unskilled workers.

Royal Sundaram launches 'Lifeline' for Standard Chartered Bank customers

Jan 13, 2016, at 01:04 am

Mumbai / Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Limited has launched Lifeline, its flagship health insurance product to Standard Chartered Bank’s India customers through the assurance channel.

Bookings open for Jaguar XE in India

Jan 13, 2016, at 12:36 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. on Tuesday announced that the most advanced sports saloon, the All-New Jaguar XE, will be launched in India on Feb 3 in 2 petrol derivatives; with 147 kW and class leading 177 kW power output.

Vodafone India rolls out 4g-ready sims in Kolkata

Jan 13, 2016, at 12:30 am

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) As Vodafone India enters the final stages of bringing the World’s largest 4G network to Kolkata, it announced on Tuesay, the availability of 4G SIMs for its customers at all of its 28 exclusive stores located at prominent locations in and around Kolkata.

Rajkumar Rao shows his beard

Jan 13, 2016, at 12:24 am

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS):Actor Rajkumar Rao, who rang in his new years in London this year, has been donning a certain look.

Jet Airways announces special inaugural fares to new European gateway of Amsterdam

Jan 13, 2016, at 12:14 am

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Tuesday announced special inaugural fares for flights between India and Amsterdam, the airline's new European gateway, commemorating the commencement of its maiden flights to Amsterdam on Mar 27.

Retail inflation moved up to 5.61 pct in December

Jan 12, 2016, at 11:58 pm

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) India's retail inflation accelerated to 5.61 per cent for the month of December, governement data released on Tuesday said.

India's industrial output growth contracts 3.2% in Nov

Jan 12, 2016, at 11:42 pm

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IB NS): India's factory output contracted by 3.2 percent in November, government data released on Tuesday showed.

Sensex , Nifty touch 18-month low

Jan 12, 2016, at 11:41 pm

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS) Tuesday saw the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty post their 18-month low figures while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares fell to their 52-week low.

Tata Power's Maithon Power Ltd. honoured with NSC Safety Award 2015 in power generation

Jan 12, 2016, at 12:34 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): Tata power, India’s largest integrated power company, has an exemplary track record of project execution excellence, customer care and world class safety procedures.

Yes Bank partners Navi Mumbai Traffic Police for Road Safety Week 2016

Jan 12, 2016, at 12:10 am

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IBNS): Yes Bank on Monday said it has partnered with the Navi Mumbai Traffic Police for the Navi Mumbai Road Safety Week 2016.

Tata Steel sales up by 10 pct in 3rd quarter

Jan 11, 2016, at 11:46 pm

Mumbai,11 (IBNS): Tata Steel Limited on Monday said its sales moved up by 10 percent to 2.35 million tonnes in Q3 FY’16.

Govt announces repurchase of "1.44 per cent Inflation Indexed Government Stock-2023"

Jan 11, 2016, at 10:59 pm

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS) The Indian government on Monday announced the repurchase of "1.44 per cent Inflation Indexed Government Stock-2023" through reverse auction for an aggregate amount of Rs. 6,500 crore (face value).

Indian share market ends lower on Monday despite recovery

Jan 11, 2016, at 10:52 pm

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IBNS) At close of business on Monday, the Indian stock market could not hold on to its early gain and the BSE Sensex dipped 0.4% to 24825.04 while NSE Nifty slipped by 0.5% to 7563.85.

BHEL commissions 520 MW Thermal Power unit in Andhra Pradesh

Jan 11, 2016, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Monday said it has successfully commissioned a 520 MW coal-based thermal generating unit in Andhra Pradesh.

Saraf joins Airbus Group as 'Make in India' officer

Jan 11, 2016, at 10:18 pm

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS) Global leader in aeronautics, space and related services Airbus Group has taken yet another step in the direction to realise its ‘Make in India’ plans by appointing Ashish Saraf as Vice-President – Industry Development, Strategic Partnerships and Offsets.

Xiaomi Redmi 3 launched in China

Jan 11, 2016, at 09:31 pm

Beijing, Jan 11 (IBNS) Mobile phone maker Xiaomi on Monday unveiled its new smartphone Redmi3 in China.

India's domestic passenger car sales rise in December 2015

Jan 11, 2016, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS) In December 2015, India's domestic passenger car sales went up to 1,72,671 units from 1,52,986 units sold in the same month a year ago but two-wheeler sales declined 11,67,633 units from 12,04,942 units at the same time.