DB Schenker in India appoints Marcel Opitz as Director of Sales
Oct 13, 2014, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS) Schenker India Pvt. Ltd, part of DB Schenker, the transport and logistics division of Deutsche Bahn, on Monday said it has appointed Marcel Opitz as Director Sales, with effect from September, 2014.
4th edition of 'Tata First Dot powered by NEN ' launched nationwide
Oct 13, 2014, at 11:08 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Oct 13 (IBNS): The Tata group Monday launched the 4th edition of 'Tata First Dot powered by NEN', India's decisive platform for student entrepreneurship, supporting and accelerating high-potential entrepreneurship across the country. The initiative seeks to carry forward the Tata group's commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship to India's youth with regional workshops for student entrepreneurs, bootcamps and online courses, competitions and a national conference.
LG introduces HomBot Square 3.0
Oct 13, 2014, at 04:47 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): In an attempt to bring comfort and ease to daily household cleaning regime of consumers, Consumer durable giant LG has launched the LGHomBot Square 3.0 with an upgraded technology of finished curves and enhanced built.
Isha , Akash made directors of Reliance Jio Infocomm and Reliance Retail Ventures
Oct 12, 2014, at 05:29 am
Mumbai, Oct 11 (IBNS): In a a major development which indicated the succession planning at one of the biggest private firms of the country, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited approved the appointment of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's twin scions- Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani- as Directors on their Boards, officials said on Saturday.
World Travel Awards 2014 names AirAsia as 'Asia's Leading Low Cost Airline'
Oct 11, 2014, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS) AirAsia has once again claimed the title 'Asia's Leading Low Cost Airline’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards (Asia & Australasia) Gala 2014, which was held in New Delhi on Friday. This is the third consecutive year for AirAsia to be awarded this coveted title.
BT innovates to spark business creativity
Oct 11, 2014, at 05:44 am
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS) Global communications services and solutions provider BT has announced a new wave of innovative products and services designed to encourage large organisations to use technology more creatively to deliver stunning business outcomes.
Jan Dhan Yojana deposit surpasses 4,200 Crore
Oct 10, 2014, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): Over 5.52 crore people opened their bank account under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), with the total deposit mobilized touched Rs. 4268 crore said a data released by Union Finance Ministry on Friday.
Good harvests, abundant inventory continue to drive international food prices down – UN
Oct 10, 2014, at 05:13 pm
New York, Oct 10 (IBNS) Food markets are more stable and prices for most agricultural commodities are sharply lower than they have been in recent years, according to the latest edition of the biannual Food Outlook report released on Thursdayby the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
CapitalVia announces the 2nd India Ideathon
Oct 10, 2014, at 06:34 am
New Delhi, Oct 9(IBNS): CapitalVia Global Research Limited is all set to host the 2nd India Ideathon.
Yes Bank launches 'Saaf Suthra Bharat' campaign
Oct 10, 2014, at 06:17 am
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IBNS) Private sector bank Yes Bank has launched "Saaf Suthra Bharat Campaign", an initiative to imbibe a sense of cleanliness among members of community, which commenced on the day of Gandhi Jayanti.
GVK Hancock secures environmental clearances for its Alpha coal project in Australia
Oct 10, 2014, at 06:17 am
Hyderabad, Oct 9 (IBNS): After over 6 years of comprehensive environmental assessments and detailed planning, GVK Hancock has been granted an Environmental Authority (Clearance) for its Alpha Coal Project in the Galilee Basin in Central Queensland.
Vodafone India requests for immediate allotment of 1800 Mhz spectrum
Oct 09, 2014, at 07:09 pm
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IBNS) Vodafone India has formally requested the Department of Telecommunications and regulator TRAI for immediate allotment of the 1800MHz spectrum, which it had won in auctions.
Global economy to lose billions without action to stop ocean acidification, UN report warns
Oct 09, 2014, at 06:00 pm
New York, Oct 9 (IBNS) The global economy could be losing as much as $1 trillion annually by the end of the century if countries do not take urgent steps to stop ocean acidification, says a United Nations report launched on Wednesday in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea (ROK).
AuxusAura A1 from iberry launched exclusively on eBay India
Oct 09, 2014, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): E-commerce marketplace eBay India has announced the exclusive launch of Auxus Aura A1 smartphone from iberry on its platform.
Govt to look into complaints against Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day' sale
Oct 09, 2014, at 05:25 pm
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): The government is likely to look into the issue whether more clarity is needed on e-commerce retail business, media reports said.
Nitin Fire Protection Industries Limited included in S&P BSE 500
Oct 09, 2014, at 06:42 am
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IBNS): Fire protection engineering and solutions provider Nitin Fire Protection Industries Ltd (NFPIL) has been included in the prestigious S&P BSE 500 list.
Hyundai Motor India launches viral campaign
Oct 09, 2014, at 06:39 am
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IBNS)- Hyundai Motor India has launched an unique viral campaign Santa Fe Aliens Capture; an initiative to expand the outreach through digital medium.
Railways' Revenue earnings up by 12.02 per cent during April - September
Oct 09, 2014, at 03:16 am
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IBNS) The Indian Railways on Wednesday said the total approximate earnings of the organization on originating basis from Apr1 to Sept 30 were Rs. 73403.67 crore, compared to Rs. 65525.85 crore during the same period last year, registering an increase of 12.02 per cent.
AEGON Religare launches an Online Critical Illness Rider
Oct 08, 2014, at 08:58 pm
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IBNS): The pioneers in online insurance, AEGON Religare Life Insurance (ARLI) has announced the launch of an online critical illness rider - AEGON Religare iCI Rider.
L&T construction wins Rs.1630 crores Expressway Project in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 08, 2014, at 06:52 am
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IBNS): The Transportation Infrastructure Business of L&T Construction has won an EPC order worth Rs.1630 crores from the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority.
JIS College of Engineering motivates students to 'Go the entrepreneurial way'
Oct 08, 2014, at 06:44 am
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS) The Entrepreneurship Development Cell of JIS College of Engineering, under the aegis of JIS Group Educational Initiatives, recently organized a "National Entrepreneurship Summit 2014", in order to interact with students across all colleges present in West Bengal and to encourage and enlighten them about entrepreneurship endeavours.
Kenstar ropes in Shah Rukh Khan to promote its new product range
Oct 08, 2014, at 06:04 am
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IBNS): Kitchen appliances maker Kenstar on Tuesday announced that they have roped in Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to promote its upcoming product range.
Indian economy to grow 5.6% this year: IMF
Oct 08, 2014, at 02:08 am
New York, Oct 7 (IBNS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday hiked India's 2014-15 growth forecast to 5.6 per cent.
Telstra signs NNI agreement with Tata Communications
Oct 08, 2014, at 12:17 am
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS) Telstra’s multinational customers will benefit from superior connectivity to and from India thanks to a new agreement with Tata Communications, a leading provider of A New World of Communications.
Vodafone M-Pesa ties up with Bharat BPO to facilitate railway bookings
Oct 07, 2014, at 06:30 am
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): Telecom service provider Vodafone has entered into a strategic partnership with Bharat BPO, the official Rail Sampark partner of Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), to facilitate online booking of railway tickets through mobile phone with Vodafone M-Pesa as payment option.
Haldiram's planning to expand through Franchise India
Oct 07, 2014, at 06:28 am
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): Haldiram's, a leading Indian sweets and snacks manufacturer is expanding its network in South and West of India through Franchise route.
Japan to exhibit chemical expertise at 8th IndiaChem 2014
Oct 07, 2014, at 06:27 am
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): IndiaChem 2014, the largest event of Chemicals and Petrochemical Industry in India, in its 8th edition will present some of the most well known Japanese companies under the Japan Zone.
Tata Docomo announces dial in *123# service for prepaid customers
Oct 07, 2014, at 05:58 am
Kolkata, Oct 6 (IBNS) Tata Docomo, the unified brand of Tata Teleservices, has announced a dial in *123# service for prepaid customers looking for personalised experiences that suit their usage.
Oct 07, 2014, at 05:56 am
Gurgaon, Oct 6 (IBNS)Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that provides telecom services under the brand MTS on Monday decided to go against the tide set by other telecom operators and announced the launch of GB Festival in line with the festive spirit.
Oct 07, 2014, at 05:55 am
Kolkata, Oct 6 (IBNS) XLRI - Xavier School of Management, one of India's premier B-Schools in collaboration with International Labour Organization - Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) organized the first ever seminar on "Labour Law and Governance Reforms and Labour Rights in India in the Era of Globalization" recently.