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Indian benchmark indices ended lower on Thursday

Dec 16, 2016, at 01:18 am

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IBNS): The Indian market ended lower on Thursday following consolidation after the US Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points and on anticipation of three more hikes next year, media reported.

Volvo Cars launches the 2017 V40 & V40 Cross Country adorning ‘Thor’s Hammer’

Dec 15, 2016, at 09:39 pm

Kochi, Dec 15 (IBNS) : The chic Volvo V40 and the V40 Cross Country launched Thursday along with the 3S facility in Kochi in Kerala.

UN agency reports rises in wood production and demand for bioenergy

Dec 15, 2016, at 02:14 pm

New York, Dec 15 (Just Earth News): According to new data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global production of wood products has been increasing for the past six years, while wood trade saw a slight decline.

Tata Steel conferred National Energy Conservation Award 2016

Dec 15, 2016, at 03:16 am

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India, awarded Tata Steel the First Prize in the Integrated Steel Sector at the National Energy Conservation Award 2016 for its excellence in Energy Conservation and Management.

Taj to nurture foodpreneurs with Taj Tata Strive Entrepreneurship Programme

Dec 15, 2016, at 02:22 am

Kolkata/Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS): Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has announced the launch of the Taj Tata Strive Entrepreneurship Programme in Cooking and Baking at the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Centre in Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh.

Cabinet approves India’s approach to COP to the UNFCC

Dec 15, 2016, at 02:01 am

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to India’s approach to Climate Change Negotiations at the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), held in Marrakesh, Morocco during Nov 7-18, 2016.

Axis Bank empowers customers with various digital platforms

Dec 15, 2016, at 02:01 am

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS): Axis Bank, A private sector bank, has announced that it has adopted several initiatives to empower its customers to use various digital platforms to ease out the current situation post demonetisation.

Cabinet approves signing of an Agreement between India, Kyrgyzstan on cooperation in the field of agriculture

Dec 15, 2016, at 01:57 am

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for Signing of an Agreement between India and Kyrgyzstan on cooperation in the field of agriculture and food related industry.

RBI governor arrives Kolkata, refuses state police's convoy

Dec 15, 2016, at 01:48 am

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): When West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) was hosting sit-in-demonstration against demonetisation in front of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon, RBI's governor Urjit Patel reached the city to attend RBI's central board meeting, which is scheduled to be held here on Thursday.

Cabinet approves protocol amending the agreement between India, Tajikistan for avoidance of double taxation

Dec 15, 2016, at 01:40 am

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the protocol amending the agreement between India and Tajikistan for avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.

India's wholesale inflation touches 3.15 pct in November

Dec 15, 2016, at 01:34 am

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): India's annual rate of inflation based on wholesale prices touched 3.15 percent in November, government data released on Wednesday said.

TERI digital libraries conference opens with a ‘knowledge’ roadmap for Smart Future

Dec 14, 2016, at 11:51 pm

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) inaugurated the fifth edition of the International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL) 2016 in New Delhi on Tuesday. The theme of ICDL 2016 is Smart Future—Knowledge Trends that will Change the World.

Panasonic to expand appliances business in India

Dec 14, 2016, at 11:31 pm

Osaka, Dec 14 (IBNS): Electronic giant Panasonic Corporation recently announced that it will start the local production of refrigerators and strengthen its R&D functions in India.

Investors remain cautious ahead of US Fed policy meet; Indian benchmark indices decline

Dec 14, 2016, at 11:17 pm

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Indian market closed lower on Wednesday largely due to investors remaining cautious regarding the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting, according to media reports.

Tata Motors generates employment opportunities for over 200 candidates in J&K, through Project Udaan

Dec 14, 2016, at 10:24 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Tata Motors, India’s leading Commercial Vehicle manufacturer, recently completed training of over 200 candidates under the Prime Minister’s Udaan Scheme, through ‘Tata Motors Certified Works Manager’ programme.

Mahindra sparks innovation amongst next generation with 3D printing technology

Dec 14, 2016, at 09:39 pm

Pune, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Mahindra Group has now designed and implemented a pilot project to bring its benefits to semi-urban and rural India.

Airtel launches 4G in Durgapur

Dec 14, 2016, at 09:38 pm

Durgapur, Dec 14 (IBNS): Telecommunication service provider Bharti Airtel Limited on Wednesday announced the launch 4G services in West Bengal’s Durgapur city.

Aircel launches unlimited calling across all networks and data

Dec 14, 2016, at 09:29 pm

Hyderabad, Dec 14 (IBNS): Telecom service provider Aircel on Wednesday launched yet another path breaking products RC13 and RC249.

Finance ministry warns against using revised returns facility to fudge income details post demonetisation

Dec 14, 2016, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance made it very clear on Wednesday that revision in the returns filed will be only allowed for any omission or wrong statement and not making any changes in the income initially declared in the original return of income.

Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India

Dec 14, 2016, at 07:46 pm

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry published the official Wholesale Price Index for ‘All Commodities’ (Base: 2004-05=100) for November, 2016 on Wednesday.

Rs 12.4 lakh crore of banned currency notes deposited in banks till Dec 10, says RBI

Dec 14, 2016, at 03:15 pm

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India has said that banks have received Rs. 12.44 lakh crore in old Rs 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes as of Dec 10, since the ban was announced by the Centre on Nov 8.

RBI directs banks to preserve CCTV recordings of operations from Nov 8 to Dec 30

Dec 14, 2016, at 02:47 am

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday directed banks across the nation to preserve CCTV recordings of operations at its branches and currency chests from the period between Nov 8 till Dec 30 to facilitate coordinated and effective action by the enforcement agencies in dealing with matters relating to illegal accumulation of new currency notes..

Tata Trusts' NGOs concerned over development in Tata group

Dec 14, 2016, at 02:15 am

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IBNS): NGOs working with Tata Trusts on Tuesday expressed their concern over the recent developments in the Tata group and appealed to the stakeholders to ensure that the Trusts' activities were protected and allowed to grow in the coming years.

Tata Motors, DPITI launch Certificate Programme in Production Technology

Dec 14, 2016, at 02:06 am

Dharwad/Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS): Tata Motors in association with Deshpande Private Industrial Training Center (DPITI) of Vocational Training, has initiated a one-year certificate programme in 'Production Technology', to enhance employability skills of the youth.

Demonetisation move has advantages: Jaitley

Dec 14, 2016, at 12:13 am

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): Batting in favour of the cash ban move launched by the Centre last month, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the entire step taken by the government has 'advantage'.

India's retail inflation touches 3.63 pct in November

Dec 13, 2016, at 11:41 pm

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): India's annual consumer price inflation touched 3.63 percent in Novembers, official data released by the government on Tuesday said.

Hyundai Motor India to hike prices across all models

Dec 13, 2016, at 10:27 pm

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): Car manufacturer Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) on Tuesday announced a proposed price increase across all its models up to Rs 1,00,000.

Indian market recovers to positive territory on Tuesday

Dec 13, 2016, at 10:00 pm

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IBNS): Indian equity benchmarks managed to extend their gains on Tuesday largely led by index heavyweights and ended higher at close of business.

Volkswagen Pune dealership is bestowed with Diamond Pin Award

Dec 13, 2016, at 09:52 pm

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IBNS): Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, bestowed the Diamond Pin on dealer principal, Shailesh Bhandari, from Volkswagen Pune West.

Nissan India announces price increase from January 2017

Dec 13, 2016, at 09:30 pm

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): Nissan Group of India on Tuesday announced a price increase across its Nissan and Datsun range of models. The move comes in the wake of increasing input costs.