Ambani offers free Jio data,voice and video
Dec 01, 2016, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) : Taking ahead his expansion plan for Jio, Reliance Industries Limited Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced free voice, data and video for new and existing users till the end of March, next year.
Brillio achieves AWS Service Delivery Partner Status for Amazon API Gateway, AWS Lambda
Dec 01, 2016, at 04:50 am
Mumbai, Nov (IBNS): Brillio, a global technology consulting and business solutions company focused on digital technologies and big data analytics, on Wednesday announced that it has achieved AWS Service Delivery Partner status for Amazon API Gateway and AWS Lambda.
MIAL bags Sustainable Carbon Management Practice Award
Dec 01, 2016, at 02:42 am
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IBNS): Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL), the company that administers Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA), received the prestigious 'Sustainability Carbon Management Practice' Award at the India Sustainability Leadership Summit held recently at Taj Lands End.
Residents of Bihar can now pay their Electricity bill 'On the Go' with Vodafone M-Pesa
Dec 01, 2016, at 02:16 am
Patna, Nov 30 (IBNS): Vodafone M-Pesa, a Digital Wallet service from Vodafone that offers Money Transfer, Bill & Utility Pay, Merchant Payments and Business Solutions, has partnered with two Bihar State Electricity Distribution Companies-North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) and Southern Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL), offering the residents of Bihar a simple, easy-to-use option to pay their electricity bills instantly.
Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance insures Indian Paralympic Medallists with Rs. 1 Crore life cover
Dec 01, 2016, at 01:19 am
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IBNS): Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company, the life insurance JV between Edelweiss Group and Tokio Marine Holdings of Japan, provided a Rs. 1 Crore Life Cover to each of the Paralympians who received a medal for India at the Rio Paralympics 2016
Aircel customer wins gold worth Rs. 3.5 lakh in Aircel iPlayiWin contest
Dec 01, 2016, at 01:15 am
Hyderabad, Nov 30 (IBNS): Aircel on Wednesday felicitated the prize winner of Aircel iPlayiWin, a general knowledge-based consumer engagement contest. Arun Kumar Behera, an IT professional, who scored the maximum points in the exciting VAS contest, won gold worth Rs.3.5 lakh.
D&B announces SME Business Excellence Awards 2016
Dec 01, 2016, at 01:11 am
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IBNS): Dun & Bradstreet, a provider of global business information, knowledge and insight announced the 'D&B SME Business Excellence Awards 2016'.
Petrol price increased, diesel prices reduced
Dec 01, 2016, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): Giving mixed relief to consumers, petrol prices was increased by Rs 0.13 per litre whereas diesel prices was slashed by Rs 0.12 per litre, officials said on Wednesday.
Indian GDP grows 7.3 pct in September quarter
Nov 30, 2016, at 11:43 pm
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): Indian economy moved up by 7.3 percent during the period between July to September, government data released on Wednesday revealed.
October core sector output jumps up 6.6 pct
Nov 30, 2016, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stands at 188.1 in October, 2016, which was 6.6 % higher compared to the index of October, 2015.
Chief Minister of Odisha inaugurates Tata Steel’s Ferro-chrome plant in Gopalpur
Nov 30, 2016, at 10:55 pm
Gopalpur, Nov 30 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated the 55,000 tonne per annum (TPA) Ferro-chrome plant set up by Tata Steel in the company’s Gopalpur Industrial Park in Ganjam district of Odisha.
Vodafone SuperNet 4G launched in Rajasthan
Nov 30, 2016, at 10:29 pm
Jodhpur, Nov 30 (IBNS): Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunication services providers, on Wednesday announced the launch of its Vodafone SuperNet 4G service in Rajasthan in the prominent trade and cultural hub, Jodhpur. Maharaj Gaj Singh Congratulated Vodafone for starting 4G launches in Rajasthan from Jodhpur.
Indian benchmark indices end firm on Wednesday
Nov 30, 2016, at 10:19 pm
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IBNS): The Indian market ended firm on Wednesday with BSE Sensex up 258.80 points at 26652.81 and NSE NIfty up 82.35 points at 8224.50, largely based on global cues and upbeat US growth story, according to media reports.
Emirates SkyCargo drives ahead with launch of Emirates SkyWheels
Nov 30, 2016, at 09:35 pm
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS): Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has launched Emirates SkyWheels - a specialised transportation product for high value automobiles.
I'm trying to build Burgeon Bizsupport as a one stop shop: Roma Priya
Nov 30, 2016, at 09:19 pm
A young Delhi based lawyer focused on supporting start–ups with capital raising as well as other legal requirements, Roma Priya is extremely passionate and enthusiastic about the startup ecosystem in India and strongly believes that the sector has a huge potential for growth. She incorporated her own company Burgeon Bizsupport in October 2015 and plans to make it a one stop shop. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Roma discusses the startup ecosystem, her company and demonetisation. Excerpts:
Kurl-on focusing on retail expansion to boost growth
Nov 30, 2016, at 07:19 pm
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS): Kurlon, India’s largest selling mattress brand, announced its new marketing strategy and expansion plans recently in Kolkata.
Lok Sabha passes Income Tax amendment bill
Nov 30, 2016, at 01:49 am
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the tax amendment bill.
Sterling and Wilson wins EPC contract for 170 MW Solar PV Project in Morocco
Nov 30, 2016, at 01:37 am
Marrakech, Nov 29 (IBNS): Largest global Solar EPC company, Sterling and Wilson, with over 1 GW of installations on ground, has signed an agreement to construct a 170 MW photovoltaic (PV) facility, with the consortium led by ACWA Power in the Kingdom of Morocco.
Out of those who tried, 43% found ATMs non-functional past weekend, says survey
Nov 30, 2016, at 12:18 am
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): The availability of functioning ATMs doesn’t seem to be improving. Banks have been claiming that most of their ATM network is back online but if the citizen pulse is to be believed, 43% people who tried to withdraw money from an ATM were unable to get money between Nov 25-28th, compared to the 39% between Nov 18-20th.
Cognizant to acquire digital marketing and customer experience agency Mirabeau BV
Nov 29, 2016, at 11:10 pm
New Deli, Nov 29 (IBNS): IT major Cognizant on Tuesday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Mirabeau BV, a digital marketing and customer experience agency specializing in industries such as travel and hospitality, financial services, retail, and B2B sectors.
Residents of West Bengal can now pay their Electricity bill ‘On the Go’ with Vodafone M-Pesa
Nov 29, 2016, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Telecom giant Vodafone and M-Pesa has partnered with two Electricity Distribution Companies– CESC & WBSEDCL, thus offering the residents a simple, easy-to-use option to pay their electricity bills instantly.
Bajaj V launches Invincible Indians
Nov 29, 2016, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): Bajaj V, the bike that contains the metal of the invincible INS Vikrant,on Tuesday launched a new initiative titled ‘Invincible Indians: Stories that Invoke Pride Everyday’.
Rajeev Talwar elected as Vice President of PHD Chamber of Commerce
Nov 29, 2016, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): PHDCCI announced Rajeev Talwar, CEO, DLF Ltd. as its new Vice President.
Nov 29, 2016, at 09:47 pm
Mumbai, Nov 29 (IBNS): Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer, announces the introduction of ABS as a primary safety feature along with Dual Airbags, as standard fitment for all variants of the Polo and Vento.
Aircel launches first of its kind FRC149; offers FREE calling benefits and 3G data in Kolkata
Nov 29, 2016, at 09:03 pm
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): In its commitment to delight customers by offering ‘extra’, Aircel, launched an attractive and best value offer - FRC149.
Tata Docomo introduces special Pre-Pay packs around Rs 500
Nov 29, 2016, at 08:55 pm
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL), on Tuesday announced special Pre-pay packs for Rs 500.
Govt proposes Bill to tax black money
Nov 29, 2016, at 05:11 am
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): After banning Rs. 500/1000 notes, the Centre on Monday proposed new rules to tax black money that are being recovered.
Present govt has taken new initiative by setting-up a modern insolvency mechanism: FM
Nov 29, 2016, at 02:39 am
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley said that the present Government has taken a new initiative by setting-up a modern insolvency mechanism based on the best practices in the world.
5 Must follow tips for first time flat buyers in Kolkata
Nov 29, 2016, at 12:26 am
Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016 introduced in Lok Sabha
Nov 28, 2016, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS):Evasion of taxes deprives the nation of critical resources which could enable the Government to undertake anti-poverty and development programmes.