Brexit will have impact, but boom expected in real estate too: Laxman Jaiswal
Jul 05, 2016, at 10:56 pm
An industry veteran, Laxman Jaiswal began his real estate journey two decades ago. In 2009 he founded ASCON INFRASTRUCTURE ( INDIA) PVT LTD and serves as its director now. In a chat with him, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out the state of RE sector in Bengal and the scope it provides to the younger generation.
Jet Airways offers specialities in-flight meals on international flights from Kerala
Jul 05, 2016, at 09:54 pm
Munbai, July 5 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, on Tuesday said it launched a delectable new gourmet menu on board its international flights from Kerala to destinations in Gulf.
SlideApp ties up with MobiKwik
Jul 05, 2016, at 09:21 pm
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): SlideApp, a lock screen app for Android Phones, on Tuesday said it has partnered with MobiKwik, the largest mobile payments company in India with over 32 million users and a network of 100000 merchants, in a bid to incentivize mobile readers.
Renault-Nissan Alliance delivers annual synergy target one full year ahead of schedule
Jul 05, 2016, at 09:19 pm
Paris, July 5 (IBNS) Renault-Nissan Alliance generated €4.3 billion in synergies in 2015, one year ahead of schedule and an increase of 13 percent from 2014.
Tata Steel conferred with the ‘Five Star Award’
Jul 05, 2016, at 09:07 pm
Jamshedpur/ Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): The Noamundi Iron Mine of Tata Steel is conferred with the Five-Star Award for undertaking mining activities in a sustainable manner. The award was received by T V Narendran, Managing Director, Tata Steel India & SEA from Union Minister of Steel & Mines Narendra Singh Tomar in the National Conclave on Mines & Minerals at Raipur on Tuesday.
L&T to commence ₹ 5,273 Cr Mumbai Metro Line 3 Project
Jul 05, 2016, at 08:45 pm
Mumbai, Jul 5 (IBNS): Larsen & Toubro, an Indian multinational engaged in technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services, said on Tuesday that Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation has announced the commencement of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 project to be executed by Heavy Civil Infrastructure Business of L&T Construction, along with its partner, STEC of China, for a value worth ₹ 5,273 crores.
RBI cancels licence of Jijamata Mahila Sahakari Bank Limited of Satara
Jul 05, 2016, at 08:41 pm
Mumbai, Jul 5 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Monday that it has cancelled the licence of Jijamata Mahila Sahakari Bank Limited, Satara, Maharashtra to carry on banking business.
Malini Agarwal wins honour at Young Turks Summit 2016
Jul 05, 2016, at 01:11 am
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): Young Business Women 2016 is a CNBC-TV18 initiative recognizing individuals who are shining examples of leadership and inspire others to have the courage to persevere and succeed.
LIC Mutual Fund ties-up with Cosmos Co-operative Bank for distribution of MF products
Jul 04, 2016, at 11:22 pm
Mumbai, July 4 (IBNS): LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Company on Monday announced its tie-up with Cosmos Co-operative Bank for distribution of its mutual fund products through the bank’s 140 branches spread across pan-India.
Indian benchmark indices post sixth day of gain on Monday
Jul 04, 2016, at 11:18 pm
Mumbai, Jul 4 (IBNS): Indian markets posted gains for the sixth consecutive day on Monday with the Sensex up 133.85 points to 27278.76 and the Nifty up 42.35 points to 8370.70.
Indus Towers appoints Tejinder Kalra as the Chief Operating Officer
Jul 04, 2016, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): Indus Towers, a telecom tower company, on Monday announced the appointment of Tejinder Kalra as the Chief Operating Officer, as on July 1.
Cycle Pure Agarbathies enters the Pro Kabaddi Arena
Jul 04, 2016, at 10:18 pm
Mumbai, July 4 (IBNS): Cycle Pure Agarbathies, incense stick manufacturer, has associated with professional Kabaddi team Jaipur Pink Panthers for Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League Season 4.
Tata Power Group spent Rs. 47.02 crores on CSR in FY16
Jul 04, 2016, at 10:15 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, on Monday announced that, together with all its subsidiaries and joint ventures, Tata Power Group companies’ CSR spend in FY16 stood at Rs. 47.02 crores.
GVK MIAL contributes to state government’s green vision on Van Mahotsav Day
Jul 04, 2016, at 09:51 pm
Mumbai, July 4 (IBNS)In sync with the State Government’s vision to increase green cover across Maharashtra, the Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), the company that administers GVK Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA), planted tree saplings on Friday on the occasion of Van Mahotsav.
MFIN appoints R Baskar Babu as new President
Jul 04, 2016, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN),an industry association and Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for the microfinance industry in India, on Monday announced R Baskar Babu, CEO of Suryoday Micro Finance as its new President of the Board in the wake of the previous President retiring.
LIC Mutual Fund ties-up with Cosmos Co-operative Bank for distribution of MF products
Jul 04, 2016, at 08:00 pm
Mumbai, July 4 (IBNS): LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Company on Monday announced its tie-up with Cosmos Co-operative Bank for distribution of its mutual fund products through the bank’s 140 branches across India.
Facebook's translation tool to help overcome language barrier
Jul 04, 2016, at 07:59 pm
California, July 4 (IBNS): Social networking giant, Facebook, is set to help users overcome language barriers by allowing them to view posts in their preferred language.
Facebook to discontinue Paper app from its lineup
Jul 02, 2016, at 07:02 pm
California, Jul 2 (IBNS): Social networking giant, Facebook is ready to pull shutters on its news reading app Paper, reports said.
Raman takes over as Director (Technical) of SAIL
Jul 02, 2016, at 01:34 am
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS) Raman has taken charge as Director (Technical), SAIL on Friday subsequent to superannuation of S.S. Mohanty.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor registers 29% growth in domestic sales in June
Jul 02, 2016, at 12:53 am
Bangalore, July 1 (IBNS): In the month of June 2016, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said on Friday sold a total 13,502 units in the domestic market thereby registering a 29% growth over its domestic sales in the corresponding period last year. The company exported 1,352 units of the Etios series this month.
ICICI Bank organises 10 blood donation camps across Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali
Jul 01, 2016, at 10:20 pm
Chandigarh, July 1 (IBNS): ICICI Bank Ltd, a private sector bank, organised a month-long blood donation initiative with ten camps in the tri-city comprising Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali.
Indian markets rally on Friday on hopes of economic reforms and good monsoon
Jul 01, 2016, at 09:49 pm
Mumbai, Jul 1 (IBNS): The Indian benchmark indices rallied for the fifth day on Friday largely based on hopes of a good monsoona nd economic reforms, with the Sensex up 145.19 points to 27144.91, and the Nifty up 40.60 points to 8328.35.
Hyundai Motor India domestic sales grew by 9.7%
Jul 01, 2016, at 09:23 pm
Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS) Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s leading car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, on Friday said it has registered a domestic sales growth by 9.7 percent.
Infosys Implements new sustainability initiatives at its Pune Campus
Jul 01, 2016, at 07:35 pm
Pune, Jul 1 (IBNS): Infosys, in its recently launched sustainability report, highlighted that the Pune campus achieved a 24 percent reduction in the per capita water consumption compared to fiscal 2015.
YES BANK pledges GBP 1 Million to LSE to support IG Patel Chair
Jul 01, 2016, at 06:58 pm
London, Jul 1 (IBNS): YES BANK has pledged GBP 1 Million to the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to support the IG Patel Chair– named in honour of the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and former Director of LSE.
ICICI Bank organizes fifteen coin exchange melas in Lucknow
Jul 01, 2016, at 06:54 pm
Lucknow, Jul 1 (IBNS): ICICI Bank Ltd organized fifteen coin exchange melas at its various branches in Lucknow recently.
One Touch Response partners with PolicyBazaar.com
Jul 01, 2016, at 03:46 am
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): One Touch Response (OTR), technology-led on-demand safety and immediate assistance service company, on Thursday announced a partnership with Policybazaar.com, to introduce a new safety plan for customers, with free personal accident insurance.
IndusInd Bank launches new ad campaign on 'Fingerprint Banking'
Jul 01, 2016, at 03:19 am
Mumbai, June 30 (IBNS): IndusInd Bank has launched an integrated advertising campaign to unveil its service 'Fingerprint Banking'.
Why Provident Funds may not be sufficient for Retirement?
Jul 01, 2016, at 03:12 am
Gene Perret, the famous comedy writer, once written about retirement, “it’s nice to get out of the rat race, but you have to get along with less cheese.†Almost everyone looks forward to that time when they can live a worry-free life, away from the hustle and bustle of office life. On one hand, retirement gives ample time to enjoy the rest of the life; it also compels you to think: How to finance your needs?
Cisco announces LaunchPad to accelerate innovation ecosystem in India
Jul 01, 2016, at 02:46 am
Bengaluru, June 30 (IBNS): Cisco on Thursday announced LaunchPad, an open innovation initiative to accelerate startups and support growth in India's developer community.