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Reliance signs agreements for sale of its interest in GAPCO

Jun 01, 2016, at 04:04 am

Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS): Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Total, have executed agreements on Monday for the sale of the entire 76% interest held by REPDMCC in the Mauritius-incorporated Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation (GAPCO).

Core sector growth marks 8.5 per cent jump in April

Jun 01, 2016, at 12:20 am

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) The eight core sector industries recorded a growth of 8.5 per cent in April this year , official data revealed on Tuesday.

Bank of Baroda bags award in four Categories under RBI Rajbhasha Shield Competition

Jun 01, 2016, at 12:17 am

Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS) Bank of Baroda has bagged prizes in four categories under All India RBI Rajbhasha Shield Competition for 2014-15 organized by Reserve Bank of India for Public Sector Banks or Financial Institutions.

SD Gupta takes over as the Chairman of IIHMR University, Jaipur

May 31, 2016, at 11:03 pm

Jaipur, May 31 (IBNS): The IIHMR, the sponsoring body of the IIHMR University has appointed SD Gupta as the Chairman from June 1.

BLU Mobile launches five smart and two feature phones in West Bengal

May 31, 2016, at 10:24 pm

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): US-based Smartphone maker, BLU on Wednesday unveiled five Android smart phones and two feature phones in Kolkata. The devices would be available via e-commerce websites as well as retails stores across West Bengal.

Markets receive a jolt on Tuesday

May 31, 2016, at 10:19 pm

Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS) Indian markets edged lower on Tuesday after five days of gains largely due to investors booking profits.

Tata Motors signs MoU with Automotive Skills Development Council

May 31, 2016, at 10:07 pm

Kolkata / Pune, May 31 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC), a Govt. of India recognized Skill Council for a collaborative skill development program in the automotive sector. This partnership will help Tata Motors’ skill development centres across its six plants in India and will comply as per competency levels of the NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework).

Equalisation levy for specific digital services comes into effect from June 1

May 31, 2016, at 09:34 pm

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) The equalisation levy, dubbed the 'google tax', introduced by the Union government in the latest Budget, comes into effect from Wednesday, June 1, according to media reports.

Videocon launches Krypton3

May 31, 2016, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) With a vision to offer smartphone users fast connectivity, latest android features and flagship quality camera and design, India’s leading mobile manufacturer, Videocon Mobile Phones introduced its latest power packed smartphone –Krypton3 V50JG.

Guruprasad Mohapatra visits Mahindra World City

May 31, 2016, at 08:40 pm

Jaipur, May 31 (IBNS): Mahindra World City Jaipur Ltd, a joint venture between Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited (MLDL) and Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO), recently hosted Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India.

SAIL clocks record sales of 3.79 MT in Q4, FY16 up 20% over CPLY

May 31, 2016, at 03:44 pm

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS)India's largest domestic steel maker Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) said it has registered a record sales of 3.79 MT in Q4.

Pricol standalone revenues grow 18.6% in FY 2015-16

May 31, 2016, at 02:46 am

Coimbatore (India), May 30 (IBNS): Pricol Limited, a leading manufacturer of automotive components for the global automotive market, has announced its fourth quarter and annual results for FY 2015-16.

Lux Industries Q4FY16 turnover up 3.51% to Rs 940.86 crore

May 31, 2016, at 01:22 am

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): Lux Industries Ltd. announced that it has registered growth in topline by 3.51% reaching a turnover of Rs. 940.86 crore in 2015-16 against Rs. 908.96 crore in 2014-15.

CDC partners Tata Value Homes and IFC

May 31, 2016, at 12:43 am

Kolkata / Mumbai, May 30 (IBNS): Tata Value Homes, a 100% subsidiary of Tata Housing Development Company has raised $25 million through CDC, UK's Development Finance Institution (DFI).

Indian markets surge ahead for the fifth consecutive session

May 30, 2016, at 10:35 pm

Mumbai, May 30 (IBNS) Indian benchmark indices continued with their positive momentum from the previous week with the Sensex up 72 points to 26725.60 and the Nifty up 21.85 points to 8178.50 on Monday.

Maruti Suzuki declares temporary production suspension

May 30, 2016, at 09:40 pm

New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS) Car maker Maruti Suzuki said on Monday that it is temporarily suspending manufacturing of cars at its facilities in Manesar and Gurgaon owing to a fire at the Manesar facility.

BASF India opens new concrete admixtures plant in Kharagpur

May 30, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Kharagpur, May 30 (IBNS) BASF on Monday inaugurated its new production plant for concrete admixtures in West Bengal, India.

Virat Fan Box exclusively available on Flipkart

May 30, 2016, at 09:10 pm

Bangalore, May 30 (IBNS): Fans of eminent cricketer Virat Kohli have a reason to rejoice as Flipkart, India’s largest ecommerce marketplace announces the exclusive launch of Virat Fan Box by Privyplex. Priced at Rs. 16,999, this box offers customers one-of-its-kind experience through customized offerings and a chance to meet the cricket legend.

CoreNet Global to host the India chapter on corporate real estate

May 30, 2016, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): CoreNet Global, the world’s premier association for corporate real estate professionals today announced the third India edition of its global conference on corporate real estate (CRE). Internationally, CoreNet Global has been successful in bringing together thought leaders across Fortune 100 companies to identify collaborative solutions to corporate real estate challenges faced at an economic level. In India, CoreNet Global is associated with leaders at the ranks of Ram Chandnani, Managing Director (transactions services), CBRE South Asia and Venu Kota, Director, Corporate Real Estate, Visa Inc.to name a few.

Rado introduces chocolate brown collection in India

May 28, 2016, at 10:46 pm

Mumbai, May 28 (IBNS) Rado, the Swiss watch brand known for its innovative use of design and materials, officially introduced its chocolate brown high-tech ceramic collection at the Rado boutique in Mumbai on Saturday.

BLU Mobile launches five smart and two feature phones in West Bengal

May 28, 2016, at 08:05 pm

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): US-based Smartphone maker BLU on Wednesday unveiled five Android smart phones and two feature phones in Kolkata.

Sharp partners with QNET

May 28, 2016, at 04:27 am

Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS): Japanese technology leader Sharp has entered into a strategic partnership with QNET, India to promote the co-branded Sharp-QNET Plasma Cluster Air Purifier through QNET's proprietary e-commerce platform.

Tata Group launches e-commerce marketplace TataCLiQ.com

May 28, 2016, at 04:15 am

Mumbai / Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): The Tata group on Friday announced the opening of its e-commerce portal, TataCLiQ.com for customers.

Sony launches its new range of professional lens G Master

May 28, 2016, at 03:57 am

Kolkata May 25 (IBNS): Sony India on Wednesday launched its new professional lens G Master in Kolkata.

Indian brands make their way into top 100 luxury goods globally: Deloitte Report

May 28, 2016, at 02:45 am

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): The world's 100 largest luxury goods companies generated sales of $222 billion in financial year 2014, 3.6 percent higher year-on-year. Three India brands Titan (#32), Gitanjali Gem (#40) and PC Jewellers (#44) were featured for the first time in top 100 according to the Global Powers of Luxury Goods 2016 report of Deloitte titled 'Disciplined Innovation'.

Friday marks the fourth straight day of gains for Indian markets

May 28, 2016, at 01:38 am

Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS) Indian markets posted their fourth straight day of gains on Friday with Sensex up 286.92 points to 26653.60 and Nifty up 87 points to 8156.65.

BLU Mobile launches five smart and two feature phones in West Bengal

May 28, 2016, at 01:34 am

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): US-based Smartphone maker BLU on Wednesday unveiled five Android smart phones and two feature phones in Kolkata.

SBI reports sharp decline in Q4 standalone profit

May 27, 2016, at 11:45 pm

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS) State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, reported a sharp decline in fourth quarter standalone profit largely due to more than two-fold increase in provisions and slow growth in net interest income, according to media reports.

Sunil Bharti Mittal receives top Harvard honours

May 27, 2016, at 08:39 pm

Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 27 (IBNS) Sunil Bharti Mittal, the founder of Bharti Enterprises and an alumni of Harvard Business School, received top honours from the varsity recently.