Vodafone reduces national roaming tariffs for customers

May 01, 2015, at 03:18 am

New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Telecommunications service provider Vodafone India has announced the revised roaming tariffs on National Roaming effective May 1, after the telecom regulator has slashed ceiling rates.

Uber introduces integrated SOS alert solution for law enforcement

May 01, 2015, at 12:13 am

New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Two months ago, Uber upgraded technology in-app, including an SOS button so riders can immediately contact local authorities in the rare event of an emergency. Over this period, Uber's safety team has worked tirelessly to enhance our SOS feature to be more robust and comprehensive, an official statement announced.

Idea reduces National Roaming tariffs by upto 40% on calls

May 01, 2015, at 12:01 am

Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS): Mobile operator Idea Cellular has announced a reduction in national roaming tariffs on Thursday.

Sensex down by more than 180 points

Apr 30, 2015, at 05:47 pm

Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS): The Sensex was down by more than 180 points during early trade on Thursday.

TCS, GRI collaborates to highlight the power of sustainability reporting in India

Apr 30, 2015, at 05:33 pm

Mumbai, Apr 29 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, on Wednesday announced the launch of the “Moving Beyond Disclosure: Leveraging Sustainability Reporting to Drive Change”, a study undertaken in collaboration with GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), the developer of the world’s most widely used Sustainability Reporting Guidelines.

Jet Airways operates three flights to Kathmandu today

Apr 30, 2015, at 12:37 am

Kathmandu, Apr 29 (IBNS) Jet Airways operated three flights to Kathmandu on Wednesday – two from Delhi (9W 264 and 9W 262) and one from Mumbai (9W 266).

Microsoft India unveils 'Build Your Business' curriculum for Indian youth

Apr 30, 2015, at 12:37 am

Bengaluru / Kolkata, Apr 29 (IBNS): Microsoft India on Wednesday unveiled the 'Build Your Business (BYB)' curriculum for Indian youth, at the second edition of YouthSpark Live event in Bengaluru.

TCS recognized as a 'Leader' in order-to-cash (O2C) and record-to-report (R2R) BPS by Everest Group

Apr 30, 2015, at 12:36 am

Kolkata, Apr 29 (IBNS) : Tata Consultancy Services, a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, on Wednesday announced it has been positioned as a 'Leader' in two Everest Group reports, the 'Order-to-Cash (O2C) BPO – Service Provider Landscape with PEAK Matrix Assessment 2014,' and 'Record-to-Report (R2R) BPO Service Provider Landscape with PEAK Matrix Assessment 2015.'

L&T Construction wins orders valued Rs. 802 crores

Apr 30, 2015, at 12:34 am

Mumbai, Apr 29 (IBNS): The Power Transmission and Distribution (PT&D) business of L&T Construction has won orders worth Rs. 802 crores in the domestic and international markets in April.

Tata Motors launches Tata PRIMA in Kenya

Apr 30, 2015, at 12:33 am

Nairobi, Apr 29 (IBNS) : Automobile manufacturer Tata Motors on Wednesday launched six new next-generation PRIMA heavy commercial vehicles, for the very first time in Kenya, with partner Tata Africa holding Kenya Ltd.

GE South Asia, Wipro appoints Milan Rao as CEO of Healthcare business

Apr 30, 2015, at 12:03 am

Bangalore, Apr 29 (IBNS) GE South Asia and Wipro on Wednesday announced the appointment of Milan Rao to lead GE’s Healthcare business as President and CEO, GE Healthcare South Asia and Managing Director, Wipro GE Healthcare.

Tata Power crosses operating wind assets of 500 MW

Apr 29, 2015, at 11:47 pm

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Apr 29 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, today announced the successful commissioning of 24 MW wind farm at Rojmal in Gujarat through its subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL).

Gati Ltd's FY '15 consolidated net profit rises 59% to Rs. 56.6crores

Apr 29, 2015, at 11:12 pm

Hyderabad, Apr 29 (IBNS): Gati Ltd. , leader in express distribution and supply chain solutions, declared its financial results for the financial year ending March 2015.

New report explores long-term challenges to Global ICT Ecosystem

Apr 29, 2015, at 11:07 pm

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS) At a time when the potential of the Internet for economic and social benefit seems boundless, major issues loom that could affect the ability of billions of people—many of them in emerging markets—to get connected and participate fully in the digital economy.

Infosys Foundation USA partners with Code.org

Apr 29, 2015, at 10:46 pm

San Francisco , Apr 29 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation USA, a non-profit organization focused on bridging the digital divide in America, has announced a partnership with Code.org to expand access to computer science education for millions of students across the United States.

Sensex drops by 170 points

Apr 29, 2015, at 10:03 pm

Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS): The BSE benchmark Sensex on Tuesday finished the day's trade 170 points below.

CCEA approves MSCCGMFL to undertake MSP

Apr 29, 2015, at 08:01 pm

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday took notice on the present cotton scenario in the country and gave its ex-post facto approval for engaging the Maharashtra State Co-operative Cotton Growers Marketing Federation Ltd. (MSCCGMFL) to undertake Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations as a Sub-agent of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) during the cotton season 2014-15.

Cabinet approves moving of the Official Amendments in the Companies (Amendment) Bill

Apr 29, 2015, at 07:50 pm

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for moving of Official Amendments in the Companies (Amendment) Bill.

Introduction of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill approved

Apr 29, 2015, at 07:47 pm

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Wednesday gave its approval for introduction of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill, 2015 in Parliament during the current session.

Nepal quake: Oxigen wallet will contribute 1% of total revenue earned in a month

Apr 29, 2015, at 03:50 am

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Oxigen Wallet will contribute 1% of the total revenue earned in a month on the Oxigen Wallet App to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to aid the thousands of victims who have been impacted by the earthquake in Nepal and Bihar.

Tata ClassEdge wins best interactive solution provider award

Apr 28, 2015, at 11:00 pm

Kolkata/ Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS): Tata ClassEdge, a leading provider of technology enabled instructional solution for schools in India, won the 'Best Interactive Solution Provider' at the 8th ASSOCHAM Education Summit & National Excellence Awards 2015 held in New Delhi on Apr 18.

Sensex up by over 100 points

Apr 28, 2015, at 04:50 pm

Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS): The Sensex is more than 100 points up during early trade on Tuesday.

ICICI Bank records PAT at Rs. 11,175 crore

Apr 27, 2015, at 09:16 pm

Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS) ICICI Bank on Monday said its standalone PAT stood at Rs. 11,175 crore, crossing Rs 10,000 crore mark, a 14% y-o-y increase in FY15.

JSW registers total income from operations of Rs. 9,380 crore

Apr 27, 2015, at 09:07 pm

Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS) JSW Energy Limited on Monday reported its results for the Fourth Quarter and the full Year ended on Mar 31 as the company recorded total income from operations of Rs. 9,380 crore, as against Rs. 8,705 crore in the previous year.

Sensex down by 100 points

Apr 27, 2015, at 06:08 pm

Mumbai,Apr 27 (IBNS):The Sensex is trading 100 points below on Monday while the Nifty is below 43 points.

Aircel offers free calling, incoming roaming to Nepal

Apr 27, 2015, at 12:47 am

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Mobile service provider Aircel on Sunday offered free calls to Nepal for all its customers for the next two days in its support towards the natural calamity faced by the country.

Idea Cellular offers call rates at Re.1 per min from India to Nepal

Apr 26, 2015, at 05:31 am

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): In its efforts to support the disaster relief initiatives and enable people to reach out to their friends and family members in the earthquake impacted areas in the country of Nepal‎, Idea Cellular, has announced that all calls made from its network from anywhere in India to Nepal will be charged as per local rate.

Union Budget has at least twenty big ticket reform measures: MoS Finance

Apr 25, 2015, at 10:39 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) Union Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said that Macro Economic stability has been restored and inflation has been under control and the confidence of investors in Indian economy has been restored in the last one year by the NDA government.

IL&FS Engineering Services bags Rs. 326.99 Cr Bangalore Metro Rail contract

Apr 25, 2015, at 04:29 am

Bangalore, Apr 24 (IBNS): IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Limited (IL&FS Engineering Services) has bagged a metro rail contract from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited for a value of Rs. 326.99 Crores.

GVK CSIA bags another Golden Peacock award

Apr 25, 2015, at 04:26 am

Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS): GVK CSIA (Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) the company that manages Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd. (MIAL) on Friday announced receiving the Golden Peacock Award under the Business Excellence category.