Ola offers coverage of up to Rs 30,000 for driver-partners and their spouses hit by Coronavirus

Mar 21, 2020, at 03:40 pm

Kolkata/UNI:  Ola, India’s largest mobility platform and one of the world’s largest ride-hailing companies, on Saturday shared that it would cover loss of income for driver-partners and their spouses in case they test positive for COVID-19.

RED FM gives industry awards participation a miss amid economic slowdown and Coronavirus outbreak

Mar 20, 2020, at 07:56 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Considering the present market slowdown and the hurt on economy due to the Coronavirus outbreak, one of the private radio networks in India, 93.5 RED FM has taken a conscious decision of not participating in industry awards this year owing to the current market scenario.

ICICI Lombard launches a dedicated insurance cover for Coronavirus

Mar 20, 2020, at 07:26 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: ICICI Lombard, India’s leading private sector non-life insurance company has rolled out a focused ‘COVID-19 Protection Cover’.

Bank of Baroda announces zero charges on digital transactions for 3 months to enhance banking experience

Mar 20, 2020, at 07:21 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Bank of Baroda, India’s second largest public sector bank, has announced zero charges on digital transactions for three months, to provide enhanced and uninterrupted banking experience to its customers.

Star Health launches "Star Novel Coronavirus Policy" without any travel history exclusions

Mar 20, 2020, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Leading stand-alone health insurer - Star Health and Allied Insurance has launched ‘Star Novel Coronavirus Insurance Policy’, a benefit policy to cover all those who test positive for the current pandemic COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) and require hospitalisation.

GoAir partners with mfine to offer free consultation on COVID-19

Mar 20, 2020, at 07:08 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Airlines major GoAir has been taking multiple steps to ensure the safety of passengers in the wake of the COVID-19 situation.

Measuring the social capital in your organisation

Mar 19, 2020, at 06:20 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A new start up OrgLens has come up with a platform that helps companies understand and capitalize on the informal dynamics within the setup.

Almost 25 million jobs could be lost worldwide as a result of COVID-19, says ILO

Mar 19, 2020, at 01:22 pm

New York/IBNS: The economic and labour crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic could increase global unemployment by almost 25 million, according to a new assessment by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Swift policy action, strong leadership can save millions of jobs, ‘avert the worst’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 19, 2020, at 01:01 pm

New York/IBNS: As dire forecasts about the global economy add to the anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN’s labour agency (ILO) on Thursday offered a range of urgent measures, which, if governments act quickly, can help to protect workers in the workplace, stimulate the economy and save millions of jobs.

Sensex continues to crash amid Coronavirus scare, down by over 1,500 points

Mar 19, 2020, at 10:51 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The bloodbath in the Indian stock market amid Novel Coronavirus scare continued even on Thursday with Sensex plummeting by over 1,500 points.

Total income of Magadh Sugar & Energy Ltd touches Rs 282 crore in Q3 FY 20

Mar 19, 2020, at 12:23 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Board of Directors of Magadh Sugar & Energy Limited (MSEL) (BSE: 540650 / NSE: MAGADSUGAR) at its meeting held recently took on record the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended 31 st December,2019.

Total income of Avadh Sugar & Energy Ltd touches Rs 872 crore in Q3 FY 20

Mar 19, 2020, at 12:09 am

Lucknow/IBNS: The Board of Directors of Avadh Sugar & Energy Limited (ASEL) (BSE:540649 / NSE: AVADHSUGAR) at recently held board meeting took on record the un-audited Financial Results for the Ninemonthsand Quarterended December 2019.

Coronavirus: Policybazaar launches helpline

Mar 18, 2020, at 06:15 pm

Kolkata/UNI: India's largest online insurance marketplace and leading insurtech brand, Policybazaar.com has set up a dedicated special helpline number i.e. 0124-6372005 to support and guide people who have any insurance related queries regarding coronavirus.

ADB announces $6.5 billion initial response to COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 18, 2020, at 05:31 pm

Manila/IBNS: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced a $6.5 billion initial package to address the immediate needs of its developing member countries (DMCs) as they respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Sensex tanks over 1,700 points amid Coronavirus scare

Mar 18, 2020, at 04:41 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market continued to bleed even on Wednesday with BSE Sensex going down by over 1,700 points amid the Novel Coronavirus scare.

All-New 2021 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Hybrid make world premiere in Hollywood

Mar 18, 2020, at 03:46 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Hyundai motor officially launched its all-new 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid at The Lot Studios in West Hollywood with a special event today broadcast around the world. This marks the world debut of the latest version of the popular compact sedan.

Merlin Group CSR arm collaborates with another social enterprise to reduce carbon footprint through garbage recylcing

Mar 18, 2020, at 03:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In a bid to reduce carbon footprint and empower marginalized section of women, two Kolkata-based organisations have collaborated to launch a project on integrated waste management.

Indian stock market tumbles again amid Coronavirus scare, Sensex down by over 1,000 points

Mar 18, 2020, at 12:50 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Dalal Street in Mumbai is on Wednesday staring again at a bloodbath as the Indian stock market is tumbling amid the Novel Coronavirus scare.

Indian market opens in green: Sensex up 522 pts, Nifty above 9,100

Mar 18, 2020, at 09:53 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Moving away from the downward trend in the Indian market, Sensex jumped 522 points to touch 31,101 during opening trade on on Wednesday.

Amid Coronoravirus outbreak, Amazon suspends non-essential product supplies

Mar 17, 2020, at 11:20 pm

New York/IBNS: In a move to stock enough necessary items and free up inventory space amid the Coronavirus scare, Amazon.com Inc has announced to suspend sellers from sending non-essential products to its US and UK warehouses until April 5, media reports said.

Wipro implements Core Banking Solution for Canara Bank sponsored RRB

Mar 17, 2020, at 07:38 pm

Bengaluru/UNI: Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology company, has successfully implementated core banking solution for Kaveri Grameena Bank as part of the merger with Pragathi Krishna Gramin Bank to form, Canara Bank sponsored Regional Rural Bank (RRB), Karnataka Gramin Bank.

Dr. Reddy' Labs launches Ziprasidone Mesylate injection in US market

Mar 17, 2020, at 07:28 pm

Mumba/UNI: Pharma major Dr Reddy's Labs on Tuesday announced the launch of Ziprasidone Mesylate for Injection, 20 mg (base)/ml Single-dose Vials, the therapeutic generic equivalent of Geodon (ziprasidone mesylate) Injection, 20 mg/ml, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).

ICICI launches new digital banking platform

Mar 17, 2020, at 07:20 pm

Mumbai/UNI:ICICI Bank on Tuesday launched a new interface -- ICICIStack -- that helps to ensure uninterrupted banking experience.

Hero Electric opens 3 new dealerships in Bengaluru

Mar 17, 2020, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Biggest electric vehicle brand in India, Hero Electric today announced the opening of three new dealerships in the Bengaluru Area to further strengthen its presence in the city. The three new dealers – Jaideep Motors, Pulse Electrochem and VRS Motors – are 3S (sales, service and spare) equipped dealerships and has a team of well-trained and qualified professionals ensuring the highest levels of after-sales service and solutions to customers.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches Leadership Edition Innova Crysta

Mar 17, 2020, at 06:12 pm

Bangalore/IBNS As a pioneer of the Indian MPV segment, Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Tuesday fortified its position by launching the Limited Edition of its flagship MPV, Innova Crysta. Termed as Leadership Edition, the refreshed Innova Crysta has been introduced to commemorate 15 years of undisputed leadership of Innova in India and keeping in mind the ever-evolving customer needs and requirements, while promising to upkeep Toyota's legendary promise of delivering ever-better cars designed to enthrall customers.

DBS Bank India takes steps to support COVID-19 relief measures, offers complimentary insurance coverage to 'Treasures' customers

Mar 17, 2020, at 05:45 pm

Mumbai/IBNS:  DBS Bank India has announced a series of initiatives and support measures to help customers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paytm appoints Premanshu Singh as senior vice-president

Mar 17, 2020, at 04:36 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Leading digital payments and financial services platform Paytm on Tuesday announced the appointment of Premanshu Singh as senior vice-president.

Industrialist Subhash Chandra summoned in Yes Bank money laundering case

Mar 16, 2020, at 10:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Industrialist Subhash Chandra has been summoned in the money laundering case that involves Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, media reports said on Monday.

Indian economy is not immune to COVID19 pandemic: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

Mar 16, 2020, at 06:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS:  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said India is not immune to the COVID 19 infection and the country's economy will be impacted along with global economies due to it.

IndusInd Bank goes down by 17.50 pc to Rs 663.30

Mar 16, 2020, at 06:31 pm

Mumbai/UNI: IndusInd Bank on Monday tumbled down by 17.50 pc to Rs 663.30 to be the top losers in the 30 scrips index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).