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HDFC Bank highest-ranked Indian co in global Top 100, brand valued at $22.7 bn

Jun 24, 2019, at 05:46 pm

Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS): HDFC Bank, the leading bank in India, is the highest-ranked Indian brand to be featured in the BrandZTM Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands released by WPP group company Millward Brown.

Monsoon Session: Aadhaar Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Jun 24, 2019, at 05:43 pm

New Delhi, Jun 24 (UNI) The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to impose strict penalties for violation of norms, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Airtel thanks its mobile customers with free Hello Tunes

Jun 24, 2019, at 05:41 pm

Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): As part of the growing range of exciting benefits under its refreshed #AirtelThanks program, Bharti Airtel on Monday said the its Postpaid and Prepaid mobile customers can now set their favourite songs as their Hello Tunes (ring back tones) for FREE through Wynk Music app. 

India Rupee rises by 20 paise against USD

Jun 24, 2019, at 05:37 pm

Mumbai, Jun 24 (UNI) The Rupee on Monday appreciated by 20 paise to 69.35 against the US Dollar, on renewed selling of US Dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at Forex Market informed.

ONGC down by 3.48 pc to Rs 165.25

Jun 24, 2019, at 05:36 pm

Mumbai, Jun 24 (UNI) ONGC on Monday fell by 3.48 per cent to Rs 165.25 to be the top loser in the 30-share Sensex pack at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

L&T grabs 2x660 MW power project order in Bihar

Jun 24, 2019, at 05:26 pm

Mumbai, Jun 24 (UNI) Engineering Major, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said its power business has bagged a mega engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order from SJVN Thermal Private Limited to set up a 2x660 MW ultra-supercritical power plant in Buxar district, Bihar.

Digital Success Summit 2019 to be held on August 8 and 9 in Kolkata

Jun 24, 2019, at 03:55 pm

Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Indus Net Technologies recently announced that it will hold the second edition of 'Digital Success Summit' on August 8 and 9, this year.

Viral Acharya resigns as Deputy Governor of RBI, cites "unavoidable personal circumstances" as reason behind taking decision

Jun 24, 2019, at 03:44 pm

New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS):  Viral Acharya, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI),  has quit from his position citing "unavoidable personal circumstances", officials said.

RBI's deputy governor Viral Acharya resigns

Jun 24, 2019, at 09:19 am

New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Viral Acharya, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) youngest deputy governor post-economic liberalisation,  has resigned from his position, media reports said on Monday.

Navoi region in Uzbekistan is now a free economic zone

Jun 22, 2019, at 06:16 pm

Tashkent, June 22 (IBNS): According to an order of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the territory of Navoi region has been earmarked as a free economic zone for innovative, hightech, export-oriented and import-substituting industries for the period up to January 1 2030, with the possibility of further extension in due course.

Printing process for General Budget 2019-20 commences with Halwa Ceremony, Nirmala Sitharaman participates

Jun 22, 2019, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Halwa ceremony marking the commencement of Budget printing process for the General Budget 2019-20 was held in North Block here on Saturday  in the presence of Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman.

Union Budget: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participates in Halwa Ceremony

Jun 22, 2019, at 04:35 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday participated in the Halwa Ceremony in North Block of New Delhi to mark the beginning of printing of Budget related documents.  

Manufacturing of Temi tea starts for ongoing season

Jun 22, 2019, at 11:36 am

Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS): Temi Tea Estate, Sikkim,  known for its world famous second flushes, popularly termed as summer temi flush, has started being plucked and manufactured at the garden for the ongoing season.

Indian market: Rupee down by 11 paise against USD

Jun 21, 2019, at 05:44 pm

Mumbai, Jun 21 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday declined by 11 paise to 69.55 against the US Dollar, on renewed buying of US Dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at Forex Market informed.

Indian market: Sensex slumps by 407.14 pts

Jun 21, 2019, at 05:01 pm

Mumbai, Jun 21 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Friday slumped by 407.14 points to settle at 39,194.49 on brisk selling in Auto, FMCG, Health care, IT, Teck Oil & Gas and Realty stock.

Diesel gets cheaper by 5-6 paise a litre, petrol unchanged

Jun 20, 2019, at 05:01 pm

New Delhi, Jun 20 (UNI): After three days of no change in fuel prices, Thursday witnessed a drop in diesel prices by 5-6 paise a litre while petrol rates remained unchanged.

National Company Law Tribunal to take up Jet Airways case from June 20

Jun 19, 2019, at 09:13 pm

Mumbai, June 19 (UNI): The bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) here on Wednesday said that the hearing on the insolvency plea, filed by the the consortium of 26 bankers led by the State Bank of India (SBI),will begin from June 20.

Canara Bank to raise Rs 6,000 crore via equity share capital

Jun 19, 2019, at 05:50 pm

Mumbai, Jun 19 (UNI) Public sector lender Canara Bank has said that it would raise Equity Share Capital amounting upto Rs 6,000 crore by approved means during current financial year.

Consumer Durable major Blue Star receives Rs 253 cr order from MMRCL

Jun 19, 2019, at 05:49 pm

Mumbai, Jun 19 (UNI) Consumer Durable major Blue Star said that it has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL).

Sensex ends on a higher note at 39,112.74 pts on firm global cues

Jun 19, 2019, at 05:48 pm

Mumbai, Jun 19 (UNI) The benchMark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) rose on Wednesday by 66.40 points to end volatile session on a positive note at 39,112.74 on back of brisk buying in Power, Realty, Metal, Consumer Durables, Utilities and FMCG stocks amidst firm cues from global peers.

RBI governor Shakti Kanta Das meets Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Jun 19, 2019, at 05:04 pm

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): Reserve Bank of India Governor Shakti Kanta Das called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday.

Mahindra announces price increase for personal range of vehicles from July 1, 2019

Jun 19, 2019, at 04:05 pm

Mumbai, June 19 (IBNS):  Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group on Wednesday announced that effective July 1, 2019, the price of its range of personal vehicles will increase by up to Rs. 36,000 across models.

Facebook set to launch 'Libra' cryptocurrency

Jun 18, 2019, at 06:10 pm

Washington, June 18 (IBNS): In a  major development, social media giant Facebook on Tuesday unveiled its highly-anticipated digital currency project. It's called Libra.

Indian Rupee moves up by 10 paise against USD

Jun 18, 2019, at 05:40 pm

Mumbai, Jun 18 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 10 paise to 69.80 in early trade on selling of US Dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at Forex Market said.

Jet Airways: Ashok, Sharad resign as independent directors

Jun 18, 2019, at 05:33 pm

New Delhi, Jun 18 (UNI) Saddled airline Jet Airways Independent Director Ashok Chawla and Sharad Sharma have resigned from their post after the Board continued to be in non-compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act.

US sanctions may cost Huawei $30 billion in next 2 years: CEO

Jun 17, 2019, at 08:02 pm

Beijing, June 17 (Sputnik): The United States' sanctions on Huawei will force the company to reduce its production capacities, which will in turn result in the tech giant's revenues dropping by approximately $30 billion over the next two years, Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei said on Monday.

Tata Motors to supply 25 Tigor EVs to Janani Tours in Bengaluru

Jun 17, 2019, at 05:39 pm

Bengaluru, June 17 (IBNS): Automobile major Tata Motors on Monday announced the next milestone on its journey of driving electrification, through its partnership with Janani Tours, to deploy 25 Tigor Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Bengaluru.

Federal Bank deploys IT major TCS’ Digital CASA platform

Jun 17, 2019, at 05:29 pm

New Delhi, Jun 17 (UNI) Global IT services Tata Consultancy Services and Federal Bank announced the deployment of TCS’ Digital CASA Account Opening and KYC Services Platform, resulting in improved customer experience.

Indian market: Sensex slumps by 491.28 pts

Jun 17, 2019, at 05:09 pm

Mumbai, Jun 17 (UNI) The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Monday tanked by 491.28 points to settle at 38,960.79 after India slapped higher tariffs on certain US products in retaliation to Washington’s decision to remove certain trade privileges for New Delhi.

BHEL grabs Rs 800 cr EPC orders for 200 MW Solar Power Plants

Jun 17, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Mumbai, Jun 17(UNI): Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited's (BHEL) Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) portfolio has surpassed 1 GW with the company winning two EPC orders for setting up SPV plants with a cumulative capacity of 200 MW.