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CEAT expands retail footprint in Kolkata to meet demand for premium tyres

Dec 19, 2024, at 11:49 pm

Kolkata: Tyre manufacturer CEAT Thursday announced the opening of three new CEAT Shoppe outlets in Kolkata as part of its strategic expansion into premium retail spaces.

Kolkata: Primarc and RDB Group to buy business undertaking of DLF Techpark 1 for Rs. 638 crores

Dec 03, 2024, at 06:05 am

Primarc and RDB Group recently announced that their affiliate, RDB Primarc Techno Park LLP, has executed definitive agreements to purchase the business undertaking of DLF Techpark 1 from DLF Infocity Developers (Kolkata) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd. for an aggregate consideration of Rs. 638 (six hundred thirty-eight) crores approximately on a slump sale basis.

Raymond Lifestyle plans 40-50 new stores in Kolkata and West Bengal over 3 years

Sep 18, 2024, at 06:00 am

Kolkata: Raymond Lifestyle Ltd. (RLL) is looking to expand its footprint beyond the 85-strong ‘The Raymond Shop’ network across West Bengal by adding 40-50 more shops in the next three years.

Vi ramps up users’ indoor network experience in Kolkata with L900 technology

Jul 18, 2024, at 05:14 am

Kolkata: Vodafone Idea today announced expansion of L900 technology in 3000 sites across Kolkata, to deliver a stronger indoor coverage experience for users.

Ather showcases its latest electric scooter Rizta in Kolkata, check out the prices 

Jul 07, 2024, at 07:28 am

Bengaluru-based electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy showcased its newly launched  Rizta in Kolkata on Saturday, a vehicle designed keeping the family riders in mind.

CtrlS Datacenters Ltd lays out expansion plans for Kolkata

Jun 28, 2024, at 07:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: CtrlS Datacentres Ltd, an India-based datacentre operator with over 250 MW live datacenter footprint across eight major markets in the country, has unveiled major expansion plans for Kolkata with an aim to develop a complete ecosystem of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready datacentres and advanced network to serve the connectivity needs of enterprises and hyperscalers in the region.

Jaishankar urges businesses to partner with govt to revive manufacturing for USD 30 trillion economy by 2047

May 15, 2024, at 02:24 am

Kolkata: Emphasising the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday urged business associations to partner with the government to ensure the revival of the country's manufacturing sector with the target of surpassing USD 30 trillion GDP.

DishTV India expects to touch 30 percent market share at the end of current financial year, says CEO Manoj Dobhal

Apr 25, 2024, at 06:39 am

A top official of DTH service provider DishTV India on Wednesday said the company aims to touch 30 percent of customer market share at the end of the current financial year.

Godrej Security Solutions introduces new range of advanced Home lockers, smart fog and accugold in Kolkata

Mar 20, 2024, at 05:17 am

Godrej Security Solutions, a division of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced the expansion of its Home Lockers range in Kolkata with the introduction of its latest innovations: NX Pro Plus, NX Advanced, Verge Series and Dream Box, under the aegis of its flagship property- Secure 4.0.

Vi completes network deployment to provide connectivity across Kolkata underwater metro service

Mar 06, 2024, at 10:02 pm

Telecom major Vi on Wednesday announced the successful completion of its network deployment across the entire underground East-West Metro corridor route in East Idnian city of Kolkata.

ManipalCigna garners 38 per cent GWP growth in East India in financial year 22-23

Jan 17, 2024, at 04:02 pm

Health insurance company ManipalCigna has garnered 38 per cent gross written premium (GWP) growth in East India in the financial year 22-23.

Royal Enfield inaugurates new warehouse in Kolkata, East India witnesses 36 pct YTD increase in wholesale growth

Dec 08, 2023, at 09:28 pm

Kolkata:  Leading motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield on Friday said it has witnessed a 'robust growth' in the East region, accounting for 27% of overall motorcycle sales for the brand in the past year.

DBS Bank India opens new branch at Kolkata's Russell Street

Nov 29, 2023, at 06:44 am

Kolkata: Private sector lender DBS Bank India has opened a new branch at Kolkata’s Russell Street.

Uber to run buses in Kolkata; partners with West Bengal govt

Nov 22, 2023, at 11:12 pm

Ridesharing app Uber and the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal, on Wednesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch ‘Uber Shuttle’ - a bus service for daily commute - in Kolkata.

UK set to bring biggest ever delegation to Bengal Global Business Summit 2023

Nov 19, 2023, at 06:31 am

New Delhi/Kolkata: British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis will visit Kolkata along with the biggest-ever UK delegation to the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2023, a press release said.

Contribution of digital locks may touch 10 percent of overall category in next 2-3 years: Godrej Locks

Oct 31, 2023, at 05:31 am

A top official of Godrej Locks believes that the rate of growth which digital locks will witness in the next three years might be 10 percent of the sales in the segment.

Kolkata: US Consulate General, Aroh Foundation, Nexus Start-up Hub organize boot camp, pitching event for 20 women entrepreneurs

Sep 30, 2023, at 08:18 pm

The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in partnership with the Aroh Foundation and Nexus Start-up Hub, organized a boot camp and Shark Tank Style Pitching Event for a group of nearly 20 women entrepreneurs on Friday in Kolkata.

India to grow at avg rate of 6.5% between 2023-30

Sep 30, 2023, at 02:43 am

Kolkata: Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated on Friday that the Indian economy is set to achieve an average annual growth rate of 6.5 percent from 2023 to 2030.

Htech launches AI Vlog Master-powered HONOR 90 5G smartphone in India, check out prices

Sep 16, 2023, at 06:13 am

Equipped with 200 MP main camera and AI Vlog Master, tech major Htech has announced the launch of HONOR 90 5G smartphone in India. 

Indian market remains one of the fastest growing for us, says Melia Hotels International at Kolkata roadshow

Sep 07, 2023, at 05:17 am

Melia Hotels International, a Spanish hotel chain, conducted a roadshow in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata on Tuesday, a destination that the hotel brand considers to be 'important'.

Kolkata: Tech company launches WDS Shield platform to help senior citizens against cyber fraud

Aug 28, 2023, at 05:04 am

Tech startup company Wiz Digital Services is trying to help senior citizens of West Bengal against cyber fraud by launching a platform named WDS Shield.

Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited strengthens leadership with New Board Members

Aug 19, 2023, at 01:14 am

Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited (SMEL), an integrated metal-producing company headquartered in Kolkata,  recently announced the appointment of Shashi Kumar and Malay Kumar De as the new members of its Board of Directors as Additional Directors in the capacity of Independent Directors.

Tata Enterprise's Westside refurbishes standalone store at Kolkata

Jul 19, 2023, at 12:33 am

Kolkata: The Tata enterprise, Westside, has recently renovated its 22-year old store in West Bengal, India.

Senco Gold Limited's IPO price band fixed from Rs 301 to Rs 317 per equity share, subscription opens tomorrow

Jul 04, 2023, at 05:11 am

Kolkata: Jewellery retail major Senco Gold Limited on Monday said it proposes to open for subscription an initial public offering of equity shares of face value of Rs. 10 each ('Equity Shares')aggregating up to Rs. 4,050 million (Offer) on Tuesday.

US Consulate, Contact Base host two-day symposium in Kolkata for women entrepreneurs and leaders

Jun 03, 2023, at 07:58 am

Kolkata:  The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in partnership with social enterprise Contact Base, recently hosted a two-day symposium that focused on building regional coalitions and networks to strengthen women’s leadership in the global economy.

MG Motor India launches Comet EV, starting at Rs.7, 98000

May 14, 2023, at 02:05 am

Kolkata: British automobile major MG Motor India on Saturday revealed its smart electric vehicle, the MG Comet EV, in the East Indian city of Kolkata.

Schneider Electric to set up new manufacturing facility in Kolkata at investment of Rs 140 cr

Apr 21, 2023, at 02:10 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Schneider Electric’s new factory is all set to come up in Kolkata’s Prospace Industrial Park Pvt Ltd at an investment of Rs 140 crore.

Kolkata: Tata Steel and West Bengal Police seize fake Tata products in raid

Apr 14, 2023, at 12:21 am

Kolkata: Tata Steel officials, with the help of the West Bengal Police, recently conducted a raid on a manufacturing unit situated in Kolkata, the company said in a press release.

Kolkata Metro to test run underwater coaches on Sunday: Report

Apr 08, 2023, at 07:12 am

Kolkata: West Bengal’s capital Kolkata is set to witness the test run of two six-coach trains on the 4.8 km stretch between Esplanade and Howrah Maidan, marking India’s first underwater journey, TOI reported.

Kolkata Port achieves all-time high cargo ( 65.66 MT) handling in 2022-23

Apr 05, 2023, at 02:43 am

Kolkata: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata achieved an all-time high cargo handling with 65.66 million tonnes (MT) of shipments in 2022-23, recording a 12.87 percent high from the previous mark of 58.175 million tones in 2021-22, company chairman PL Haranath said on Tuesday.