Global efforts needed to stop deadly banana disease, protect industry – UN agency

Dec 24, 2014, at 02:29 pm

New York, Dec 24 (IBNS) Without global efforts to respond to a fungal disease affecting banana production, the $36 billion global industry, which provides a source of income or food to some 400 million people around the world, is under threat, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Tata Docomo launches 'Club Premier' for its channel partners

Dec 24, 2014, at 04:08 am

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified brand of Tata Teleservices, on Tuesday announced a national level performance-based recognition and engagement program for its postpay channel partners-'Club Premier'.

CREDAI Bengal supports KMC in modernization of Nimtala Ghat Crematorium

Dec 24, 2014, at 03:38 am

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): CREDAI Bengal as the apex real estate body of Eastern India has supported the Kolkata Municipal Corporation's bid to modernize the largest crematoria in North Kolkata, Nimtala Ghat Crematorium, bringing in much convenience to the city's community.

Pricol secures its R&D IP with Microsoft Office 365

Dec 24, 2014, at 02:51 am

New Delhi / Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Provident Housing Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Puravankara Projects Limited, has implemented Microsoft Dynamics CRM to support sales, marketing and customer management functions in 2013-14.

Edelweiss Tokio Life launches 'Edelweiss Tokio Life-MyLife+'

Dec 24, 2014, at 01:22 am

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IBNS): Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance, an Edelweiss Financial Services Group Company, on Tuesday launched Edelweiss Tokio Life-MyLife+, an online term plan that covers one's life and provides security to family.

Assembly poll results encourage market

Dec 23, 2014, at 09:55 pm

Market had given positive momentum again from its major psychological support level of 8000 after showing correction from its life time highs as a result of lack of interest in buying from FII and weak global cues.

Tata Docomo conferred with ET Telecom Award

Dec 23, 2014, at 04:49 am

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices, was awarded the ET Telecom Award 2014 in the category of Excellence in Energy Management, for reducing the environmental and operational impact of its infrastructure and operations across India.

Azure Power signs MoU with Rajasthan govt for 1000 MW Solar Power Project

Dec 23, 2014, at 04:31 am

Jodhpur/ Kolkata, Dec 22 (IBNS): Azure Power on Monday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Rajasthan to develop a 1000 MW solar power project.

BSE Sensex gains 329.95 points

Dec 23, 2014, at 04:27 am

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS): The BSE Sensex gained 329.95 points to stand at 27,701.79 at the end of the day on Monday.

Tata Motors opens online bookings for new Bolt

Dec 23, 2014, at 04:09 am

Kolkata / Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Monday announced the opening of online bookings for its much-awaited sporty hatchback, the all-new Bolt, from its passenger vehicle stable.

Non-aeronautical revenue of AAI increases: Sharma

Dec 23, 2014, at 03:36 am

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS): Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma informed the Lok Sabha on Monday that the non-aeronautical revenue of AAI due to the effort and utilization of various avenues had increased from Rs.819.10 crores in 2010-11 to Rs.1241 crores in 2013-14 making a growth of about 52% in 3 years.

Jet Airways closes 5-yr syndicated loan in the Middle East region

Dec 23, 2014, at 03:35 am

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS): Jet Airways (India) Limited has successfully concluded a five-year syndicated loan facility of US$ 150 million.

Airports improve in service quality: Sharma

Dec 23, 2014, at 03:29 am

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS) Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma informed the Lok Sabha on Monday that eleven AAI airports have improved in service quality from 4.14 in Quarter-I (Jan-Mar, 2014) to 4.24 in Quarter-II (April-June, 2014) and 4.32 in Quarter-III (July-Sept, 2014) on a 5- point scale against world average of 4.04, 4.06 and 4.07 respectively.

Tata Steel conferred IEI Industry Excellence Award

Dec 23, 2014, at 03:28 am

Jamshedpur/ Kolkata Dec 22 (IBNS): Tata Steel was conferred the IEI Industry Excellence award in the category of Business Excellence and Industry Practices in Manufacturing & Processing (Category - Turnover of Rs. 1000 cr and above) at the inaugural function of 29th Indian Engineering Congress in Hyderabad.

Myshop Connect opens retail store in Delhi

Dec 23, 2014, at 03:22 am

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS): Myshopbazzar.com, an online shopping portal has launched its first retail outlet in Dwarka in New Delhi.

Tata Docomo launches 'FRC 51' for customers

Dec 23, 2014, at 03:21 am

Hyderabad, Dec 22 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices, has launched 'FRC 51', an offer for its new prepay GSM customers in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions.

Big Bazaar reaches more than 100 cities

Dec 23, 2014, at 02:47 am

Kolkata,Dec 22 (IBNS): Retailer Big Bazaar is now present across more than 100 cities in India.

Real estate sector addresses one of the basic needs of mankind, a home

Dec 23, 2014, at 02:47 am

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS) The Indian real estate business is giving positive vibes as green buildings and eco-friendly homes are gaining momentum among non-resident Indians.

India needs sustainable cold chain of refrigerated warehousing and transport: Experts

Dec 23, 2014, at 02:14 am

Birmingham, Dec 22 (IBNS) 43 billion worth of fruit and vegetables wasted annually in India could be better conserved if the country had a sustainable cold chain of refrigerated warehousing and transport, says the UK's University of Birmingham experts in a new study.

Emirates to operate third daily service to Birmingham

Dec 23, 2014, at 01:42 am

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IBNS): Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced a third daily service to Birmingham Airport, becoming the first airline to offer a direct First Class service to the region.

SAIL awarded Good Corporate Citizen Award 2014 by PHD Chamber

Dec 21, 2014, at 08:46 pm

New Delhi, 21 Dec (IBNS): Steel Authority of India (SAIL) was awarded the PHD Chamber Good Corporate Citizen Award 2014.

Tata First Dot holds bootcamp for student entrepreneurs in Kolkata

Dec 21, 2014, at 08:18 pm

Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): 'Tata First Dot powered by NEN' organised a two-day intensive experiential bootcamp for 25 promising student entrepreneurs from 14 ventures based in Kolkata and surrounding cities.

Tata Steel conferred "Business of the Year" award

Dec 21, 2014, at 01:46 am

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Dec 20 (IBNS): Tata Steel has bagged the 'Business of the Year' award also called the Sustainability trophy at the CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2014 ceremony, held in Delhi.

Tata Housing bags CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2014

Dec 21, 2014, at 01:29 am

Mumbai /Kolkata, Dec 20 (IBNS): Continuing its winning streak, Tata Housing Development Company (Tata Housing), a real estate company, on Saturday announced its receipt of the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2014.

'Salt of the Earth- The Story of Tata Chemicals' releases in Kolkata

Dec 20, 2014, at 07:56 am

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS) Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL), a top chemicals enterprise and a leading producer of fertilisers, food products and food additives, on Friday unveiled ‘Salt of the Earth: The Story of Tata Chemicals’, a chronicle of the company and the people who shaped it over the 75 years of its existence.

Microsoft launches Nokia Lumia 638 in India

Dec 20, 2014, at 07:45 am

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): IT major Microsoft on Friday launched the most affordable smartphone 4G device in India, the Nokia Lumia 638, with Windows Phone 8.1.

"Indian companies must make a solid global impact to help India have current account surplus"

Dec 20, 2014, at 06:48 am

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): Indian companies must make a solid global impact and make sure the country has the current account surplus, not deficit, according to a marketing guru and strategist Jan-Benedict E M Steenkamp.

Surat partners with Microsoft to become a smart city

Dec 20, 2014, at 06:46 am

Surat, Dec 19 (IBNS) : Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Microsoft India on Friday announced their partnership to transform Surat into a smart city.

Piramal Enterprises ropes in Juhi Chawla as the face of their brand 'Jungle Magic'

Dec 20, 2014, at 04:47 am

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): Piramal Enterprises’ Consumer Product division has roped in Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla as a brand ambassador to endorse their kid’s well-being range, 'Jungle Magic'.

Uttam Value Steels Limited bags National Energy Conservation Award 2014

Dec 20, 2014, at 04:45 am

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): Uttam Value Steels Limited, on Friday, announced that it has received the award recognising energy conservation on a national platform, the "National Energy Conservation Award 2014".