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Amazon.in, Microsoft launched Microsoft Brand Store in India

Dec 16, 2014, at 03:40 am

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Dece 15 (IBNS): Amazon and Microsoft on Monday announced the launch of the Microsoft Brand Store on the Amazon.in platform.

Google introduces Hindi ads on its display network

Dec 16, 2014, at 02:57 am

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): As a part of Google's effort to stimulate the growth Indian languages and extend support to more languages around the world, Google on Monday announced the launch of Hindi Ads across the Google Display Network.

Goa Airport issues 357 Visas on Arrival within 10 days

Dec 16, 2014, at 02:56 am

Panjim, Dec 15 (IBNS): The Goa Airport at Dabolim has issued 357 Visas-on-Arrival (VoA) within ten days of the commencement of this facility.

Robert Kelly joins Azure Power Board as director

Dec 16, 2014, at 02:55 am

New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 15 (IBNS): Azure Power, a company in the Indian Solar Industry, announced the induction of Robert Kelly as a director into Azure Power Board.

Sesa Sterlite Aluminium Smelter Plant wins National Energy Conservation Award

Dec 16, 2014, at 02:31 am

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Sesa Sterlite's Aluminium Smelter Plant, Jharsuguda has been awarded the 1st Prize in the 'National Energy Conservation Awards-2014' in Aluminium sector of India.

Indian economy has potential to grow at higher rate: Jaitley

Dec 16, 2014, at 02:03 am

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the world economy is passing through critical phase while Indian economy has potential to grow at a higher rate.

SAIL wins National Energy Conservation Award

Dec 15, 2014, at 11:38 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Bhilai Steel Plant, the flagship unit of Maharatna SAIL has won an award in the National Energy Conservation Award 2014, in the Integrated Steel sector, on the basis of the improvement in its energy performance over the previous year, 2012-13 in an award function on Sunday.

ASSOCHAM seeks wider political support for key reform measures

Dec 15, 2014, at 09:47 pm

Kolkata, Dec 15 (IBNS) ASSOCHAM President elect Sunil Kanoria on Monday appealed to all the mainline political parties, to support the crucial economic reforms agenda of the government that comprises among other things Goods and Services Tax, Insurance Bill, changes in the Land Acquisition Act and the labour laws so that the economy can be put back to the growth path.

India's Nov wholesale inflation at 0 percent

Dec 15, 2014, at 09:25 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS) The official Wholesale Price Index for ‘All Commodities’ (Base: 2004-05 = 100) for the month of Nov, 2014 declined by 1.3 percent to 181.5 (provisional) from 183.9 (provisional) for the previous month while the annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, declined to 0.0% (provisionally) for the month.

TCS top Nifty loser today

Dec 15, 2014, at 05:41 pm

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares fell nearly 11 percent (including Monday’s low) in the month of December, media reports said.

Latin America, Caribbean job market faces 'scenario of uncertainty' in 2015-UN report

Dec 14, 2014, at 04:03 am

New York, Dec 13 (IBNS) An “unusual pattern” has been detected in this year’s urban employment rate in Latin America and the Caribbean, which continued to fall despite warning signs of economic slowdown, said a new report released by the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) on Friday.

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 83,906 in November

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:52 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Dec 12 (IBNS) The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in November 2014, including Jaguar Land Rover, were 83,906 nos.

South Africa's Minister visits Vedanta's operations in India

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:47 am

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IBNS): South Africa's Deputy Minister for Mineral Resources Godfrey Oliphant visited Vedanta's Indian business units last week, along with a 5-member delegation.

ICICI Bank launches Coral American Express Credit Card

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:40 am

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IBNS): Private sector bank ICICI Bank on Friday announced the launch of credit card with a unique transparent design and a distinctive look called 'ICICI Bank Coral American Express Credit Card'.

AVJ Group launches Tower-B in AVJ Heightss

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:34 am

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Real estate company in Delhi NCR AVJ Group recently launched Tower-B in AVJ Heightss Greater Noida (Zeta-1).

Nifty is likely to continue its correction: CapitalVia Global Research Limited

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:32 am

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IBNS) After last week consolidation Nifty Future fell sharply amid weakness in Asian and European markets hitting its lowest closing level in almost six week, as market breadth indicating the overall health of the market was weak, leading sectors which drifted market on the down side were specifically led by IT, Metal and Infrastructure sector and also Indian rupee edged lower against the dollar on speculation an improving US economy will strengthen the dollar and damp demand for emerging-market assets.

SAP Offers retailers a jump start to the Cloud Powered by SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:29 am

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): SAP SE on Friday announced the pre-assembled version of the SAP HANA® Customer Activity Repository rapid-deployment solution to simplify the implementation of this multichannel data application in the cloud.

RBI to conduct 3 day Reverse Repo Auction

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:22 am

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IBNS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct 3 day Reverse Repo Auction under LAF Friday for Rs. 15,000 Crore between 4.00 pm and 4.30 pm.

Skolkovo signs agreement with Indian Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:22 am

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): Skolkovo Foundation on Thursday signed cooperation agreement with Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council, sponsored by the Indian government with the aim to support hi-tech Indian companies in international markets outreach.

Make for India along with Make in India: RBI Governor

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:21 am

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said besides the slogan of Make in India (as coined by PM Narendra Modi), India should also follow the policy of Make for India.

Airtel's 'Each One, Teach One Day' to spread internet literacy in India

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:21 am

Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecom service provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, on Thursday organized 'Each One Teach One Day' contributing to the nation's larger digital inclusion agenda.

Covacsis Technologies launches Microsoft based intelligent manufacturing framework

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:19 am

New Delhi / Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS): Covacsis Technologies, a new generation technology company from Mumbai, has developed an Intelligent Plant Framework (IPF) solution using Microsoft SQL Server 2014 that brings Internet of Things to the shop floor in process and discrete manufacturing.

TCS recognized as leader in insurance BPO by Everest Group

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:19 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, on Thursday announced it has been ranked as a 'Leader' in Insurance Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) by Everest Group in its report, 'Insurance BPO-Service Provider Landscape with PEAK MatrixTM Assessment 2014,' November 2014.

Robert Kelly joins Azure Power Board as director

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:15 am

New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS): Azure Power, a pioneer and a fast paced company in the Indian Solar Industry, announced the induction of Robert Kelly as a Director into Azure Power Board.

NETGEAR launches new wireless outdoor access point

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:12 am

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): NETGEAR, Inc., a global networking company that delivers innovative products to businesses, consumers and service providers, is improving the speed, performance, and capabilities of its products designed for smart education facilities and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

Gold rises for third season in India on weak dollar

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:10 am

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS) Gold rises for third session in a row to two month high on Wednesday on weak dollar and fall in global equities market prompted investors to seek safety in safe heaven appeal in precious metal.

Tata Power signs MoU with Russian Direct Investment Fund

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:10 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS): Integrated power company Tata Power on Thursday announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to develop investment opportunities in the energy sector.

ABB wins Rs.334 crore orders to boost power capacity

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:07 am

Bengaluru, Dec 11 (IBNS): ABB has won orders worth Rs.334 crore from public utilities, Bihar Grid Corporation Limited (BGCL) and West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (WBSETCL), to build new transmission and distribution substations that will boost power supplies in the region.

Rupee slips past 62.50 per dollar, hits 10-month low

Dec 14, 2014, at 03:04 am

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): The rupee slumped past 62.50 per dollar on Friday, the weakest since February 6, media reports said.

UN reports potential for gradual return to global growth, foresees risks, uncertainties

Dec 14, 2014, at 02:13 am

New York, Dec 11 (IBNS) Global economic growth is forecast to continue increasing over the next two years, the United Nations reported today, despite legacies from the financial crisis continuing to weigh on growth, and the emergence of new challenges, including geopolitical conflicts such as in Ukraine, and the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.