TUI India launches holiday experiences
Jun 21, 2014, at 03:50 am
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): TUI India, the Indian arm leisure travel group, TUI Travel PLC, has introduced a novel Lifetime Experiences portfolio for the first time in India that comprises unforgettable luxurious holidays in the Arctic region, personalised yacht cruises, and journeys off-the-beaten track around the world.
West Bengal to tie up with big brands for skill development
Jun 21, 2014, at 03:45 am
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS) : The West Bengal Government is set to rope in famed global brand such as Samsung and domestic companies like CESC and Berger paints to train young men and women in latest skills for quality jobs.
93.5 RED FM hikes ad rates by 20%
Jun 20, 2014, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) : 93.5 RED FM, India’s popular private FM radio station, has decided to increase the FCT (Fixed Commercial Time) rates by 20% with effect from July 1 factoring-in the high demand of inventory in metro markets and key cities.
L&T opens training centre at Kanchipuram
Jun 20, 2014, at 05:13 pm
Chennai, June 20 (IBNS): L&T Construction and Mining Machinery has opened an ultra-modern service and training centre for repair of construction and mining equipment at Kanchipuram, near Chennai.
TRAI holds Open House Discussion on MWA
Jun 20, 2014, at 04:38 am
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday held an Open House Discussion on Allocation and Pricing of Microwave Access (MWA) and Microwave Backbone (WB) RF Carriers.
Jun 20, 2014, at 04:01 am
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA) on Wednesday at ICAI Bhawan in New Delhi.
Mahindra Holidays acquires new 60 room resort in Manali
Jun 20, 2014, at 01:39 am
Mumbai, June 19 (IBNS): Vacation ownership company Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. (MHRIL) on Thursday announced the acquisition of a resort comprising 60 rooms situated at hill station Manali.
Global Cloud Xchange announces plan for New Subsea Cable between Mumbai and Singapore
Jun 19, 2014, at 10:52 pm
MUMBAI / SINGAPORE, June 19 (IBNS) Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) Thursday announced its latest investment into the Asia Pacific region.
Jun 19, 2014, at 10:13 pm
Hyderabad, June 19 (IBNS) DHFL, the second largest private sector housing finance company in India, Thursday announced its focus on affordable housing in the States of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana.
Ford Fiesta launched with new look
Jun 19, 2014, at 09:45 pm
Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS): Automobile major Ford India on Thursday introduced the 2014 Ford Fiesta with a new look, plush interiors and several segment-first features.
Suzlon Group project gets approvals
Jun 19, 2014, at 09:33 pm
Pune, June 19 (IBNS): Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer, on Thursday announced that it has received the Notice to Proceed (NTP) from CLP India, a leading investor-owned power business in Asia and one of the largest foreign investors in the Indian power sector, for a 100.8 MW wind power project.
Ford cuts water use two years ahead of schedule
Jun 19, 2014, at 09:32 pm
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) Ford Motor Company is furthering its commitment to aggressively step up water conservation programs at its global facilities and among the company’s suppliers, according to its 15th annual Sustainability Report. Leaders at Ford believe it is a basic human right to have clean, affordable drinking water and access to sanitation, and last year Ford reduced per vehicle water use by 30 percent globally from a 2009 baseline, reaching its goal two years ahead of schedule. Plans are under way to further cut water use by another 2 percent this year and to set new long-term goals.
Future Generali ties up with Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank
Jun 19, 2014, at 09:31 pm
Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS) Future Generali India Insurance, a joint venture between India’s leading retailer Future Group and Italy based global insurance provider Generali, announced its tie up with Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank, one of the leading multi-state Scheduled Urban Co-operative Bank.
L'Oreal to acquire NYX Cosmetics
Jun 19, 2014, at 09:22 pm
Clichy, June 19 (IBNS) Cosmetic major L'Oreal announced on Wednesday the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire NYX Cosmetics.
Minimum Export Price imposed on onion export
Jun 19, 2014, at 03:40 am
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): The Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Wednesday said Minimum Export Price (MEP) of onion is fixed by an Inter-ministerial Committee (IMC), in terms of the decision of the Cabinet Committee on Prices held on June 10, 2000.
Vodafone India unveils Super Network Operations Centre
Jun 19, 2014, at 01:57 am
Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS): Telecommunication service provider Vodafone India Ltd. has unveiled a Super Network Operations Centre (SNOC) and Super Network Experience Centre (SNEC) in Pune on Wednesday.
Jun 18, 2014, at 10:34 pm
Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS) Shareholders of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) approved the appointment of Nita M. Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation (RF), as Director on the Board of Reliance Industries Limited in the AGM held on Wednesday.
Global crude oil price of Indian Basket decreases
Jun 18, 2014, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published on Wednesday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas went down to US$ 110.31 per barrel (bbl) on June 17.
Railways' commodity-wise freight revenue up 7.05%
Jun 18, 2014, at 10:12 pm
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) The Indian Railways have generated Rs. 16405.26 crore of revenue earnings from commodity-wise freight traffic during April-May 2014 as compared to Rs. 15324.25 crore during the corresponding period last year, registering an increase of 7.05 per cent.
Mukesh Ambani talks of false allegations, lies
Jun 18, 2014, at 06:17 pm
Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS) Without naming Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) chief Mukhesh Ambani said in the share holders meeting that last year he had to battle lies and half truths over his business.
Jun 18, 2014, at 05:44 am
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday convened a high level meeting to discuss issues related to inflation and price rise of essential commodities.
Aitel launches 4G on mobile in Kolkata
Jun 18, 2014, at 04:47 am
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Global telecommunications company Bharti Airtel Limited along with Apple on Tuesday launched 4G on mobile in Kolkata.
IMImobile wins 'Best Private Cloud Deployment' award
Jun 18, 2014, at 04:45 am
Hyderabad, June 17 (IBNS): IMImobile,a leading global technology company providing software and services which help businesses capitalise on the growth in mobile communication, on Tuesday announced that they have won the 'Best Private Cloud Deployment' award for the Crompton Greaves 'Smart Meter Reading App'.
Sony launches new 2TB Hard Disk Drive
Jun 18, 2014, at 04:31 am
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) Sony India on Tuesday announced the launch of its new PSZ-HA2T Hard Disk Drive (HDD), expanding its line of portable storage drives to the existing range of 500GB and 1TB (PSZ-HA50 and PSZ-HA1T) and a 256GB solid state drive (PSZ-SA25).
ICICI Bank launches iMobile application for Windows
Jun 18, 2014, at 03:39 am
Mumbai, June 17 (IBNS): Private sector bank ICICI Bank Ltd has announced the launch of its mobile banking application, 'iMobile', for Windows phones.
Micromax introduces Canvas Win series
Jun 17, 2014, at 04:43 am
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS): Smartphone manufacturer Micromax on Monday introduced its Canvas Win series with the launch of two Windows-based phones- Canvas Win W121 and Canvas Win W092.
Essar Steel bags major order from Gujarat govt
Jun 17, 2014, at 04:01 am
Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS): Essar Steel on Monday announced that it has bagged an order for the supply of pipes for one of the most prestigious projects of the Gujarat Government for water management, Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) Yojana.
MTS launches Blaze 5.0 Smartphone
Jun 17, 2014, at 03:05 am
Gurgaon, June 16 (IBNS): Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL), that provides telecom services under the brand MTS, has announced the launch of Blaze 5.0 Smartphone-an EVDO+GSM dual SIM smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Industry bodies condemn killing of jute mill CEO
Jun 16, 2014, at 10:46 pm
Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS) The business bodies of India have strongly condemned the killing of the Chief Operating Officer of a jute mill in West Bengal allegedly by militant trade union members on Sunday.
POSCO signs MOU with PNC Infratech
Jun 16, 2014, at 10:45 pm
Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS) POSCO Engineering & Construction India, a wholly owned subsidiary of South Korean POSCO E&C Co. Ltd., signed a Memorandum of Understanding with infrastructure company PNC Infratech Ltd. Friday to jointly develop and execute infrastructure projects in India and neighbouring countries.