World economy to strengthen amid slow job growth: UN
May 22, 2014, at 05:32 pm
New York, May 22 (IBNS): The global economy is expected to strengthen over the next two years, despite a downgrade of growth prospects for some developing countries and transition economies, and "stubbornly slow" job growth, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects 2014 mid-year update launched on Wednesday in New York.
Wipro launches finance and accounting business
May 22, 2014, at 04:22 am
Bangalore, May 21 (IBNS): Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company, Wipro Ltd. on Wednesday announced the launch of its 'Finance and Accounting Business-Process-as-a-Service' (F&A BPaaS) solution for enterprises.
Frank Ross introduces Samrtphone App
May 22, 2014, at 04:12 am
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Eastern India’s pharmacy chain Emami’s Frank Ross Pharmacy has introduced a Smartphone application to help customers order medicines by the touch of a button.
May 21, 2014, at 05:06 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): The BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty traded lower on Wednesday as foreign investors sold off cash shares worth Rs 104 crores on Tuesday.
Jakson bags orders worth Rs. 200 cr
May 21, 2014, at 03:53 am
New Delhi/Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Power solutions company Jakson Group on Tuesday announced that the company bagged EPC orders aggregating to Rs. 200 crore for its Electrical Contracting & Solar businesses for the financial year that ended March 31, 2014.
Qatar Airways to provide seamless connectivity from Kolkata to USA
May 21, 2014, at 03:48 am
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): With the imminent launch of new routes to Miami and Dallas, Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, will provide greater seamless connectivity through the airline’s flagship wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus 320 aircraft to seven destinations in the USA from Kolkata with a limited connecting time of 50-60 minutes at Doha, the company said in a statement.
ABD achieves sales of 25 million cases in FY'14
May 21, 2014, at 02:40 am
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): Spirits company Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt. Ltd on Tuesday announced that it has achieved sales of 25 million cases in FY '14.
Panasonic launches new smartphone
May 21, 2014, at 02:14 am
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): Consumer technologies company Panasonic on Tuesday unveiled its latest smartphone- P81.
Sensex snaps rally, trades flat
May 20, 2014, at 06:37 pm
Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS): The BSE Sensex traded flat on Tuesday as investors dumped recently-gaining stocks such as Coal Inda, ONGC and Reliance Industries to book profits.
UN highlights growing role of aquaculture in providing jobs
May 20, 2014, at 05:32 pm
New York, May 20 (IBNS): A new United Nations report highlights the growing role of fish and aquaculture in feeding the world and providing a source of income, and calls for the sustainable and responsible management of the so-called 'blue world.'
Q1 2014 gold demand shows core fundamentals remain robust
May 20, 2014, at 03:52 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) The latest World Gold Council Gold Demand Trends report, which covers the period January-March 2014, shows a return to the long-term quarterly average demand trends established over the past 5 years.
ICICI Bank launches redesigned website
May 20, 2014, at 04:56 am
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): Private sector bank ICICI Bank on Monday announced the launch of its redesigned website www.icicibank.com to offer its customers an enhanced experience across devices such as desktops, mobiles and tablets.
Baheti takes charge as MD & CEO of IDBI Asset Management
May 20, 2014, at 04:25 am
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): Satya Narayan Baheti has been appointed as MD & CEO of IDBI Asset Management Ltd.
JSA's Sajai Singh appointed as ITechLaw President
May 20, 2014, at 04:00 am
Massachusetts, May 19 (IBNS): J. Sagar Associates (JSA) on Monday announced the appointment of its Partner-Sajai Singh as the first Asian President of the International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw) headquartered in Massachusetts, USA.
Tata Global Beverages' UK subsidiary acquires equity stake in Bronski Eleven Pty Ltd
May 20, 2014, at 01:27 am
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) Tata Global Beverages' UK subsidiary has acquired a 100 percent stake in the equity capital of Bronski Eleven Pty Ltd, Australia, engaged in coffee business under the MAP brand.
Emirates launches offers for Indian travellers
May 20, 2014, at 12:01 am
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): United Arab Emirates (UAE) based airline, Emirates recently announced a range of offers available for the Indian travellers this summer.
Sensex rallies 200 points on BJP hope
May 19, 2014, at 07:11 pm
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty on Monday traded higher on continued optimism due to an election win by Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
May 19, 2014, at 02:47 pm
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS) The Indian rupee on Monday opened at 58.55 versus the US dollar, the highest since June 18, 2013.
Tata Steel, L&T IDPL divest their stake in Dhamra Port
May 17, 2014, at 04:26 am
Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS): L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited and Tata Steel Limited, on Friday announced that they have executed a definitive agreement with Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone to sell 100% stake in the Dhamra Port Company Limited for an Enterprise Value of around Rs 5,500 crore.
Indian rupee hits 11-month high against dollar
May 17, 2014, at 02:05 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): On a day when riding on a tsunami of popular support Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi scripted a historic win for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and earned a single majority for his own party, Indian rupee on Friday closed at a 11-month high at 58.79 against the US dollar.
Market opens high as early trends show NDA leading
May 16, 2014, at 03:02 pm
Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS) With early trends showing BJP-led NDA leading in most states, markets on Friday opened at a life high.
Arvind Q4 revenue up by 34 pct at Rs. 1879 cr
May 16, 2014, at 03:52 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Arvind Limited, one of the largest integrated textile and branded apparel players has recorded strong growth in the consolidate revenue by 34 percent at Rs. 1879 crores for the quarter ended 31st March 2014, as against Rs. 1406 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Epson supports Android Kitkat native printing
May 16, 2014, at 02:58 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Committed to driving simple wireless printing anywhere, anytime, Epson on Thursday announced support for Android Printing, the native printing platform introduced in Android1 KitKat (version 4.4).
Reliance Jio, Tower Vision sign tower sharing agreement
May 16, 2014, at 01:37 am
New Delhi / Mumbai, May 15 (IBNS): Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited ("Reliance Jio"), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and the first telecom operator to hold a Pan-India Unified License, and Tower Vision India, an independent tower company in India, have entered into a MSA (Master Service Agreement) for tower sharing.
Bharti Airtel appoints Srikanth Karra as Director - Human Resources
May 16, 2014, at 12:14 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Global telecommunications company Airtel Limited on Thursday announced the appointment of Srikanth Karra as Director - Human Resources for its India & South Asia operations.
Snapdeal back with 'Savings Day'
May 15, 2014, at 10:00 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Indian online marketplace, Snapdeal.com on Thursday hosted the second edition of the 'Snapdeal Savings Day', a flagship initiative and in line with the commitment to customers of offering the widest range of products at 'best' prices.
April inflation stands at 5.2 pct
May 15, 2014, at 07:35 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation reduced to 5.2 percent in April from 5.7 percent in March, a government data showed on Thursday.
Tata Motors reports global wholesales at 75,026
May 15, 2014, at 07:30 pm
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Automobile company Tata Motors Group on Thursday reported that the global wholesales in April 2014, including Jaguar Land Rover, were 75,026 nos.
Airtel launches mobile app for live poll results
May 15, 2014, at 07:11 pm
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Airtel digital TV, the DTH service arm of telecom operator Bharti Airtel recently launched the free for its customers mobile application – Pocket TV, enabling them to stay tuned to live television action all day.
Groupe SEB to take full control of Maharaja Whiteline
May 15, 2014, at 03:14 am
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS): Domestic appliance providers Maharaja Whiteline on Wednesday announced that an agreement has been finalized with France’s Groupe SEB who will acquire the remaining 45 percent stake of Maharaja Whiteline.