TCS & Twitter India tie up to make election watching fun

Apr 15, 2014, at 01:34 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS) Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced that it had launched iElect – a gamified app on the Android platform that generates social insights about India’s General Elections in 2014.

Symphony Analytics launches framework for retail analytics

Apr 15, 2014, at 12:58 am

Bangalore, Apr 14 (IBNS): Symphony Analytics, a division of global innovation and development services company Symphony Teleca Corporation (STC), on Monday launched Symphony RAMP, the Retail Analytics and Multi-Channel Engagement Program that leverages the company's expertise in real-time analytics, mobility and advanced technologies - such as iBeacon, NFC, geo-fencing and M2M - to provide retailers with the processes, solutions and services necessary to better engage with individual consumers wherever they may be.

Tata Steel's Bedding Blending and Sinter Plan celebrates Silver Jubilee

Apr 15, 2014, at 12:29 am

Jamshedpur, Apr 14 (IBNS) The Bedding, Blending & Sinter Plant (BBSP#2) known as BBSP2 Plant at the Tata Steel plant in Jamshedpur celebrated the successful 25 years of operations. During the past 25 years the two sections of the Sinter Plant have contributed significantly to the journey of Tata Steel.

Nutraceuticals slams FSSAI 'Product Approval' scheme

Apr 14, 2014, at 10:28 pm

Mumbai, Apr 14 (IBNS): The importers and manufacturers of dietary supplements, health supplements, functional foods and nutraceutical industry have deplored the alleged ambiguous scheme of 'Product Approval' by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), despite having a stay order from the Bombay High Court for 6 months.

UN urges measures to create more jobs

Apr 12, 2014, at 06:46 pm

New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): The shaky economic recovery has failed to lead to an improvement in labour markets, the head of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) warned on Friday, citing investment in infrastructure and support for small businesses as vital steps towards kick-starting global job growth.

IFC completes issuance of $1 billion in Global Rupee Bonds

Apr 12, 2014, at 05:38 am

Washington, Apr 11 (IBNS) IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, on Friday issued seven-year bonds totaling 12 billion rupees (approximately $194 million), bringing to $1 billion the total amount raised under IFC’s first global rupee bond program.

Tata Motors global wholesales at 95,668 in Mar

Apr 12, 2014, at 04:21 am

Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Automobile company Tata Motors Group global wholesales in March 2014, including Jaguar Land Rover, were 95,668 numbers.

Nikon launches COOLPIX Spring Series 2014

Apr 12, 2014, at 02:18 am

New Delhi/Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): Nikon India, a 100% subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, recently announced the launch of its COOLPIX Spring Series 2014.

Vodafone acquires 100% equity interests of VIL

Apr 11, 2014, at 08:37 pm

Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Global telecommunication company Vodafone on Friday completed the full acquisition of the indirect equity interests of its Indian subsidiary Vodafone India Limited (VIL).

Rupee opens at 60.32 per dollar

Apr 11, 2014, at 03:20 pm

Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Indian rupee opened at 60.32 against the US dollar during early trade on Friday.

Oriental Cuisines plans 200 outlets

Apr 11, 2014, at 06:16 am

Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): F&B conglomerate Oriental Cuisines Private Limited (OCPL) has announced to open 50 more outlets in the bakery division by the end of this financial year taking the total number near to 200 outlets.

Symphony Teleca to acquire Aditi Technologies

Apr 11, 2014, at 06:15 am

Bangalore, Apr 10 (IBNS): Symphony Teleca Corporation (STC) on Thursday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Aditi Technologies (Aditi).

GIA, GJF to host 2nd annual leadership summit in Kolkata

Apr 11, 2014, at 04:27 am

Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) will host the second annual leadership Summit to inspire members of the Indian gems and jewellery industry in Kolkata.

Polycom announces Scott McCool as Chief Information Officer

Apr 11, 2014, at 03:43 am

New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Brings 25 years of IT leadership experience to help continue company's focus on improving operating performance Polycom, Inc. on Thursday announced that Scott McCool was promoted to the role of Group Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.

FIAL rolls out 3 lakh cars from Ranjangaon

Apr 10, 2014, at 09:11 pm

Pune, Apr 10 (IBNS): Automobile major Fiat India Automobiles Ltd (FIAL) on Thursday said it has rolled out 3,00,000 cars from its state-of-the-art Ranjangaon plant, here.

Rupee opens at 60.04 per dollar

Apr 10, 2014, at 03:49 pm

Mumbai, Apr 10 (IBNS): The Indian rupee opened higher by 9 paise at 60.04 against the US dollar during early trade on Thursday.

MCX-SX announces launch of its bank index ‘SXBANK’

Apr 10, 2014, at 04:44 am

Mumbai, Apr 9 (IBNS): MCX Stock Exchange (MCX-SX) on Wednesday announced the launch of its new index ‘SXBANK’, to provide a benchmark to capture the performance of the banking sector of the Indian economy.

AMP Vaisaakkhi Mall to be unveiled in Kolkata

Apr 10, 2014, at 04:22 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): Multi purpose AMP Vaisaakkhi Mall by AMP Universal Realty Private Limited will be unveiled in Kolkata's Salt Lake area next week.

HP announces new solutions, sales tools

Apr 10, 2014, at 03:11 am

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): HP on Wednesday announced new solutions, sales tools, services and updates to the HP PartnerOne program that enable partners to accelerate growth while transitioning to the New Style of IT.

Gartner: Indian software market grew 10% in 2013

Apr 09, 2014, at 11:41 pm

Mumbai, Apr 9 (IBNS): Information technology research and advisory company Gartner Inc., recently stated that the Indian software revenue totaled USD 4.765 billion in 2013, a 10 percent increase from 2012 revenue of USD 4.334 billion.

SAIL gets tough with agents misusing trademarks

Apr 09, 2014, at 10:05 pm

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) Central Marketing Organisation (CMO), the marketing wing of India’s largest steel maker, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has set the ball rolling to protect the various brand names/trademarks of the company and counter their misuse by unscrupulous re-rollers in different parts of the country.

Rupee opens at 59.98 per dollar

Apr 09, 2014, at 02:59 pm

Mumbai, Apr 9 (IBNS): The Indian rupee opened higher by 13 paise at 59.98 against the US dollar during early trade on Wednesday.

Gartner reveals how Gamification drives digital business

Apr 09, 2014, at 01:00 am

Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS): Gamification has become an essential part of any digital business strategy as a way of digitally motivating people and overcoming barriers of scale, time, distance, connectedness and cost, according to Gartner, Inc.

Senvion SE signs agreement with consortium of banks

Apr 09, 2014, at 12:59 am

Pune, Apr 8 (IBNS): Wind energy turbine manufacturer Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group recently signed an agreement with a consortium of banks headed by BayernLB, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft and Deutsche Bank AG for a syndicated working capital facilities of EUR 850 million for the period of 3 years.

RJIL partners RCOM to roll out 4G services

Apr 08, 2014, at 03:56 am

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) and Reliance Communications Ltd. (RCOM), on Monday announced the signing of a Master Services Agreement for sharing of RCOM’s extensive intra-city optic fiber infrastructure.

JSW crude steel production grows 43%

Apr 07, 2014, at 05:17 pm

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS) JSW Steel Ltd. guided Crude Steel production target of 12 Million tonnes for FY 2013-14, said the company on Monday.

Rupee opens at 59.91 per dollar

Apr 07, 2014, at 03:30 pm

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): The Indian rupee opened at 59.91 against the US dollar during early trade on Monday.

Sanjay Jain conferred with ABID award

Apr 06, 2014, at 01:52 am

Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Association of Architects, Builders, Interiors, Designers & Allied Business (ABID) recently conferred the 'Excellence In The Field Of Real Estate Development' award to Sanjay Jain the Managing Director, Siddha Group, here.

Videocon launches new air conditioner range

Apr 05, 2014, at 01:58 am

New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): Videocon, a leading consumer electronic and home appliances company, on Friday announced the launch of its new range of air conditioners with 'Multi Point Cooling System' (MPCS) technology.

HP launches SDN enabled wireless network solutions

Apr 04, 2014, at 11:46 pm

New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): Multinational information technology corporation HP, recently announced the new cloud-managed, software-defined networking (SDN) enabled unified wired and wireless network solutions that help customers to increase the agility of their network while simplifying its management.