Genpact ranked 'leader' in retail banking BPO
May 29, 2014, at 09:45 pm
New York, May 29 (IBNS): Genpact Limited, a global provider of business processes and operations, was recently positioned as a 'leader' in both retail banking BPO and capital BPO overall market segments, in the two recent NEAT evaluations by NelsonHall.
Tata Global Beverages reports 29% increase Net Profits
May 29, 2014, at 07:38 pm
Mumbai, May 29 (IBNS): Tata Global Beverages Ltd., on Thursday reported a steady growth in revenues and a 29 percent increase in Group Net Profits for FY 2013-14.
SAP energizes its ecosystem to fuel growth
May 29, 2014, at 04:24 am
Mumbai, May 28 (IBNS): Acknowledging the resounding success and power of a vibrant ecosystem, SAP AG on Wednesday reinforced its strategy of accelerating the Indian ecosystem by announcing an integrated approach to strengthen its newly launched OEM and ISV programs and encouraging partners to leverage the Managed Cloud as a Service (MCaaS) model to provide enhanced value to businesses.
Tata Steel wins at Dun and Bradstreet Corporate Awards
May 29, 2014, at 04:22 am
Mumbai, May 28 (IBNS): Tata Steel was awarded with the the 'Top Indian Company in the Iron and Steel Sector' award in the 14th edition of Dun & Bradstreet Corporate Awards 2014.
Aircel partners ASKME to empower SME segment
May 28, 2014, at 10:41 pm
Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS): Aircel, one of the leading innovative mobile service providers in India and ASKME a local discovery platform to provide ‘Pay per lead’ generation plan through an operator billing system entered into unique partnership to help the SME section, said the company.
SAIL PAT registers a growth of 21% in FY'14
May 28, 2014, at 09:22 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS): State-run steelmaker Steel Authority of India Limited registered an increase of 20.6% in its PAT, to Rs 2,616 crore in FY14 up from Rs 2,170 crore in FY13.
May 28, 2014, at 09:05 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS): Airtel Digital TV, the DTH service arm of global telecommunications company Bharti Airtel, has announced the launch of the English Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) service - 'Disney Family Movies'.
KPMG launches Insights Lab in Bengaluru
May 28, 2014, at 09:03 pm
Bangalore, May 28 (IBNS): Professional services company, KPMG International on Wednesday announced the launch of 'KPMG Insights Labs', a virtual R&D center that will serve as a global innovation hub with the aim to incubate and develop data-driven business solutions for the clients.
Hitachi receives batch order for 14 elevators in Mumbai
May 28, 2014, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS): Hitachi Elevator Asia Pte. Ltd., and Hitachi Lift India Pvt. Ltd., on Wednesday jointly announced that they have been awarded a batch order for 14 units of elevators.
L&T Construction wins orders worth Rs. 2458 cr
May 28, 2014, at 07:28 pm
Mumbai, May 28 (IBNS): L&T Construction on Wednesday said it has won new orders worth Rs. 2458 crores across various business segments in May 2014.
L&T bags EPC orders in Bangladesh
May 28, 2014, at 07:25 pm
Mumbai, May 28 (IBNS): Multinational conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday said it has received two EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) orders valued at around USD 480 million, for setting up dual fuel-fired gas based combined cycle power plants in Bangladesh.
UN reports solid return on national investments in quality jobs
May 28, 2014, at 06:11 pm
New York, May 28 (IBNS): Developing countries that invested in quality jobs from the early 2000s grew nearly one percentage point faster every year since 2007 and were better able to weather the economic crisis than comparable economies, according to a new report by the United Nations labour agency.
Jet Airways approves details of business plan after loss
May 28, 2014, at 05:35 am
Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS): Private carrier Jet Airways on Tuesday approved details of a three-year business plan to reshape the airline and return it to profitability besides announcing the appointment of Cramer Ball as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Ruchi Soya launches Sunrich oil brand in West Bengal
May 28, 2014, at 05:00 am
Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): Manufacturer of healthier edible oils Ruchi Soya Industries Limited has announced the launch of its premium refined sunflower oil brand 'Sunrich' in West Bengal.
Neeraj Sharma appointed Executive VP Kone
May 28, 2014, at 04:27 am
Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS) : Neeraj Sharma has been appointed Executive Vice President, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East of Kone Corporation as of Sept 1, 2014.
DHFL launches in branch in Thane
May 28, 2014, at 04:14 am
Thane, May 27 (IBNS): Housing finance company DHFL on Tuesday inaugurated its flagship branch in Palghar in Thane.
DB International bags Kochi Metro work contract
May 28, 2014, at 02:42 am
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): DB International has won a key contract in India with the company being entrusted to act as the quality and safety consultant for Kochi Metro, an elevated railway more than 26 kilometers in length with 21 elevated stations and one depot.
Konica Minolta India appoints new MD
May 27, 2014, at 07:10 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS): Provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies from the desktop to the print shop, Konica Minolta India has appointed Yuji Nakata as its new Managing Director (MD).
LTSSHF enters into strategic partnership with JSW
May 27, 2014, at 06:27 pm
Tokyo, May 27 (IBNS): L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings (LTSSHF), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has announced a technology transfer agreement with the Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (JSW) - a leader in the field of heavy steel forgings.
L&T Infotech inducts Chandrashekar Kakal as COO
May 27, 2014, at 02:43 am
Mumbai, May 26 (IBNS): L&T Infotech, a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, has restructured its organizational structure and with a view to accelerating profitable growth in the technology space, has appointed Chandrashekar Kakal as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Mindtree announces results of postal ballot for bonus shares
May 26, 2014, at 06:31 pm
Bangalore, May 26 (IBNS): Global technology services company Mindtree on Monday announced the results of the postal ballot for issuance of bonus shares, power to borrow and related resolutions.
SAIL Chairman awarded 'CEO of the Year' at Platts
May 26, 2014, at 06:28 pm
Mumbai, May 26 (IBNS): Steel Authority of India (SAIL) Chairman C S Verma was recently adjudged as the 'CEO of the Year' at the 2014 Platts Global Metals Awards.
Sensex reaches 25,000 ahead Modi's swearing-in
May 26, 2014, at 04:15 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex on Monday jumped over 300 points to reach the 25,000-mark ahead of Narendra Modi's swearing-in as the country's new Prime Minister.
Hind Motors declares suspension of work at WB plant
May 25, 2014, at 08:59 pm
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): As the presence of the yellow Ambassador taxis are fading despite its strong signature in the City of Joy, Hindustan Motors Ltd, popularly known as Hind Motor, declared a "suspension of work" at its Uttarpara plant in West Bengal on Saturday.
Micromax appoints Vineet Taneja as CEO
May 25, 2014, at 07:57 pm
Gurgaon, May 25 (IBNS): Smartphone player and consumer electronics brand Micromax on Sunday announced the appointment of Vineet Taneja as its new Chief Executive Officer.
3M launches anti-glare screens for computer monitors
May 24, 2014, at 04:28 am
Bangalore, May 23 (IBNS): Anti-glare technology provider 3M has announced the launch of its anti-glare screens for laptops and desktop monitors in India.
RIL dismisses ONGC's gas 'theft' claim
May 24, 2014, at 04:26 am
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS): Reliance Industries on Friday denied Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)'s claims that the company is stealing gas from the state-owned oil and gas major's natural gas block.
Quick Heal opens new branches in Africa, Middle East
May 24, 2014, at 04:23 am
Bangalore, May 23 (IBNS): IT security solutions provider Quick Heal Technologies has announced the opening of its two new branches in Africa and Middle East.
Microsoft Ventures in India graduates 17 tech start-ups
May 24, 2014, at 01:31 am
Bangalore, May 23 (IBNS): Microsoft Ventures in India on Friday announced the graduation of 17 technology start-ups, 16 of which constituted the fourth batch of its Accelerator program and another from an earlier batch.
Clinton Foundation partners PepsiCo to spur development
May 23, 2014, at 09:16 pm
New York, May 23 (IBNS): Non-profit foundation established by former President of the United States Bill Clinton, the Clinton Foundation, has entered into a strategic partnership with multinational food and beverage corporation PepsiCo, Inc., to spur social and economic development in emerging markets through a unique social enterprise model.