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Infosys and SMART Enterprise sign MoU

Jul 04, 2014, at 02:24 am

Bangalore, July 3 (IBNS): Infosys and SMART Enterprise has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop new industry solutions in the areas of Machine to Machine (M2M) Communication and Internet of Everything.

Idea becomes the first network in South Asia to launch sponsored Opera Web Pass

Jul 04, 2014, at 02:22 am

Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS): Mobile operator Idea Cellular and Opera software have joined hands with online mobile classifieds portal to offer sponsored mobile data through Sponsored Web Passes for over 137 million Idea customers in India.

Nokia Networks to buy SAC Wireless

Jul 04, 2014, at 02:20 am

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS) Nokia Networks on Thursday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire SAC Wireless, a premier self-performing provider of infrastructure and network deployment solutions.

Adani Wilmar expands launching 'Fortune Soya Chunks'

Jul 03, 2014, at 10:43 pm

Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS) Ahmedabad-based Adani Wilmar Ltd., manufacturer and distributor of edible oils, has further expanded its branded foods product portfolio by launching soya chunks under its flagship brand, Fortune.

Sureka-Merlin-JB Group consortium acquires 100 pc shareholding at Keppel Magus

Jul 03, 2014, at 10:39 pm

Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS): Marking a significant development in Bengal’s real estate industry, more so in eastern region of the country, Sureka Group, Merlin Group and JB Group announced Thursday its consortium–led acquisition of Keppel Magus Development Private Limited (KMD).

BSE Network Outage closes market; resolved

Jul 03, 2014, at 10:09 pm

Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS) The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Thursday faced network related issues as several users were logged out abruptly due to misbehavior of some of the network components in the BSE network.

Union Minister for MSME inaugurates Delhi International Leather Fair

Jul 03, 2014, at 09:25 pm

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS) Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra inaugurated the fourth edition of the India International Leather Fair in New Delhi on Thursday.

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket decreased marginally

Jul 03, 2014, at 06:38 pm

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published Thursday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas went down to US$ 109.39 per barrel (bbl) on 02.07.2014.

Network outrage stops trading in BSE

Jul 03, 2014, at 05:30 pm

Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS) A network outraged in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) forced the shutting down of all markets on Thursday.

Infosys publishes Sustainability Report as per Latest GRI (G4) Guidelines

Jul 03, 2014, at 04:31 am

Bangalore, July 2 (IBNS) Infosys has become the first IT company in the world to publish its sustainability report based on the latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 comprehensive framework. GRI is the most widely respected sustainability reporting framework, worldwide.

90,000 SAIL employees to benefit from Wage agreement

Jul 03, 2014, at 04:28 am

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS) In a significant move, the National Joint Committee for Steel Industry (NJCS) finalised wage settlement for non-executive employees of SAIL on 1st July, 2014 in the presence of C.S. Verma, Chairman, SAIL.

Caterpillar India launches new 424B Backhoe Loader

Jul 03, 2014, at 03:58 am

Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Caterpillar India on Wednesday announced the launch of a new backhoe loader at the Chennai Trade Centre.

SilkAir offers Indian travellers a chance to win tickets to their dream destination

Jul 03, 2014, at 03:28 am

Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS) SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, is offering Indian travelers a chance to win Economy Class return tickets, to a destination of their choice.

HP expands HP Advisory Services suite

Jul 03, 2014, at 03:24 am

Mumbai, July 2 (IBNS) IT giant HP on Wednesday announced the expansion of its HP Advisory Services suite, with new consulting services designed to help enterprises and governments in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) adapt to a New Style of IT driven by big data, cloud, mobility and security.

VFS Global Wins HP Innovation Award for Major IT Transformation

Jul 03, 2014, at 03:22 am

Mumbai, July 2 (IBNS) IT brand HP on Wednesday announced that VFS Global has been presented with an HP Innovation Award in recognition of the company's successful major IT transformation supporting strategic initiativesand driving rapid business growth.

Picture of PM Modi seeking his mother's blessing is FB COO's favourite

Jul 03, 2014, at 02:58 am

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS) Social networking site Facebook's Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, who is currently in India, said the picture of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his mother's blessing is her 'personal favourite'.

Cabinet approves 12th Plan scheme for strengthening of intellectual property offices

Jul 03, 2014, at 02:55 am

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairson Wednesday approved the continuation of the plan scheme to modernise and strength Intellectual Property (IP) offices during the 12th Plan period.

Cabinet includes onion, potato under the Essential Commodities Act

Jul 03, 2014, at 02:16 am

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): With the prices of onion soaring high across the country, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the inclusion of onion and potato under the purview of stock holding limits under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

IDBI celebrates 50 years with new branches, mobile banking launch

Jul 02, 2014, at 10:10 pm

Mumbai, July 02 (IBNS) IDBI on Tuesday marked a major milestone, having completed 50 years of its journey in nation building.

ICICI Bank Organises Coin Exchange Mela in Indore

Jul 02, 2014, at 04:50 am

Indore, July 1 (IBNS): Private sector bank ICICI Bank on Tuesday organized a Coin Exchange Mela at its Ratlam Kothi branch at Indore city in Madhya Pradesh under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India.

DLF attains a five star grading by British Safety Council

Jul 02, 2014, at 04:50 am

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): Indian real estate company DLF on Tuesday announced that its office complexes in Gurgaon have been awarded a five star grading from British Safety Council.

AirAsia to re-enter Japan's low cost carrier market

Jul 02, 2014, at 04:46 am

Chennai, July 1 (IBNS): AirAsia on Tuesday announced that it will be entering into a Shareholders Agreement with Octave Japan Infrastructure Fund I GK (Octave), Rakuten Inc. (Rakuten), Noevir Holdings Co. Ltd. (Noevir), and Alpen Co. Ltd. (Alpen) to establish AirAsia Japan.

Ford India sells 11,935 vehicles in June

Jul 02, 2014, at 04:45 am

Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): Ford India sustained its sales momentum with 11,935 vehicles in domestic wholesales and exports in the month of June, a 36 percent increase over 8,771 total vehicles sold over the corresponding period last year.

Mercedes–Benz introduces the stylish CLS 350 Model Year 2014 edition

Jul 02, 2014, at 04:44 am

Pune, July 1 (IBNS): Luxury car manufacturing brand Mercedes-Benz India on Tuesday announced the launch of the stylish CLS 350 Model Year 2014 edition.

Marico Kaya Enterprises Limited lists on the NSE & BSE

Jul 02, 2014, at 04:41 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): Marico Kaya Enterprises Limited (MaKE) on Tuesday announced their listing on the NSE & BSE.

Gerdau Steel India appoints Sridhar Krishnamoorthy as MD

Jul 02, 2014, at 04:40 am

Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS) Gerdau Steel India Ltd recently appointed Sridhar Krishnamoorthy as the Managing Director with immediate effect.

Punj Lloyd ventures in Kuwait

Jul 02, 2014, at 03:45 am

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): Diversified global EPC conglomerate, Punj Lloyd has received a Letter of Award for expansion and revamping of Ahmadi Depot, Kuwait from Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC).

TAL produces its 1st composite floor beam for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Jul 02, 2014, at 03:33 am

Kolkata/Nagpur, July 1 (IBNS): TAL Manufacturing Solutions Ltd. (TAL), a Tata enterprise and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, celebrated delivery of its first advanced composite floor beam (ACFB) for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Boeing.

GE appoints Munesh Makhija as managing director

Jul 02, 2014, at 01:39 am

Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): Munesh Makhija has been appointed as the Managing Director, GE India Technology Center and Chief Technology Officer, GE India, the company said in a statement.

SBI launches online Self-Service banking solutions

Jul 01, 2014, at 06:57 pm

Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS) State Bank of India (SBI), the nation's largest bank, has launched six digital branches across the country, as part of a pioneering programme to offer next generation banking solutions to India's growing mobile phone and internet-savvy customer base.