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SAIL bags two RVNL contracts

Apr 26, 2014, at 04:09 am

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has bagged contracts for supplying over 1.17 lakh tonnes of rails by bidding successfully for two global tenders floated by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for major upcoming passenger rail line projects in the country.

Yes Bank announces two new appointments

Apr 26, 2014, at 03:12 am

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): Private sector bank Yes Bank has announced the appointment of two independent directors-Saurabh Srivastava and Vasanth V Gujarathi on the Board of Directors of Yes Bank, at the Board meeting held on Apr 23.

Suzlon Group bags 370 MW of orders globally

Apr 26, 2014, at 12:37 am

Pune/Hamburg, Apr 25 (IBNS): Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Group has signed contracts for 370 MW during the Q4 of FY 2013-14, adding to an already strong pipeline of onshore & off shore orders globally in 2014.

Intex launches Touch & Type smartphone

Apr 25, 2014, at 10:10 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Intex Technologies, India’s fastest growing mobile handset company, on Friday announced the launch of its first ever dual functionality smartphone, "Aqua Qwerty".

SAP gains momentum in Asia Pacific Japan

Apr 25, 2014, at 09:59 pm

Singapore, Apr 25 (IBNS): One of the market leaders in enterprise application software, SAP AG on Friday noted that as cloud, mobile, social and big data drive business and technology in new ways, the company continued to gain momentum in Asia Pacific Japan.

JSW Steel inaugurates CRM-2 facility in Karnataka

Apr 25, 2014, at 06:37 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Integrated steel manufacturer JSW Steel Limited on Friday announced the launch of its Cold Roll Mill 2 (CRM-2) facility at Vijayanagar Works, Karnataka.

L&T Construction wins Rs 4510 cr Doha Metro project

Apr 25, 2014, at 04:29 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): The Heavy Civil Infrastructure Business of L&T Construction has made a major breakthrough in the State of Qatar by winning a prestigious US $740 million (approx. ` 4510 crores) order from Qatar Railways Company for the design and construction of the Gold Line of the Doha Metro project in Qatar.

Rupee opens at 61.06 per dollar

Apr 25, 2014, at 03:11 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): The Indian rupee opened flat at 61.06 against the US dollar during early trade on Friday.

Mindtree, IGD launch inaugural e-commerce award

Apr 25, 2014, at 02:08 am

Bangalore/Warren, Apr 24 (IBNS): Mindtree, a global information technology services company and IGD, a membership organization for retail and consumer goods industries with 800 members worldwide, on Thursday announced a new award category to recognize excellence in e-commerce among CPG and Retail enterprises.

DLF leases 3 million sqft office space in FY 14

Apr 24, 2014, at 10:50 pm

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): DLF Offices, the offices leasing and management arm of Indian real estate developer, DLF Ltd, on Thursday declared that the company has created a benchmark by leasing 3 million sqft of office space in FY14 with many marquee MNCs and Indian companies.

"Over 69% cyber attacks focused on large enterprises"

Apr 24, 2014, at 09:39 pm

Bangalore, Apr 24 (IBNS): Computer security, backup and availability solutions software corporation Symantec Corp. in its recently published Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR) stated that a significant shift in cybercriminal behavior reveals that the attackers are unrelenting in their focus on large enterprises with over 69 percent or more than 2/3rds of the targeted attacks in India carried out on them.

Azure Power joins Accenture for ERP solution

Apr 24, 2014, at 07:48 pm

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): Independent solar power producer Azure Power recently collaborated with global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company Accenture, to implement an SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to support and drive growth in its solar generation business.

Honda's CB Shine becomes India's highest selling motorcycle

Apr 24, 2014, at 04:41 am

New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): Two-Wheeler industry Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) on Wednesday announced that CB Shine has become‘India’s all time highest selling 125cc motorcycle’ and also First Ever 125cc motorcycle to achieve 30 lacs unit mark.

Epson bags TIPA Awards

Apr 24, 2014, at 04:17 am

New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): Epson on Wednesday announced that it has grabbed two awards in the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Awards 2014.

India speeds up in maximum shopping center space

Apr 23, 2014, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): American commercial real estate company CBRE Group, Inc., in its latest report stated that New Delhi ranks 21, Hyderabad 23 and Bangalore 31 among global cities with maximum shopping center space under construction in 2014.

SHV Energy simplifies its distribution model with SAP

Apr 23, 2014, at 08:31 pm

New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS) SAP AG on Wednesday announced that SHV Energy Pvt. Ltd,( SEPL), one of the leading distributor and marketer of LPG (liquid petroleum gas) in India, has chosen Transport Management (TM) and Supply Network Planning (SNP) solutions from SAP.

Microsoft launches Windows tablets for higher education

Apr 23, 2014, at 08:29 pm

New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): In a move to make learning more engaging for technical and management students, Microsoft has announced an HP tablet with Windows 8.1 with embedded Pearson educational content.

RIL signs loan co-financed by JBIC

Apr 23, 2014, at 06:43 pm

Mumbai, Apr 23 (IBNS): Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in continuation of the fundraising programme initiated in FY 2012-13, recently tied up Export Credit Agency (ECA) facility of up to USD 550 million co-financed by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and a group of other Japanese banks backed by Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI).

Rupee opens at 60.87 per dollar

Apr 23, 2014, at 04:50 pm

Mumbai, Apr 23 (IBNS): The Indian rupee opened lower by 11 paise at 60.87 against the US dollar during early trade on Wednesday.

Franklin Templeton Investments to launch new fund scheme

Apr 23, 2014, at 04:55 am

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): Franklin Templeton Investments (India), a fund house in the country, is launching an open end fund-of-funds scheme called Franklin India Feeder –Franklin European Growth Fund (FIF-FEGF).

Micromax launches Canvas Doodle 3

Apr 23, 2014, at 04:50 am

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): Expanding its Canvas series of smartphones, Micromax on Tuesday unveiled its new smartphone – the Canvas Doodle 3.

IFC focus on e-payment systems

Apr 23, 2014, at 04:39 am

New Delhi, Apr 22, (IBNS): International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, engaged with central bank regulators, industry practitioners, and partner has announced the institution of robust, efficient, inclusive payment systems and delivery mechanisms for those with limited access to financial services in India.

Cognizant acquires itaas

Apr 23, 2014, at 01:31 am

Teaneck,Apr 22 (IBNS): Cognizant on Tuesday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire itaas, a digital video solutions company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Networkplay enters into partnership with T3 IGI Airport

Apr 23, 2014, at 01:19 am

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): Delhi International Airport (Private) Limited and India’s leading digital media solutions company, Networkplay, have entered into a long-term partnership to create a Airport–TV Network within Terminal 3(T3) – Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi.

Cox & Kings ties up with Liverpool FC E.L.I.T.E.S

Apr 23, 2014, at 12:51 am

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Cox & Kings Ltd, holidays and education travel group with operations in 26 countries across continents, has entered into an agreement with LFC E.L.I.T.E.S (Education and Learning Initiative Training Entrepreneurs in Sport), which is the global education and training partnership between Liverpool Football Club and London School of Business & Finance (LSBF).

Vegit chalks out ambitious growth plans to expand market

Apr 22, 2014, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): With an increase in the demand of the convenience food market,Vegit, an agro division of Merino Industries Ltd and a leading player in the ready to cook segment, Tuesday announced its expansion plans for this fiscal.

Rupee opens at 60.69 per dollar

Apr 22, 2014, at 03:34 pm

Mumbai, Apr 22 (IBNS): The Indian rupee opened at 60.69 against the US dollar during early trade on Tuesday.

ICICI Bank's Touch Banking branches cross 100

Apr 22, 2014, at 05:46 am

Mumbai, Apr 21 (IBNS): Private sector bank ICICI Bank has scaled up the number of its fully-automated Touch Banking branches to 100 in 33 cities across the country.

Tata Motors partners IPL team RCB

Apr 22, 2014, at 01:23 am

Mumbai / Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Tata Motors’ Passenger Vehicles Division on Monday shared details for its association with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team as the official car partner.

HDFC Bank sets Guinness World Record

Apr 22, 2014, at 01:05 am

Kolkata / Mumbai, Apr 21 (IBNS): HDFC Bank has created a new Guinness World Record with the Annual Blood Donation Drive, organised by the bank in December 2013, getting recognised as the largest effort of its kind across the globe.