Solar-powered pest control system developed by IIT Kharagpur for smaller farm fields
Feb 09, 2021, at 07:44 pm
Kharagpur(WB)/IBNS: Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed an energy-efficient pest controlling device for smaller agricultural tracts owned by marginal farmers.
Feb 09, 2021, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The prices of petrol and diesel once again rose on Tuesday after remaining stable for three straight days.
Hindustan Zinc introduces Battery Electric Vehicle in underground mining
Feb 09, 2021, at 04:14 am
Kolkata: Taking a step closer to achieving carbon neutrality, Vedanta group company Hindustan Zinc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Epiroc for ‘Zero Emission and Sustainable Mining by introduction of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) in underground mining’.
Get Instant Digital Home Loan Sanction Letter with Bajaj Finserv
Feb 09, 2021, at 12:46 am
The popularity of online banking and transactions has paved the way for accelerated growth of fintech companies. The fast-paced lifestyle of most individuals is a major proponent for such online service providers. Among the services offered by fintech organisations, alongside online credit disbursal facilities, digital home loan sanction letter issuance has also gained ground in recent years. Bajaj Finserv is one such HFC, which has incorporated such digitisation seamlessly into its financial products.
Meghalaya government to reduce petrol-diesel price by Rs 2 per litre
Feb 08, 2021, at 03:40 am
Guwahati: In view of recent petrol and diesel price hike the Meghalaya government on Sunday has decided to reduce the petrol and diesel price in the state by Rs 2 per litre and it will be effect from midnight of Feb 8.
PM Modi to inaugurate key infrastructure projects in West Bengal on Feb 7
Feb 07, 2021, at 01:50 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate key infrastructure projects in the oil and gas sector and road sector in West Bengal in a public function to be held in Haldia on Feb 7.
Nirmala Sitharaman launches the 3rd phase of Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela in Guwahati
Feb 07, 2021, at 12:34 am
Guwahati: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched the 3rd phase of Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela while ceremonially distributing third tranche of financial assistance to tea garden area beneficiaries under the scheme at a programme held at Assam Veterinary College Playground at Khanapara in Guwahati.
Indian market: Sensex zooms by 4445.86 points this week
Feb 06, 2021, at 09:16 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Sensex surged 4,445.86 points or 9.61 per cent to settle at 50,731.63 in week under review after FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented a growth-oriented Budget on Monday, amid positive cues from global peers.
Feb 06, 2021, at 12:06 am
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said that while the Union Budget 2021-22 provides for enhanced capital expenditure by the Government, it also envisages private sector participation in a big way.
Reserve Bank of India tells operators to set up 24x7 helpline for digital payments by Sep 2021
Feb 05, 2021, at 09:59 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The RBI governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday announced the setting up of a 24X7 helpline for digital payment services to strengthen the facility.
Mahindra & Mahindra Q3 consolidated net profit touches Rs 704.39 crores
Feb 05, 2021, at 09:57 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Mahindra & Mahindra has reported a rise of 252.30 pc in its consolidated net profit to Rs 704.39 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 as against net profit of Rs 199.94 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Indian Market: Sensex rallied 330 pts
Feb 05, 2021, at 09:55 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The equity market on Friday remained strong as the Sensex shot up by 330 pts to 50,944.73 till noon session, the apex bank kept the key rates unchanged in its last bi-monthly policy.
RBI maintains repo rate for fourth consecutive time
Feb 05, 2021, at 04:48 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Continuing the accommodative stance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept the key rates unchanged for the fourth time in a row.
Jammu and Kashmir: 9-day training programme for women entrepreneurs begins at KU
Feb 05, 2021, at 04:28 pm
Srinagar: A nine-day training programme for women entrepreneurs started at the University of Kashmir on Wednesday.
Repo rate remains unchanged at 4 percent: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das
Feb 05, 2021, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 4 percent
Reliance Industries' subsidiary to sell Marcellus Shale upstream assets
Feb 05, 2021, at 10:44 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Marcellus, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), announced the signing of agreements to divest all of its interest in certain upstream assets in the Marcellus shale play of south-western Pennsylvania.
Kolkata's Garden Reach Shipbuilders signs contract to deliver one Fast Patrol Vessel to Seychelles
Feb 05, 2021, at 02:47 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A contract for delivering one Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) was signed between Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Government of Seychelles, signifying a breakthrough in the company’s journey towards becoming a global player in the warship building arena.
NMDC sets new production records in New Year
Feb 04, 2021, at 06:38 pm
Mumbai/New Delhi/IBNS: NMDC, the country's largest Iron Ore producer, and a Navratna CPSE, after a remarkable performance in the crisis year of 2020 has continued with its excellent performance in the first month of the year 2021.
IIT Kharagpur and NIUA join hands to develop framework for universal city planning
Feb 04, 2021, at 04:08 am
Kharagpur (WB)/IBNS: Premier educational institution IIT Kharagpur has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) for ‘Building Accessible Safe and Inclusive Indian Cities (BASIIC).
Indian Rupee ends flat at 72.96 against USD
Feb 03, 2021, at 11:02 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Wednesday ended on a flat note at 72.96 against the US Dollar on the selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.
IndusInd Bank rallied by 7.65 pc to Rs 1049.15
Feb 03, 2021, at 10:53 pm
Mumbai/UNI: IndusInd Bank on Wednesday surged by 7.65 pc to Rs 1049.15 a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.
Indian Market: Sensex ends life time high at 50,255.75 pts
Feb 03, 2021, at 10:30 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday ended an all time high at 50,255.75, advancing 458.03 pts, owing to the growth-driven Union Budget and positive global cues.
Bajaj Consumer Care Q3 consolidated net rise 17.54 pc to Rs 57.29 crore in Q3FY21
Feb 03, 2021, at 10:26 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Bajaj Consumer Care has reported a rise of 17.54 pc in its net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 at Rs 57.29 crore as against net profit of Rs 48.74 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Google chief Sundar Pichai congratulates Jeff Bezos as he decides to step aside as Amazon CEO
Feb 03, 2021, at 10:17 pm
New York: Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday congratulated Amazon chief Jeff Bezos as he announced to step asiode from his position later this year.
The Ramco Cements Q3 consolidated net profit zooms by 118.51 pc
Feb 03, 2021, at 10:08 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Ramco Cements has reported a rise of 118.51 per cent in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31,2020 at Rs 206.71 crore as against net profit of Rs.94.60 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Sensex crosses 50,000-mark in early trading
Feb 03, 2021, at 04:57 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday rallied by 434 pts to open at 50,231.06 on the strength of Health Care, Industrials, IT and Telecom stocks.
Jeff Bezos to step aside as Amazon CEO
Feb 03, 2021, at 02:50 pm
Washington: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who is one of the richest persons on Earth, will step aside later this year as chief executive of the company.
PVR successfully completes its QIP of an amount of Rs. 800 crores
Feb 03, 2021, at 01:09 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Film entertainment company PVR on Monday successfully completed its equity fund raising of Rs. 800 crores through the Qualified Institutional Placement.
Feb 03, 2021, at 12:01 am
Jammu/UNI: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has estimated a credit potential of Rs 35583.25 crore under priority sector for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the year 2021-22.
State Bank of India up by 7.10 pc to Rs 333.20
Feb 02, 2021, at 10:04 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday rallied by 7.10 pc to Rs 333.20, a major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.