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US-based firm Vista Equity Partners to invest Rs 11,367 crore in Reliance Jio Platforms

May 08, 2020, at 09:32 am

Mumbai/IBNS:  Reliance Industries Limited on Friday announced that US-based Vista Equity Partners will invest  Rs 11,367 crore in Jio Platforms.

ICICI Bank provides protective equipment to district administrations, municipal corporations and police forces in Rajasthan

May 07, 2020, at 07:22 pm

Jaipur/IBNS: ICICI Bank, one of India's key private lenders, collaborated with Rajasthan government to provide protective equipment to district administrations, municipal corporations, hospitals and police departments working to combat the pandemic.

TVS Eurogrip introduces retailer e-ordering facility to adhere to social distancing norms

May 07, 2020, at 06:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: TVS Srichakra Limited, one of India's leading two- and three-wheeler tyre company, announced a new feature of e-ordering facility in its retailer app “TVS Eurogrip Bandhan”.

Axis Bank rolls out Mobile ATM in West Bengal

May 07, 2020, at 06:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Taking a step towards offering ease and convenience to citizens, Axis Bank has deployed a mobile ATM Van in West Bengal.

Covid-19: Time to relook your Investment portfolio

May 06, 2020, at 08:17 pm

Had anyone thought of this? Clean air, cleaner water, Himalayas seen from as far as 300 kms, drop in crime rate, spending time with our family, reading all the books which were stacked and what not… but all these heavenly things at what cost ?

mjunction plays key role in procurement of essentials for diverse needs, from medical to food to merchandise

May 06, 2020, at 07:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A B2B e-commerce company, mjunction Services Limited, a joint venture of Tata Steel and SAIL, is offering its services as a procurement domain expert, aiding procurement of essential goods and services necessary by various companies at this time of crisis.

Uber offers free rides worth 75 lakhs to West Bengal government for transporting frontline healthcare workers and non-COVID patients

May 06, 2020, at 01:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Uber has offered free rides worth Rs. 75 lakhs to the West Bengal government for emergency services through its UberMedic service, which will transport frontline healthcare workers, government officials on COVID-19 related duties, and support other essential requirements. 

Indian market: Sensex down by 178 pts

May 06, 2020, at 11:38 am

Mumbai/UNI: The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange on Wednesday dropped further by 178 pts to 31,274.85 in early trade as selling pressure was seen Oil and Gas, Auto, Capital goods and Consumer Durable stocks amid mixed trend in Asian Market.

Indian Rupee falls by 14 paise against USD

May 06, 2020, at 11:20 am

Mumbai/UNI: The Indian Rupee on Wednesday declined by 14 paise to 75.77 against the US Dollar in opening session on rising demand for US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at Forex Market said.

Sensex down by 261.84 points

May 05, 2020, at 08:17 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday lost another 261.84 points, to close at 31,453.51 in highly volatile trade on heavy selling in Realty, Bankex, Finance and FMCG stocks, despite positive Asian market.

Jindal Stainless Limited resumes partial operation at its Jajpur facility in Odisha

May 05, 2020, at 07:28 pm

Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Jindal Stainless Steel Limited has resumed operations at its facility in Jajpur Odisha, from Tuesday, following the Government's announcement that economic activities in select sectors can start in a phased manner.

SBI drops by 4.64 pc to Rs 170.50

May 05, 2020, at 05:06 pm

Mumbai/UNI:  State Bank of India on Tuesday fell by 4.64 pc to Rs 170.50 which was the major loser in 30 scrips of BSE.

Snapdeal resumes delivery of non- essential products

May 05, 2020, at 04:50 pm

Gurugram/IBNS: In view of the recent government guidelines, effective from May 4, 2020, Snapdeal has resumed the delivery of non-essential products in orange and green zones, along with the continuing deliveries of essential products.

Standard Chartered appoints Kusal Roy as Head - Retail Banking

May 05, 2020, at 04:49 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Standard Chartered Bank, India, has appointed Kusal Roy as its new Head of Retail Banking effective from Tuesday.

Assam silk industry losses Rs 100 crore due to COVID-19 lockdown

May 05, 2020, at 03:13 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Over 20,000 weavers and allied workers of Sualkuchi – the hub of Assam’s silk industry are facing uncertainties as the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic badly hit the entire silk industry.

Without govt. intervention we stare at a 2.5 to 3 crore job losses: Le Meridien, New Delhi VP

May 05, 2020, at 01:41 pm

Over time, the hospitality industry has weathered many calamities, man-made or natural, and bounced back. But this time, the Covid 19 pandemic has dealt such a hard blow that it will be difficult for the sector to put the pieces back together and stand on their feet, says Meena Bhatia, Vice President & General Manager of Le Meridien, New Delhi, in an interview with IBNS correspondent Nitin Waghela.

Indian Rupee improves by 9 paise against USD

May 05, 2020, at 12:37 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Tuesday rose by 9 paise to 75.62 against the US Dollar in opening session on fresh selling US dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at Forex Market said.

Petrol, diesel prices increase in Delhi

May 05, 2020, at 11:38 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak in the country, Petrol and diesel prices were hiked in Delhi from Tuesday.

Delhi government imposes 70 percent 'Special Corona Fee' on liquor

May 05, 2020, at 11:17 am

New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi government has decided to impose a 70 percent 'Special Corona Fee' on the Maximum Retail Price(MRP) on the bottle of liquor, sources said here on Monday night.

NBFCs meet RBI seeking restructuring of all loans : Report

May 05, 2020, at 12:13 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have requested the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to provide a one time restructuring of all loans in view of the current economic situation triggered by COVID-19 induced lockdown, a Money Control report said.

ICICI Bank shares drop 10.96 pc to Rs 338.25

May 04, 2020, at 05:04 pm

Mumbai/UNI: ICICI Bank was the major loser in the 30 scrips of the BSE with its shares falling 10.96 pc to Rs 338.25 on Monday.

Indian market: Sensex down 2002.27 pts

May 04, 2020, at 05:03 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange on Monday crashed by 2,002.27

Covid-19: Ola launches ‘10 Steps to a Safer Ride’ for driver-partners and customers

May 04, 2020, at 05:02 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: With the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) easing restrictions in select zones across the country, Ola, India’s leading mobility platform and one of the world’s largest ride-hailing companies, today launched a new safety initiative, ‘10 Steps to a Safer Ride’ as operations resume in over 100 cities which are in green and orange zones.

Indian Rupee down 59 paise against USD

May 04, 2020, at 04:02 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Monday plunged 59 paise to close at 75.71 on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the forex market said.

IndiGo transports over 50T in its CarGo flights to Singapore and Maldives

May 04, 2020, at 11:52 am

Kolkata/UNI:  In its endeavour to provide support to the nation in the current scenario, IndiGo operated three international CarGo flights, to and from Singapore and Maldives.

Indian Rupee down 56 paise against USD

May 04, 2020, at 10:36 am

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Monday heavily down by 56 paise to 75.68 against the US Dollar in opening session on rising demand for US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at Forex Market said.

Indian Market: Sensex crashed over 1500 pts

May 04, 2020, at 10:33 am

Mumbai/UNI: The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange nosedived by 1503 points to 32,214.42, in opening session, snapping a winning streak of last four sessions on Monday, tracking weak global cues following a tension erupted between US-China.

Silver Lake to invest  Rs 5,656 crore in Jio industries, says Reliance Industries Limited

May 04, 2020, at 09:34 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries Limited and Jio Platforms Limited announced on Monday that US-based  private equity firm Silver Lake will invest Rs. 5,655.75 crore into Jio Platforms.

Coronavirus Outbreak In India: Apex body of amusement parks demands special package

May 03, 2020, at 05:54 pm

Mysuru/UNI: Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI), an apex body representing the interests of Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Water Parks and Indoor Amusement Centre in India, which has been facing crisis due to cronavirus, sought an urgent stimulus package for Amusement Industry to bail out from the situation.

TVS Motor Co. report zero sales in domestic market April due to corona

May 02, 2020, at 05:33 pm

Hosur, May 2 (UNI) Two and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company reported zero sales in the domestic market in the month of April due to the coronavirus pandemic.