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Infosys collaborates with Microsoft to enable digital transformation for JG Summit Holdings, Inc, Philippines

Sep 09, 2019, at 03:27 pm

Philippines and Bengaluru/Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS): Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, in collaboration with Microsoft, on Monday announced a long-term strategic partnership with JG Summit Holdings, Inc, one of the largest and most diversified conglomerates, headquartered in Manila, Philippines.

Flipkart Group and Govt. of Jharkhand sign MoU to launch ‘Samarth’

Sep 08, 2019, at 06:09 pm

Kolkata / Ranchi, Sept 8 (IBNS): Flipkart, an e-commerce marketplace, on Sunday signed an MoU with the Government of Jharkhand to onboard the Jharkhand’s artisans, weavers and craftsmen onto ‘Flipkart Samarth’ – an initiative aimed at enabling and handholding craftsmen from across India to set up an online business. 

Sony sets target of 40 per cent growth in BRAVIA television

Sep 07, 2019, at 02:52 pm

Kolkata: Sony India said it has set itself a target of 40% growth in BRAVIA television business in West Bengal market vis-a-vis last festive season with an overall plan to achieve sales to the tune of Rs. 350 crores.

H-Energy signs LNG Cooperation Agreement with NOVATEK

Sep 06, 2019, at 10:50 pm

Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS): PAO NOVATEK and H-Energy Global Ltd India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday during the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok in Russia.

Ashok Leyland announces five non-working days at Chennai plant

Sep 06, 2019, at 09:32 am

New Delhi, Sept 6 (IBNS): Indian automobile major Ashok Leyland on Friday declared  five non-working days at its plant in Chennai, media reports said.

Google releases Android 10

Sep 04, 2019, at 05:20 pm

San Francisco, Sep 4 (Xinhua/UNI) Google released the final version of Android 10 for users of Pixel smart phones, which comes with hundreds of new features, Dave Burk, vice president of engineering (Android) at Google said.

Volkswagen launches the dynamic, powerful and sportier new Polo and Vento for the Indian market

Sep 04, 2019, at 05:11 pm

Kolkata, Sept 4 (IBNS): Automobile major Volkswagen on Wednesday launched the sportier, dynamic and power packed new Polo and Vento for the Indian market.

Swiggy launches pick up and drop service ‘Swiggy Go’

Sep 04, 2019, at 04:44 pm

Kolkata / Bengaluru, Sept 4 (IBNS): Following the launch of Swiggy Stores earlier in the year, Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand delivery platform, on Wednesday announced another major step in its vision of offering unparalleled convenience to consumers with the launch of ‘Swiggy Go’.

Airbus leverages Indian talent, inaugurates 500-person, nature-inspired IT facility in Bengaluru

Sep 04, 2019, at 04:26 pm

Kolkata / Bengaluru, Sept 4 (IBNS): Airbus India has inaugurated a 500-person, state-of-the-art office in Bengaluru to help advance the group’s fast-expanding information technology and digital capabilities across its global operations.

Anuppur thermal power project achieves record availability till date in the current financial year

Sep 04, 2019, at 01:06 pm

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IBNS): The 1200 MW Anuppur power plant in Madhya Pradesh has been operating at a record 90 per cent and above availability during the current financial year, MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Limited, a special purpose vehicle, said in a recent release.

ICICI Bank will increase retail loan disbursement in Uttar Pradesh by 23 percent

Sep 03, 2019, at 05:15 pm

Lucknow, Sep 3(UNI) The ICICI Bank on Tuesday announced that it aims to grow its retail loan disbursement in Uttar Pradesh by 23 per cent year-on-year to nearly Rs. 4,900 crore in the current fiscal.

Cabinet approves infusion of capital by Government in IDBI Bank

Sep 03, 2019, at 05:12 pm

New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Infusion of Rs 4,557 crore by Government in IDBI Bank.

Sensex moves down by nearly 800 points

Sep 03, 2019, at 05:07 pm

Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): Days, after the Indian government released data, showed the GDP figure touching lower-than-expected numbers, the Sensex plunged down by 769  points to touch 36562. 91 points on Tuesday.

Indian market: Sensex moves down by over 600 points

Sep 03, 2019, at 03:06 pm

Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): The Sensex moved down by over 600 points on Tuesday, just days after lower-than-expected GDP numbers for the April-June quarter was unveiled by the Indian government.

India's eight-core industries growth slows down to 2.1 percent in July

Sep 02, 2019, at 06:10 pm

New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Growth of India's eight core industries moved down to 2.1 percent in July, official data released on Monday said.

Airtel launches converged platform ‘Airtel Xstream’

Sep 02, 2019, at 04:55 pm

Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, India’s largest integrated telecommunications services provider, on Monday announced the launch of its converged digital entertainment play: Airtel Xstream.

OYO acquires European data science company Danamica

Sep 02, 2019, at 04:51 pm

Amsterdam, Sept 2 (IBNS): OYO Hotels & Homes, a hotel chain, on Monday announced that it has acquired Danamica, a Copenhagen based data science company, with machine learning and business intelligence capabilities, specialized in dynamic pricing.

Auto industry downturn is worrisome: SIAM

Sep 02, 2019, at 03:55 pm

New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS):  Apex industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturer's (SIAM) President Rajan Wadhera on Monday said the sales report coming out from various companies for the month of August 2019 has been very dismal with over 30 percent erosion of sales for Passenger Vehicles.

GST collection in August up by 4.51 percent at Rs. 98,202 crore

Sep 02, 2019, at 08:39 am

New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): The gross goods and services tax (GST) collection for the month of August stood at Rs. 98,202 crore, up by 4.51 percent, from the same period last month, official data released on Sunday said.

World's highest ever tax returns filed in a day: CBDT

Sep 01, 2019, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, Sep 1 (UNI) With a highest ever increase in the e-filing of income tax, 49,29,121 Income Tax Returns were filed in a single day.

No employee will be removed: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sep 01, 2019, at 08:00 pm

New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday assured the nation that there will not be any job loss following the government's decision to merge 10 public sector banks.

Tata Motors domestic sales registered 29,140 units in August 2019

Sep 01, 2019, at 06:24 pm

Mumbai, Sept 1 (IBNS): Automobile major Tata Motors Limited on Sunday announced its sales in the domestic & international market, for the month of August 2019, which stood at 32,343 vehicles, compared to 62,688 units during August 2018.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 11544 units in the month of August 2019

Sep 01, 2019, at 04:17 pm

Bangalore, Sept 1 (IBNS): Automobile major Toyota Kirloskar Motor sold a total of 10701 units in the domestic market this month of August 2019. The company exported 843 units of the Etios series this month thus clocking a total of 11544 units.  

IndiGo announces appointment of GE-Healthcare official Aditya Pande as new CFO

Aug 31, 2019, at 08:27 pm

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, which runs airline IndiGo, on Friday announced the name of GE-Healthcase official, Aditya Pande, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), media reports said.

CEAT launches competition for startups in the new age mobility business

Aug 31, 2019, at 12:46 pm

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): CEAT, the flagship tyre manufacturing company of RPG Enterprises, has announced a competition for start ups offering solutions for new age mobility businesses, a segment with large market opportunities.

Sensex rises by 631.63 points in week ended on Aug 31

Aug 31, 2019, at 12:41 pm

Mumbai, Aug 31 (UNI): The equity market posted a massive gain during the week ended on Friday, as the BSE Sensex spurted by 631.63 points or 1.72 per cent at 37,332.79 after the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to revive the economy.

Government plans to divest Air India completely

Aug 30, 2019, at 09:10 pm

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): The Indian government is planning to divest loss-laden carrier Air India completely after a plan to sell 76 per cent stake failed last year, media reports said.

GDP growth sees sharp drop to 5 percent

Aug 30, 2019, at 05:56 pm

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the first quarter of the financial year 2019-20 dropped to touch a figure of five percent, government figures unveiled on Friday said.

Nirmala Sitharaman announces merger of ten state-run banks to form four large entities

Aug 30, 2019, at 05:42 pm

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday made some major announcements in the banking sector where she said four mega-mergers will take place involving ten state-run banks.

Yes Bank recovers by 3.75 pc to Rs 59.50

Aug 30, 2019, at 05:38 pm

Mumbai, Aug 30 (UNI) Yes Bank on Friday rose by 3.75 pc to Rs 59.50 to be the top gainers in the 30 scrips index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).