Emirates SkyCargo widens offerings for pharma customers
May 15, 2017, at 10:39 pm
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has increased the range of solutions available to its pharma customers by entering into agreements for global container rental services with two leading players in the market: SkyCell and va-Q-tec, in addition to its existing cooperation with Envirotainer.
Meizu redefines beauty with the launch of Meizu M5 Smartphone
May 15, 2017, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Meizu Technology (Meizu), a leading Chinese Smartphone manufacturer on Monday expanded its product range in India with the launch of new smartphone Meizu M5.
Samsung launches Tizen-powered 4G smartphone Z4
May 15, 2017, at 09:32 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Elctronic good manufacturing major Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on Monday expanded the Tizen ecosystem with the introduction of the Samsung Z4, a smartphone that packs powerful performance with a simple user experience.
Redmi sells four million units of its Redmi 3S smartphone in 9 months
May 13, 2017, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi on Saturday announced four million units of its Redmi 3S smartphone have been sold i nine months.
Hyundai salutes mothers for saying ‘No To Underage Driving’
May 13, 2017, at 10:05 pm
Hyderabad, May 13 (IBNS): Hyundai Motor India Limited, the country’s second largest automobile maker and the largest exporter, on Saturday released a unique social digital campaign celebrating the upcoming ‘Mother’s Day’. The film #ToughLove salutes all the mothers for saying ‘No To Underage Driving’.
Airtel wins Aon Best Employer India Award
May 13, 2017, at 02:44 am
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecommunications services provider, has won the Aon Best Employer India 2017 Award for its innovative people practices.
19th session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation
May 13, 2017, at 02:15 am
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): 19th Session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation was held during 11th – 12th May, 2017 in Rome.
India and UK to cooperate in urban transport sector
May 13, 2017, at 01:46 am
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): India & UK on Friday agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on bilateral cooperation in urban transport policy planning, technology transfer and institutional organization of transport.
L&T wins private sector defence order for artillery guns
May 13, 2017, at 01:39 am
New Delhi, May 12(IBNS): Larsen & Toubro, India’s multinational engineering conglomerate, has entered into a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for supply of 100 units of 155mm/ 52 calibre Tracked Self-Propelled Gun systems to the Indian Army.
April wholesale inflation increases 3.85 pct
May 12, 2017, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): India's wholesale inflation or Wholesale Price Index (WPPI) for April increased by 3.85 percent for the dame month last year, government data released on Friday said.
Chanda Kochhar receives 'Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship'
May 12, 2017, at 12:55 am
Mumbai, May 11 (IBNS): Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship from the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington DC on Wednesday.
Tech Mahindra lays off 1,000 employees?
May 11, 2017, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): Software service firm Tech Mahindra has laid off nearly 1,000 employees in the current month, media reports said.
ICICI Lombard's 'Drive thru' rally emphasises helmet usage amongst child pillion riders
May 11, 2017, at 01:03 am
Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): ICICI Lombard, a private general insurance company, conducted a 'Drive Thru' campaign for children as part of its 'Ride to Safety' initiative.
May 11, 2017, at 12:40 am
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Gujarat together account for over half of the total investments attracted by real estate and construction sector in India as of December 2016, noted a recent study by apex industry body ASSOCHAM.
Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 73,691 in April 2017
May 10, 2017, at 09:44 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in April 2017, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 73,691 nos., lower by 4%, over April 2016.
Aircel introduces exclusive Data and Calling offers on its app
May 10, 2017, at 09:21 pm
Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS):Tapping the increasing trend of customers choosing to recharge their phones online or through apps, Aircel,one of the leading innovative telecom brands in India, has launched special Data and Calling packs on its mobile application.
Ram Gopal Rajpuria brings Belissimo collection
May 09, 2017, at 11:05 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Ramgopal Rajpuria at the age of 80 brings the latest range of handcrafted cotton shirts for the younger generation Belissimo ( meaning beautiful in Italian).
Carlsberg India launches ‘Tuborg Classic’ in West Bengal
May 09, 2017, at 10:43 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Building on the tremendous success of Tuborg Green and Tuborg Strong, Carlsberg India announced the launch of Tuborg Classic, India’s first premium strong beer with Scotch Malts.
Swipe launches new variants of ELITE Star to be available Only on Flipkart
May 09, 2017, at 10:11 pm
Pune, May 9 (IBNS): Encouraged with the overwhelming success of the earlier versions of its popular ELITE Star series, Swipe is back with two more variants of its super-successful smartphone for its fans.
Intex launches Android 7 powered smart phone Aqua A4
May 09, 2017, at 10:08 pm
Mumbai, May 9 (IBNS): Amidst the ongoing last IPL Season, Intex Technologies, one of the leading mobile handset players and owner of Gujarat Lions IPL team, announced a big surprise for its consumers with the launch of the lowest priced Android 7 powered smartphone in the market - Intex Aqua A4, priced at INR 4,199.
Power2SME, Foundation of MSME Clusters sign MoU to conduct series of SME Transformation Camps
May 09, 2017, at 03:43 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): Power2SME, 'buying club' for SMEs in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with FMC (Foundation of MSME Clusters) to organize a series of SME Transformation Camps pan India.
Etihad Aviation Group leadership transition: Interim Group CEO confirmed
May 09, 2017, at 01:12 am
Abu Dhabi, May 8 (IBNS): The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors on Monday appointed Ray Gammell as interim Group CEO, and confirmed that James Hogan, current President and Group CEO, will leave the company on 1 July 2017.
Dinabandhu Mohapatra takes office as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Bank of India
May 08, 2017, at 11:50 pm
Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS): The Government of India has appointed Mr. Dinabandhu Mohapatra as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of India, with effect from May 5.
SBI reduces home loan rate by 25 bps
May 08, 2017, at 10:41 pm
Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS): State Bank of India (SBI) - the largest Home Loan provider in India has taken a giant leap to give a philippe to the affordable housing segment keeping the Prime Ministers vision of providing “Housing for All†by 2022.
Snapdeal announces an additional 5% discount on fashion for ICICI cards and Pockets users
May 08, 2017, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Snapdeal, an online marketplace, on Monday announced a special sale on its fashion category, from May 8-12.
Airtel and Ola join hands to roll out integrated digital offerings for customers
May 08, 2017, at 09:09 pm
Bangalore/New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecommunications services provider, on Monday announced a strategic partnership with app based transportation service Ola to offer a range of exciting digital services to customers.
ICICI Lombard’s ‘Drive thru’ rally emphasises helmet usage amongst child pillion riders
May 08, 2017, at 05:46 pm
Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): ICICI Lombard, a private general insurance company, conducted a ‘Drive Thru’ campaign for children as part of its ‘Ride to Safety’ initiative, an official release stated.
Biotech/GM Crops Surge to a New Peak of 185.1 Million Hectares in 2016
May 08, 2017, at 03:16 am
New Delhi, May 07 (IBNS) – The global GM crops hectarages surge to a new peak of 185.1 million hectares in 2016 showcasing the 110-fold increase in adoption rate of biotech/GM crops globally in just 21 years of commercialization – growing from 1.7 million hectares in 1996 to 185.1 million hectares in 2016, according to a report by International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA).
Set up stressed assets funds for NPA resolution: ASSOCHAM
May 08, 2017, at 02:54 am
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): While lauding the resolute steps being taken by the government and the Reserve Bank of India to tackle the stressed assets in the banking system, the ASSOCHAM has suggested also creation of Stressed Assets Funds (SAFs) with active participation of the cash rich public sector firms to turn non-performing assets (NPAs) into the performing assets.
NIIT Technologies Q4 FY'17 PAT up 22.9%
May 06, 2017, at 05:04 am
Noida/Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): NIIT Technologies Limited (NSE: NIITTECH), a leading global IT solutions organization, on Friday announced its financial results for the quarter ended in March 31, 2017 with a sequential revenue increase of 7.3% over previous quarter to rupee744.7 Crores.