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  • SOTC Launches Holidays to Western Australia

    Aug 16, 2019

    Mumbai, August 16: SOTC Travel has announced the launch of two new exquisite holiday experiences in Western Australia (WA). Tailored to the new-age traveller, the new holiday experiences include 'Customised Holidays' and 'Self-Drive Customised Holidays', the tours have been curated for adventure seekers, families and honeymooners keen to visit the unexplored and the beautiful state of Western Australia.

  • HDFC Bank releases its 1st Integrated Report

    Aug 16, 2019

    Jammu, August 16: HDFC Bank has released its first ever Integrated Report. It has disclosed that the Bank has impacted over 5 crore lives through its social initiative Parivartan as on March 31, 2019. An Integrated Report gives a holistic picture of the value created for not just shareholders but all its stakeholders including customers, employees, and society at large.

  • Jio Fiber to launch on Sep 5

    Aug 12, 2019

    Mumbai, August 12: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday announced the roll-out of 'Jio Fiber' from September 5, promising free voice calls for life from landlines, 100 mbps minimum broadband speed at subscription starting from Rs 700 a month and free HD TV set on a commitment to an annual plan.

  • BP to pay Rs 7,000 cr for 49 pc stake in Reliance's fuel retail network

    Aug 12, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 12: British energy giant BP will pay about Rs 7,000 crore for acquiring a 49 percent stake in Reliance Industries' fuel retailing network, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Monday. Last week, the two firms had announced a new joint venture to set up petrol pumps and retail aviation turbine fuel to airlines in India.

  • Reliance to sell 20 pc in oil, chemical business to Saudi Aramco for USD 15 bn

    Aug 12, 2019

    Mumbai, August 12: Reliance Industries will sell 20 per cent stake in its oil and chemicals business to Saudi oil giant Aramco for about USD 15 billion (approximately Rs 1.06 lakh crore) and nearly half of its fuel retail business to BP of UK for Rs 7,000 crore, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Monday.

  • Sensex rebounds over 200 pts; Nifty above 10,900

    Aug 06, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 6: Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded over 200 points and the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 10,900 level in early trade on Tuesday led by gains in banking and auto stocks. The 30-share index was trading 214.96 points or 0.59 percent, higher at 36,914.80 at 0930 hours. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty was quoting 68.65 points, or 0.63 percent, up at 10,931.25.

  • Blue Dart Sales at Rs 786.55 crores for the Quarter April-June 2019

    Aug 01, 2019

    Mumbai, August 01: Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia's premier express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics Company, today declared its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, at its Board Meeting held in Mumbai. The company posted Rs 4.59 crores profit after tax for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Revenue from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 stood at Rs 786.55 crores.

  • Sensex crashes 700 points in late-afternoon trade; Nifty below 11,000

    Aug 01, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 1: The BSE Sensex tanked 713.50 points to 36,767.62 in late-afternoon trade on Thursday, while the NSE Nifty dived 222.80 points to 10,889.55, led by a sharp sell-off in auto, banks, and metal stocks. In the Sensex pack, Vedanta took the biggest hit (5.81 percent), followed by Tata Motors, SBI, Yes Bank, Bharti Airtel, and Infosys, sliding up to 5.53 percent.

  • Amway India staged its first ever Skin Care & Make up Masterclass

    Aug 01, 2019

    Jammu, August 01, 2019: Amway India, the country’s largest direct selling company organized a Skin Care & Make up masterclass for its direct sellers in Jammu. The beauty masterclass provided an opportunity to Amway’s direct sellers to experience its top 10 products from the Essentials by Artistry daily care & special care range, Artistry Youth Xtend Anti-Ageing range as well as Attitude Be Bright Herbals range and Attitude Colors range.

  • SBI vows to stand strong with Auto dealers

    Jul 31, 2019

    New Delhi, July 31: State Bank of India (SBI) had invited Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (F A D A) and Mumbai Auto Dealers for a meeting in Mumbai on 29th July to discuss the current state of Auto Retail.There were various topics which got discussed including easing of liquidity from Bank's side, increase in credit repayment days on a case to case basis and how SBI can improve its services going forward. SBI further assured F.

  • Bloom wins best concept Hotel at Traveller Awards 2019

    Jul 31, 2019

    New Delhi: The Bloom Hotel Group, one of India’s leading hotel operators, has won “Best Conceptualised Hotel” at Traveller Awards 2019 at a ceremony in New Delhi. The award was presented by Hon’ble Minister of Culture and Tourism (MoS), Prahlad Singh Patel.

  • Airtel deploys digital network infrastructure for UP

    Jul 29, 2019

    New Delhi, July 29: Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has designed and implemented a State Wide Area Network (SWAN) for the Uttar Pradesh government as part of the e-governance initiative.

  • Rupee does U-turn, settles 14 paise up at 68.75 against US dollar

    Jul 29, 2019

    Mumbai, July 29: After opening on a weak note, the rupee recovered the lost ground and finally settled 14 paise higher at 68.75 against the US dollar on Monday amid easing crude oil prices. At the interbank foreign exchange (forex), the domestic currency witnessed a heavy volatility. The local unit opened at 68.92 a dollar and touched a low of 68.95 and high of 68.73 during the day. The local unit finally closed at 68.

  • Gold, silver prices fall on sluggish demand

    Jul 29, 2019

    New Delhi, July 29: Gold prices dropped Rs 50 to Rs 35,720 per 10 gram in the national capital on Monday, owing to sluggish demand from jewellers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver also ended lower by Rs 100 to Rs 41,900 per kg due to reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Globally, spot gold traded flat at USD 1,419.40 an ounce, while silver was marginally trading lower at USD 16.44 an ounce in New York.

  • H.E. Nilamber Acharya, visits Chitkara University to celebrate Academic Achievement

    Jul 29, 2019

    Chandigarh, July 29: H.E. Nilamber Acharya, Ambassador of Nepal to India; believes a 'New Asia' can be built with the contribution of young minds, and that only when, "we love and nurture these young minds, we will see glory and success." Chitkara University was honoured to host H.E. Nilamber Acharya, Ambassador of Nepal to India; who visited the University's Punjab campus on July 27, 2019. He was formally welcomed by Hon'ble Dr.

  • Ratul Puri Continues to Support ED Investigation in Augusta Westland Case

    Jul 29, 2019

    NEW DELHI, July 28, 2019: Contrary to vested incorrect news in a certain section of the media, Ratul Puri Chairman Hindustan Power continues to support the investigation carried by the ED. He neither ran away from the ED premises nor is he incommunicado. The court will be hearing his plea on 29th July, Monday. Ratul Puri strongly denies any connection to Augusta Westland or any other defense deal.

  • Rupee slips 6 paise to 68.95 vs USD in early trade

    Jul 29, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 29: The rupee opened on a weak note and fell 6 paise to 68.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday amid foreign fund outflows and cautious opening in domestic equities. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened weak at 68.92 then fell to 68.95 against the US dollar, showing a decline of 6 paise over its previous closing. The Indian rupee on Friday had closed at 68.89 against the US dollar.

  • Punjab govt to establish cycle valley in Ludhiana: Minister

    Jul 28, 2019

    Chandigarh, July 28: The Punjab government will establish a high-tech cycle valley spread over 383 acres in Dhanansu village of Ludhiana district as part of its efforts to bolster the industrial sector and create jobs, the state's Industries and Commerce Minister Sunder Sham Arora said on Sunday. The modalities with regard to purchasing the required land have been completed and the layout plan has also been accorded approval.

  • Tripura set to scale up white tea production

    Jul 28, 2019

    Agartala, July 28: The successful completion of pilot projects on white tea has paved the way for planters in Tripura to go for full-scale production of the 'costly and delicate' variety. Earlier this year, the 95-year-old Golokpur tea estate in Unakoti district of the state set a record when it sold its white tea for Rs 10,000 a kg to a Banglore-based retailer.

  • Pak imports over USD 36 million of anti-rabies, anti-venom vaccines from India

    Jul 26, 2019

    Islamabad, Jul 26: Over USD 36 million of anti-rabies and anti-venom vaccines have been imported by Pakistan from India due to lack of manufacturing capacity in the country, according to a media report. The Nation newspaper on Thursday reported that in the last 16 months, Pakistan imported anti-rabies and anti-venom vaccines worth over Rs 250 crores (USD 36 million) from India.

  • Rupee slips 10 paise to 69.14 vs USD in early trade

    Jul 26, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 26: The rupee opened on a cautious note and fell 10 paise to 69.14 against the US dollar in early trade Friday amid rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened weak at 69.12 then fell to 69.14 against the US dollar, showing a decline of 10 paise over its previous closing. The local unit however pared some losses and was trading at 69.

  • Sensex, Nifty start on a cautious note

    Jul 26, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 26: Domestic equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opened on a cautious note on Friday tracking weak global cues, amid sustained foreign fund outflow. The 30-share index was trading 3.11 points or 0.01 percent higher at 37,834.09 at 0945 hours, and the broader Nifty was also quoting flat at 11,252.15. In the previous session, the 30-share index closed at 37,830.98, showing a loss of 16.67 points or 0.

  • Markets maintain downward trend for sixth day, end marginally lower on F&O expiry

    Jul 25, 2019

    Mumbai, July 25: Equity indices surrendered early gains to end modestly lower Thursday, extending their loss-making streak to the sixth straight session, amid expiry of July series derivative contracts. After soaring over 300 points in opening trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex came under selling pressure to finally close at 37,830.98, showing a loss of 16.67 points or 0.04 per cent. The broader NSE Nifty too shed 19.15 points or 0.

  • Gold, silver prices rule flat amid thin trading

    Jul 25, 2019

    New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Gold prices on Thursday remained flat at Rs 35,870 per 10 gram in the national capital amid thin trading, according to All India Sarafa Association. Silver also stood steady at Rs 42,300 per kg, despite the white metal losing steam overseas. Globally, spot gold traded flat at USD 1,426.60 an ounce, while silver was trading lower at USD 16.59 an ounce in New York.

  • Microsoft hosts world's largest private Hackathon

    Jul 25, 2019

    Gurgaon: Microsoft India is hosting the sixth edition of its annual One Week Hackathon 2019, the largest private hacking event in the world. For the first time in India, the Hackathon will host customers and NGOs at Microsoft campus to hack and work on real-world challenges along with Microsoft employees.

  • Rupee rises 6 paise to 68.92 against USD in early trade

    Jul 25, 2019

    Mumbai, July 25: The rupee appreciated by 6 paise to 68.92 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid positive opening in domestic equity market. Forex traders said heavy buying in domestic equity market supported the domestic unit, however, foreign fund outflows and rising crude oil prices weighed on local currency.

  • Sensex rallies over 300 pts; Nifty reclaims 11,300

    Jul 25, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 25 (PTI) Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex rallied over 300 points in early trade on Thursday tracking gains in HDFC twins and Infosys ahead of July derivatives expiry, amid positive global cues. The 30-share index was trading 309.16 points or 0.82 per cent higher at 38,156.81 at 0945 hours; and the broader Nifty also surged 81.15 points or 0.72 per cent to 11,352.45. In the previous session, the 30-share index tumbled 135.

  • Shalimar Paints roll out its latest campaign, 'Har Rang Khoobsurat'

    Jul 25, 2019

    Jammu, July 25: Iconic paint manufacturer Shalimar Paints has launched its latest campaign, 'Har Rang Khoobsurat' (HRK). HRK is a one-of-a-kind brand initiative by Shalimar Paints to articulate its message of inclusivity and equity to audiences across India. Steering away from conventional marketing, Shalimar Paints is taking a bolder approach to change divisive, opinionated and judgemental mindsets.

  • JVC announces two new Full HD TVs with Bluetooth

    Jul 24, 2019

    Jammu: JVC a part of Viera Group (One of the largest OEM for Consumer Durables in India) launches two new HD TVs– 32N380C and 24N380C, with Bluetooth. The TVs are equipped with host of incredible features, stunning picture quality and sound, packed in a slim profile, promising an immersive cinematic experience. Both the TVs – 32inch (32N380C) and 24inch(24N380C), sport similar features with the only differentiation in its size.

  • Rostec Is Ready to Expand International Cooperation in 5G

    Jul 24, 2019

    MOSCOW, July 24, 2019 - The enterprises of Rostec State Corporation have started creating Russian equipment for fifth generation mobile communications. The equipment will comply with international 3GPP standards, and will also be compatible with the devices of other vendors.

  • Gold falls Rs 250 on muted demand, weak global cues

    Jul 23, 2019

    New Delhi, Jul 23: After touching an all-time high in the previous session, gold prices on Tuesday fell Rs 250 to Rs 35,720 per 10 gram in the national capital amid weak trend overseas and fall in domestic demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver declined marginally by Rs 10 to Rs 41,950 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

  • The Power-packed OPPO K3 Goes on Sale in India

    Jul 23, 2019

    NEW DELHI, July 22, 2019: OPPO, the leading global smartphone brand, will kick off the sale of its recently launched OPPO K3 on 23rd July 2019 from 12:00 noon onwards at Amazon.in. OPPO K3 will be available in 2 different variants: 6GB+64GB which will be available for INR 16,990 while the 8GB+128GB variant will be available for INR 19,990 in 2 stunning gradient colors - Aurora Blue and Jade Black.

  • Vidyashilp Academy Through Vidyashilp Community Trust Adds New Dimension to its Vision

    Jul 23, 2019

    BANGALORE, July 23: Vidyashilp Community Trust inaugurated its 21 adopted Government schools at the Government Higher Primary School Byatarayanapura. The guest of honor Dr. P. Dayananda Pai - Chairman and Managing Trustee of Vidyashilp Academy lit the lamp in the presence of the Principals, community members, stakeholders, key government representatives and the members of the adopted schools.

  • Rupee slips 26 paise to 69.06 vs USD in early trade

    Jul 22, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 22: The rupee opened on a cautious note and fell 26 paise to 69.06 against the US dollar in early trade Monday amid heavy selling in domestic equities and rising crude oil prices. Forex traders said strengthening of the greenback vis-a-vis other currencies overseas and foreign fund outflows weighed on the local unit. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened at 68.95 then fell to 69.

  • Shares blast off as ''China''s Nasdaq'' debuts

    Jul 22, 2019

    Shanghai, Jul 22: Shares on Shanghai's new Nasdaq-style technology board soared Monday, with one firm rocketing more than 500 per cent, as investors rushed to grab a piece of China's latest market liberalisation in a frenzied debut.

  • Sensex plunges over 400 pts; HDFC Bank cracks 3 pc

    Jul 22, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 22: Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex plunged over 400 points in early trade Monday amid heavy foreign fund outflow and weak domestic as well as global cues. The 30-share index was trading 373.14 points or 0.97 per cent lower at 37,963.87 at 0930 hours; and the broader Nifty also sank 116.80 points or 1.02 per cent to 11,302.45. In the previous session, the 30-share index cracked 560.45 points or 1.

  • Sensex drops over 200 pts, Nifty below 11,550

    Jul 19, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 19: Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex dropped nearly 200 points in early trade Friday amid heavy foreign fund outflow and weak domestic headwinds. The 30-share index opened over 150 points tracking rally global equities but surrendered all gains to trade 201.04 points or 0.52 percent lower at 38,696.42 at 0955 hours. The index swung nearly 400 points in the first hour of the session.

  • Russell Reynolds Associates Hires Pankaj Arora

    Jul 17, 2019

    NEW DELHI, July 17, 2019: Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading global leadership advisory and search firm, today announced that Pankaj Arora has joined the firm as a Consultant in the Consumer Practice. Based in New Delhi, he is a trusted client advisor with more than 20 years of experience in shaping business solutions for both regional and multinational corporations.

  • StatusToday Surpasses 1000 Live Companies and Named Gartner Cool Vendor for AI

    Jul 17, 2019

    LONDON, July 17, 2019: StatusToday, the creator of Isaak, has been named as a Gartner 'Cool Vendor' in AI for Digital Dexterity and Digital Workplace. Isaak is the world's first AI that provides people analytics to drive organizational change. In just three months since launch, Isaak's adoption has reached 1020 companies live on the platform from 96 countries across the world.

  • Reebok ups the fitness game, ropes in Varun Dhawan as the brand ambassador

    Jul 16, 2019

    Jammu, July 16: Leading fitness brand Reebok takes a giant leap forward with the announcement of renowned Bollywood actor and fitness enthusiast, Varun Dhawan, as their new brand ambassador in India. The brand recently brought in Katrina Kaif as the brand ambassador, and now with Varun Dhawan joining the Reebok family, the brand continues to be on the front foot.

  • SCIKEY Goes Global With Finland Funding Boost

    Jul 16, 2019

    PUNE, India, July 16: SCIKEY, an Indo-Finnish venture of SRKay Consulting Group; has been making waves in the HR Tech space since the beta launch of its AI & MindMatch powered Talent Commerce platform early this year. This time, it is about SCIKEY securing funding from Business Finland, the funding arm of the Finnish Government.

  • 1mg Introduces Diabetes Care Plan to Reduce Medical Expenditures by Half

    Jul 16, 2019

    NEW DELHI, July 16, 2019: On average, a person with Diabetes spends 8,760 hours fending for themselves and only 28 minutes a year with their medical professional. In its quest to be an effective companion in a person's self-care journey and help him lead a healthy life, 1mg believes it is important to treat this condition at its root by giving effective care at home, along with the right clinical support.

  • High Court of Bombay Drops Charges Against Gaurang Doshi in 'Wilful Breach of Court Order' Case

    Jul 15, 2019

    MUMBAI, July 15, 2019: Gaurang Doshi, the famed producer renowned for his masterpieces such as Aankhen, Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home and Bawandar, has successfully appealed and won a respite in an earlier case where he was framed and would have faced a 6-month simple imprisonment following the contempt of court for 'wilful breach of court order' as he could not be present in court.

  • Future Consumer Limited ventures into the detergent category

    Jul 15, 2019

    Jammu, July 15: Future Consumer Limited – one of India’s fastest growing new age FMCG company’s forays into the detergent category. The FMCG 2.0 company has partnered with the Group’s fashion arm Future Lifestyle Fashions to co-create India’s only fashion first fabric care brand. Targeting the detergent category, Future Consumer introduces, ‘Voom’ a first of its kind fabric care and laundry brand that is designed by fashion experts.

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