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Everything you need to know about Balipur Tata: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Sensex range-bound; posts marginal change

May 16, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed flat Thursday, as losses in consumer durables and auto stocks offset gains in realty, healthcare, oil and gas and banking scrips.

CBI grills Raja Bhaiyya for UP cops' murder

May 15, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh minister and independent legislator Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya was Wednesday grilled by the CBI over the murder of Kunda deputy superintendent of police Zia-ul-Haq and two others.

Tata Motors Group April global sales down 7.02 percent

May 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors Wednesday reported a 7.02 percent decline in group global sales in April, which stood at 81,241 units from 87,377 units sold in the corresponding month of 2012.

Chennai man Mittu Chandilya is AirAsia India chief executive

May 15, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) AirAsia India Wednesday appointed Singapore-based management consultant Mittu Chandilya as its chief executive officer (CEO), who promised to "revolutionise" the air travel industry in the country.

Mittu Chandilya appointed chief executive of AirAsia India

May 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Proposed airline AirAsia India Wednesday appointed Singapore-based Mittu Chandilya as its chief executive.

UP DSP murder: CBI to grill Raja Bhaiya today

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh, alias Raja Bhaiya, arrived at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters for questioning in connection with the murder of a village head Nanhe Yadav and Deputy Superintendent of Police, Zia-ul-Haque.

Sensex closes flat; healthcare stocks gain

May 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed flat Tuesday, a day after it plummeted to its lowest levels since May last year.

Renowned Indian American health expert Mukesh Hariawala to address India Leadership Conclave 2013(L

May 14, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Renowned Indian American health expert Mukesh Hariawala will address the fourth edition of the India Leadership Conclave 2013 in Mumbai next month.

300 iconic leaders to attend fourth edition of India Leadership Conclave 2013

May 14, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Over 300 iconic leaders, including Reliance Industries owner Mukesh Ambani and Tata Group ex-chairman Ratan Tata, will take part in the fourth edition of the India Leadership Conclave 2013, which has been organised by the Network 7 Media Group and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Sensex down two percent on profit booking

May 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Monday closed 2.14 percent down on profit-booking and weak global cues.

JLR opens new engineering test facility in Dubai

May 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Tata Motors' British luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Monday opened a new engineering test centre in Dubai to conduct extreme hot weather vehicle research, testing and development.

Tesco seeks clarity on India's retail FDI norms

May 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Britain's biggest retailer Tesco Friday said it is waiting for more clarity on India's foreign direct investment (FDI) policy and would accordingly decide on opening stores in Asia's third largest economy.

Ooredoo launches first live IPX+ in Middle east with Tata Communications

May 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Qatar's telecom network Ooredoo, formerly known as Qtel, has launched the first live IPX+ enabled network in the Middle East with Tata Communications to meet the growing demand for mobile data.

Sensex ends Tuesday's trade one percent higher

May 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed Tuesday's trade over one percent up and touched its highest level in the last three months.

Jet Airways completes 20 years of existence

May 6, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) India's private international carrier Jet Airways completed 20 years of operations Sunday, an official said here Monday.

Sensex rises 98 points; Tata Steel, Hindalco rally

May 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets rose 98 points Monday, the highest closing level in almost three months, led by good buying support in metal, IT and technology stocks.

Tanishq to invest Rs.1,000 crore to expand retail network

May 4, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) India's largest jewellery retail chain Tanishq, part of Titan Industries, Saturday said it will invest more than Rs.1,000 crore this fiscal in opening new stores across the country.

Mumbai surgeon wins US award for anti-tobacco campaign

May 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, May 3 (IANS) Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, a cancer surgeon at Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital, has won a prestigious US award for his innovative leadership in the fight to reduce tobacco use and tobacco-related disease in India.

Tata tie-up with Tel Aviv University on tech innovations

April 30, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Tata Industries and Ramot at Tel Aviv University (TAU), the university's technology transfer company, have entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to fund and generate leading-edge "commercialisation ready technologies".

Dasari Narayana Rao announces five Telugu films

April 27, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 27 (IANS) Veteran Telugu filmmaker and politician Dasari Narayana Rao Saturday announced he will wield the megaphone for five Telugu films, including one titled "Vaddi Kaasula Vaadu", in which he will also act.

Police get five-day remand of seven accused in UP cop's murder

April 25, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Lucknow, April 25 (IANS) A court here in the Uttar Pradesh capital Thursday sent seven accused in the murder of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq to five days of police remand.

Sensex rallies 227 points; interest sensitive stocks gain

April 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Thursday closed more than one percent up after interest-sensitive stocks like automobile, banks stocks rallied on expectation of an interest rate cut by central bank early next month.

Honda to roll out diesel versions of all upcoming cars

April 22, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) Japanese auto maker Honda, which has recently entered India's diesel vehicle segment with the launch of the entry-level sedan Amaze, Monday said it would continue to bring diesel versions of the cars along with petrol which would be rolled out in the next two-three years in the country.

Wipro meets forecast but projects flat growth

April 19, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) Wipro Ltd. has met its revenue forecast for its global IT services in the fourth quarter (January-March) of the 2012-13 fiscal, but projected flat growth for the first quarter (April-June) of this fiscal (2013-14) in dollar terms, as the global environment continues to be challenging.

Wipro sees flat IT revenue growth in first quarter

April 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) Wipro Ltd. has projected $1.6 billion revenue from its global IT services in the first quarter (April-June) of 2013-14 fiscal, which is same as posted in the fourth January-March quarter of last fiscal (2012-13), reflecting the global economic challenges faced by the Indian IT industry.

Sensex jumps 285 points; interest sensitive stocks rise

April 18, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets rose more than one-and-half percent Thursday after a smart rally in interest-sensitive stocks like banks, capital goods and automobiles on hopes of an interest rate cut by the central bank early next month.

TCS profit rises 33.6 percent in 2012-13

April 17, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country's largest software exporter, Wednesday said its net profit increased 33.6 percent to Rs.13,917 crore for the financial year ended March 31.

Sensex closes in red; oil and gas, IT stocks plummet

April 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed in red Wednesday, after a smart rally the previous day, as losses in oil and gas and information technology (IT) stocks offset gains in auto, bank and metal stocks.

Hunger for life-work balance marks Indian youth, says study

April 17, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Gone are the days when earning money, buying a car or a flat were the sole aims of life -- young people in India these days want more out of life, and strive to balance personal life and work, often in that order of priority, a new study has found.

Indian envoy seeks more US visas for high-skilled workers

April 15, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao has sought a generous American visa policy for high-skilled workers from India saying it would help both countries to come out winners.

CBI arrests pradhan's son for UP cop's murder

April 13, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team probing the triple murders of deputy superintendent of police Zia-ul-Haq, a village pradhan and his brother at a Kunda village in Pratapgarh Saturday arrested the son of the slain pradhan.

US visa over-subscription may impact Infosys at onsite

April 12, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Bangalore, April 12 (IANS) Oversubscription for US H1-B visas is likely to impact Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd as it would have to hire locally more techies for onsite projects, a top official said Friday.

Sensex closes more than half a percent up; bank, IT

April 11, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed more than half a percent higher in Thursday's trade as bank, IT and capital goods stocks rallied.

Fiat ends distribution agreement with Tata Motors

April 10, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) To further develop its brand in India, Italian automobile major Fiat's Indian subsidiary Wednesday said it has dissolved an agreement with its manufacturing partner Tata Motors for distributing Fiat passenger vehicles sold here.

Sensex at a 7-month low falling 211 points

April 9, 2013 at 7:33 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed to a seven-month low, falling more than a percent - or 211 points - Tuesday, apprehending lacklustre fourth quarter earning reports by companies starting this week.

Two held, CBI suspects rivalry behind Kunda murders

April 8, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Lucknow, April 8 (IANS) CBI arrested two young men -- brothers Ajay and Vijay Pal -- from Balipur village of the Kunda area in Pratapgarh on charges of murdering village head Nanhe and his brother Suresh Yadav, sources said.

Starbucks to open outlets in more Indian cities

April 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Encouraged by the "tremendous response", Starbucks Coffee is planning to expand to more locations to tap the full potential of the vast Indian market where the coffee shop industry is growing at a fast clip.

Star Health hopes to break even this fiscal

April 5, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Chennai, April 5 (IANS) City based health insurer Star Health And Allied Insurance Company Ltd is hoping to break even this fiscal and also build its investment income in an handsome manner while expecting another Rs.10 crore from the Tatas towards equity, a top company official said.

CBI issues notice to former minister Raja Bhaiyya

April 5, 2013 at 9:16 AM

Lucknow, April 5 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to appear before it within a week, in connection with the triple murder at Balipur village March 2.

Voltas expects 20 percent revenue growth in 2013-14

April 4, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Tata Group's air conditioning and engineering solutions arm Voltas Thursday said it is expecting around 20 percent growth in revenue in the current financial year on the back of the introduction of a range of new products.

Sensex up more than one percent; metal, capital goods stocks gain

April 2, 2013 at 7:25 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Tuesday's trade nearly one percent up, owing to healthy buying in metal, capital goods, oil and gas, health care and bank stocks.

Sensex closes flat; metal, auto stocks fall

April 1, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets on the first day of the new financial year moved 29 points up. Capital goods, health care and realty scrips gained, while automobile, metal and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) fell.

Didi show at Singur ahead of crucial Bengal panchayat polls (West Bengal Newsletter)

March 30, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Singur (West Bengal), March 30 (IANS) It is widely believed that the Singur agitation, an intense anti-land acquisition movement, had propelled Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress to power in West Bengal nearly two years ago, evicting the three-decade-long Left Front regime.

Slain village pradhan's family tells CBI of threat from Raja Bhaiyya

March 30, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) More trouble comes the way of former Uttar Pradesh minister and independent legislator from Kunda, Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya in the triple murder case at Balipur. The family of gram pradhan Nanhe Yadav has complained to the CBI of threats from the former minister and his men.

Tata Metaliks terminates JV with Japanese firms

March 26, 2013 at 10:42 PM

Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) Leading pig iron maker Tata Metaliks Ltd, promoted by Tata Steel, Tuesday. said it has terminated joint venture agreement with Japan's Kubota Corporation and Metal One Corporation for the Tata Metaliks Kubota Pipes Ltd (TMKPL).

Govt. gives a thumbs-up to AirAsia's Tie-Up With Tata Group

March 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Government gives green signal to AirAsia's proposal to set up a joint venture for running a passenger airline with the Tata Group.

India approves AirAsia's tie-up with Tata group for passenger airlines

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): India on Tuesday said it has cleared Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia's proposal to start a passenger airline in India in partnership with the Tata Group with an investment of Rs 81 crore.

Government approves AirAsia's proposal to set up new airline

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The government Tuesday approved Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia's proposal to set up a new airline in the Indian civil aviation sector with partners Tata Group and Arun Bhatia-promoted Telestra Tradeplace.

Six FDI proposals worth Rs.732.77 crore approved

March 26, 2013 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The government Tuesday said it has approved six proposals of foreign direct investment (FDI) amounting to Rs.732.77 crore.

MIT president meets Maharashtra CM

March 26, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) president L. Rafael Reif Tuesday called on Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan along with chairman emeritus of Tata Group Ratan Tata.

Sensex falls for sixth straight session; down 57 points

March 22, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Indian equities markets' key indices closed in the red for the sixth straight session Friday due to lingering political worries after a key ally quit the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh-led coalition government.

US law to check H-1B visa fraud

March 20, 2013 at 9:05 AM

Washington, March 20 (IANS) Amid a contentious debate over comprehensive immigration reforms, a top Republican senator has introduced a bill to eliminate what he calls "fraud and abuse" from H-1B visa programme coveted by Indian techies.

Tata group eyes 50 'Ginger' budget hotels by 2015

March 18, 2013 at 10:26 PM

Bangalore, March 18 (IANS) Tata Group's subsidiary Roots Corporation Ltd is expanding its presence in the midsize hospitality sector to have 50 budget hotels under its 'Ginger' brand by 2015 across the country, an official said Monday.

5 Best CEOs of India

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

India has been lucky enough to have some best CEOs in India who have proved highly productive in the economic growth of the country for decades. Here are the 5 best CEOs of India who have made extraordinary contributions to their organizations over times.

Tata technologies sets up innovation centre in US

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Bangalore, March 14 (IANS) Tata Technologies Ltd, which provides engineering services and manufacturing enterprise IT to global clients, has set up a new innovation centre at Troy, Michigan, the Tata group subsidiary said Thursday.

Mumbai FC, Shillong Lajong, Sesa Goa win

March 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Jamshedpur, March 14 (IANS) Mumbai FC rode on a hat-trick by Cletus Paul to beat ONGC 3-1 in the first match of the day played at Gopal Maidan in the U-20 I-League here Thursday.

Mohun Bagan, Dempo, Sesa Goa win in U-20 I-League

March 12, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Jamshedpur, March 12 (IANS) The eighth day of the sixth edition of the Under-20 I-League saw four exciting encounters played at J.R.D. Tata Sports Complex and Gopal Maidan here Tuesday and Mohun Bagan, Dempo, Sesa Goa emerging winners.

Sensex falls 81 points; banking, realty stocks slump

March 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell 81 points Tuesday, closing in the red for the second straight day due to selling pressure in interest rate-sensitive banking, realty and consumer durables stocks as increase in retail inflation dampened hopes of rate cuts.

Sensex closes flat; consumer durables, metal stocks plummet

March 11, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Monday's trade flat, as consumer durables, metal and automobile stocks declined. However, capital goods, healthcare and realty stocks were the major gainers in the day's trade.

AirAsia's entry "positive" for aviation industry, fliers: Experts

March 10, 2013 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia's entry into the Indian sky with a new airline in partnership with the Tata Group, the country's premier business house, will help the domestic aviation industry grow and get better deals to passengers, say sector watchers.

Rahul Gandhi meets Uttar Pradesh DSP's widow

March 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Lucknow, March 9 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Saturday met the widow and family of slain Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq at their ancestral village in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh.

Raj Thackeray not to ally with cousin Uddhav

March 9, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray Saturday said that his party would come to power in the state without allying with anyone - an indication that he would not tieup with his cousin and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the Tata Group, Friday visited Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray at the latter's Shivaji Park residence, an official said.

Sensex closes 1.39 percent up; bank, oil and gas stocks gain

March 8, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The Sensex, a benchmark index for Indian equities markets, closed Friday's trade at 1.39 percent up, which is its highest level since the last one month.

TCS brand value touches $5.2bln

March 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 7 (ANI): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has added 1.18 million dollars in brand value over 2012 and reached 5.2 billion dollars.

UP DSP death case: CBI may begin probe today

March 7, 2013 at 12:37 PM

The Crime Branch of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to begin a probe into the murder of Uttar Pradesh deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq and two others Thursday, after getting a "request letter" from Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday, officials said..........................

CBI to begin probe into police official's killing

March 7, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Lucknow, March 7 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to begin a probe into the murder of Uttar Pradesh deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq and two others Thursday, officials said.

Tata Power's Gujarat plant fully operational

March 6, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) A Tata Power's subsidiary Wednesday said its 4,000 megawatt (MW) ultra mega power project is fully operational with the synchronisation of its fifth 800 MW unit in Mundra in Gujarat.

AirAsia gets government's nod to start a new airline (Roundup)

March 6, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi/Kuala Lumpur, March 6 (IANS) Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia is all set to roll out the seventh scheduled domestic carrier in the Indian skies, after its proposal for starting a new airline was approved by the government Wednesday.

U-20 I-League: Pune ready for Salgaocar challenge

March 6, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Jamshedpur, March 6 (IANS) Defending champions Pune FC will be looking for their second consecutive win when they take on Salgaocar in their Group A match of the Under-20 I-League football encounter at the JRD Stadium here Thursday.

Sensex closes more than half a percent up, capital goods stocks gain

March 6, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Wednesday rose more than half a percent on back of stellar performance of capital goods, metal and information technology (IT) stocks.

AirAsia gets Indian government's nod to start new airline

March 6, 2013 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi/Kuala Lumpur, March 6 (IANS) Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Wednesday received regulatory approvals from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) for starting a new airline venture in the Indian civil aviation sector with partners like the Tata Group and Arun Bhatia promoted Telestra Tradeplace.

AirAsia gets Indian government's nod to start new airline

March 6, 2013 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi/Kuala Lumpur, March 6 (IANS) Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Wednesday received regulatory approvals from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) for starting a new airline venture in the Indian civil aviation sector with partners like the Tata Group and Arun Bhatia promoted Telestra Tradeplace.

AirAsia gets government's nod to start new airline

March 6, 2013 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi/Kuala Lumpur, March 6 (IANS) Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Wednesday received regulatory approvals from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) for starting a new airline venture in the Indian civil aviation sector with partners like the Tata Group and Arun Bhatia promoted Telestra Tradeplace.

Politicians demand probe into killing of police officer in UP

March 5, 2013 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi/Deoria/Bhopal, Mar.5 (ANI): Politicians have demanded a probe into the killing of senior police officer Zia-ul-Haq and denounced the deteriorating law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh.

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 23

March 4, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Aam Admi Party (AAP) founder Arvind Kejriwal Monday announced he would sit on an indefinite fast later this month as part of his ongoing "civil disobedience movement" over rising water and electricity charges in the national capital.

Raja Bhaiya quits as UP minister

March 4, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Lucknow, March 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya quit Monday, a day after he was booked for the murder of a senior police officer, an official said. The food and civil supplies minister was charged with conspiracy to kill Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul Haq.

Raja Bhaiya booked for cop's murder

March 4, 2013 at 10:19 AM

Lucknow, March 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh minister Raja Bhaiya and seven of his associates have been booked for the murder of a senior police officer, officials said Mnday.

Jharkhand's Jamshedpur City celebrates 174th birth anniversary of Tata Group founder

March 3, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Mar. 3 (ANI): A colourful extravaganza was organised on Sunday in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, to celebrate the 174th birth anniversary of Tata Group founder Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata.

IT bellwethers term budget pragmatic, growth-oriented

February 28, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Bangalore, Feb 28 (IANS) Indian IT bellwethers Infosys, TCS and Wipro Thursday termed the union budget for fiscal 2013-14 pragmatic, progressive and growth-oriented.

Sensex falls 291 points after budget proposals

February 28, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) In the absence of any significant market moving proposals in the union budget presented Thursday, a benchmark index for Indian equities tanked nearly two percent in volatile trade.

Film 'ridiculing' Mamata denied clearance, director cries foul

February 25, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) The censor board has denied approval to a Bengali film for "distorting history" by ridiculing the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as well as her Singur movement which caused Tata Motors exit from the state.

500 artists paint Delhi University wall

February 24, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Around 500 graphic artists and painters Sunday expressed their thoughts in the form of graffiti and paintings on a kilometre-long wall on Delhi University's north campus.

Sensex closes in red; FMCG, auto stocks lose

February 22, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell for the second straight day Friday with heavy selling in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and automobile scrips.

AirAsia to invest between $30-$60 million in India venture

February 21, 2013 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi/Kuala Lumpur, Feb 21 (IANS) Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia is set to invest anywhere between $30 million to $60 million in its airline venture in India.

John questions role of country's rich in helping needy

February 20, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Questioning the social work done by corporates in the country, actor-producer John Abraham says there are hardly any billionaires who part with their money to help the needy. The youth, he believes, can play a big role.

AirAsia, Tata Sons to start domestic airlines

February 20, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Asia's leading low cost carrier AirAsia Berhad (AirAsia) plans to start an airlines in India, joining hands with Tata Sons and Arun Bhatia of Telestra Tradeplace, and has approached the Indian Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) for investment.

Tata Group, UKIBC to collaborate on specific skilling interventions in India

February 19, 2013 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Tata Group and the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Tuesday for collaborating in bringing together relevant organisations that will facilitate systemic interventions for skill development and delivery in India.

India should change old regulations, open up economy for easier business: David Cameron

February 18, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Mumbai, Feb. 18 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday suggested the Indian Government to open up its economy by changing old rules and regulation to make the business easier.

Ratan Tata urges India, Britain to tap third-party markets

February 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Tata Group chairman emeritus Ratan Tata Monday called for a deeper partnership between India and Britain which would not only serve the two countries but also tap third-party markets like Asia and Africa.

Forget cars, drive around in a motorhome

February 18, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 18 (IANS) Miss the comfort of a personal bed, having a shower or cooking while on the move? For the price of a high-end luxury car, all this could be yours: A Punjab-based automobile fabricator has launched what is called a motorhome - a super-luxury caravan.

Sensex falls 29 points; hits lowest level in 2013

February 15, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell 29 points Friday to hit the lowest level in 2013 due to selling pressure in oil and gas, IT and capital goods stocks.

Sensex falls 111 points; capital goods, auto stocks slide

February 14, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell 111 points Thursday, snapping two-day recovery, due to heavy selling pressure in capital goods, auto and energy stocks.

Sensex back in green; IT, auto stocks rally

February 13, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities market closed Wednesday's trade 47.04 points up as information technology (IT) and automobile stocks gained.

Mamata Banerjee to flag off BCIM Car Rally

February 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) The BCIM (Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar) Car Rally will set out on an epic 3,000-km odyssey from Helipad Ground in the mammoth Salt Lake Stadium complex here Feb 22 to Kunming in China.

Speeding car kills two, injures four in Mumbai

February 13, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (ANI): Two people were killed and four injured on Wednesday after a Honda Accord ran over several people in the Khar area of Mumbai.

Sensex closes half a percent up; oil and gas, automobile stocks rally

February 12, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities market closed half a percent up Tuesday, as oil and gas, automobile and healthcare stocks rallied.

Tata Power posts over Rs.3 bn Q3 loss

February 11, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Tata Power Monday posted a consolidated net loss of Rs.3.29 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2012-13 as against a profit of Rs. 2.98 billion in the corresponding quarter of last year, primarily due to providing for impairment charges.

SC shows the door to tainted telecom operators

February 11, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday said all telecom operators whose licences were cancelled and who had not bid for fresh licences should stop their services immediately.

Sensex closes half percent down; IT, capital goods stocks plummet

February 8, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed nearly half a percent down Friday, a day after the government lowered its growth forecast for the current fiscal to five percent.