business-newsIndia's Leather Sector Expected to Reach $27 Billion turnover
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) India's leather sector is expected to touch $27 billion in five years, officials said here Saturday.Speaking to reporters, J.S. Deepak additional secretary, Department of
Suvarna Raju is new HAL chairman
Bengaluru, Jan 31 (IANS) T. Suvarna Raju Saturday took over as the 17th chairman of the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), following his predecessor R.K. Tyagi's retirement."My priorities
P. Chellapandi appointed BHAVINI CMD
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) P. Chellapandi has been appointed the CMD of India's fast breeder reactor power company Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI), an official said Saturday.He is
Fiscal deficit exceeds budget estimates in 9 months
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian government's fiscal deficit has exceeded the budget estimate within the first nine months of the current fiscal, data showed Friday at a time it has recovered
Parrikar wants Greater Autonomy to Defence PSUs
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar Friday said the Defence Procurement Procedure and Defence Procurement Policy will be changed to provide greater autonomy to Defence
Economic Growth 2013-14 Revised to 6.9 Percent by base year change
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian government Friday revised the base year for computing national accounts resulting in the upward economic growth rate of 6.9 percent for 2013-14, according to an
Court Records statement of Uber Asia's head
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) A court here Friday recorded the statement of Uber Asia's business head Eric Alexander in a rape case against a cab driver working with the company.Testifying as a
Leadership change in Amway India
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Cosmetics direct seller Amway said Friday it has appointed Anshu Budhraja as the new general manager for India.The company said it is a "well-planned" leadership
Indian Restaurateur Monish Gujral Bags Global Award for Food Blog
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Indian restaurateur Monish Gujral has bagged a special jury award for his food blog which will be presented to him at the Gourmand Awards in Chinese wine capital Yantai on
For Valentine's Day, Love Skin, Hair First
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) With just two weeks to go, start indulging in proper skin and hair care to look your best on Valentine’s Day Feb 14.Mohan Thomas, cosmetic surgeon and managing
Tommy Hilfiger to Publish Memoir
New York, Jan 30 (IANS) With an experience of 30 years in the fashion and lifestyle industry, iconic American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is set to share his journey with the world via a
Railways to have Innovative Funding Strategy: Prabhu
Bengaluru, Jan 29 (IANS) The railway budget for 2015-16 would spell out an innovative strategy to fund its infrastructure projects, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said Thursday."The new strategy
Gandhi-Bot Beer: Consumer Activist Moves Court
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) A consumer activist Thursday filed a complaint against America's New England Brewing Company, which sparked a controversy by using a picture of Mahatma Gandhi on its beer
Telangana to give Industrial Permission in 15 days
Hyderabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Any investor coming to Telangana will get permission to start the industry within 15 days and if the government fails to meet this deadline, the permission will be deemed
India, Philippines to Cooperate in Tourism
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India and the Philippines Thursday discussed ways to promote two-way exchange in tourism sector. During a meeting here between union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma and
Centre, states to meet on smart cities Friday: Naidu
Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) The central government will give a shape to its Smart Cities programme after a two-day meeting of secretaries of state governments and union territories on this issue in New
Tripura, Mizoram to Implement Food Security Act from April
Agartala/Aizawl, Jan 29 (IANS) Tripura and Mizoram governments are computerising their Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) to implement the National Food Security Act from April, officials
Reforms in Food Subsidy to Reduce Inflationary Pressures: Moody's
Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) Global credit rating agency Moody's Investor Service Thursday said the recommended reforms in food subsidy and distribution will reduce India's inflationary pressures and
India, Oman to Expand Cooperation in Tourism
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India and Oman will enter into a partnership to expand cooperation in tourism sector, it was announced Wednesday.The union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
Coal India to Sell up to 10 Percent Equity Stake
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) The central government Wednesday said it would sell up to 10 percent equity stake in state-owned Coal India Ltd. (CIL) numbering a maximum of 631,636,440 shares
