India’s TCS among top 10 firms to get foreign labour certification for H-1B visas
By Lalit K Jha WASHINGTON: Tata Consultancy Services is the only Indian company among top 10 firms to get foreign labour certification for the H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2018, according to data from the US Department of Labour. The H-1B visas are the most sought-after among Indian IT professionals. The visa programme allows […]
India must promote gender parity and push exports to grow at 9-10% annually for next 30 years or more
NEW DELHI: Gender parity and exports are the two critical areas which India must focus on to be able to grow at higher rates of 9-10 per cent per year for the next three decades or more to lift a very young population above poverty line, said Amitabh Kant, CEO – NITI Aayog at an […]
Olialia Pan Masala now available in Indian market
NEW DELHI: FMCG brand Olialia World has announced that starting today its much-awaited Vazir Pan Masala is now available in the Indian market. Currently, the Pan Masala is available at retail sales points in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Gujarat respectively . Three days ago, Olialia Chairperson and Global Brand Ambassador Anca Verma had rolled […]
India to allow data service initially under in-flight connectivity
NEW DELHI: The telecom department is considering to allow only data services initially in flights and water vessels within Indian territorial boundaries, an official source said. Under the proposed in-flight connectivity guidelines, both voice and data services would be provided to passengers on flights and maritime transport within the national boundaries. “DoT will initially seek […]
India could be removed from American currency monitoring list
WASHINGTON: The United States of America (USA) could remove India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners, the Treasury Department said, citing certain developments and steps taken by New Delhi, which address some of its major concerns. India was for the first time, in April, placed by the US in its currency monitoring […]
India presses OPEC for responsible pricing of oil
NEW DELHI: India, the world’s third-biggest oil consumer, on Wednesday pressed Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to move to responsible pricing of oil and gas saying the recent spike in rates are far detached from market fundamentals and are hurting importing nations. A combination of crude oil climbing to four-year high and rupee […]
Olialia World launches its much-awaited Vazir Pan Masala in India
NEW DELHI: FMCG brand Olialia World said that it has launched its much-awaited Vazir Pan Masala in India today. Olialia Chairperson and Global Brand Ambassador Anca Verma has rolled out officially after savouring the taste of the first batch of “Olialia Vazir Pan Masala” three days ahead of its commercial rollout on Dusshera on 19th […]
Savills expands its presence in India
NEW DELHI: International real estate advisor Savills today announced the planned expansion of its Indian business into a full-service platform. The expanded Savills India business will be led by new CEO, Anurag Mathur, and will initally operate from offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mumbai with a focus on delivering the best real estate […]
MG Motor to drive in electric SUV in India by first half of 2020
NEW DELHI: MG Motor India, a wholly-owned arm of China’s SAIC Motor Corp, will roll out a locally manufactured pure-electric SUV by first half of 2020, within one year of its first product launch in the country, a top company official said on Monday. The company is all set to drive in its first product, […]
PNB plans to sell non-core assets of over Rs 8,000 crore this fiscal
NEW DELHI: The India’s second largest public sector lender Punjab National Bank (PNB) has identified various assets, including its housing finance arm, for sale and hopes to realise ₹8,600 crore from these non-core assets during the current fiscal. The bank has already sold some of the fixed assets and have realised ₹400 crore from these […]
India invites bids for international Udan flights
NEW DELHI: The government of India has invited proposals from interested air operators for the international version of its ‘Udan’ (Ude Desk Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme as it seeks to enhance air connectivity from India to select overseas destinations. This is despite the domestic format of the scheme failing to yield desired results with almost […]
Olialia Pan Masala commences production from Faridabad Factory
NEW DELHI: FMCG brand Olialia World said that it has commenced commercial production of Vazir Pan Masala at its Faridabad factory today. Industrialist Abhishek Verma has activated the production line at the two factories respectively. “Commercial Production of Olialia Pan Masala under the brand name of VAZIR and ‘Kick’ Zarda commenced today,” the company said […]
India, Azerbaijan sign protocol on trade and economic, science and technology cooperation
NEW DELHI: The 5th meeting of India-Azerbaijan Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade and Economic, Science and Technology Cooperation (IA-IGC) was held on 11-12 October, 2018 in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu and Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Government of Republic […]
Lockheed Martin, Tata to hold suppliers’ meet in India to create F-16 jets’ manufacturing ecosystem
WASHINGTON: Lockheed Martin and Tata will jointly host a suppliers’ meet in India to provide unmatched opportunities for Indian companies to establish new business ties with the F-16 fighter jets’ maker and other industry leaders, the American aerospace giant announced on Tuesday. Such a move from Maryland-based Lockheed Martin comes as part of its broader […]
INX Media case: ED attaches Karti Chidambaram’s assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, abroad
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached assets worth Rs 54 crore of Karti Chidambaram, son of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, in India, UK and Spain in connection with the INX Media money laundering case, an action termed “bizarre and outlandish” by him. The central probe agency issued a […]
Steel Minister urges tech giants to invest in minerals and metals sector in India
NEW DELHI: India’s steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh has urged international investors and technology giants to invest in the minerals and metals sector in India. Speaking at the International Conference, on Minerals and Metals – Outlook 2030, being held in New Delhi, he saidIndia’s mining sector offers tremendous potential and presents a vast opportunity for […]