Despite US fine, BNP Paribas turns 2014 profit

Last Updated: Thursday, February 5, 2015, 23:53

BNP Paribas surmounted the 6.6 billion euro (USD 8.9 billion) fine imposed by US authorities to post profits in 2014, the French bank said today, but warned tightening business conditions could undermine future results.

PM invites French companies to join 'Make in India' programme

Last Updated: Thursday, February 5, 2015, 22:19

He extended the invitation when French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Laurent Fabius called on him here.

Govt assures full support to French companies to invest in India

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 21:37

The government has assured full support to address the challenges of French companies wanting to invest and manufacture in India.

Sanofi picks 20% stake in Apollo Sugar Clinics for Rs 90 crore

Last Updated: Friday, January 30, 2015, 17:14

French healthcare major Sanofi is picking up 20 percent stake for Rs 90 crore in Apollo Sugar Clinics, a diabetes care chain of Chennai-based healthcare major Apollo Hospitals.

Second French suspect charged over Luxleaks tax probe

Last Updated: Saturday, January 24, 2015, 02:28

A second French suspect was charged Friday with theft and money-laundering in ongoing investigations into the leaking of secret tax avoidance deals between Luxembourg and multinational companies, a scandal dubbed Luxleaks.

French, German borrowing rates at new all-time lows

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 17:08

French and German borrowing rates reached new all-time lows on Tuesday amid fears over the prospect of Greece leaving the eurozone.

Greece must stick to its EU commitments: Francois Hollande

Last Updated: Monday, January 5, 2015, 13:24

French President Francois Hollande on Monday urged Greece to abide by its European commitments, as the spectre of a Greek exit from the eurozone rears its head again.

Renault targets small towns for its upercentoming small car

Last Updated: Monday, December 22, 2014, 17:40

French car maker Renault is expanding presence across smaller towns in the country as it prepares to tap the mass market segment with its upcoming entry level car next year.

Alstom shareholders approve sale of energy biz to GE

Last Updated: Monday, December 22, 2014, 12:50

Shareholders of French firm Alstom have approved the sale of the company's energy businesses to General Electric. This would, however, be subject to various other approvals.

France, Germany suspend some drug approvals over Indian data

Last Updated: Saturday, December 6, 2014, 08:48

All of the drugs being suspended, several of which are manufactured by Mylan Inc and Abbott , have brand name equivalents that can be used instead, so patients will not have to interrupt their treatment.

Kareena Kapoor discusses social issues with former French First Lady

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 14:18

Kareena Kapoor was present for a lunch affair with Valerie Trierweiler, the former First Lady of France.

Hollande`s mistress nominated for French Oscar

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 23:59

Julie Gayet, the actress reported to have had an affair with President Francois Hollande, was nominated on Monday for the French equivalent of an Oscar for playing a suspenders-wearing seductress.