Global push aims to change China''s mind on bank rules: US official

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 09:12

The United States has joined forces with Japan and the European Union to pressure China on new bank cybersecurity rules that have upset foreign companies, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday.

US urges allies to think twice before joining China-led bank

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 09:25

The United States has urged countries to think twice before signing up to a new China-led Asian development bank that Washington sees as a rival to the World Bank, after Germany, France and Italy followed Britain in saying they would join.

Defying US, European allies say they'll join China-led bank

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 18:23

The concerted move to participate in Beijing`s flagship economic outreach project was a diplomatic blow for the United States, reflecting European eagerness to partner with China`s fast-growing economy, the second largest in the world.

BJP-led govt trying to 'radically alter' 2013 Land Bill: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 14:10

Amid protests over land acquisition bill, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that the BJP-led government is trying to "radically alter" the 2013 Land Bill to ensure developmental activities especially in rural areas.

Pantaloons gets shareholders nod to raise Rs 1,000 cr via NCDs

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 22:46

Pantaloons Fashion & Retail today said it has received approval of shareholders to raise Rs 1,000 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis.

Surya Roshni eyes Rs 500 cr revenue from LED over 3 years

Last Updated: Monday, January 19, 2015, 16:21

Lighting firm Surya Roshni is aiming for Rs 500 crore revenue from the light-emitting diode (LED) segment in the next three years.

Toshiba launches Android powered LED TVs

Last Updated: Sunday, January 18, 2015, 17:18

Japanese electronics giant Toshiba has introduced a new range of smart LED TVs powered by Android that will allow viewers to access a wide range of apps, games and videos.

Indian LED industry set to touch Rs 21,600 cr by 2020

Last Updated: Sunday, January 18, 2015, 16:47

The market size of Indian LED industry may touch Rs 21,600 crore by 2020 on the back of government's decision to switch to LED for all street lamps and public space lighting, an industry official said.

Bajaj Electricals expects Rs 5,550 crore revenue next fiscal

Last Updated: Friday, January 16, 2015, 17:32

The company is expecting to close this fiscal with a revenue base of Rs 4,700 crore.

LED street lights to save Rs 1,000 crore in national capital

Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015, 22:56

Earlier this week, the government launched the national LED lighting programme that would initially cover 100 cities.

Promoters pledge Rs 3,700-cr worth shares in 3 Reliance firms

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 23:44

Promoter entities of three companies of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group -- RCOM, R-Infra and R-Power -- have pledged shares that are worth about Rs 3,700 crore at the current market value.

Petrol prices to increase in Goa; government to impose VAT

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 18:26

Reneging on a major poll promise made in its manifesto, the BJP-led government on Wednesday announced that the decision to abolish Value Added Tax on petrol after coming to power in Goa, would now be reversed.