Facebook increases investments in Indian small businesses

Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015, 15:37

There are 1.49 billion people on Facebook, which is half of the estimated three billion people who use the Internet worldwide, Head of Economic Growth Initiatives for Facebook India", Ritesh Mehta said.

Skype launches Skype for Business preview on iOS, Android

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 12:55

Microsoft owned Skype has announced a preview app of Skype for Business for iOS and Android.

First onus on food recall lies with business operator

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 21:00

The first responsibility for recall of food has been cast upon the food business operator, parliament was told on Tuesday.

E-commerce in Middle East to reach $4.9 billion in 2015

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 16:08

The rapidly evolving e-commerce in the Middle East has grown tremendously over the last decade and its value is expected to reach USD 4.9 billion this year.

Dollar slips vs. euro as Fed officials talk rate hike

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 05:23

The dollar fell against the euro Monday as Federal Reserve officials` comments raised questions about the timing of the central bank`s plan to raise its key interest rate this year.

Quikr launches 'QuikrCars'

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 20:53

Quikr, the cross category classifieds business website, on Monday said that it has gone live with `QuikrCars`, a vertical with a sharp focus on all kinds of automobiles.

Huawei revamps offline mobile biz to clock 10% India market share

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 18:36

The company has set tarld since Marget to sell 20 lakh Honor devices this year. Huawei has sold 5 lakh units of Honor devices which include 2 lakh units.

Zumtobel aims 40% jump in sales in 3-4 years

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 15:48

Austria-based lighting solution provider Zumtobel is aiming to increase its business in the Indian business-2-business segment by up to 40 percent within 3-4 years.

Green shoots of economic recovery visible: Survey

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 13:17

The economy is showing signs of a turnaround, albeit moderately, on the back of continued policy actions, implementation and enhanced business and consumer confidence, says a CII ASCON survey that tracks the growth of industrial and services sectors.

Thomas Cook to acquire Kuoni's India, HK biz for Rs 535 cr

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 19:26

The company has entered into an agreement with Kuoni group to buy 100 per cent stake in Kuoni Travel (India) Pvt Ltd, Thomas Cook India said in a statement.

Zee Media Q1 net narrows to Rs 7 cr

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 16:22

The company had reported a net loss of Rs 17.52 crore in the same quarter last year.

IBM to buy Merge Healthcare in $1 billion deal

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 22:16

International Business Machines Corp said it would buy Merge Healthcare Inc, which provides medical images and clinical systems, in a $1 billion deal and combine it with its Watson Health analytics unit.