GE-Alstom's $14-billion deal gets okay from EU, US

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 13:15

US-based General Electric in April last year had offered to buy France's Alstom energy business for USD 13.9 billion.

Renault India ropes in Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 15:22

The partnership is timed with Renault's next phase of growth in India, as Renault is looking to significantly increase its presence pan India, it added.

Greek compromise proposed after Tsipras, Hollande,Merkel talks

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 12:32

The leaders of Greece, Germany, France and the EU proposed a "compromise" on a bailout deal for Athens at late-night talks which will now be put to the rest of the eurozone, a European source said early on Monday.

Alstom to hire up to 1,000 engineers in India in 3-4 years

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 11:55

French engineering major Alstom plans to hire 200-250 engineers annually in India over the next 3-4 years as it looks to double business to 800 million euro (about Rs 5,700 crore) in the country.

Orange CEO tells Israel PM: `I deeply regret` boycott row

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 16:08

"I deeply regret the impact resulting from the context and interpretation of those statements," Orange quoted Stephane Richard as telling Netanyahu at a meeting in Jerusalem.

Capgemini bags multi-mn euro contract extension from Nokia

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 18:07

The additional three-year agreement will see Capgemini continuing to optimise Nokia's order management operations worldwide, the company said in a statement.

Greek leader discusses bailout deal with Hollande, Merkel

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 08:49

The 35-minute call with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday "went very well," and it was agreed that a deal must be completed very soon, the officials said.

Renault makes concessions to striking workers in Turkey

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 18:10

French car giant Renault has offered a cash payment to striking workers in western Turkey where a wage dispute has hit the thriving Turkish car sector ahead of June 7 elections.

France cracks down on food waste by supermarkets

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 18:44

The bill would require big supermarket chains to donate goods no longer fit for sale to charities or to farms for use as animal feed or compost.

France's Altice in talks to buy Suddenlink Communications

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 08:55

French telecommunications group Altice SA is in advanced talks to buy U.S.-based Suddenlink Communications in a deal that could value the cable operator at up to $10 billion, including debt, according to two sources familiar with the matter.