Monthly archives: October, 2013

Imaging Summit 2013 : Conference highlights global trends in the photo industry

Nuremberg, 1 October 2013 – What does the future hold for the photographic industry worldwide? International experts will be discussing this question at the Imaging Summit 2013, which is taking place in Nuremberg on 2-3 December. Under the motto “Imaging is advanced communications”, conference visitors will not only gain scientific and commercial insights into the …

October starts well…Sensex, Nifty clock gains

1st October, 2013 : Comments by Amar Ambani, Head of Research, India Infoline    The US shutdown notwithstanding, the Indian equity market started off the month on a high with the NSE Nifty and the BSE Sensex registering healthy gains amid better than expected monthly auto sales numbers. After two days of sharp decline the …

LIGHTING RURAL INDIA: IS FEEDER SEGREGATION THE ONLY ANSWER?

A new World Bank report cautions against `One size fits all’ approach across states New Delhi, 01 October, 2013  Separate electricity infrastructure for rural agriculture and non-agriculture power consumers, also known as rural feeder segregation, is improving both the availability and quality of power supply in rural areas. However, a standard approach to feeder …

All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation unveils Trust Mark Model (TMM) at its 8th AGM; proposes Rashtriya Swarna Nivest programme

GJF initiates 30 major events for the trade and stakeholders in 2012-13 Trust Mark Model to help jewellers grow their business and become efficient Proposes Rashtriya Swarna Nivesh to get jewellers to contribute to national cause Build confidence for the trade as well as for consumers Helps jewellers Grow, Achieve & Excel Mumbai: October 1, …

Global Desi forays into the eastern retail hub; Guwahati

The brand launches its first store in Guwahati bringing up the total to 50 Global Desi stores    Guwahati, September 2013: Global Desi, the India inspired colourful boho chic brand has made its foray into the northeast market by launching its first store in Guwahati. The new store offers a complete range of contemporary and …

RAHMANISHQ MUSIC SMARTPHONES LAUNCHED BY CELKON MOBILES

· The first ever 4D holographic launch in India · Introducing the most personal music companion smartphone AR45 · Slim & sleek built to fit in your hands with Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 operating system · Customized Celkon music player with trendy headset · Re-live your life like moments truly, with the high definition camera with smart …

India’s Overall M&A Activity Slips 6.8% for 2013 YTD

The value of announced mergers & acquisitions (M&A) deals involving Indian companies reached US$23.8 billion, a 6.8% increase from the first nine months of 2012, and the lowest nine-month period since 2009 (US$14.9 billion). In the third quarter of 2013, overall Indian M&A totaled US$5.4 billion, a 60.1% sequential decline from the second quarter of …

THE EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN CANNOT SUCCEED WHEN CORRUPTION TAINTS OUR SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES

Transparency International in a new report shows how stepping up the fight against corruption in education is necessary not only to keep kids in school and meet literacy and development goals, but also to ensure that the next generation is prepared to say no to corruption. The Global Corruption Report: Education details numerous practical steps to prevent …