Monthly archives: March, 2016

HDFC Bank launches SmartUp for start-ups

First-of-its-kind solution to fulfill all banking needs of start-ups Offers tailored banking and payment solution, advisory services Mumbai, March 16, 2016: HDFC Bank Ltd., today launched SmartUp, a first-of-its-kind dedicated solution for start-ups, to fulfill all their banking needs. SmartUp was launched in association with Zone Startups India, a start-up accelerator in Mumbai. SmartUp is …

Change on the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp AG

Dr. Sabine Maaßen has stepped down as member of the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp AG for personal reasons with immediate effect. Dr. Maaßen joined the thyssenkrupp Supervisory Board as representative of the IG Metall trade union in 2011; in January 2014 she was elected Vice Chairwoman. She will be succeeded as IG Metall representative by …

IDBI Bank launches India’s first of its kind Government Securities (G-Sec) Investment Facility through ATM for Retail Investors

Mumbai, March 16, 2016: Shri Ninad Karpe, Director, IDBI Bank Ltd., inaugurated the nation’s first of its kind “G-Sec Investment Facility through ATM for Retail Investors” on March 15, 2016, at the IDBI Bank’s ATM at Corporate Centre, Mumbai. Shri Kishor Kharat, MD & CEO, Shri B. K. Batra, DMD, other Directors and senior officers …

Heads of State must act immediately to save the European steel industry

Brussels, 16 March 2016 – As the European Commission today launches a Communication on Steel – Preserving Sustainable Jobs and Growth in Europe, the European Council prepares to meet tomorrow to discuss jobs, growth and competitiveness. In light of the Communication, EU leaders must immediately take their responsibility to preserve this vital European sector. “We …

GRI predicts new formats for sustainability reporting and real-time stakeholder interaction

16 March 2016, Amsterdam. Today, GRI released The Next Era of Corporate Disclosure: Digital, Responsible, Interactive, a digital publication that maps out the future of sustainability reporting and disclosure. According to GRI, the future will involve new formats with organizations moving from annual reports to sustainability data exchange, while focusing on major challenges like climate …

THE WESTIN SOHNA RESORT AND SPA GOES DARK TO SHINE THE LIGHT ON CLIMATE CHANGE – HOTEL SUPPORTS WORLDWIDE EARTH HOUR MOVEMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

GURGAON, March, 2016 –The Westin Sohna Resort and Spa goes dark to shine the light on climate change with Earth Hour 2016.The hotel will join millions around the world in turning off lights for one hour on March 19 at 8:30 p.m. local time to illuminate a powerful message about environmental awareness and action. The …

Directi bets big on referral programs, and continues to acquire best talents!

  Mumbai, 16th March, 2016: With great focus on acquiring the best talent from the industry, Directi, one of India’s leading software product companies comprising of numerous successful businesses recently concluded its annual referral program. The Referral Extravaganza, a hiring initiative for Lead Engineers, garnered over 100 referrals, and successfully brought on board five bright …