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Equitas gets RBI nod to commence Small Finance Bank operations

Becomes First Private Bank from Chennai Chennai, July 1, 2016: Equitas Holdings Limited (Equitas) has received final license from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to commence operations as Small Finance Bank (SFB). The SFB, to be named “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” (Equitas Bank), will start banking operations after receiving few other approvals from various …

Inchcape Shipping Services opens in Pakistan

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime and logistics service provider, has opened its first offices in Pakistan. ISS Pakistan is based in Karachi, while two regional offices have also opened in Faisalabad and Lahore.  The new offices will extend ISS’ service offering in the region and across its global network to both new …

NASSCOM’s STATEMENT ON MODEL SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS ACT

NASSCOM welcomes the announcement of the Cabinet considering the Model Shops and Establishments Act and referring this to the States / UT for voluntary adoption. NASSCOM has been representing to the Government on the need for a comprehensive labour code which can address the needs of the IT-BPM sector. This if adopted by States will …

3M Launches Interactive 55-Inch Multi-Touch System and Display

Allows 60 simultaneous touches for true multi-user support in commercial, retail and educational applications Bangalore, 30th June 2016: 3M India announces the launch of its range of 55 inch Projected Capacitive Multi-Touch displays in India. The interactive system is first in India to support 60 simultaneous touches providing new opportunities for multi-user collaboration and information …

Nielsen Marries China Telecom’s Big Data to Help Brands Grow Online

SHANGHAI – May 26 – Global information and measurement company Nielsen today announced the launch of TraffiOPTI, a cutting-edge innovation solution that can give manufacturers and brands an insightful understanding of online shopping habits of consumers from the world’s most populous country. TraffiOPTI is a collaboration between Nielsen and China Telecom. By Leveraging online behavioral …

YES BANK pledges GBP 1 Million to LSE to support IG Patel Chair

YES BANK Pledges Funding the IG Patel Chair for 10 Years Funding from YES BANK to also Support work of LSE India Observatory YES BANK joins LSE’s Benefactors’ Board – the highest Accolade bestowed upon those who make Transformative Philanthropic Commitments to the School London, June 30, 2016: YES BANK, India’s fifth largest private sector …

ArcelorMittal and Marcegaglia submit offer to acquire Ilva

30 June 2016 – ArcelorMittal and Marcegaglia today announce they have submitted an offer for the acquisition of Ilva. The offer details the consortium’s industrial and environmental plans for Ilva, outlining: A commitment to improving Ilva’s environmental performance, through the installation of best available technology, bringing Ilva in-line with European environmental standards and legislation; The …

Cisco Announces LaunchPad to Accelerate the Innovation Ecosystem in India

Cisco LaunchPad to bring together Cisco technologies, Startup Community and Partners/Developers to connect the next 3 billion people and 50 billion devices Bengaluru, India, 30 June 2016: Cisco today announced LaunchPad, an open innovation initiative to accelerate startups and support growth in India’s developer community. Cisco® LaunchPad is designed to help startups, its authorised channel …

Indian Companies Losing Customers As Consumers Demand More Human Interaction, Accenture Strategy Study Finds

Too much reliance on digital technologies has given rise to ‘human-less’ customer services MUMBAI; June 30, 2016 – Fifty four percent of Indian consumers prefer dealing with human beings over digital channels to solve customer services issues, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN). The report also found that 88 percent of consumers have …