India’s Foreign Trade: September, 2012

EXPORTS (including re-exports)             India’s exports during September, 2012 were valued at US $ 23698.30 million (Rs. 129405.75 crore) which was 10.78 per cent lower in Dollar terms (2.28 per cent higher in Rupee terms) than the level of US $ 26561.20 million (Rs. 126520.28 crore) during September, 2011. Cumulative value of exports for the period April-September …

Hunger in Times of Land, Water, and Energy Pressures

Washington, D.C.—Unsustainable use of land, water, and energy is threatening the food security of the poorest and most vulnerable around the world, according to the 2012 Global Hunger Index, released for the seventh year by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Welthungerhilfe, and Concern Worldwide. According to the 2012 Index, The Challenge of Hunger: …

Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall of Corolla Altis and Camry

In line with recall announced by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) globally, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today voluntarily announced, recall of Corolla Altis (30th July 2008 – 31st Dec 2008) and Camry (1st Sep 2006 – 31st Jul 2008). TKM will recall approx 8,700 vehicles, in India to inspect the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS). TKM …

ŠKODA AUTO India introduces exciting offers this festive season

With the onset of the festive season, ŠKODA Auto India is all set to participate in the celebrations with the introduction of the Festive Campaign. Customers can avail exciting offers, schemes, finance options on ŠKODA products and guarantee happiness at every purchase/booking. This festive campaign is running across all ŠKODA authorized dealerships till October 31, …

Credit Suisse Research: Third Annual Global Wealth Report 2012

The Credit Suisse Research Institute has released its third annual Global Wealth Report 2012, which finds that from mid-2011 to mid-2012 aggregate global household wealth fell by 5.2% in current dollar terms to USD 223 trillion due to the economic uncertainties of the past year – particularly those affecting the Eurozone. Furthermore, the relative stability …

TATA Interactive Systems forays into Pune’s fast growing higher education market

TATA Interactive Systems (TIS), the pioneer and global leader in E-Learning and Simulations, today announced that it will implement its industry leading e-learning solutions; SimBLs™ and TOPSIM at two of Pune’s premier business schools i.e. Shree Chanakya Education Society ’s Indira Group of Institutes and FLAME School of Business respectively. Originally intended for training corporate …