India Business News

Traders threaten to take Kingfisher, Budweiser beer off Goa shelves

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 7:35PM IST

Panaji, May 1 (IANS) Kingfisher and Budweiser beer sold in glass bottles may be off counters in Goa by next week, the state's only liquor trading body warned Wednesday.

India to host ADB board meet

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 7:25PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) board of governors, the highest decision-making body of the lending agency, will meet here May 4-5.

Interest rate, diesel dereglation affect automobile sales (Roundup)

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 7:05PM IST

New Delhi/Chennai, May 1 (IANS) The Indian automobile industry reported lacklustre sales for the month of April due to sluggish market condition, high interest rate and diesel price de-regulation.

Delhi autorickshaw, taxi fare hike approved

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 6:55PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Delhiites would soon have to pay more for travel in autorickshaws as the city government Wednesday approved a proposal for a fare hike of Rs.6 for the first two kms and raised the fare for subsequent travel by Rs.1.50 a km. Taxi fares were also increased.

Indians, Indonesians, Canadians most eco-conscious tourists: Survey

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 6:35PM IST

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Indians, Indonesians and Canadians have topped a survey conducted among tourists, based on incorporating green practices in businesses, according to a survey by an international travel site.

Mumbai Metro trial completed on Maharashtra Day (Lead, With Image)

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 6:05PM IST

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Wednesday promised Mumbaikars that the state's first Metro from Versova to Airport Road in Mumbai will be commissioned in September.

Khurshid to visit Iran May 3

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 6:05PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid is visiting Tehran on Friday for talks with his Iranian counterpart during which the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project and development of the Chabahar port that would become a gateway to Central Asia are likely to figure.

HIL will continue to grow at 15 percent

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 5:55PM IST

Hyderabad, May 1 (IANS) HIL Limited, a flagship company of the C.K. Birla Group of companies, will continue to grow at 15 percent with strong focus on green building products, managing director Abhaya Shankar said Wednesday.

Toyota car sales down, Honda two-heeler zooms fast

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 5:45PM IST

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Japanese-Indian car joint venture Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. logged domestic sales of 9,007 units last month as compared to 14,378 units sold in April 2012.

ADB to invest $30 mn in NSL's hydropower project

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 5:45PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Wednesday announced $30 million equity investment in a hydropower project developed by Hyderabad-based NSL Group.

Mahindra's April sales up two percent

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 5:45PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Automobile manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra Wednesday reported a two percent rise in total sales for April at 41,432 units from 40,715 off-take in the corresponding month of 2012.

Cabinet nod to two rail engine projects in Bihar

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 4:55PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The union cabinet Wednesday revived two railway locomotive projects in Bihar by starting new bidding process, official sources said. The estimated cost of the two projects is over Rs.3,346 crore.

Cabinet nod to expansion of FM channels

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 4:55PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The cabinet Wednesday approved the expansion of FM radio broadcasting services through private agencies, official sources said.

Over 600 pigs die of swine fever in Mizoram

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 4:25PM IST

Aizawl, May 1 (IANS) Over 600 pigs have died from swine fever and about 12,200 have been infected in the past two months in Mizoram, officials said here Wednesday.

India one of top travel destinations: Survey

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 4:25PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Owing to its rich culture and heritage, India is one of the top tourism destinations in Asia, a survey by CNN has said.