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YEIDA to allot plots to non-polluting units

YEIDA to allot plots to non-polluting units

Noida, June 22 (KNN) Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has launched a scheme for allotment of industrial plots on lease basis for non-polluting units…
Bank ombudsman do's and don'ts for customers

Bank ombudsman do's and don'ts for customers

New Delhi, June 22, (KNN) In its bid to make the bank facilities more reliable and to check any frauds related to banking services the Banking Ombudsman has come out with an…
Kolkata, Mumbai are hotspots for intense floods, warns World Bank

Kolkata, Mumbai are hotspots for intense floods,…

New Delhi, June 22 (KNN) At a time when unprecedented torrential rain have washed away lives and livelihood of thousands of people in Uttarakhand, the 
TIFAC patent awards for small businesses

TIFAC patent awards for small businesses

New Delhi, June 22 (KNN) The Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) has invited entries today from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and…
Centre plans to give Rs 32 cr to Assam and MP to boost export

Centre plans to give Rs 32 cr…

Bhopal, June 22 (KNN) The Centre has plans to release a sum of Rs 32 crore under Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure scheme (
Duty refund for gold jewellery raised

Duty refund for gold jewellery raised

New Delhi, June 22 (KNN) In order to boost country’s jewellery exports, the government has increased the duty drawback rate by Rs 73 to Rs 173.7 per gram on gold ornaments.
Changing environment to hit businesses

Changing environment to hit businesses

New Delhi, June 22 (KNN) Growing environmental issues such as climate change and water shortages are set to hit range of businesses from the power sector to the tourist industry,…
Unemployment rises above 10 per cent amidst falling GDP

Unemployment rises above 10 per cent amidst…

New Delhi, June 21, (KNN) Along with the slowdown in growth unemployment in India had risen to 10.2 per cent in two years and the number of people without job had increased…
CII ties up with UK trade body for promotion of SMEs

CII ties up with UK trade body…

New Delhi, June 21 (KNN) Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will get a platform to showcase their products in United Kingdom with the help of Confederation of Indian…
Govt allows power firms to revise tariff on high coal prices

Govt allows power firms to revise tariff…

New Delhi, June 21 (KNN) Government today decided to allow pass-through by power generation companies of higher cost of imported coal, a move which will raise the cost of electricity…
Centre to do evaluation of benefits to NE states

Centre to do evaluation of benefits to…

New Delhi, June 21 (KNN) The Centre will undertake an evaluation study in respect of a host of financial incentives given to North Eastern states since 2007.
Rs 3410 cr Japanese loan for TN power transmission

Rs 3410 cr Japanese loan for TN…

T N power crisis:Industry seeks relief from banks

T N power crisis:Industry seeks relief from…

Coimbatore, June 21 (KNN) Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISIA), a local industry body in Tamil Nadu…
Up to Rs 25 cr loan from  HSIIDC

Up to Rs 25 cr loan from…

UP West discom to buy 50 transformers

UP West discom to buy 50 transformers

Lucknow, June 20, (KNN) The Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, a power distribution company catering to the Western Uttar Pradesh today invited bids for purchase of 50 transformers…
A weak rupee is a nightmare for domestic business

A weak rupee is a nightmare for…

New Delhi, June 20 (KNN) Runaway rise of dollar against the Indian currency  touching…

Pharma city in Uttarakhand to become central business district

Pharma city in Uttarakhand to become central…

Dehradun, June 20 (KNN) The Government of Uttarakhand has plans to develop commercial hub at integrated industrial estate (IIE) at Selaqui which is 25 kms away from the state…
NTC to outsource garment manufacturing

NTC to outsource garment manufacturing

New Delhi, June 20, (KNN) In a bid to improve its marketing strategy, the National Textile Corporation Limited (NTC) has sought arrangement with manufacturers for supply of…
Avg Indian employee earns Rs 365 a day

Avg Indian employee earns Rs 365 a…


New Delhi, June 20 (KNN)  At the all-India level, average wages received by regular wage/salaried…
Artisans to get chance to participate in overseas handicraft fairs

Artisans to get chance to participate in…

New Delhi, June 20 (KNN) In a major boost to the handicraft artisans, the Ministry of Textiles seeks applications from them to participate in the international fairs to enhance…