A research conducted Firm Comscore regarding the usage of internet usage. India placed in the third position. Nearly 73.9 million people are using the internet services. China attained first place and 2 placed attained by US. By the end of March 2013, in Asia Pacific 644 million people are using work and home internet users. Chain attained first place with 54 % and 2nd place occupied by India with 11.5 %, Japan with 11.4 %, South East Asia using 9.6 % and rest of APAC using 13.5%.
New President of Zimbabwe is Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe took oath as Zimbabwe President. He will continue for another 5 years. This is the 7th times he was acting as president.
Two wheelers of Hero Motocorp launched in Peru
Hero Motocorp is the largest two wheeler maker. It has entered into Peru market by introducing two wheelers of Hero brand. To sell companies two wheelers, MOTOCORP SAC was appointed by the company. Company aims to sell 100 million units by the end of 2020, as stated by Pawan Munjal, CEO and MD of Hero Motocorp. Available two wheelers in Peru Market are Karizma R, Karizma ZMR, Thriller, Hunk, Glamour, Passion Pro, and Scooter Pleasure.
Lending Rate of ICICI increased to 10 %
Lending Rate of ICICI increases by 0.25 pcs to 10 %. ICICI is countries largest private sector bank. This increased lending rates will effect from Friday onwards i.e. from 23rd August 2013. Several private sector banks namely Yes Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank were increased interest rates by 20 paisa to 25 paisa.
No Marks Brands acquired Bajaj Corp Limited
No Marks Brands belongs to Ozone Ayurvedics. These brands were acquired by Bajaj Corp Limited. Acquisition Amount was not disclosed. In personal care Segment Company wants to establish its own name as stated by Kushagra Nayan Bajaj Chairman of Bajaj Corp Ltd. No Marks include several products such as lotions, facial scrub, Facial cream, Face wash. All products trade mark attained by Bajaj.
Stake of Kingfisher Finvest India Ltd increased to 2.01 %
Stake of MCF (Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Limited) by Kingfisher Finvest India Ltd increased to 2.01 % from 1.96 %. Kingfisher Purchased 47000 shares for the amount of Rs.28.90 lakhs from NSE on 26th July. It also purchased 14600 shares for Rs.8.96 lakh from BSE.
NRE Deposit Rates Revised by Federal Bank and DCB
For Resident and Non Resident customers NRE deposit rates revised by DCB and Federal Bank. Bank hiked Resident maturity deposit rates from 7 % to 8.5 %. Senior citizens can avail 0.5 % additional interest. NRE Term Deposits increased from 8.75 % to 9 %.
Bottling plant of Coca cola started in Greater Noida
Ahmet C Bozer, Coca cola International Executive Vice president and president inaugurated Bottling plant in Greater Noida. In the line of bottling system this is the second plant. Rs.140 crores invested on setting up this plant. Annual water recharge capacity is 1.6 lakh kilo litters.
New Mobile application launched by Delhi Metro
Persons who are using Smartphone’s can get train timings and fares by using Mobile application. This can be developed by the website. Passengers will get several information relating to parking availability in the stations, metro map, route information, travel time, timings of last and first train at stations, nearest metro stations, as stated by Mangu Singh MD of Delhi Metro. Passengers who have android phones and i phones only can download this application.
New contract signed by Zensar technology in US
Two new contracts signed by Zesar technologies in US. Contracts include outsourcing 5 years deal of total infrastructure. This deal is with global direct selling company for 5 of its remote sites.
MISPTM offered by 8KMiles
MISPTM (Multidomian Identity Service Platform) offered by 8K Miles Company. This is cloud computing company. This service helps to set up identified federations with minimum frictions.
Net Income of BCCI for 2011 – 12 is Rs.350 crores
World’s richest Cricket board is BCCI. Net income for the financial year 2011-2012 is Rs.382.36 crores. During 2012-13 Gross Revenue is Rs.950 crores. These results announced by Ravi Savant Board Treasurer.
Hosni Mubarak Released from the Prison
Hosni Mubarak who was former Egyptian dictator released from prison. From past two years he was in prison on charges for killing Protestants and of corruption. He was 85 years old. He was taken to court by medical helicopter from Cairo’s Tora Prison. He will remain in house arrest. Before house arrest he will taken to military hospital in Maadi.
Government approved Judicial Appointment Commission
Government approved Judicial Appointment Commission. Under the proposal government will set up panel committee to appoint and transfer senior judges. This panel will headed by CJI (Chief Justice of India). Other members of the commission will be law minister, two judges of Supreme Court, two eminent persons as members and secretary in the law ministry. Government approved that committee will have CJI and PM (Prime Minster) as other members. Leader of opposition party will be part of a committee either of the house of parliament. They will nominate two eminent persons to JAC.
Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award Received by Sohan Roy
Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award Received by Sohan Roy. He is the film director for the movie Dam 999. He is chief executive of Aries Group of companies. This award presented by Devanand Konwar, Tripura Governor. Sohan made several experiments in naval architectural engineering. For the project Longest Snake boat he entered into Guinness book.
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