Amazon.In has continued to be the most visited e-commerce site in November for the third time this year, following the festival spike for online sales in October.
Amazon.In continued to be the most visited e-commerce site through November with more than 27 million unique visitors, pipping Flipkart and Snapdeal, according to data provided by Internet analytics firm Comscore.
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Dena Bank, CNX Corp tie up for collateral services * Dena Bank has tied up with CNX Corporation Ltd for availing collateral management services for financing farmers, traders and processors against pledge of warehouse receipts (WHR).
Govt asks CIPET to start plastic waste management consultancy
* The government has directed the Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET) to start a plastic waste management consultancy to provide guidance on managing the plastic waste.
The functioning of CIPET was discussed in a consultative committee meeting of Members of Parliament held here today, an official release said.
The CIPET will set up a mobile exhibition which will go around the country informing people about the plastics use and its waste management. CIPET will also undertake hand holding and training for rag pickers.
Besides, a National Institute of Plastic Research will be set up to undertake research in various fields particularly those relating to use of plastics in agriculture and common man's life, Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar said.
To overcome the loss inflicted to CIPET due to severe floods in Chennai recently, the Minister assured all support for its rehabilitation in the shortest possible time.
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2-day national vendor development programme in Kovai * Coimbatore: A two-day national vendor development programme is being organised here from January 7 with the aim of wooing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to supply components to public sector undertakings (PSU), including the Defence sector.
The event will provide an opportunity to MSMEs to expand their market base and explore new market avenues for supplies to major PSUS, Government departments and large scale companies, Deputy Director (in-Charge) of the local MSME Development Institute, the organisors, K Jayachandiran told
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MIMS, Aster DM Healthcare to consolidate operations * The Malabar Institute of Medical Science (MIMS) and Dubai-based Aster DM Healthcare are planning to integrate their operations.
With this consolidation, Aster DM Healthcare will be the biggest healthcare provider in Kerala, top officials of the two institutions said in Kozhikode today.
Speaking to reporters, Dr Azad Moopen, Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare said: "We would like to present patients with one consistent brand experience that provides high-quality healthcare across geographies, languages and socio-economic strata. Aster will bring in three decades of global expertise and its distinctive culture of care".
This move to consolidate its operations in Kerala will make MIMS part of Aster's 293 medical establishments across nine countries, creating a seamless network of world-class healthcare facilities, he said.
Idea shares Internet with NGOs for children
Idea Cellular today said it has shared 2,450 GB of data with NGOs 'Room to Read' and 'SARD' as part of its Easy Share Campaign.
The company has created the platform to enable mobile Internet users of the country to share data for the benefit of children.
"On the completion of this campaign, Idea handed over 2,450 GB worth of mobile Internet to the NGOs - 'Room to Read' and 'Society for All Round Development'(SARD) - pledged by mobile users for the cause of supporting child education," Idea said in a statement.
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Indus Towers collaborates with Gurgaon traffic police * Tower firm Indus Towers today announced its association with Gurgaon Traffic Police to ensure road safety by disbursing 4,000 traffic cones.
The company has previously undertaken various safety initiatives to protect the environment, safety and health of all its stakeholders.
"This association is an effort to manage traffic well and encourage people to be safe and responsible. I thank Indus Towers for taking a step forward in this direction," Navdeep Singh Virk, Commissioner of Police, Gurgaon said.
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Indifi partners with Shopclues for augmentation of business * Indifi Technologies, an enabler for SME funding in India, today said it has partnered with ShopClues to augment business capabilities of the latter's associate sellers.
Under the partnership, Indifi aims at extending working capital support to merchants trading on Shopclues, through its extensive lender base, the company said in a statement.
The financing aid enables these sellers to maintain their product inventory and scale up their businesses more rapidly.
"It is a threefold association that not only boosts Indifi's industry outreach but also amplifies the commercial capacity of both ShopClues as well as its sellers," it added.
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HDFC Bank launches missed call mobile recharge * HDFC Bank today announced the launch of missed call mobile recharge which will help customers getting their prepaid mobile recharge without visiting any shop or app.
Further, customers can also add his family or friends to avail of the missed call mobile recharge service, HDFC Bank said in a statement.
This service allows the Bank to tap into an estimated 900 million pre-paid mobile customers which includes approximately 84 per cent smartphone users and 92 per cent feature phone users.
TCS bags deal from Sweden's Lansforsakringar Bank
* Country's largest software services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) today said Sweden's Lansforsakringar Bank has selected its BaNCS platform.
In addition, TCS will also provide system integration and support services to ensure a smooth transition for the Bank's current environment, TCS said in a statement.
No financial details were not disclosed.
Present in the Nordic region since 1991, TCS has around 9,000 professionals working in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and across its Global Network Delivery Model, servicing leading Nordic companies.
In another statement, TCS said it has set up a new office in Toronto as a hub for technical innovation and partner collaboration.
The facility, spread over 50,000 sq ft, will help TCS Canada serve more than a 100 large Canadian enterprises from coast-to-coast. It also has additional offices in Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver.
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Xiaomi announces new 'Mi Ecosystem' sub-brand * Chinese tech giant Xiaomi announced today announced a new sub-brand 'Mi Ecosystem' for a range of products manufactured by Xiaomi's ecosystem partners.
Under the new sub-brand, Xiaomi has introduced the 'Mi Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker' for RMB 999, which is less than 40 per cent the price of comparable high-end Japanese induction heating pressure rice cookers.
"To build the Mi Ecosystem, Xiaomi has so far invested in 55 companies that design and manufacture products beyond its three core product categories: smartphones, smart TVs and smart routers," Xiaomi said.
Among these, 29 companies including Zhimi (which makes the Mi Air Purifier) and Viomi (which makes the Mi Water Purifier) have been incubated by Xiaomi from their founding.
To date, over 20 Mi Ecosystem companies have launched products.
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Kstart partners IBM to nurture Indian startup ecosystem * Startup incubator Kstart, an initiative of Indian venture capital firm Kalaari Capital, today said it has partnered tech giant IBM to foster the startup ecosystem in India.
Together, Kstart and IBM will offer training and mentoring sessions, and Kstart's entire roster of seed-stage portfolio companies will have the opportunity to apply for the IBM Global Entrepreneur Programme, a statement said.
Also, IBM business leaders and technology experts will help Kstart portfolio companies create go-to-market strategies, achieve market alignment and augment their technology roadmaps, it added.
