Leading stock exchange BSE announced the launch of voice-based search in the new version of BSEIndia mobile app for android phones.
The voice-based search is the latest version of BSEIndia mobile app for android phones.
"With this users can search for their index and stocks using simple voice commands, taking away the need to type scrip codes or names," BSE said in a release today.
"The app uses Google voice search technology to provide this feature. Currently, the feature is available in the android app only and will soon be launched on Apple platform," it added.
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Exide Life launches 'Smart Term Plan'
* Exide Life Insurance today announced the launch of Smart Term Plan that offers a comprehensive life cover and also returns the premiums paid on completion of policy term.
"Our new offering Smart Term Plan caters to the requirement of our customers - protection and money back by offering not one but three smart ways to build a solid financial foundation. The choice of paying the premium as regular, for a limited period or as one time also lies with the customer," Exide Life Insurance Executive VP, Product Management, Sanjay Tiwari said in a release.
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Samsung partners Flipkart to sell TVs
* Samsung India Electronics today announced its partnership with e-commerce marketplace, Flipkart to sell its 40-inch Full HD and Smart Curved TV.
The tie-up will further help Samsung to meet the growing demands of the online customers with Flipkart's huge presence in the online marketplace, Flipkart said.
"The strength of Samsung in the television category and specifically smart televisions, is going to significantly bolster our existing 20 per cent smart television portfolio," Flipkart Head Large Appliance, Sandeep Karwa said.
The Samsung 40 inch (102 cm) Full HD (1920 x 1080) Smart, Curved LED television is exclusively available on Flipkart, the release said.
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Merck supports Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation * Merck, a leading healthcare and life science company, is assisting Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation in equipping an operation theatre (OT) at its under-construction hospital in Bengaluru with cutting edge tools.
"We are assisting Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation in equipping an operation theatre (OT) with cutting edge equipment in the 250-bed cancer hospital being constructed by the Foundation in Bengaluru," a company statement said today.
"Access to health programmes are an integral part of the corporate responsibility of Merck. We believe in extending our expertise through collaborations with responsible organisations and jointly developing need-based and locally relevant solutions," Merck Managing Director Anand Nambiar said.
LeEco India ropes in former Qualcomm exec Jaiteerth Patwari
* Chinese handset maker LeEco today said it has roped in former Qualcomm executive Jaiteerth Patwari to set up and head the Development Centre at LeMall India, its eCommerce platform.
"Jaiteerth is a well-known and respected name in the industry and will bring with him a wealth of experience, which we're sure will be fruitful for us in our India journey," LeEco India Chief Operating Officer Smart Electronics Business Atul Jain said.
Patwari joins LeEco after 14 years at Qualcomm. At LeEco, his responsibility will be to innovate, develop and support the e-commerce business of LeEco.
In future, LeMall R&D is looking to hire 50 more engineers to scale its eCommerce platform.
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Ola launches e-rickshaws service in Lucknow * After Delhi-NCR, Ola has now extended its erickshaws booking service through its app in Lucknow.
The company plans to onboard more than 300 e-rickshaws over the next three months, Ola said in a statement.
It added that over 100 erickshaws have already associated with Ola.
Using the app, users will be able to track their ride live, make cashless payments and receive ride receipts.
E-rickshaw drivers can access the Ola app in eight different languages, including Hindi and English, it added.
The service will be available in Lucknow at Rs 20 for the first kilometre and Rs 8 per km thereafter.
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AGC Networks appoints Angshu Sengupta as CFO * AGC Networks today said its board has approved the appointment of Angshu Sengupta as its Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect.
"The Board considered and noted retirement of Amal Thakore, CFO from the services of the company with effect from July 10, 2016 on reaching his retirement age," it said in a filing to BSE.
The company has approved appointment of Angshu Sengupta as its CFO with immediate effect, it added.
HDFC Red launches 'priority search' platform
* HDFC's online property portal HDFC Red has launched a new platform to guide home seekers to prioritise their preferences and find their choice of house.
The platform 'priority search', available on both desktop and smartphones - compels home seekers to prioritise their preferences.
This action leads the users to view properties in an order indicating the extent of relevance, with results personalised to each user, the company said today.
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L'Oreal launches make-up artistry brand NYX * French beauty major L'Oreal has launched make-up artistry brand NYX Professional Makeup in India.
NYX will become part of the Consumer Products division of L'Oreal, which includes make-up brands L'Oreal Paris, Maybelline NY and Lancome.
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Equirus Capital appoints Gautam Kothari as Associate Director * Equirus Capital, a full-service investment bank, has appointed Gautam Kothari as Associate Director, healthcare and pharma, a company statement said.
He previously worked with JM Financial Group.
Kothari brings on board more than a decade of critical experience in i-banking at different levels in the healthcare vertical, it said.
"Teams in Equirus are modelled around specific verticals and Gautam's addition will strengthen the life-sciences and healthcare vertical," Equirus Capital, Head-investment banking and MD, Ajit Deshmukh said.
