Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

M&M aboard EP100

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (M&M) has joined EP100, a campaign led by a non-profit organisation, The Climate Group. First Indian company to do so, EP100 aims to encourage the world’s most influential businesses to commit at doubling their energy productivity by 2030, and maximise the economic output from each unit of energy used. By signing up, M&M has committed to[Read More…]

by May 31, 2016 Domestic, News

JK Tyre completes Kesoram tyre plant acquisition

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. (JK Tyre) and JK Asia Pacific (S) Pte Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of JK Tyre, have completed the acquisition of Cavendish Industries Ltd. (CIL), which houses three tyre business undertakings of Birla Tyres. The plants are located at Laksar (Haridwar) and are capable of manufacturing tyres, tubes and flaps. JK Tyre would now have[Read More…]

by May 31, 2016 Domestic, News

GST roll out only next year?

A report from the global financial services firm HSBC has attempted to put an end to uncertainty surrounding the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST). A long awaited tax reform, which is expected to bring about transparency in taxation and simplify the taxation procedure that currently prevail, including some that lead to double taxation, GST, the HSBC report said,[Read More…]

by May 31, 2016 Domestic, News
Jugnoo raises USD 10 million

Jugnoo raises USD 10 million

Chandigarh-based Autorickshaw aggregator Jugnoo is claimed to have raised USD 10 million in funds in a series-B round of fundraising. The startup has raised funds from investors like Paytm, Snow leopard and venture capital firm Rocketship.vc. Praised to have the potential to create a disruptive change in public transport ecosystem, Jugnoo has seen Paytm invest USD 5 million in it.[Read More…]

by May 31, 2016 Domestic, News