India and Japan hope to sign a nuclear energy agreement when Prime Minister Modi visits Japan this week. The agreement, the first by Japan with a country that has not ratified the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty, will enable Japan to export its nuclear energy technology for private-sector use in India, reports...
Three Indian Companies Debut in Forbes Asia's Fab 50
A financial conglomerate, a bank and a motorcycle manufacturer are three new entrants from India to Forbes Asia's Fab 50 list: 1. Bajaj Finserv is a company based in Pune, 91 miles east of Mumbai, which holds stakes in: Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance....
JPMorgan Expands Footprint in India
New York-based JPMorgan Chase & Co. will open three branches in India, even as global competitors HSBC and UBS are scaling back to cut costs and bolster capital. JPMorgan is witnessing an increasing level of cross-border activity among its clients as they capture more business driven by India's economic growth, Madhav...
Polycom Sets Up Third R&D Center in India
San Jose, California-based Polycom, (recently acquired by Canada-based telecom service provider Mitel Networks) has opened its third R&D facility in India. The move will make India the largest R&D center for the company since it already has two research facilities in Bangalore and Hyderabad, reports Economic Times. Inaugurated by Michael...
Royal Couple William and Kate Visit Mumbai, India
British Prince William and Kate Middleton’s first ever visit to India from April 10-16 starts off with a charity dinner which will raise funds for three charities. Well-known personalities such as cricket hero Sachin Tendulkar and some Bollywood stars notably Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan will...
Google Launches Wi-Fi at Mumbai Central Train Station
In hopes of boosting its role in the Indian market, Google is offering free high-speed internet access for railway stations in India, starting with Mumbai Central station, the first of 400 stations the company plans to eventually reach with the service says Canadian Business. For the project, Google’s Access &...