Japan’s industrial production increases 0.5%
<p>Japan’s industrial production rose 0.5 per cent in December 2016, compared to November, according to data published by the government on Tuesday. The figure is lower than the 1.5 per cent month-on-month rise that Japanese manufactures recorded in November, Efe news reported. In relation to the same month in 2015, the index increased 3 per […]</p>
Jaitley launches India Post Payments Bank branches
<p>Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday launched the India Post Payments Bank branches, saying the network of post offices can take banking operations to every doorstep. “The postman connects every household. They can reach every house for banking activity. Banking can reach your doorstep. The network of post offices can make it a reality,” Jaitley […]</p>
Vodafone confirms talks with Idea for merger
<p>Ending months of speculation, Vodafone on Monday confirmed it is in talks with the Aditya Vikram Birla group for the merger of its Indian entity and Idea Cellular in what will be the largest such deal in the country’s telecom space once it materialises. “Vodafone confirms that it is in discussions with the Aditya Birla […]</p>