India Rank Decreasing in Innovation Index : CSIR

India Rank Decreasing in Innovation Index : CSIR  Mumbai: R.A. Mashelkar, one of the top Indian scientists in the country right now has said that the country is lagging in innovative ideas. His assertion comes merely days after the Indian Science Congress became a laughing stock across the world when absurd claims were made by many during the otherwise very respectable science body in the country. The country has fallen 10 ranks down from being No. 66 in 2013 to No. 76 now, revealed eminent Indian scientist and former CSIR director general Raghunath Anant...

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Godrej Consumer acquires South Africa's firm Frika Hair

Godrej Consumer acquires South Africa's firm Frika Hair New Delhi: FMCG major Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) on Tuesday said it has fully acquired South Africa's hair extensions firm Frika Hair (Pty) Ltd for an undisclosed sum in order to consolidate its position in the South African market. In a BSE filing, GCPL said, "It has entered into an agreement with Frika Hair (Pty) Ltd for the acquisition of 100 percent equity stake in its hair extensions business in South Africa." Commenting on the acquisition, GCPL Managing Director Vivek Gambhir said, "This acquisition reflects...

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Financial Express Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices by up to Rs 31600

Financial Express Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices by up to Rs 31600 New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country’s top carmaker by volume, will increase car prices by 4% following the government’s decision to halt tax breaks to auto makers beyond 31 December, a company executive told Reuters on Tuesday. A tax break was first granted in February last year to revive sluggish car sales and later extended until the end of 2014. Auto makers had been hoping the concession, amounting to 3-6% of the price of a car before the imposition...

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