NMDC Power Limited and IEDCL Signed MoU to Set Up JV Thermal Power Plant

Published on: 22-AUG-2013

An MoU was signed between the NPL and IEDCL on 21 August 2013 in order to set up the joint venture
power plant of 500 MW at Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.
ONGC Signed the Crude Oil Sale Agreement with MRPL
Published on: 07-AUG-2013
ONGC signed the crude oil sale agreement with Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL).
The announcement was made on 6 August 2013.
Prasar Bharti and Australian Network signed an Agreement
Published on: 31-JUL-2013
Prasar Bharati and the Australian Network signed an agreement to strengthen the partnership between
the two public broadcasters.
Educomp Solutions Ltd and HCL Infosystems Ltd partner for lifecycle services
Published on: 26-JUL-2013
Educomp and HCL on 25 July 2013 announced about their partnership to facilitate life cycle services for
existing as well as new Educomp classrooms in India.
Aircel and Wikimedia Foundation Partner to Offer Free Wikipedia Access on Mobile
Published on: 26-JUL-2013
Aircel, on 25 July 2013 announced that it partnered with Wikimedia Foundation for offering the free
mobile access of Wikipedia to its customers.
Afcons Infrastructure Signed MoU with Gujarat for Setting up Fabrication Facility
Published on: 23-JUL-2013
Afcons Infrastructure signed a MoU with the State Government of Gujarat for setting up 250-crore
fabrication yard at Mahua, Gujarat.
NTPC Subsidiary entered into Agreement with KSEB
Published on: 20-JUL-2013
NVVN on 19 July 2013 entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Kerala State Electricity
Board (KSEB).
Sarovar Hotels and Resorts Decided to Commence Third Hotel in Africa
Published on: 20-JUL-2013
Sarovar Hotels and Resorts strengthened their presence in the African markets by deciding to commence
The Premiere Hotel, Nairobi in Kenya.
Drugmakers Lupin and MSD Tied up For Bringing Pneumonia Vaccine to India
Published on: 19-JUL-2013
Lupin, the drug maker decided to co-market the MSDs 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine,
which prevents pneumonia.
Nokia bought Siemens stake in Nokia Siemens Networks
Published on: 01-JUL-2013
Nokia on 1 July 2013 stated that it entered into an agreement to buy Siemens AGs entire stake in their
joint venture.
MoU Signed Between ICSI and NISM for Promotion of Corporate & Securities Market Governance

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Published on: 19-JUN-2013

The ICSI and National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) signed a MoU for joint promotion of
corporate and securities market governance.
IndusInd Bank and Western Union Business Solutions tie up for SMEs
Published on: 14-JUN-2013
IndusInd Bank tied up with Western Union Business Solutions for providing effective foreign exchange
payments for SMEs in India.
Microsoft India and JIS Group Joined hands to set up Innovation Center
Published on: 11-JUN-2013
Microsoft India on 11 June 2013 announced its partnership with the Kolkata-based JIS Group for setting
up its innovation centre.
GVK Hancock Coal Signed Agreement with Thiess for Alpha Thermal Coal Project
Published on: 07-JUN-2013
GVK Hancock Coal signed a preferred mine operations contractor with Thiess in the first week of June
2013 for Alpha thermal coal project in Australia.
MoU Signed Between DGFT and Government of Delhi to Use e-BRC
Published on: 06-JUN-2013
DGFT and Government of NCT of Delhi signed an MoU on 5 June 2013 for making use of electronic
Bank Realization Certificate (e-BRC).
MoU Signed Between Railtel and IIT Roorkee for Establishing 8th TCOE
Published on: 06-JUN-2013
RailTel Corrporation signed a MoU with IIT Roorkee on 5 June 2013 establishment of RailTel IIT Roorkee
Centre of Excellence in Telecom (RICET).
MoU was Signed between Competition Commission of India and ACCC for Cooperation
Published on: 06-JUN-2013
MoU was signed between CCI and ACCC on Cooperation at Canberra, Australia on 3 June 2013.
BBC and ZeeQ Signed Agreement for Bringing Cbeebiess Programmes to India
Published on: 05-JUN-2013
BBC Worldwide and Edutainment channel ZeeQ on 4 June 2013 announced that they signed a licensing
agreement for airing CBeebies programmes in India.
Tata Housing and National Safety Council of India (NSC) Signed Mou for EHS in Realty
Published on: 31-MAY-2013
MoU was signed between Tata Housing and NSC on 29 May 2013 for creating awareness for
environment, health and safety in realty.
Morgan Stanley to sell its Wealth Management Unit to Standard Chartered
Published on: 20-MAY-2013
Morgan Stanley on 20 May 2013 signed an agreement to sell its Indian wealth management unit to
Standard Chartered.
IL&FS Infrastructure Debt Fund Signed MoU with Eight Public Sector Banks
Published on: 13-MAY-2013
IL&FS on 13 May 2013 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with eight Public Sector Banks
(PSBs)

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IFFCO signed Agreement with Vale SA for Supply of Rock Phosphate

Published on: 13-MAY-2013
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-operative (IFFCO), on 11 May 2013 signed an agreement Vale SA for supply
of rock phosphate.
Tech Mahindra signed agreement with Falcorp of South Africa
Published on: 07-MAY-2013
Tech Mahindra on 6 May 2013 signed agreement with Falcorp of South Africa to float a new company.
Reliance Jio Infocomm and Vodafone Joined Consortium to set up Under-Sea Cable System
Published on: 01-MAY-2013
Reliance Jio Infocomm and others on 30 April 2013 formed a consortium to set up BBG submarine cable
system
Reliance Jio Infocom signed Pact with Bharti Airtel for International Bandwidth
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocom on 23 April 2013 had signed an agreement for International
Bandwidth.
AAI Partnered With MITRE Corporation for Setting up High-Tech R&D Centre at Hyderabad
Published on: 15-APR-2013
The Airports Authority of India partnered with MITRE Corporation, for setting up the high-tech research,
development and training facility in Hyderabad.
TCS Signed Definitive Agreements for the Acquisition of Alti SA
Published on: 10-APR-2013
Tata Consultancy Services, the leading IT Company announced on 9 April 2013 that it signed definitive
agreements for the acquisition of Alti SA.
TVS Motor and BMW Motorrad tied-up to Develop Bikes in below 500 CC Segment
Published on: 09-APR-2013
TVS & BMW signed joint technical co-operation & manufacturing agreement to develop bikes in below
500 CC segment. The bikes will be launched under two badges.
SAIL signed MoU with KSIDC and KMML for Setting Up Titanium Project in Kerala
Published on: 07-APR-2013
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government
of Kerala PSEs for setting up a Titanium Project in Kerala.
NTPC and Ministry of Power signed Memorandum of Understanding 2013-14
Published on: 04-APR-2013
NTPC and Ministry of Power signed MOU 2013-14. As per the MOU, NTPC shall strive to generate 242
BU during the year.
Prasar Bharti and Radio-Television of Slovenia inked Broadcasting MoU
Published on: 14-NOV-2013
Prasar Bharti and Radio-Television of Slovenia signed an MoU in the field of broadcasting.
HUDCO Signed MoU with School of Planning and Architecture
Published on: 07-NOV-2013

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HUDCO signed an MoU with School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi in the last week of
October 2013.
HUDCO Signed MoU with School of Planning and Architecture
Published on: 06-NOV-2013
HUDCO on 29 October 2013 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with School of Planning
and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi.
Bharti Airtel signed an Agreement with the Warid Group
Published on: 05-NOV-2013
Bharti Airtel on 5 November 2013 entered into an agreement with the Warid Group to acquire its Congo
operations
IIMC Signed International Cooperation Agreement with Queensland University of Technology
Published on: 04-NOV-2013
IIMC and Queensland University of Technology, Australia signed the International Cooperation
Agreement on 4 November 2013.
Apollo Hospitals Group Signed Partnership with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Published on: 29-OCT-2013
The Apollo Hospitals Group on 28 October 2013 announced a group-level partnership with Kohlberg
Kravis Roberts (KKR).
Paradip Port inked pact with GAIL for Setting Gas Terminal at Paradip
Published on: 27-OCT-2013
Paradip Port Trust on 26 October 2013 inked an initial pact with public sector pipeline operator GAIL
(India)
IICA Signed Five MoUs with Indias Five Leading Research and Business Institutes
Published on: 25-OCT-2013
IICA on 24 October 2013 signed 5 Memoranda of Understanding with countrys five leading research,
academic and business institutions.
Government approved Singapore Airlines' Aviation Venture with Tata Sons
Published on: 24-OCT-2013
FIPB on 24 October 2013 approved Singapore Airlines proposal to start an aviation venture with Tata
Sons
GAIL Signed Gas Cooperation Agreement with Bihar Government
Published on: 24-OCT-2013
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) and Government of Bihar signed a Gas Cooperation Agreement
(GCA) for
Pharmaceutical Firm Zydus Cadila signed Agreement with Pieris AG
Published on: 16-OCT-2013
Pharmaceutical firm Zydus Cadila on 16 October 2013 signed a drug development and commercialisation
agreement with Germanys Pieris AG
Indira Gandhi International and Birmingham Airports Signed MoU to Become Sister Airports
Published on: 08-OCT-2013

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Indira Gandhi International and Birmingham Airports on 7 October 2013 Signed MoU to Become Sister
Airports.
Indian Railways Signed Pact with RINL to Set up India's Biggest Forged Wheel Plant in UP
Published on: 03-OCT-2013
Indian Railways on 3 October 2013 signed a pact with Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) to set up the
country's biggest Forged Wheel plant at UP
Sun Pharmaceutical Entered Into Joint Venture with Intrexon Corporation
Published on: 03-OCT-2013
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries India's biggest drug maker by market capital and USA based Intrexon
Corporation, a leading player in synthetic biology announced
Egyptian Iron and Steel Company signed a contract with Tata Steel to boost its production
Published on: 27-SEP-2013
The Egyptian Iron and Steel Company signed on 27 September 2013 a contact with UK-based Tata Steel
Consulting, a subsidiary o
TCS to Launch First All Women BPO Centre in Saudi Arabia
Published on: 26-SEP-2013
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on 24 September 2013 tied up with Saudi Aramco and General Electric
(GE) to set up the first all-female BPO in Saudi Arabia.
Aircel and Micromax signed Agreement for Integrated Device Sales and Activation
Published on: 26-SEP-2013
Mobile telephony and data services provider Aircel signed an agreement with handset maker Micromax
for integrated device sales and activation
IICA Signed MoU with BSE for Development of Indias First CSR Index
Published on: 24-SEP-2013
Indian Institution of Corporate Affairs signed an MoU with Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. in Mumbai on 23
September 2013 for developing CSR index.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Signed MoU with SECI to Tap Solar Power
Published on: 20-SEP-2013
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on 17 September 2013 signed a MoU with the Solar Energy Corporation of
India to construct solar power projects at Delhi Metro.
SEBI Signed MoU with Argentina for Information Exchange on Securities Markets
Published on: 18-SEP-2013
SEBI Signed MoU with Argentina for Information Exchange on Securities Markets on 16 September 2013
ICSI Entered Into Tripartite MoU with Assocham and the Government of West Bengal
Published on: 18-SEP-2013
ICSI, MSSET and ASSOCHAM entered in the tripartite MOU for a larger cause of growth and
development of the MSME sector in West Bengal.
India and Japan signed MoU to launch Joint Research Initiatives
Published on: 16-SEP-2013
The Union Ministry of Science & Technology and RIKEN, Japans research organization have signed
MoU on 14 September 2013.

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Biocon signed a Pact with CytoSorbents for Sepsis Treatment Therapy

Published on: 13-SEP-2013
Biotechnology major Biocon on 13 September 2013 inked a pact with CytoSorbents Corporation
Wipro Tied up with Kana Software to Service Global Insurers
Published on: 08-SEP-2013
Wipro signed agreement with the US-based Kana Software to provide customer service solutions to its
global insurers
FCIL Signed Mou with CIL, GAIL and RCF for Revival of Talcher Urea Plant in Odisha
Published on: 06-SEP-2013
FCIL signed MoU with Coal India, GAIL India and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. for revival of
Talcher Urea Plant in Odisha on 5 September 2013.
Union Cabinet approved the India-Abu Dhabi Bilateral Air Services Agreement
Published on: 04-SEP-2013
The Union cabinet of India on 3 September 2013 approved the India-Abu Dhabi bilateral air services
agreement
HLL Biotech has entered into an Agreement with Institute of Immunology, Croatia
Published on: 01-SEP-2013
HLL Biotech and Institute of Immunology, Croatia has entered into an agreement for long-term supply and
technology transfer.
E-Commerce Firm Snapdeal.com entered into a Partnership with Hypercity Retail
Published on: 29-AUG-2013
E-commerce firm Snapdeal.com on 29 August 2013 entered into a strategic partnership with Hypercity
Retail
Apollo Hospitals Group signed MoU with Rochester Varsity US
Published on: 28-AUG-2013
The Apollo Hospitals Group on 27 August 2013 signed a MoU with the University of Rochester Medical
Centre, USA for academic collaboration and patient care.
Apollo Tyres tied up with Manchester United to become its Tyre Partner in UK and India
Published on: 22-AUG-2013
India's second largest tyre maker Apollo Tyres on 21 August 2013 announced a tie-up with Manchester
United

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