Horticorp keeps vegetable prices under control in Onam season

Trivandrum: Despite the rising prices, the market intervention by the Kerala State Horticultural Products Development Corporation Ltd. or Horticorp, as it’s popularly know, is keeping the prices of fruits and vegetables under control in Kerala during this festive season. Horticorp has made elaborate arrangements throughout the State, to meet the demands of the general public for essential commodities.

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CII plans skill development initiatives in Kerala, ties up with ICAI

Trivandrum: In just three weeks after tying up with Nasscom for a skill development programme for the IT & ITeS sector in Kerala, the Government of Kerala has signed a MoU with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in India (ICAI) for a similar programme for the Financial Services sector targeted at +2 and undergraduate students in Kerala under a PPP model. The initiative, spearheaded by CII, Kerala, aims to make the students passing out from colleges employable.

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Tata Realty enters Kerala market with Tritvam in Kochi

Kochi: Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd. (TRIL), a 100% subsidiary of Tata Sons, one of India’s largest conglomerates, has launched its internationally styled premium water front residential property in Kochi, ‘Tritvam’. Located on the most scenic and coveted Marine Drive in Kochi and spread over 8.44 acres of land, the plush property is centrally located and enjoys excellent connectivity and proximity to the economic centres of the city.

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Kanan Devan brings Onam cheer to cancer patients

Trivandrum: Kanan Devan, the heritage tea brand in Kerala, in association with Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), Trivandrum, is continuing its noble initiative to contribute towards fighting cancer for the third consecutive year. From each sale of a Kanan Devan Green 250 grams pack, a contribution of Re.1 will go to the RCC, towards the treatment of cancer affected patients. This initiative takes forward Kanan Devan’s brand promise of ‘Winning challenges with a smile’.

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Fitch confirms ratings of three Kerala based private banks

Kochi: Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Long-Term ratings of three Kerala-Based private sector banks. Federal Bank Limited (FBL) has been affirmed at ‘Fitch AA-(ind)’, South Indian Bank (SIB) at ‘Fitch A+(ind)’, and Dhanlaxmi Bank (Dhanlaxmi) at ‘Fitch BBB-(ind)’. The Outlooks on the National Long-Term ratings of FBL and SIB are Stable. Dhanlaxmi’s ratings remain on Rating Watch Negative (RWN). Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through objective and balanced credit opinions, research and data.

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