Samsung unveils mobile payment service

Mumbai

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday launched mobile payment service in the country. Apart from allowing users to simply tap and pay on the go using their registered cards, the service, Samsung Pay, has integrated Paytm and the government’s Unified Payments Interface into the application, it said. PTI

New Delhi

VW begins production of Tiguan in India

Volkswagen said on Wednesday it has started production of its upcoming premium SUV Tiguan at the Aurangabad plant in Maharashtra. To be launched later this year in India, it will be available with a 2-litre diesel engine mated to a 7-speed automatic gearbox. PTI

New Delhi

Gold surges by Rs 300 on global cues

Gold prices surged by Rs 300 to 29,350 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Wednesday in tandem with a firm overseas trend amid increased buying by local jewellers. Bullion traders said apart from a firm trend overseas, increased buying by local jewellers led to the rally. PTI

Chandigarh

Sinha takes charge of CII-Northern Region

Sumant Sinha, founder chairman and CEO of ReNew Power, took charge of CII Northern Region for the year 2017-18 as its chairman on Wednesday. Sachit Jain, MD, Vardhman Special Steels and Joint MD of Vardhman Textiles, has been appointed deputy chairman. TNS

Chandigarh

British Paints unveils new interior emulsion

British Paints has announced the launch of splendor luxury interior emulsion. Chandigarh, tricity and Himachal being potential markets for the brand, the company intends to increase their market share, both in terms of sales and reach. TNS