General Electric

Google, GE get the most face time when lobbying the EU

General Electric, which is trying to get EU approval for its bid for Alstom`s power division, had 26 meetings with senior officials, according to the report.

Jun 25, 2015, 08:36 AM IST

GE in talks with Element Financial on fleet assets sale

While a deal has not yet been reached, GE hopes to draw up terms of a sale by the end of the quarter, Bloomberg reported.

May 27, 2015, 08:48 AM IST

GE unveils digital wind farms in power push

US-based General Electric on Thursday rolled out digital wind farms (DWFs) that can boost power production by up to 20 percent and help generate about USD 50 billion of value for the wind industry.

May 21, 2015, 16:29 PM IST

CCI approves acquisition of Alstom's India assets by GE

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of Alstom's India assets by General Electric as part of global deal.

May 19, 2015, 19:18 PM IST

GE says EU has halted review of Alstom deal

The European Commission`s suspension of the review procedural and does not signify a major barrier to winning approval, GE spokesman Seth Martin said Monday.

May 12, 2015, 08:36 AM IST

Capgemini to buy IGATE in USD 4 billion US expansion push

French IT services and consulting company Capgemini said today it was buying New Jersey-based IGATE for USD 4 billion (3.7 billion euros), boosting its US-generated business to 30 per cent of its total activity.

Apr 28, 2015, 04:46 AM IST

GE in talks to sell lending unit for $74 bn: Report

General Electric, refocusing on its industrial roots, is in talks to sell its USD 74 billion commercial lending unit to Wells Fargo, the fourth-largest US bank, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Apr 21, 2015, 03:46 AM IST

GE earnings jump 61%, beat forecasts

US conglomerate giant General Electric on Friday reported a robust jump in profits for the fourth quarter as it shifts focus back to its core industrial roots.

Jan 23, 2015, 21:12 PM IST

GE proposed to invest Rs 3,000 crore in Maharashtra

US-based General Electric (GE) has proposed to invest Rs 3,000 crore in Maharashtra during a meeting with state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at World Economic Forum meet in Davos.

Jan 22, 2015, 16:31 PM IST

Alstom shareholders approve sale of energy biz to GE

Shareholders of French firm Alstom have approved the sale of the company's energy businesses to General Electric. This would, however, be subject to various other approvals.

Dec 22, 2014, 12:50 PM IST

P&G, GE world's best firms in terms of leadership: Haygroup

The global management consulting firm today released its ninth annual Best Companies for Leadership Study.

Nov 06, 2014, 15:39 PM IST

Narendra Modi's meet with top US CEOs: Who said what

After meeting Modi, India-origin Indra Nooyi, who is PepsiCo's chief, said, "he answers questions brilliantly and is very focused on improving India. So, we are thrilled to be working with him".

Sep 30, 2014, 13:21 PM IST

Electrolux takes on Whirlpool in US with $3.3 bn GE Appliances buy

Sweden`s Electrolux AB said on Monday it would double US sales by paying $3.3 billion in cash for General Electric Co`s appliances business in its biggest ever deal.

Sep 09, 2014, 08:34 AM IST

GE says selling home appliances to Electrolux for $3.3 billion

US conglomerate General Electric (GE) announced on Monday it is selling its home appliances business to Swedish white-goods group Electrolux for USD3.3 billion.

Sep 08, 2014, 13:56 PM IST

GE profits up as most industrial segments improve

General Electric Friday reported higher second-quarter earnings following cost-cutting efforts as it announced a late-July stock listing for its North American retail finance arm.

Jul 18, 2014, 18:44 PM IST

Jet Airways extends agreement with GE Aviation

Jet engines, components and integrated systems provider GE Aviation today said domestic private carrier Jet Airways has extended its agreement with the company by another five years for OnPointSM solution.

Jul 17, 2014, 18:52 PM IST

GE taps China CEO to lead Alstom merger

General Electric on Thursday said the head of its China business will transfer to France to lead the US company`s proposed buyout of Alstom`s energy businesses.

Jul 04, 2014, 01:58 AM IST

CCI dismisses charges of unfair trade practices by Wipro GE

Wipro GE Healthcare is a joint venture between Wipro Ltd and US-based General Electric Company.

Jun 25, 2014, 17:31 PM IST

Alstom approves GE's $17 billion offer to buy its power biz

Meanwhile, the French government, on Sunday, said that it will buy 20 percent stake in Alstom from construction giant Bouygues SA.

Jun 23, 2014, 12:19 PM IST

France agrees to buy 20% stake in Alstom

The final obstacle to GE's USD 17 billion takeover of Alstom's power division was overcome after the French government agreed to terms with the French engineering company's main shareholder.

Jun 23, 2014, 04:57 AM IST