Alnoor Peermohamed, Bibhu Ranjan Mishra &Amp; Raghu Krishnan

Stories by Alnoor Peermohamed, Bibhu Ranjan Mishra &Amp; Raghu Krishnan

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2018

While Mahindra isn't the first person to think that building a social network out of India was a good idea, past attempts have all failed to compete with the multi-billion dollar giants Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and the like.

'More S&P companies are going to disappear in the next decade'

'More S&P companies are going to disappear in the next decade'

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

nternally, Wipro has been pushing for 'automation'. However, when it comes to profitability, the Bengaluru-based company has a long way to go. Wipro chief executive officer Abidali Neemuchwala says while the benefits are going mostly to clients, they would start reflecting in the company's bottom line.

Why BigBasket focuses on fruits, vegetables

Why BigBasket focuses on fruits, vegetables

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2018

'We've seen tremendous traction from fruit and vegetables.' 'Around 18% of our business comes from these, almost three times higher than physical stores.'

Aadhaar: 'Security is continually evolving'

Aadhaar: 'Security is continually evolving'

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2018

Experts say the new security features will significantly ensure there is no 'large-scale theft of people's identity'.

Not just cars, Ola is keen on electric auto-rickshaws also

Not just cars, Ola is keen on electric auto-rickshaws also

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2018

This comes at a time when Ola is looking to replicate nationally the success of its auto-rickshaw offering in Chennai and Bengaluru.

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2018

Comment by SoftBank board member sets off talk of Ola-Uber merger.

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2018

Chinese bicycle sharing giant Ofo launches service in seven Indian cities.

The challenges that await ISRO's new boss

The challenges that await ISRO's new boss

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2018

K Sivan has to hasten the effort to bring in private players into satellite and rocket building and replicate India's software success in aerospace.

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2018

The two new markets are overwhelmingly dominated by US ride-hailing giant Uber, which has been able to edge out local start-ups

Transforming India: From data poor to data rich

Transforming India: From data poor to data rich

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2018

Entirely new businesses have been built using data to disrupt traditional companies.

Will visa curbs in US bring good news for techies in India?

Will visa curbs in US bring good news for techies in India?

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2018

Global IT firms seeing dearth of talent in countries such as US, looking for people with such skills from countries like India

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2018

India isn't just a testbed for SHAREit to find and perfect a new business model, but also the start of the company's globalisation dreams.

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2018

Parekh in a video address to employees expressed delight on leading the iconic company

E-com industry seen to grow at 60% in 2018

E-com industry seen to grow at 60% in 2018

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2017

The e-commerce industry is expected to return to high growth next year as large players such as Amazon, Flipkart and Paytm Mall begin to look beyond the 20 million customers who shop online on a monthly basis.

TCS's new model was finetuned in Japan

TCS's new model was finetuned in Japan

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2017

TCS is tapping an emerging opportunity called IT modernisation, which potentially could be a growth driver for the entire IT services industry for the next two to three years, says Raghu Krishnan.

How Kishore Biyani plans to woo more customers

How Kishore Biyani plans to woo more customers

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

Future Group aims to increase customer spends - average of Rs 20,000 over 10 visits at its stores in a year

Bansal pay issue: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw appeals for a closure

Bansal pay issue: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw appeals for a closure

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

The settlement with Sebi was seen as Infosys admitting guilt of the lapse, clearing out any legal or regulatory challenges and preparing ground for new chief executive officer Salil Parekh.

Infy whistle-blower wants Sebi to act in Panaya, Bansal issues

Infy whistle-blower wants Sebi to act in Panaya, Bansal issues

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2017

The whistle-blower's letter to Sebi said future disclosures on any wrongdoing could potentially not be exposed if Infosys is let off the hook now.

Infy seeks Sebi help over Bansal's Rs 17.38 cr severance pay

Infy seeks Sebi help over Bansal's Rs 17.38 cr severance pay

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2017

Analysts say IT major cleaning up act before new CEO takes over; regulator might take a year

Salil Parekh is just what the doc ordered for Infy

Salil Parekh is just what the doc ordered for Infy

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2017

In Parekh, an IIT-Bombay and Cornell University alumnus, Infosys may have finally found a person who will grab the market opportunity with good execution.