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Infotech eyes buys in aerospace sector

Infotech eyes buys in aerospace sector

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2009

Infotech is targeting firms that have the right set of skills and nearness to customers in the US, besides looking at companies that will help increase its competency in terms of delivery in China, Romania, India and Russia in the areas of geographic information systems and engineering within the design space.

Andhra not to cancel land allotted to Satyam SEZ

Andhra not to cancel land allotted to Satyam SEZ

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2009

Last week, the 20-hectare zone had got embroiled in a controversy amid reports that the state government was taking back the land. This was after allegations that the land was allotted in an unfair manner. But Chief Minister Rajasekhara Reddy said the government would not cancel the allocation as the company was "sound."

ISB to nurture startups

ISB to nurture startups

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2009

ISB is in the process of framing guidelines on the proposed initiative. It will also approach companies for supporting the students. There is also a proposal to provide grants to the entrepreneurs. However, this is still in nascent stages.

Hyderabad Economic City gets 471 acres

Hyderabad Economic City gets 471 acres

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2009

HEC will be developed by the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority of UAE in association with APIIC. The government gave the land to APIIC at Rs 16 lakh (Rs 1.6 million) per acre, AP's information and public relations minister said after a cabinet meeting. The investing agency had sought 2,000 acres for the HEC. The remaining land would be given in due course, an APIIC official said.

Satyam puts off board meeting to January 10

Satyam puts off board meeting to January 10

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2008

Meeting agenda to go beyond buyback.

India email market will grow at 24 per cent

India email market will grow at 24 per cent

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2008

"There are 4.55 million broadband-connected SME PCs, of which 13 per cent are expected to be the hosted exchange opportunity. Email is expected on every fourth phone to be sold in India in the next four years. Enterprise customers now want to access email, calendar, attachments and more wherever they are, on choice of their device --a big opportunity for telcos, Internet service providers and systems integrators," said Dayakar Puskoor, executive chairman, GlobalOutlook.

IT employees show little tax planning

IT employees show little tax planning

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2008

The Annual Tax Survey by Right Horizons, an investment advisory and wealth management firm, shows that financial planning among salaried individuals is by and large conspicuous by its absence.

Indian employees most confident: Kenexa survey

Indian employees most confident: Kenexa survey

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2008

About 81 per cent of employees in India have confidence in their organisations, reveals a recent research conducted by the Kenexa Research Institute (KRI).

Retail rent dips 40%, realtors work overtime

Retail rent dips 40%, realtors work overtime

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2008

Spencer's Retail, the retail arm of RPG Group, says it has seen a 30-40 per cent decline in the rentals in Tier-II and -III cities. In Tier-I and metropolitan cities, the correction is in the range of 15-20 per cent, and a further correction and its impact is likely to come in the next few months.

Dell's learning centre in Hyderabad

Dell's learning centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2008

The centre will have a computer room with 20 PCs with Internet capability, a music room comprising instruments like drums, tabla, guitar, sitar, harmonium and synthesiser, and a library room with books and CDs ranging from academic, entertainment and general knowledge.

More Indian tourists head abroad

More Indian tourists head abroad

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2008

About 64 per cent of the total outbound Indian tourists had sightseeing on the agenda; others travelled to explore new places, seek a change from daily routine, destress and visit family and friends, the report stated. Nature, safety and hygiene are among the important factors considered when selecting a travel destination. Singapore emerged as the most common travel destination for Indians (24 per cent) in the next 12 months, followed by Dubai, Australia, and Malaysia.

'5 mn Americans depend on Indian companies'

'5 mn Americans depend on Indian companies'

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2008

The nuclear energy business in India would be in the order of $100 billion (about Rs 4 lakh crore) in about 10 years after the deal comes through. A few companies dealing in clean energy have been making enquiries with the commerce department about the possible trade opportunities and the scope of nuclear business, he said.

Infosys to focus on learning services

Infosys to focus on learning services

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2008

Infosys Technologies Limited, the Bangalore-based consulting, IT services and business process management company, is leveraging its human resource (HR) development strategies to bring new business into its fold, said company's chief executive officer and managing director S Gopalakrishnan (Kris).

When will Hyderabad Airport start operations?

When will Hyderabad Airport start operations?

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2008

GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) has developed the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad ahead of schedule, but the company officials are not in a position to tell when the new facility will commence commercial operations even three days after its inauguration.It is learnt that most of the private airlines, including domestic and international carriers, are yet to enter into an agreement with the new airport's two ground handlers.

ISB launches new centre of excellence

ISB launches new centre of excellence

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2008

This is the fifth centre to be established at the ISB. The school has already set up four such centres in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, logistics & manufacturing, and IT.

Tax breaks: Punjab comes under fire

Tax breaks: Punjab comes under fire

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2008

Punjab is opposing Centre's area-based tax exemption policy while the underdeveloped states are lauding it as a "well deserved" package.

Test flights make smooth landing at Hyd airport

Test flights make smooth landing at Hyd airport

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2008

Pilot DD Gandhi, who flew the Kingfisher aircraft from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, circled thrice over the Shamshabad airport before touching the South Asia's longest runway (4,260 metres) amidst applause from the 50-odd passengers, mostly journalists besides guests and officials of the GMR group.

Site finalised for Vizag international airport

Site finalised for Vizag international airport

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2008

Governor ND Tiwari while addressing the joint session of the legislative Assembly, which commenced the 40-day annual budget sessions on Monday , said the Airports Authority of India had conducted a site location feasibility study for the international airport at Visakhapatnam and the site had been finalised near Rayavaram.

Aditya Birla Retail plans Rs 10,000 cr expansion

Aditya Birla Retail plans Rs 10,000 cr expansion

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2008

Aditya Birla Retail Limited (ABRL), the retail arm of the Aditya Birla Group, would be investing Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 80-100 billion) in expanding its operations across the country over a period of five years.

Now, a reality show on cyberspace

Now, a reality show on cyberspace

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2007

India Ka Hero, perhaps the first-of-its-kind online reality show, developed by NowPos (short for NowPossible) Online Services Private Limited, allows aspiring musicians, singers, dancers and comedians shed their stage frights and showcase their artistic abilities.