Itika Sharma Punit And Anusha Soni

Stories by Itika Sharma Punit And Anusha Soni

Wipro to invest in robotics, artificial intelligence

Wipro to invest in robotics, artificial intelligence

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2014

Company identifies areas like cognitive technologies, artificial intelligence, man-machine interface, robotics

No founder's exit is a loss: Mindtree chief

No founder's exit is a loss: Mindtree chief

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2014

In an email interview with Business Standard, Mindtree's co-founder and chairman says the company was designed to outlive the founding team and no such departure is a loss.

Street waits as Vishal Sikka makes his moves at Infosys

Street waits as Vishal Sikka makes his moves at Infosys

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2014

Analysts say no pressure on new CEO for immediate results.

New FDI policy will attract bigger players in Railways

New FDI policy will attract bigger players in Railways

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2014

Despite public-private partnership projects announced in several rail budgets, the investment since 2000 has been merely Rs 3,000 crore.

Wipro has strong succession plans in place: CFO

Wipro has strong succession plans in place: CFO

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2014

It has replacements ready even for senior managers, in case someone quits.

Railways readying for action on FDI

Railways readying for action on FDI

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

With the Union government clearing the way for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the railways, the Railway Board is devising a plan for operations, maintenance and construction projects.

Sikka promotes 5,000 employees to keep them back at Infosys

Sikka promotes 5,000 employees to keep them back at Infosys

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

Sources said the promotions, most of those on the delivery side of the business, would be handed out before October.

Why Cognizant has cut revenue growth estimate

Why Cognizant has cut revenue growth estimate

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

Rajeev Mehta, chief executive for IT services, believes this is due to a few client-specific issues, saying the overall business environment continues to look good.

Microsoft to set up data centre in India to spur growth

Microsoft to set up data centre in India to spur growth

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2014

Even as Microsoft has seen exponential growth for its cloud platform Azure in India, the firm has not yet set up local servers.

Flipkart signs up for Modi's labour training plan

Flipkart signs up for Modi's labour training plan

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2014

E-retailer Flipkart has signed a memorandum of understanding with the labour ministry for short-term training of its new employees.

Infosys investors bet on new boss

Infosys investors bet on new boss

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2014

Infosys Chief Executive Officer-designate Vishal Sikka might be new to Indian information-technology (IT) services business, but his past credentials were enough for the company's shareholders to offer him a warm welcome at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) that was called to seek approval for his appointment, among other things.

Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups

Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2014

Wipro, has set up a venture capital (VC) fund that will look at investing in early-to-middle stage technology start-ups globally.

We can do what TCS has done, and with fewer people: T K Kurien

We can do what TCS has done, and with fewer people: T K Kurien

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2014

We won't see a bigger decline in mining going forward, but it might remain flat in July-August 2014.

Infosys to strengthen sales teams in US, Europe

Infosys to strengthen sales teams in US, Europe

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2014

To hire 300 graduates in those regions in FY15; moves staff with strong tech skills into sales.

Railways might allow private sector operations in some areas

Railways might allow private sector operations in some areas

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2014

To facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) in high- speed rail projects, the government is likely to allow private sector entry in operations.

Walmart eyes 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce project

Walmart eyes 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce project

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2014

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is hoping to get more than 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce pilot project that will be launched in the first week of July.

Rajdhani derailment: Special railways coaches prevent more casualties

Rajdhani derailment: Special railways coaches prevent more casualties

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2014

An inquiry by the safety commissioner has been ordered. Anusha Soni reports

Tech firms use World Cup to engage employees

Tech firms use World Cup to engage employees

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2014

Fanfare of FIFA World Cup 2014 travels continents as Indian techies root for the tournament

Jabong may go for public listing within a year

Jabong may go for public listing within a year

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2014

The company is likely to choose one of its existing auditing partners -- PricewaterhouseCoopers, EY (formerly Ernst & Young) and KPMG -- as an advisor for the listing process.

Jabong adds to brand count, lead over Myntra

Jabong adds to brand count, lead over Myntra

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2014

Nets three more foreign brands for exclusive retailing, but the cost of the business model may be high, say experts.