Leslie D'Monte And Shivani Shinde In New Delhi, Mumbai

Stories by Leslie D'Monte And Shivani Shinde In New Delhi, Mumbai

Infosys to consider share buyback on April 14, announce FY21 results

Infosys to consider share buyback on April 14, announce FY21 results

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2021

The IT services giant is also slated to hold a board meeting on April 13 and 14, to approve of and take on record the consolidated financial results of the company for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2021. Indian IT majors will be announcing their fourth quarter (Q4) and 2020-21 results starting April 12. At the end of the Q3 FY21 Infosys had cash and investment of $4.5 billion.

Tech spend in 2021 to be better than last 2 years: Nasscom survey

Tech spend in 2021 to be better than last 2 years: Nasscom survey

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2021

With the economy gaining pace and large deals back on the table, chief executive officers (CEOs) of tech companies believe global tech spending will witness growth this year. According to CEO Survey by Nasscom, about 71 per cent chief executives expect global spend to grow over 4 per cent. The figure is significantly higher than the previous two years - 41 per cent and 59 per cent in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The survey also said the recovery in global tech spending will be led by the digital segment.

TCS is looking for 'talent on the cloud'

TCS is looking for 'talent on the cloud'

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2021

The company is also looking at creating an algorithm-based talent marketplace and an internal gig workers' community. Talent Cloud will be powered by Algo Talent Development, enabling associates to move across different technologies and industry domains.

'Make in India for India and the world'

'Make in India for India and the world'

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2021

'With nearly double the market share of our nearest competitor, we are shaping the digital transformation journey of close to 1,000 clients in India.'

Wipro's Capco buy: A good deal, but devil lies in the execution

Wipro's Capco buy: A good deal, but devil lies in the execution

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2021

From the beginning of 2021 Wipro has moved on to a new organisational structure. Analyst tracking the company are now wondering if CEO Thierry Delaporte's attempt to bolster Wipro's presence in the BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) space by acquiring Capco for $1.45 billion is a step taken too early. Though many agree that Capco as a target may be good, but Wipro, which has been the most aggressive player in acquiring firms compared to its Indian players, does not have much to show in terms of performance as it continues to lag peers.

Data breach could cost world's top brands up to $223 billion

Data breach could cost world's top brands up to $223 billion

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2021

The world's top brands across sectors might lose between $93 billion and $223 billion because of a data breach, a first-of-its-kind study by Interbrand and Infosys, called 'Invisible Tech, Real Impact', has found. This represents 4-9.6 per cent of their cumulative value. The study gains significance in the backdrop of yet another massive hack, this time of Microsoft's email software, which is estimated to have affected at least 60,000 known victims globally, according to Bloomberg. The study found that there is a long-term impact of data breaches on brands across sectors.

'Cyber attacks meant to smear India's reputation'

'Cyber attacks meant to smear India's reputation'

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2021

'The hackers' objectives were centred around smearing India's reputation, causing productivity loss, creating operational damage and seeking financial gains.'

E-learning, WFH power up notebook and laptop sales

E-learning, WFH power up notebook and laptop sales

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2021

For Q4CY20, PC shipments grew by 27 per cent year-on-year, said data from the IDC.

At Rs 9500 cr, Tatas' buyout of BigBasket will be biggest in online grocery space

At Rs 9500 cr, Tatas' buyout of BigBasket will be biggest in online grocery space

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2021

The deal, which is expected to close in the next four to five weeks, will give exit to investors Alibaba, Abraaj Group and IFC. The parties are awaiting approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

Xiaomi maintains No.1 position in a bad year for smartphones

Xiaomi maintains No.1 position in a bad year for smartphones

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2021

The first half of the year (H1-2020) was marked by sluggish growth with demand down 26 per cent YoY, while the second half saw recovery. H2-2020 recovered with 19 per cent YoY growth, reports Shivani Shinde.

IT majors to focus on localised hiring

IT majors to focus on localised hiring

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2021

TCS, Infosys ramp up onshore hiring; Infosys committed to hire 25,000 over 5 years.

A red traffic signal that proved lucky for many motorists

A red traffic signal that proved lucky for many motorists

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2019

Before the signal turned green, the bridge came down along with people on it, said an eyewitness.

'Cultural differences' cat is out of Infosys bag

'Cultural differences' cat is out of Infosys bag

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2017

I have no hesitation to say that the cultural milieu is different, said chairman R Seshasayee in a rare media interaction.

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

Can the country afford to have problems of such magnitude in the cities of Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, which not only are the major growth drivers but are also the biggest revenue contributors in their respective states?

Tamil Nadu allows unions in IT sector

Tamil Nadu allows unions in IT sector

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2016

The issue arose after TCS dismissed hundreds of employees in January 2015, leading to the formation of the IT Employees Wing supported by the NDLF.

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

Sales of refrigerators were higher this year versus last year.

6 reasons why Infosys' shares jumped 11% on July 21

6 reasons why Infosys' shares jumped 11% on July 21

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2015

Along with a robust set of numbers, the management too sounded confident of its growth prospects

40 Years ago... and now- Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie

40 Years ago... and now- Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2015

Kohli is a pioneer and a visionary.

To guide or not to guide: Infy dilemma

To guide or not to guide: Infy dilemma

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2013

Analysts wonder if the firm will discontinue giving annual guidance.

Uncertain demand may change IT's hiring pattern

Uncertain demand may change IT's hiring pattern

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2013

Human resource experts say the volatile environment might change its hiring pattern, with the process spread through the year, instead of happening during December - February as at present.