Mahesh Kulkarni &Amp; Bibhu Ranjan Mishra

Stories by Mahesh Kulkarni &Amp; Bibhu Ranjan Mishra

We will not be afraid to make more changes: S D Shibulal

We will not be afraid to make more changes: S D Shibulal

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2014

Even as Infosys posted healthy growth for October-December 2013 and raised its revenue forecast for FY14, S D Shibulal, the managing director and chief executive officer, says it's still work in progress.

Infosys might make Finacle separate subsidiary in de-merger plan

Infosys might make Finacle separate subsidiary in de-merger plan

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

Debate on, as part of wider plan to have products & platforms business as another unit.

IT firms look at digital transformation to stay ahead

IT firms look at digital transformation to stay ahead

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2014

With the world getting more and more instrumented with smart devices, global enterprises are increasingly looking at undertaking a 'digital transformation' journey to stay ahead in the race. Emerging technologies such as social, mobility, analytics and cloud have given birth to new business opportunities and forcing enterprises to finetune their IT buying decisions -- quite differently from what they used to do.

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.

Former Infosys CFO Balakrishnan joins AAP

Former Infosys CFO Balakrishnan joins AAP

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

A chartered accountant by training, Bala understands the nuances of electoral politics.

I've been thinking of quitting Infosys for over a year: V Balakrishnan

I've been thinking of quitting Infosys for over a year: V Balakrishnan

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2013

My interest is to work with young entrepreneurs to build businesses and see if I can add value to the boards of other global companies.

Toyota to cut production as sales drop

Toyota to cut production as sales drop

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2013

With slowing sales and to avoid inventory accumulation, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd has planned to cut production of passenger cars and utility vehicles at its factory in Bidadi, 35 km from Bangalore.

Infosys bets big on India's private sector

Infosys bets big on India's private sector

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2013

Company plans to raise the contribution of Indian private sector to its revenue from about 15% to about 50% in two-three years.

Tech Mahindra to expand base in West Asia

Tech Mahindra to expand base in West Asia

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2013

IT services firm looks at local partnerships, JVs, acquisitions to expand base in region.

Ashok Vemuri doubles his Infy salary at iGate

Ashok Vemuri doubles his Infy salary at iGate

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2013

He will get annual base salary of $1.3 million apart from bonus.

Mahila Bank to have pay-per-use IT infra model

Mahila Bank to have pay-per-use IT infra model

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2013

Move to hasten rollout and, if successful, set a precedent for new banking firms.

Trendy, light-weight PET bottles to take wine to mass market

Trendy, light-weight PET bottles to take wine to mass market

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2013

The usage of PET bottles by a handful of wine makers is set to take the drink to the masses, thanks to a packaging solution offered by Manjushree Technopack Ltd, a Bengaluru-based manufacturer of PET bottles and performs.

Balakrishnan moves up another level at Infosys

Balakrishnan moves up another level at Infosys

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2013

In another significant senior-level realignment at Infosys, V Balakrishnan, one of the two internal candidates being considered for the chief executive's post, has been given additional charge of the new utilities and resources vertical.

IT better, but recovery still far off

IT better, but recovery still far off

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2013

India's export-oriented information technology outsourcing industry is perhaps more optimistic today about growth prospects than it was in the past five years.

Parle to close Bengaluru plant from Sep 9

Parle to close Bengaluru plant from Sep 9

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2013

The company, after witnessing a prolonged dispute with striking workers over several issues, has received the Karnataka government's approval to close the factory.

Toyota to idle Bengaluru plant 8 days in a month

Toyota to idle Bengaluru plant 8 days in a month

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2013

Toyota has set up two manufacturing plants at Bidadi, about 35 km from here, with a combined capacity of 310,000 units a year.

TechM may buy Polaris' IT services business

TechM may buy Polaris' IT services business

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2013

Now sole contender as L&T Infotech quits race

Textile ministry chalks out plan to reduce silk imports

Textile ministry chalks out plan to reduce silk imports

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2013

The new area expansion would help in increasing the production of silk from the present 23,000 tonnes per annum to 32,000 tonnes, a growth of 39 per cent.

Tata Coffee eyes retail market for growth

Tata Coffee eyes retail market for growth

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2013

The company is already supplying coffee beans to cafes, instant coffee to Hotels, restaurants and catering segment, vending and various other establishments. Going forward, it plans to look at vending solutions on its own.

Tatas looking at European buys to brew instant coffee biz

Tatas looking at European buys to brew instant coffee biz

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2013

It is currently scouting for suitable firms in Europe and planning to close the deal some time this year, a top company executive said.