Raghu Krishnan

Stories by Raghu Krishnan

'The idea is to promote research as a career'

'The idea is to promote research as a career'

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2017

'India is a country where many of the problems need local solutions and some be solved using basic science.'

Tiger Global gets into driver's seat at Flipkart

Tiger Global gets into driver's seat at Flipkart

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

The Bansals losing out operational control of Flipkart comes at a time when global rival Amazon, in which Tiger Global holds a minority stake, is stepping up investment in India in an attempt to overtake the Bengaluru-based e-commerce firm.

In new year message, Sikka, Premji talk of challenges ahead

In new year message, Sikka, Premji talk of challenges ahead

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

In new year message, Sikka warns staff of automation, Premji talks of Wipro's core values

The consortium powering India's space race

The consortium powering India's space race

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2016

ISRO has an opportunity to be the one-stop shop for satellite manufacturing, and Alpha Design is just the booster it needed.

Post-valuation, Flipkart, Ola struggle to raise funds at peak price

Post-valuation, Flipkart, Ola struggle to raise funds at peak price

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2016

Both Indian firms have been in talks with investors for nearly a year to raise fresh funds of as much as $ 1 billion, but with little success so far.

G Janardhana Reddy, still a force in Karnataka politics

G Janardhana Reddy, still a force in Karnataka politics

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2016

The wedding celebrations show the controversial mining baron retains influence over elected representatives, whichever party is in power.

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2016

Around half the value of the mark-downs is due to the Japanese currency's appreciation against other currencies.

Why Theresa May won't go to Bengaluru IT firms

Why Theresa May won't go to Bengaluru IT firms

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2016

Theresa May's visit to a Bengaluru aerospace systems supplier is seen as the UK's strategy to pursue new defence deals.

Nasscom raises concerns over GST implementation

Nasscom raises concerns over GST implementation

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2016

"The industry is looking at a rate of 12-16 per cent. So, it entirely depends on how it gets. But the bigger concern is how the GST is applied," said R Chandrashekhar, president of Nasscom.

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2016

'It is a gradual process of saying we want to have all the decisions across business sectors available in India as well.'

Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

Foxconn is yet to submit its land requirements to the Maharashtra government to set up its factories.

As CEO I have been managing top 25 clients: Vishal Sikka

As CEO I have been managing top 25 clients: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2016

In our case, the reason for this downward revision of guidance is because there are clients where we have had one time hits because of ramp-downs and things like this, says the Infosys CEO.

How Facebook can disrupt OLX, Quikr's marketplace

How Facebook can disrupt OLX, Quikr's marketplace

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2016

With its free listing of goods and services, Facebook could disrupt the paid model adopted by classified players in the country, say Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan.

When it comes to business, he's Quickr!

When it comes to business, he's Quickr!

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2016

Quikr founder & CEO Pranay Chulet tells Raghu Krishnan and Bibhu Ranjan Mishra why money has never been an issue for Quikr and that someday he will make a romantic comedy.

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2016

While TCS, Infosys and Cognizant have hinted at a weak quarter, analysts say the slowdown is cyclical and growth will return after the US elections

Infy exits show challenges Sikka is facing

Infy exits show challenges Sikka is facing

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2016

In the past two years, Sikka has brought in new measures by putting project managers to pitch how they cut time, saved costs and improved productivity

GSLV rocket puts ISRO in elite club

GSLV rocket puts ISRO in elite club

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2016

Global analysts say a successful launch of operational GSLV MkII rocket will reduce dependency for ISRO on foreign launchers.

Brexit tremor hits Infosys

Brexit tremor hits Infosys

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2016

Takes a knock after RBS changes plan on Williams & Glyn; contract loss to impact 3,000 Infy staffers

Happiest Minds: Ashok Soota to score big in second innings

Happiest Minds: Ashok Soota to score big in second innings

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

Happiest Minds expects revenue to touch $100 mn in 3 years, the fastest in India's tech services sector.

United Spirits to shed 300 jobs

United Spirits to shed 300 jobs

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2016

United Spirits wants to align its resources to meet its goals of becoming a trusted and respected consumer goods company.