Raghu Krishnan And Anita Babu

Stories by Raghu Krishnan And Anita Babu

How the Infosys founders are giving back to the start-up ecosystem

How the Infosys founders are giving back to the start-up ecosystem

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

'In certain sectors we want to become catalysts, in others we want to encourage.' S D Shibulal discusses Axilor Ventures with Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan.

DeMo: Big buys via cards down since November

DeMo: Big buys via cards down since November

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

Card-based EMI transactions dropped about 60 per cent in the first week after demonetisation and then recovered steadily. However, these are not yet back to the levels before November 8.

'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.

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2017

While Pokemon Go prompted people to get out of their chairs and take a walk, Trakinvest became a potential hiring platform for brokerage firms. Anita Babu on gamification in 2017.

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.

Amazon or local at-home beauty services: What's your pick?

Amazon or local at-home beauty services: What's your pick?

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

Homegrown start-ups like UrbanClap and AtHomeDiva will now have to compete with the global e-commerce giant. Anita Babu reports.

Payment wallets make the most of Modi move

Payment wallets make the most of Modi move

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2016

With a surge in users and transactions in two weeks, payment wallets step up cashbacks to get more users online.

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.

Automakers pour money into electric bike start-ups

Automakers pour money into electric bike start-ups

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2016

Large manufacturers are investing in small companies to get a peek into their R&D. Alnoor Peermohamed and Anita Babu report.

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.