Romita Majumdar &Amp;Amp; Debasis Mohapatra

Stories by Romita Majumdar &Amp;Amp; Debasis Mohapatra

India's rural mobile phone base slips further

India's rural mobile phone base slips further

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2019

According to telcos and analysts, this is due to SIM consolidation happening after the minimum recharge plans were implemented by incumbents.

Ghosts of Panaya, Skava continue to haunt Infosys

Ghosts of Panaya, Skava continue to haunt Infosys

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2019

In 2015, Infosys, under the leadership of then CEO Vishal Sikka, had bought Israeli automation technology firm Panaya for around $ 200 million and e-commerce service provider Skava for $1 20 million. The buyouts were mired in controversy owing to allegation of over-payment apart from not being an ideal fit.

'A Bharat Ratna among businessmen'

'A Bharat Ratna among businessmen'

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2019

'He is a role model for Indian industry.'

Mindtree set to appoint 3 L&T nominees as board directors

Mindtree set to appoint 3 L&T nominees as board directors

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2019

With this rejig, Mindtree's board will now have 12 board members from eight.

US plan to cap H-1B visas can be devastating

US plan to cap H-1B visas can be devastating

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2019

The proposed annual quota for Indian companies could be between 10 and 15 per cent. Currently, there are no country-specific limits on H-1B allotment.

Adverse action on audit firms may put IT cos in a spot

Adverse action on audit firms may put IT cos in a spot

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2019

Currently, Deloitte, EY and KPMG with their associates work as statutory auditors of most of the top league domestic IT services firms. Owing to many alleged auditing lapses, the regulators have either imposed restrictions on the audit firms or are seeking to do so.

Tough challenges ahead for Rishad Premji

Tough challenges ahead for Rishad Premji

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2019

'His working style differs from his father as he is a quick decision-maker.'

Why telcos have little interest in 5G auctions

Why telcos have little interest in 5G auctions

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2019

Bharti Airtel called the prices exorbitant while Vodafone Idea wants the auctions take place in 2020. The auctions need to happen when the infrastructure is ready for the roll out, be it in terms of fiberisation levels, or optimisation of equipment and software etc. Spending a hefty amount on a technology (airwaves) that at present offers limited returns is not going to be a priority for the incumbent telcos.

Azim Premji's legacy is a reflection of his business acumen

Azim Premji's legacy is a reflection of his business acumen

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2019

People mostly say 'work hard and party harder', but Premji's concept is 'work hard and work harder'. With close to 70 per cent of his wealth pledged to charity, Premji is also the epitome of a true leader who makes a mark in giving back most of his wealth to society.

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2019

Founded in 2015, Meesho is one of the country's fastest growing social commerce platforms, and provides small and independent entrepreneurs with products and tools to start, maintain, and grow their businesses. Facebook's interest in the digital commerce follows Reliance Industries' entry into the hybrid e-commerce ecosystem.

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2019

Following their passion paid off for Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth with their fantasy sports platform Dream11 entering the unicorn club with a valuation of over $1 billion.

Sports is where Infy plans to show its prowess

Sports is where Infy plans to show its prowess

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

Such partnership will not only give the company an opportunity to showcase its expertise in new technology areas, they will also help in boosting its brand image with clients and employees

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

In an interview with Peerzada Abrar and Romita Majumdar, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said that his company would continue to bet heavily on India's engineering talent pool.

Minimum recharge, not 4G subscribers behind Airtel's Q4 revenue growth

Minimum recharge, not 4G subscribers behind Airtel's Q4 revenue growth

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2019

Airtel reported a 19 per cent rise in its ARPU in the March quarter, as it removed the non-paying users from its network.

Uncertainty haunts shareholders of L&T, Mindtree

Uncertainty haunts shareholders of L&T, Mindtree

Rediff.com   30 May 2019

L&T is pursuing a controlling stake of 66 per cent in the mid-tier IT firm, for Rs 10,700 crore.

Tech Mahindra bags $100-mn outsourcing deal from Vodafone New Zealand

Tech Mahindra bags $100-mn outsourcing deal from Vodafone New Zealand

Rediff.com   28 May 2019

According to reports, Vodafone NZ had offered all its employees, other than call centre and retail staffers, voluntary severance package

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Rediff.com   24 May 2019

Squeezing growth prospects in IT services firms and higher compensation in technology centres run by global companies are the two factors driving this trend.

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh took home a pay package of Rs 24.67 crore in FY19

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh took home a pay package of Rs 24.67 crore in FY19

Rediff.com   20 May 2019

The CEO's compensation included a fixed salary component of Rs 6.07 crore, variable pay of Rs 10.96 crore and perquisites worth Rs 7.64 crore.

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

Rediff.com   17 May 2019

IBM started using Watson last year in India in two of its key divisions, services and infrastructure, for the bulk of its 150,000 employees as part of its "predictive retention" programme.

The big challenge brands are facing in India

The big challenge brands are facing in India

Rediff.com   8 May 2019

The digital audience knows the difference between healthy suggestions, which are welcome, and a downright breach of privacy, which is abhorred.