Romita Majumdar &Amp;Amp; Sohini Das

Stories by Romita Majumdar &Amp;Amp; Sohini Das

Why M&As are on the rise in Indian tech firms

Why M&As are on the rise in Indian tech firms

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2018

In the last couple of months, the IT and BPO space has seen a big uptick in M&A activities, with companies merging with other entities to become bigger players.

Why it's time for a social media primer for brands

Why it's time for a social media primer for brands

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2018

Online bullies, haters, trolls - call them what you will - are the blight of social media, for not just individual users but also brands and companies.

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2018

Last year, there was almost 16 per cent increase in hiring by the Global Capability Centres in India.

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2018

Experts believe the move will have little impact given limited production of generic drugs and authority of doctors in prescribing medicines.

Pharma industry bounces back to good health

Pharma industry bounces back to good health

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2018

In May, price growth for drugs was in negative territory at (-)1 per cent

Kirana stores and the power of big data

Kirana stores and the power of big data

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2018

Big retailers are openly talking of plans to harness the power of big data, even reporting those in annual reports as part of a long-term strategy.

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2018

NITI Aayog recommendations cite the need for greater industry-academia collaboration to meet skill demand

Will Pepperfry become another Amazon?

Will Pepperfry become another Amazon?

Rediff.com   29 May 2018

Pepperfry rethinks its user experience, increases its range of low-priced goods. It also positions itself as a home and dcor solutions provider as it looks for buyer loyalty.

Why Modi's dream of starting bullet train by 2022 may be derailed

Why Modi's dream of starting bullet train by 2022 may be derailed

Rediff.com   21 May 2018

While farmers in Gujarat are rejecting the compensation package, farmers in Maharashtra say they do not wish to part with their land for a project that largely benefits Gujarat.

Takeover battle over, Munjal-Burman team bags Fortis

Takeover battle over, Munjal-Burman team bags Fortis

Rediff.com   11 May 2018

Their offer values Fortis at over Rs 9,000 crore, or around Rs 172 per share.

Why hiring by the four IT biggies dropped 76% in FY18

Why hiring by the four IT biggies dropped 76% in FY18

Rediff.com   4 May 2018

Most large companies have curbed their hiring plans in 2018-19 because they continue to invest in digital technologies.

Skill to succeed: How TCS is leading the hiring game

Skill to succeed: How TCS is leading the hiring game

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2018

The company hires postgraduate and PhD students from A+ grade institutes to be part of its research team.

H1-B visa applications for 2018-19 see 4% drop

H1-B visa applications for 2018-19 see 4% drop

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2018

Lower numbers signal that that companies, especially the technology services firms, are steadily reducing the dependency on non-immigrant visas.

Going ethical: The new strategy brands use to lure millennials

Going ethical: The new strategy brands use to lure millennials

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2018

Consumers are opening up their wallets for intangible promises.

Is a bubble building up in IT midcaps?

Is a bubble building up in IT midcaps?

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2018

As IT midcap stocks ride high, it has created speculation around a potential bubble with analysts picking the midcaps' client concentration as the biggest concern area.

Prices of key diabetes, cancer drugs may drop by 25%

Prices of key diabetes, cancer drugs may drop by 25%

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

A recent report has suggested that future patent expires in the cardiac and anti-diabetes space would form a good opportunity for smaller firms, given their franchise in these segments.

Indian cos wrestle with Europe's new data protection norms

Indian cos wrestle with Europe's new data protection norms

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

Indian firms, which experts say stand to gain from the European Union's upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are struggling to understand the policies.

Microsoft launches $500 million programme for Indian start-ups

Microsoft launches $500 million programme for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

The company has been a part of the start-up ecosystem in a big way from early stages right up to when the companies start achieving full scale.

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2018

Fighting fake brand peddlers. How the complex web of counterfeit goods threatens to trip e-commerce giants in the country.

Scooter sales get a major boost from rural India

Scooter sales get a major boost from rural India

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2018

In first 9 months of FY18, scooter sales grew by 18.5%, the number may jump further as more women join workforce