Samie Modak, Shivani Shinde, Sohini Das

Stories by Samie Modak, Shivani Shinde, Sohini Das

'Goal is to become an AI-powered organisation'

'Goal is to become an AI-powered organisation'

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2025

'Our vision is to become a GenAI managed services provider.'

'Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase'

'Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase'

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2025

'The use of AI, especially genAI is only going to get worse, especially in an enterprise ecosystem.'

January Crash: Record 2,461 Stocks Flash Red

January Crash: Record 2,461 Stocks Flash Red

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2025

'The market's sharp decline recently has shaken the confidence of retail investors, leading to increased selling.'

Burmans vs Gaekwad: Who will manage to acquire Religare Enterprise?

Burmans vs Gaekwad: Who will manage to acquire Religare Enterprise?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2025

The race to acquire diversified fintech firm Religare Enterprise Limited (REL) intensified as Dabur group promoters, the Burman family, said it was going ahead with the open offer on Monday and claimed that the counter offer made by US-based businessman Digvijay Gaekwad wasn't valid and will not stand scrutiny of market regulator Sebi. The Burman family claimed that the competing offer falls outside the 15-day window stipulated by the Sebi takeover code, following their initial offer on October 4th, 2023.

GBS Disease: 16 Patients On Ventilator

GBS Disease: 16 Patients On Ventilator

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2025

Water samples from different parts of Pune have been sent to the public health laboratory for chemical and biological analysis.

Trump's Latest Comment Gives IT Cos Hope

Trump's Latest Comment Gives IT Cos Hope

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2025

'Skilled labour is different from immigration.' 'While any adverse immigration ruling will impact Indians, it may not necessarily affect the IT services industry.'

'Hiring In IT Services, GCCs 30% Higher'

'Hiring In IT Services, GCCs 30% Higher'

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2025

'A major IT services firm that previously had a demand of 1,000 to 2,000 employees now requires 7,000 to 8,000 -- a sizeable jump from the previous quarter.'

Accenture, TCS, Infosys, HCLTech top 2025 Brand Finance IT Services ranking

Accenture, TCS, Infosys, HCLTech top 2025 Brand Finance IT Services ranking

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2025

India has secured the second position, contributing 36 per cent of the total brand value, a significant achievement fuelled by a 14 per cent increase in brand value, according to Brand Finance 2025 ranking. India follows the US, which maintains its dominant position in IT services brand value, holding 40 per cent of the total brand value.

'Coming Months Could Be Eventful For Markets'

'Coming Months Could Be Eventful For Markets'

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

'The shifts in US involvement in global conflicts and geopolitical alliances could introduce uncertainties.'

New Tata EVs will run 500 km on single charge

New Tata EVs will run 500 km on single charge

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

As battery prices drop, early customers of Tata Motors, which was the first mover in the passenger EV market, could feel let down.

Infosys countersues Cognizant, its CEO in battle over misuse of information

Infosys countersues Cognizant, its CEO in battle over misuse of information

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2025

Information Technology (IT) major Infosys escalated the legal tussle with Cognizant by filing a countersuit in a US court, accusing the Nasdaq-listed firm and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravi Kumar of anticompetitive practices by maintaining its monopoly. Infosys has also alleged that Kumar misused sensitive information that slowed the launch of the company's health care platform Helix.

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2025

Why is Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, not worried about the competition?

Secondary Market Saw Lacklustre Funding In 2024

Secondary Market Saw Lacklustre Funding In 2024

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2025

Net flows from domestic institutional investors crossed Rs 5 trillion for the first time during a calendar year.

Tata Punch Knocks Out Maruti!

Tata Punch Knocks Out Maruti!

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2025

While Maruti held the top spot for four decades, the Ambassador was the best-selling car in post-Independence India for three decades.

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2025

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new regulations.'

Metropolitan Stock Exchange to raise Rs 120 cr in fresh attempt at revival

Metropolitan Stock Exchange to raise Rs 120 cr in fresh attempt at revival

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) plans to raise Rs 120 crore from investors in an attempt to stay afloat. The beleaguered exchange's board has approved issuance of 1.19 billion equity shares of face value Rs 1 at a premium of Rs 1 through private placements, according to a disclosure on its website.

Honda-Nissan Merger: What About India?

Honda-Nissan Merger: What About India?

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

Two Japanese auto giants, Honda and Nissan, are moving towards a potential merger, but it remains unclear how their Indian operations will be immediately impacted.

Zomato surpasses HUL, Nestle in Sensex with a weightage of 2.77%

Zomato surpasses HUL, Nestle in Sensex with a weightage of 2.77%

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

Zomato on Monday became the first new-age company to join the prestigious 30-share benchmark Sensex, replacing JSW Steel. This milestone marks a significant achievement not only for Zomato but also for the Indian startup ecosystem, which is increasingly making its presence felt in the $5.2 trillion listed ecosystem.

How Indian IT sector will fare in FY25

How Indian IT sector will fare in FY25

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2024

The Indian IT services industry is expected to clock revenue growth in the mid-single digit for the financial year 2024-2025 (FY25), according to a report by Icra for the year.

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2024

'Israel would make Iran and its proxies pay. They, along with Qatar, fund terror all over the world.'