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Mohandas Pai on new Infy CFO Rajiv Bansal

Mohandas Pai on new Infy CFO Rajiv Bansal

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

Ex-CFO says new incumbent steps in at the right time, will be able meet to meet challenges.

Analysts raise concern as Infy's Bala steps down

Analysts raise concern as Infy's Bala steps down

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

His resignation comes at a time when the company ventured in acquisitions. Bala has been one of the key players in driving this inorganic growth strategy.

Security threat? ZTE, Huawei lash out against US report

Security threat? ZTE, Huawei lash out against US report

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2012

Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers Huawei and ZTE on Tuesday hit back at a US House panel report that labeled both the companies as threat to US national security.

Soon, 'Nitol-Tata' shoes, cycles in Bangladesh

Soon, 'Nitol-Tata' shoes, cycles in Bangladesh

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

The Tata Group's agreement with one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh, the Nitol Niloy group, to make footwear and bicycles is likely to bear fruit soon.

TCS bags multi-million pound deal from UK govt

TCS bags multi-million pound deal from UK govt

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

TCS is said to have bagged a multi-million pound contract to support the disclosure and barring services for the Criminal Records Bureau of the UK.

Micromax leads the tablet race in India

Micromax leads the tablet race in India

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

Micromax has the highest tablet sales in the second quarter of the financial year 2012, ahead of Samsung and Apple.

Induction cooker makers cashing in on LPG cap

Induction cooker makers cashing in on LPG cap

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2012

Now, the Rs 1,200 crore induction cooker industry has got a much needed boost to go for an all out marketing battle against the gas stove segment pegged at Rs 1,300 crore.

Meru in search of profit track

Meru in search of profit track

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2012

Meru Cabs, launched in 2006, has everything going for it: A credible brand, loyal customers and a transparent pricing mechanism and technology. But, the only thing missing is profits. Meru wants to change that now. Says Meru CEO Siddhartha Pawha: FY13 will be focused towards achieving the last target.

Why the picture is blurred for personal computers

Why the picture is blurred for personal computers

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2012

In CY2010, 9.9 million PCs were shipped, a growth of 30% over 2009, while in CY2011 total shipments went up by just 7.3%

'Need 400,000 people to address cyber security'

'Need 400,000 people to address cyber security'

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2012

Gulshan Rai, director general of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team and coordinator of the committee on cyber laws, says the team is gearing up to address the increasing mobile Internet usage.

Saregama to exit film production

Saregama to exit film production

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2012

"We will come up with a new brand identity next month and have already assigned one agency for this. It will be a new branding for Saregama, with a more youthful and uncluttered logo. We have chalked out the future road map. While there are plans to enter the television space more aggressively, we are exiting the films business," said Sanjiv Goenka, chairman of the Group.

Inflation, poor monsoon hit consumption in E India

Inflation, poor monsoon hit consumption in E India

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2012

Last year, Ashok Das, a farmer-cum-fisherman from the small industrial town of Rishra in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, had promised his younger son a branded television.

Facebook, Ficci to campaign in six cities to woo SMEs

Facebook, Ficci to campaign in six cities to woo SMEs

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2012

The social media giant is planning to launch roadshows in these locations as part of its 'SMB Boost' programme.

BFSI segment crucial for the IT sector's performance

BFSI segment crucial for the IT sector's performance

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2012

Volume growth and performance of the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) division will be a key aspect as the Indian information technology services sector draws closer to announce its first quarter results for 2012-13.

Licence fee: Internet service providers to move TDSAT

Licence fee: Internet service providers to move TDSAT

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2012

Miffed at a rise in annual licence fee on Internet service providers, industry body Internet Services Providers Association of India on Thursday said it would approach the Telecom Disputes Settlement Appellate Tribunal, challenging the new fees.

Emami adds 5 sports icons to its team of 60 brand endorsers

Emami adds 5 sports icons to its team of 60 brand endorsers

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2012

After cashing in on the Munni campaign to market the Zandu Balm brand in 2010, the company has now roped in five sporting icons -- cricketer Gautam Gambhir, Olympic medal winning boxer Vijender Singh, badminton champion Saina Nehwal, five-time world boxing champion Mary Kom and wrestler Sushil Kumar -- for its Fast Relief brand.

Mid-cap IT firms benefit as deal size gets smaller

Mid-cap IT firms benefit as deal size gets smaller

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2012

Analysts say other than the niche focus, these firms are also reaping the benefit of deals becoming smaller.

Investors wary as Flipkart shows growth pangs

Investors wary as Flipkart shows growth pangs

Rediff.com   31 May 2012

Analysts and venture capitalists say Flipkart making considerable losses on book transactions.

WNS quells Nashik strike

WNS quells Nashik strike

Rediff.com   3 May 2012

The peace between erring employees and the company was brought in after the intervention of Nashik Deputy Labour Commissioner R S Jadhav.

Mamata nods power tariff hike, mulls VRS for transport staff

Mamata nods power tariff hike, mulls VRS for transport staff

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2012

According to an official in the state power department, the government has given nod to the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company to approach the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission for a further tariff hike and a proposal has been moved in this regard