T E Narasimhan And Sai Ishwar

Stories by T E Narasimhan And Sai Ishwar

PE/VC investments in pharma cos cross $1 bn mark

PE/VC investments in pharma cos cross $1 bn mark

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2020

Fund managers said investors remained positive on the pharma manufacturing activity in India, which further strengthened during the Covid-19 period, on account of restrictions imposed on pharma imports from China.

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2020

While Dhanlaxmi Bank faces governance issues similar to those in Lakshmi Vilas Bank, the financial profile of the Kerala-based bank is better.

US continues to be biggest source of VC investment in India

US continues to be biggest source of VC investment in India

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2020

Nearly half of the investments by various US-based investors have been made in Reliance subsidiary Jio.

Why US-based IT firms are likely to send more work to India

Why US-based IT firms are likely to send more work to India

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2020

Most of the large Indian IT services players, such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Tech, have signalled increased offshoring efforts and opting for local hires in the US, primarily to address the immigration-related challenges.

'In Q2 so far, we are continuing with our hiring'

'In Q2 so far, we are continuing with our hiring'

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2020

Infosys is on a much stronger wicket today than where it was a few years ago, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the business, says its CEO & MD Salil Parekh. In an interview to Bibhu Ranjan Mishra & Sai Ishwar, Parekh talks about the company's plans with regard to salary hike deferment, fresher hiring, acquisitions, and much more.

Delisting a typical case of arm-twisting: Paytm

Delisting a typical case of arm-twisting: Paytm

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2020

Paytm said the global tech giant's move was hypocritical as Google, too, regularly runs similar scratch card campaigns in India under its Google Pay app.

VC investments from China down by 66% in 2020

VC investments from China down by 66% in 2020

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2020

The drop was the result of the change in FDI rules, which was amplified by the border standoff between India and China.

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2020

Bringing a local or non-Chinese partner onboard opens up the possibility of legal recourse to have the ban diluted or revoked. However, the process of going through a review committee and setting up local servers might take at least 3-6 months.

Ready-made garment exports are on a road to revival

Ready-made garment exports are on a road to revival

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2020

Recovery was largely driven by the European Union markets.

Start-ups cheer proposal to remove LTCG tax

Start-ups cheer proposal to remove LTCG tax

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2020

The move will establish a level-playing field for domestic investments in start-ups compared to foreign-based sources.

Non-personal data draft: Nasscom identifies gaps

Non-personal data draft: Nasscom identifies gaps

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2020

The data-sharing obligations could generally place India at a disadvantage, given that such obligations may not exist in other countries and such outcomes would be undesirable, said Nasscom.

Tiger Global, others invest $225 mn in parent of IPL title sponsor Dream11

Tiger Global, others invest $225 mn in parent of IPL title sponsor Dream11

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2020

The new round values the company at $2.5 billion, more than double the over $1 billion valuation Dream 11 enjoyed in April 2019 when it was declared the country's first gaming unicorn.

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2020

The pandemic has confined students across all ages to home and digital education is the only way to continue learning.

IBM's AI push helps Parle, Mother Dairy go digital

IBM's AI push helps Parle, Mother Dairy go digital

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2020

The applications range from disaster recovery to predicting demand and understanding customer choices using artificial intelligence.

While Hero MotoCorp, TVS gain mkt share, Honda, Bajaj slip

While Hero MotoCorp, TVS gain mkt share, Honda, Bajaj slip

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2020

As macroeconomic numbers continue to disappoint, reaching pre-Covid level is unlikely in FY21.

Professional gamers are in a tough zone after PUBG ban

Professional gamers are in a tough zone after PUBG ban

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2020

While some gamers are looking at alternatives like Call of Duty, most believe these might not become the craze among users like PUBG was.

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2020

Even though PUBG Corporation is a South Korean company with its headquarters in Seoul, Tencent Gaming, a subsidiary of Chinese investment and technology giant Tencent, holds the global franchise for the mobile version of the game.

This Navratna company to invest Rs 43,000 crore in power, mining projects

This Navratna company to invest Rs 43,000 crore in power, mining projects

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2020

The company signed a JV agreement with Coal India to set up 5000 Mw of solar and thermal projects. These projects are expected to commence between 2023 and 2027.

Tractor sales remain strong in August

Tractor sales remain strong in August

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2020

Increase in kharif sowing area, good monsoon, rural cash flows and base effect among factors that have driven volumes.

Covid-19 may trigger third wave of outsourcing for Indian IT industry

Covid-19 may trigger third wave of outsourcing for Indian IT industry

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2020

A Goldman Sachs report said, in the past also, major crisis have led to a sharp increase in outsourcing and even offshoring particularly to India , thanks to lower wages for technology developers as compared to developed economies, and an increasing annual base of engineering graduates.