Vinay Umarji &Amp; Debasis Mohapatra

Stories by Vinay Umarji &Amp; Debasis Mohapatra

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.'

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.

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

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

In Gujarat, of the 12.5 million hectare of area under cultivation, while six million is dependent on rainfall, two million is covered by groundwater, a bulk of which is said to be in north Gujarat. Scanty rainfall in the last one and half years has not only depleted groundwater level but also affected dams.

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.

Which jobs will go at Cognizant?

Which jobs will go at Cognizant?

Rediff.com   7 May 2019

This time, not only would the job cuts be higher, but they would be even more broad-based, encompassing various levels of employees.

Potato farmers want Pepsico to withdraw the cases unconditionally

Potato farmers want Pepsico to withdraw the cases unconditionally

Rediff.com   4 May 2019

With support from other farmer organisations and activists, including RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, the potato growers have not only sought compensation but also called for boycott of the food giant's products.

TCS, Infosys, Wipro add 7 times more jobs

TCS, Infosys, Wipro add 7 times more jobs

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

'Young people are digital natives.' 'Hence, their ability to learn coding and to become a full stack engineer is far more.' 'The demand for such people is more as we feel that if we hire people from campuses, we can train them to become what we want.'

PepsiCo offers out-of-court settlement to potato farmers

PepsiCo offers out-of-court settlement to potato farmers

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2019

Firm had sued them for buying seeds and selling a potato variety used for making Lays chips, It has been suggested that the farmers give an undertaking that they would never buy and sow the registered variety of FC-5 potato seeds in future.

Wipro: 'Our deal pipeline is strong'

Wipro: 'Our deal pipeline is strong'

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2019

'We are not seeing any macro headwinds.'

'Modi's charisma has waned'

'Modi's charisma has waned'

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

'Not only has the ire against the Congress subsided in Gujarat, but people are now coming to their senses.'