Vinay Umarji And T E Narasimhan

Stories by Vinay Umarji And T E Narasimhan

COVID-19 infects IIT-Madras; forces shutdown

COVID-19 infects IIT-Madras; forces shutdown

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

A total of 774 students are on the campus and most of those who were infected were residents of Krishna and Jamuna hostels.

Job Offers: 2nd Gen IITs score big

Job Offers: 2nd Gen IITs score big

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2020

Some of the second-generation IITs have seen more job offers from the start of the first phase of final placements to date than compared to the previous year.

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2020

The TVS family has been engaged, for more than a century, in a diverse range of businesses through various entities in which the branches of the TVS family have invested in or through T V Sundaram Iyengar & Sons, Sundaram Industries, and Southern Roadways - collectively referred to as the TVS Holding Companies.

Next gen from Apollo Tyres family floats trucking start-up

Next gen from Apollo Tyres family floats trucking start-up

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2020

The solution works on the pricing and scheduling algorithms that define key parameters necessary for most efficiently matching the supply and demand of freight and trucks.

Nokia starts manufacturing next generation 5G equipment at Chennai facility

Nokia starts manufacturing next generation 5G equipment at Chennai facility

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

Nokia said it was the first to manufacture the 5G New Radio in India, and it is now producing Nokia AirScale massive Multiple Input Multiple Output solution at the facility.

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

Exporters say their capacity utilisation has reached almost 70 per cent and that big firms have brought it up to as high as 85 per cent.

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

IIT Roorkee has so far seen the highest domestic salary rise Rs 80 lakh, up by a third from Rs 60 lakh last year.

DBS retains Lakshmi Vilas Bank's name, logo

DBS retains Lakshmi Vilas Bank's name, logo

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2020

According to experts, 'Lakshmi' and the logo 'Godesses Lakshmi' have a lot of value in India and are the biggest driver for the Bank. Retaining the Lakshmi name and logo will help DBS.

Subramanian Swamy asks for CBI enquiry into RBI's functioning

Subramanian Swamy asks for CBI enquiry into RBI's functioning

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2020

The BJP member also sought to put the LVB-DBS merger on hold in order to facilitate a forensic audit of the takeover of the assets of both banks.

At 1.39 crore, is this IITs' highest job offer this year?

At 1.39 crore, is this IITs' highest job offer this year?

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2020

The likes of Microsoft and Cohesity have offered crore plus salaries to some students.

IIT placements: Will Microsoft offer Rs 1.2 crore salary this year too?

IIT placements: Will Microsoft offer Rs 1.2 crore salary this year too?

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

IITs anticipate COVID-19 restrictions to impact international offers being extended by global recruiters.

How states are preparing for Covid vaccine distribution

How states are preparing for Covid vaccine distribution

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

Each state has its own weak areas that need attention. Some states have already identified the gaps and sought the Centre's help. Vinay Umarji, Ishita Ayan Dutt, Samreen Ahmad and Sohini Das report.

How India Inc plans to tap robust rural market

How India Inc plans to tap robust rural market

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2020

While companies have not launched too many products in rural areas of late, easy financing has helped push up demand.

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2020

For FY21, CSB is looking at growth of around 25 per cent and is confident of doubling it in two years. And it is also exploring options to acquire a mid-size bank with a good client base and branches in the north to acquire an all-India presence.

RBI rejects Muthoot Finance's plan to buy IDBI AMC

RBI rejects Muthoot Finance's plan to buy IDBI AMC

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2020

IDBI Bank had to sell its MF arm after being acquired by state-owned insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation since LIC already had an AMC.

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2020

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes.

How safe is Maruti's S-Presso mini SUV?

How safe is Maruti's S-Presso mini SUV?

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2020

Hyundai got two stars for Grand i10 Nios and Kia got three stars for Seltos.

Nearly 90% companies planning salary hikes in 2021

Nearly 90% companies planning salary hikes in 2021

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2020

Among the sectors, the survey has projected IT, pharma and life sciences, and ITeS among those looking to effect the highest increase in salaries.

CV sales ride on economic revival, infra and rural demand

CV sales ride on economic revival, infra and rural demand

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2020

MHCV sales' grew by 9% to 5,033 units over September 2020 and 3% over October 2019, the first month registering growth over the previous year.

Jan to Sep VC investments down nearly 17% YoY to $6.5 billion

Jan to Sep VC investments down nearly 17% YoY to $6.5 billion

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2020

Education topped the table with nearly $1.755 billion as against $379 million last year, followed by real estate which received $754 million.