Itika Sharma Punit

Stories by Itika Sharma Punit

Infosys investors bet on new boss

Infosys investors bet on new boss

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2014

Infosys Chief Executive Officer-designate Vishal Sikka might be new to Indian information-technology (IT) services business, but his past credentials were enough for the company's shareholders to offer him a warm welcome at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) that was called to seek approval for his appointment, among other things.

Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups

Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2014

Wipro, has set up a venture capital (VC) fund that will look at investing in early-to-middle stage technology start-ups globally.

We can do what TCS has done, and with fewer people: T K Kurien

We can do what TCS has done, and with fewer people: T K Kurien

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2014

We won't see a bigger decline in mining going forward, but it might remain flat in July-August 2014.

Infosys to strengthen sales teams in US, Europe

Infosys to strengthen sales teams in US, Europe

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2014

To hire 300 graduates in those regions in FY15; moves staff with strong tech skills into sales.

Tech firms use World Cup to engage employees

Tech firms use World Cup to engage employees

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2014

Fanfare of FIFA World Cup 2014 travels continents as Indian techies root for the tournament

Sikka connects with Infosys staff

Sikka connects with Infosys staff

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2014

Experts believe it is extremely important for Sikka to connect with employees to gain acceptance at Infosys, which has had home-grown leaders so far.

Pharma M&As to drive Infosys' life sciences biz

Pharma M&As to drive Infosys' life sciences biz

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2014

Launches cloud-based version of solution to target mid-size clients in life sciences.

Mindtree to spin off an independent subsidiary

Mindtree to spin off an independent subsidiary

Rediff.com   22 May 2014

VMUnify, incubated from staffers' idea, to be spun off into an independent company.

Nothing is as painful as staying stuck, says Narayan Murthy

Nothing is as painful as staying stuck, says Narayan Murthy

Rediff.com   16 May 2014

Calling Infosys' performance in 2013-14 "stellar", "laudable" and "creditable", the co-founder said the task ahead was "simple to state": Achieve sector-leading growth.

Infosys' B G Srinivas highest paid in 2013-14

Infosys' B G Srinivas highest paid in 2013-14

Rediff.com   13 May 2014

During the year, he received a total compensation of $1.3 million (Rs 7.8 crore), including a salary of $844,453, bonus and incentives of $281,415 and other compensation of $154,143.

'We want to work with India's start-up community'

'We want to work with India's start-up community'

Rediff.com   7 May 2014

An interview with Sridhar Ramaswamy,Senior vice-president, ads and commerce, Google.

Wipro selects Europe as focus market

Wipro selects Europe as focus market

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2014

Wipro may not see good growth in APAC regions in ensuing quarters.

Wipro closing in on a large acquisition

Wipro closing in on a large acquisition

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2014

Firm evaluating options, could spend over $400 million.

Why iGate performed badly in Q1

Why iGate performed badly in Q1

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2014

IT firm iGate is planning to revamp its go-to-market strategy

New banks will open up fresh opportunities for tech firms

New banks will open up fresh opportunities for tech firms

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2014

With the advent of new banks, IT firms will get boostto their businesses.

'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2014

Microsoft India's chairman Bhaskar Pramanik tells Business Standard how India will be at the forefront of the company's 'mobile first, cloud first' strategy.

Cloud business galloping in India: Nadella

Cloud business galloping in India: Nadella

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2014

In webcast address to India, Microsoft CEO says Azure seeing 'incredible' momentum here, with technology adaption racing in unprecedented ways.

Wipro seen matching rivals' revenue growth

Wipro seen matching rivals' revenue growth

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2014

Wipro, India's third largest information technology (IT) services company, is expected to continue with its strong show during the October-December quarter of financial year 2014.

Little 'ions' in quest for fun-filled Facebook

Little 'ions' in quest for fun-filled Facebook

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2014

'Never suited & booted' Little Eye Labs team looking forward to move to the social media giant's California headquarters.

We will not be afraid to make more changes: S D Shibulal

We will not be afraid to make more changes: S D Shibulal

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2014

Even as Infosys posted healthy growth for October-December 2013 and raised its revenue forecast for FY14, S D Shibulal, the managing director and chief executive officer, says it's still work in progress.