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Companies need clear communication with shareholders: Rishad Premji

Companies need clear communication with shareholders: Rishad Premji

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

'We are on a whole different level of complexities and fundamental change is happening in the industry. There is a need for organisations to design themselves to deal with such complexities.'

Mukesh Ambani is the world's 10th richest man!

Mukesh Ambani is the world's 10th richest man!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Jeff Bezos of Amazon tops the list for the second consecutive year with networth of $147 billion.

'It was no longer gossip, it was history'

'It was no longer gossip, it was history'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'I realised I didn't have to wait for a spectacular event or a character to emerge. All stories of ordinary people, of your family, are extraordinary,' novelist Yasmeen Premji tells Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com

Wipro again fails to meet deadline on Bhubaneswar unit, Govt peeved

Wipro again fails to meet deadline on Bhubaneswar unit, Govt peeved

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The Odisha govt is annoyed with Wipro's lackadaisical attitude.

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

In one case, the folks at SWAN discovered that of the Rs 1,500 they'd transferred as relief in the account of a stranded worker, the bank had deducted Rs 800 as penalty for not having minimum balance!

Wipro to log out of PC manufacturing business

Wipro to log out of PC manufacturing business

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

After HCL Infosystems, another IT major Wipro has decided to shut down its manufacturing of computers and servers due to changing market scenario and consumer preferences.

IT professionals are well paid, they should give more to charity: Premji

IT professionals are well paid, they should give more to charity: Premji

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Wealthy Indians don't give as much as Americans because they believe they must leave their wealth to their children.'

Shibulal to donate Rs 36 cr for education, health

Shibulal to donate Rs 36 cr for education, health

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Donation to go to Sarojini Damodaran Foundation and Advaith Foundation

Ambani, Birla, Premji share their vision of 'Make in India'

Ambani, Birla, Premji share their vision of 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the ambitious 'Make in India' campaign to make India a global manufacturing hub, create jobs and boost economic growth.

Another shocking jobs data revealed!

Another shocking jobs data revealed!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

According to NSSO, more than half of India's working-age population is out of labour force. In 2017-18, the youth unemployment rate was in the range 13.6-27.2 per cent.

Ratan Tata picks up stake in Xiaomi

Ratan Tata picks up stake in Xiaomi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Ratan Tata has acquired a stake in Chinese handset maker Xiaomi, the first investment by any Indian in the smartphone maker.

Despite slew of records, problems still plague MGNREGA

Despite slew of records, problems still plague MGNREGA

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

MGNREGA scheme: A significant Rs 17,370.58 crore has been carried forward over to the next financial year as unpaid dues as demand for work continued unabated for the scheme in rural areas.

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The combined networth of India's 100 wealthiest is $381 billion (nearly Rs 25.5 lakh crore), a rise of 10 per cent from $ 345 billion in 2015

Economy in bad shape, but rich year for tycoons

Economy in bad shape, but rich year for tycoons

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Mukesh Ambani remains the country's wealthiest promoter as his stake in Reliance is now worth Rs 3.25 trillion!

Wipro Q3 net up 8% at Rs 2,193 cr, names new CFO

Wipro Q3 net up 8% at Rs 2,193 cr, names new CFO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

IT major Wipro on Friday reported a 9 per cent rise in Q3 net profit at Rs 2,192.8 crore in Q3.

American IT, telecom protest to Obama against Delhi

American IT, telecom protest to Obama against Delhi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

A letter issued on Monday was jointly addressed to the US commerce secretary and trade representatives.

Govt clears Wipro proposal to set up SEZ in Andhra

Govt clears Wipro proposal to set up SEZ in Andhra

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The decision regarding this was taken by the Board of Approval in its meeting on September 18.

Mukesh Ambani's wealth equals Estonia's GDP: Forbes

Mukesh Ambani's wealth equals Estonia's GDP: Forbes

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The total wealth of India's top five billionaires, which stands at a whopping $83.7 billion, is more than the cost of 1,230 Mars Orbiter 'Mangalyaan' Missions and is more than 18 times the cost of hosting the 2016 Rio Olympics

Fabindia investors ask tough questions, want thorough probe

Fabindia investors ask tough questions, want thorough probe

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The Goa police on Friday arrested four employees of the store.

Sitharaman's Stimulus: Renovate a house in flames without dousing the fire!

Sitharaman's Stimulus: Renovate a house in flames without dousing the fire!

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'The stimulus message was tagged on to what was meant to be an exhortation to self-reliance, glossing over the near impossibility of merging the immediate requirement of relief for a huge population and a questionable strategy for the future trajectory of a large economy aspiring to superstardom,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Wipro secures $143 mn outsourcing deal from Levi Strauss

Wipro secures $143 mn outsourcing deal from Levi Strauss

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The move, first announced in March 2014, is expected to generate net annualised cost savings of $175-200 million once fully implemented.

Brick-and-mortar billionaires back on Forbes rich list

Brick-and-mortar billionaires back on Forbes rich list

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Top 100 billionaires see their wealth rise 10%; top 20 account for half of total wealth of top 100.

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The railways, the country's largest employer, will be hiring 127,000 people in 2018-2019, for which 23.7 million are competing.

Wipro has strong succession plans in place: CFO

Wipro has strong succession plans in place: CFO

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

It has replacements ready even for senior managers, in case someone quits.

Remuneration that India's top CEOs receive, the real picture

Remuneration that India's top CEOs receive, the real picture

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Sebi found that on average, the remuneration paid to CEOs in certain Indian companies are far higher than the remuneration received by their foreign counterparts.

Ratan Tata's love for start-ups grows stronger

Ratan Tata's love for start-ups grows stronger

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Designing is another critical area for him, especially in the business of furniture.

Richest Indian is just 18 ranks behind Jezz Bezos

Richest Indian is just 18 ranks behind Jezz Bezos

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The 20 richest people on the planet are worth a staggering USD 1.2 trillion, a sum roughly equivalent to the annual economic output of Mexico.

Needed: Urban employment guarantee scheme

Needed: Urban employment guarantee scheme

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Under-employment continues to be a very big problem.' 'What we see today is many youth who would have accepted any kind of job are not willing to accept any job.' 'They are ready to wait for a better job, one that justifies their educational qualification. 'This is one of the reasons why unemployment has risen.'

Modi's US visit: India Inc still guessing on delegation

Modi's US visit: India Inc still guessing on delegation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

No business delegation has been cleared yet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's visit to America from Friday.

Wipro gets fresh tax demand of Rs 816 cr

Wipro gets fresh tax demand of Rs 816 cr

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The Bengaluru-headquartered company said the 'draft assessment order' from tax authorities for 2008-09 fiscal has arised primarily due to denial of deduction under section 10A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in respect of profit earned by its undertaking in the Software Technology Park at Bengaluru.

Snapdeal plans American listing in 2016-17

Snapdeal plans American listing in 2016-17

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Snapdeal had appointed merchant bankers for listing on an American stock exchange

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The manner in which a large proportion of common people have mortgaged their rationality and questioning spirit to let hatred, prejudice, and bigotry take over their minds is a cause of worry, observes Mohammad Sajjad.

CSR regime begins on a disappointing note; 2/3rd cos miss target

CSR regime begins on a disappointing note; 2/3rd cos miss target

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

However, RIL has exceeded the mandatory 2% prescribed limit, spending the maximum amount of Rs 761 crore

Premji, Shiv Nadar in Forbes list of 100 richest tech tycoons

Premji, Shiv Nadar in Forbes list of 100 richest tech tycoons

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Microsoft founder Bill Gates with an estimated fortune of $78 billion heads the list

Has south India been given a raw deal in Modi 2.0?

Has south India been given a raw deal in Modi 2.0?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Tamil Nadu, which boasted of as many as nine ministers in the UPA-II government in 2009, did not get any representation in Modi 2.0 government.

Aadhaar and starvation deaths

Aadhaar and starvation deaths

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'Completely disregarding ground reports of starvation deaths owing to Aadhaar and potentially disguising these deaths to look like accidents appears brutal,' says Rajendran Narayanan.

Dividends deluge to keep taxman at bay

Dividends deluge to keep taxman at bay

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

To save promoters from 10% levy, 70 firms call board meetings on interim pay.

Since taking over, Wipro CEO has spent $1bn on acquisitions

Since taking over, Wipro CEO has spent $1bn on acquisitions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Wipro has been quite aggressive among Indian IT services companies in acquisitions as a strategy to buy the capabilities in emerging technologies.

Wipro to invest in robotics, artificial intelligence

Wipro to invest in robotics, artificial intelligence

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Company identifies areas like cognitive technologies, artificial intelligence, man-machine interface, robotics

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Poor disclosure among India-listed firms is a turnoff for foreign investors.