News for '-business-head'

Dr Reddy's to buy UCB's select brands for Rs 800 crore

Dr Reddy's to buy UCB's select brands for Rs 800 crore

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The transaction is expected to be closed in the first quarter of the financial year.

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The old guard is still involved in broad corporate decision-making, but quite a few new business heads have started making their mark at the group

Now, get personal loan from HDFC Bank in 10 seconds flat!

Now, get personal loan from HDFC Bank in 10 seconds flat!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The loan is completely hassle-free and transparent.

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

This summer, AC makers turn on the heat

Rediff.com2 May 2017

As temperatures begin to soar, AC makers have become extravagant with their claims and ad budgets as they look to get brand penetration up from the current low levels of four per cent, says T E Narasimhan.

Meet Infy's million-dollar babies

Meet Infy's million-dollar babies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Sikka pays 4 business heads million-dollar salaries as incentive to reach the company's revenue target of $20 billion by 2020.

Dhoni slaps Rs 100 crore defamation suit on TV channels in IPL scandal

Dhoni slaps Rs 100 crore defamation suit on TV channels in IPL scandal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday approached the Madras high court seeking Rs 100 crore damages from Zee News and other defendants over defamatory news about him related to the betting scandal in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.

'Confidence in new government will help remittances to India'

'Confidence in new government will help remittances to India'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Developing countries received $414 billion worth of remittances in 2013.

Wipro rejigs top level executives, Senior VP Sankaran quits

Wipro rejigs top level executives, Senior VP Sankaran quits

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

In a top level reshuffle, software services major Wipro on Thursday appointed Soumitro Ghosh as head of Wipro Infotech replacing Senior VP and Business Head of Global Infrastructure Services Anand Sankaran, who quit the company hours before the rejig was announced.

Auto loans to become dearer

Auto loans to become dearer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

HDFC Bank, Kotak to raise rates.

HDFC Bank unveils PayZapp online payment solution

HDFC Bank unveils PayZapp online payment solution

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Customers would be able to make money transfers, pay utility bills and recharge their mobile and DTH connections with just one click and a single PIN entry

Yamaha unveils new motorcycle

Yamaha unveils new motorcycle

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Yamaha plans to make India a hub for manufacturing its premium bikes for overseas markets, a top company official says

Maruti to hike prices soon

Maruti to hike prices soon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

The country's largest passenger car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is planning to hike prices on rise in input costs.The company last raised prices in January 2009.

LG announces top management shuffle

LG announces top management shuffle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

The move aims to increase operating efficiency and establish greater autonomy at the operating level in the company's India operations.

Monsoon news cheers firms with rural exposure

Monsoon news cheers firms with rural exposure

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

A third of FMCG sales and half of motorcycle sales come from the hinterlands

Anti-hunger hero Ankit Kawatra to get Queen's honour

Anti-hunger hero Ankit Kawatra to get Queen's honour

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Ankit Kawatra will be honoured by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on June 29.

Home loan at 4 per cent! Should you go in for it?

Home loan at 4 per cent! Should you go in for it?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Sanjay Kumar Singh speaks to experts to find out if Tata Housings new loan offer should interest you.

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Stock clearing to rain discounts on consumers in June ahead of GST rollout.

Intel may announce management rejig today

Intel may announce management rejig today

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Attributing to people briefed on the company, The New York Times said, Intel is expected to reveal a sweeping management change on Monday. Among other changes, the chip maker would announce that Pat Gelsinger, the senior vice president in charge of Intel's enterprise group, is leaving the company after 30 years performing a variety of roles, the report said citing these people.

Why scorching summer is good news for some

Why scorching summer is good news for some

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Makers of air conditioners, beverage and ice-cream are hopeful of a boost in sales

The worst of times behind us: Capgemini chief

The worst of times behind us: Capgemini chief

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

In an interview with Leslie D' Monte, Capgemini's CEO (financial services) for India and Asia Pacific, Salil Parekh, explains the company's strategy for India.

Get a personalised gold coin this festive season

Get a personalised gold coin this festive season

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The coins can have the face and names of the owner embossed on them.

'Core sector will be at the top in 2010'

'Core sector will be at the top in 2010'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

3i is a global private equity fund based out of UK and invests across buyouts, growth capital and infrastructure deals. It has a $1.2 billion India dedicated infrastructure fund which has made investments in Soma Enterprises and Adani Power.

Will minimise call drops in 12-16 weeks in Delhi: Vodafone

Will minimise call drops in 12-16 weeks in Delhi: Vodafone

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Call drop problem to improve in 12-16 weeks in Delhi: Vodafone

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

With the arrival of new players such as Amazon Pay, Google Tez and Flipkart's PhonePe, digital money companies are now changing their business pitch.

Renuka Ramnath quits ICICI group

Renuka Ramnath quits ICICI group

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

ICICI group's private equity business head Renuka Ramnath is believed to have put in her papers on Monday.

Vodafone awaits govt's clarity on net neutrality

Vodafone awaits govt's clarity on net neutrality

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The company has added over 1,300 sites across the two states.

Chiefs of Indian bourses get crores as pay

Chiefs of Indian bourses get crores as pay

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

An analysis of remuneration paid to the business heads at various national stock and commodity exchanges in the country shows that most of them were paid crores of rupees in the last financial year and were mostly awarded a considerable increase in their compensation from the previous year. Leading the remuneration tally, National Stock Exchange gave its managing director Ravi Narain a total payout of Rs 3.34 crore (Rs 33.4 million) in 2007-08.

How to prevent online frauds

How to prevent online frauds

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Customers taking small and convenient steps and some degree of care and precaution while paying digitally will ensure safety and security from new threats that emerge every day, says Avinash Luthria

Now book your tickets through cellphones

Now book your tickets through cellphones

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Besides these services, software --MeriMobi -- would provide information on news, stock markets and yellow pages, IITL Business Head Rajeev Mishra said.

GST: New pain points have emerged for FMCG companies

GST: New pain points have emerged for FMCG companies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

From anti-profiteering to affixing stickers on existing stocks, FMCG companies are bracing for new set of GST challenges

Close ICL, join IPL: BCCI told Subhash Chandra

Close ICL, join IPL: BCCI told Subhash Chandra

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

The Indian Cricket League also quashed rumours about its future, saying the Twenty20 league has not gone bankrupt and will continue as scheduled.

India hoopster Amjyot Gill signs up for NBA D-League

India hoopster Amjyot Gill signs up for NBA D-League

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

India's most talented international basketball player Amjyot Singh Gill is all set to soar higher. After dominating in the Asian circuit over the last two years, the power forward from Chandigarh has signed the standard NBA Development League player contract making him eligible to get drafted into the D-League.

Uber to mentor start-ups with social impact

Uber to mentor start-ups with social impact

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Uber will provide mentorship for start-ups on matters such as funding, marketing, operations and scalability.

Godrej hopes to cash in on Bengaluru's fears

Godrej hopes to cash in on Bengaluru's fears

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Godrej has provided three security products -- tyre killers, under vehicle surveillance, boom barriers -- to be installed around Bangalore's Vidhana Soudha, as part of its mandate to secure key government offices. The company is aiming for Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) in revenues in FY 2008-09 as against Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) it registered last year and has set a target to achieve Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) by 2012-13.

eBay partners ShopYourWorld for 'Black Friday' sale in India

eBay partners ShopYourWorld for 'Black Friday' sale in India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Major players like Flipkart, Snapdeal and Amazon have, in the last two months, offered discount schemes on specific days, in sync with the festive season in the country.

'Don't panic over funds' flow from India, China'

'Don't panic over funds' flow from India, China'

Rediff.com2 May 2008

In a speech to the Institute of Directors, a London-based group of business heads, Brown said that protectionist 'sentiments are growing' not only because of the current credit crunch and rises in fuel and food prices, but also due to the longer term challenge posed by the rise of Asia, particularly India and China.

Rupee rise: India Inc eyes foreign buyouts

Rupee rise: India Inc eyes foreign buyouts

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Business heads of three leading Indian firms from as many sectors - automaker Mahindra and Mahindra, consumer goods major Godrej and biotechnology firm Biocon - on Monday said they were looking at acquisitions in overseas markets as the rupee appreciation had made such plans a good-value proposition.

Citigroup may get an Indian CEO

Citigroup may get an Indian CEO

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Former US Treasury Secretary Robert E Rubin has been appointed as the chairman of the Citigroup after the resignation of its embattled CEO Charles Prince, prompted by major write-offs by the world's biggest bank following turmoil in subprime loan and credit markets. Vikram S. Pandit, an Indian, who took over Citigroup's investment banking operation in early October, just six months after joining the bank, is one contender for the top post.

Merc mulls engine, gearbox unit in India

Merc mulls engine, gearbox unit in India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

The Rs 3k-cr facility may come up in Pune. While plans are yet to be finalised, the lower cost of manufacturing in India has compelled the company to give a serious thought to the proposition, Harald Landmann, the bus business head for Mercedes-Benz said at the launch of the company's intercity luxury bus in Pune.

29 India-based IT cos among world's best 100

29 India-based IT cos among world's best 100

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

29 India-based IT firms have figured in the world's best 100 list of IT service providers.Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Genpact, WNS Global Services are few of the companies named.