News for '-courtesy-business-standard'

After Amazon caution, Biyani calls for clarity on retail laws

After Amazon caution, Biyani calls for clarity on retail laws

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Future, which recently tied up with Amazon in India to sell its fashion and food products exclusively on the American giant's marketplace platform, is looking at a gross merchandise value of about Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) in the next three years from the venture.

The men behind Infosys' remarkable success

The men behind Infosys' remarkable success

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

What is perhaps most fascinating is that Infosys was not the first large Indian IT company to raise its head, nor has it been the largest; but it has often shown a remarkable ability to market itself so that it has punched above its weight.

Emergency and the Maruti story: Start of a small wonder

Emergency and the Maruti story: Start of a small wonder

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The whole project smacks of cronyism and corruption

How Tom Uncle's Maggi Point is surviving the noodles crisis

How Tom Uncle's Maggi Point is surviving the noodles crisis

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

The popular DU kiosk is losing approximately Rs 2,000 per day, even though they still serve instant noodles

Many challenges for HUL's new boss

Many challenges for HUL's new boss

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Rather than move up the echelons of finance management, he was part of crisis management at his first employer, and then the commercial head of home and personal care products and, lately, chairman of Middle East and North Africa for Unilever, the second-largest fast-moving consumer goods company in the world.

After WTO, India skips signing Asean services trade pact

After WTO, India skips signing Asean services trade pact

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Sitharaman cancels Myanmar trip at last moment citing launch of Modi's Jan Dhan Yojana.

'We have committed Rs 1,300 cr initial capital for a bank'

'We have committed Rs 1,300 cr initial capital for a bank'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

A healthy track record and 17 years of experience in financial services would be the key strengths of Edelweiss Financial Services in setting up a bank, says chairman and chief executive officer Rashesh Shah, in an interview with Business Standard.

Why Cognizant has cut revenue growth estimate

Why Cognizant has cut revenue growth estimate

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Rajeev Mehta, chief executive for IT services, believes this is due to a few client-specific issues, saying the overall business environment continues to look good.

Europe is a difficult market: HCL Tech chief

Europe is a difficult market: HCL Tech chief

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

HCL's president & CEO Anant Gupta talked to Business Standard about the demand environment, its in the European market and Roshni Nadar's induction into the company's board of directors.

They quit high-paying jobs to become entrepreneurs

They quit high-paying jobs to become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

These four entrepreneurs are motivated by a passion to make a difference in the society.

Dabhol-nama: Five things that made the plant unique

Dabhol-nama: Five things that made the plant unique

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Dabhol power plant is a lesson on what to avoid while setting up large infrastructure projects.

How a small-town boy became Deloitte's top boss

How a small-town boy became Deloitte's top boss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Renjen had to go through 15 rounds of interviews before he got the job.

'Nokia Android intends to give consumers the best of both worlds'

'Nokia Android intends to give consumers the best of both worlds'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

While critics doubt if the new brand would be continued once Microsoft completes integrating Nokia, the X appears to be Nokia's ploy to ease Android-junkies into a Windows Phone environment.

Facebook India's 1st employee signs off; monetisation remains a challenge

Facebook India's 1st employee signs off; monetisation remains a challenge

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

During her tenure, Facebook's users in the country have grown from 8 million to 138 million, making India its second largest market after the US

We gave Vijay Mallya an opportunity to respond: UBI official

We gave Vijay Mallya an opportunity to respond: UBI official

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Deepak Narang, executive director of United Bank of India, speaks on Vijay Mallya's 'wilful defaulter' status.

Weak rupee, Egypt crisis could mean rollicking time for Goa

Weak rupee, Egypt crisis could mean rollicking time for Goa

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Chartered flights may increase 34% from last year as more Russian tourists come calling.

Why financial literacy among urban working youth is low

Why financial literacy among urban working youth is low

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The study says living in joint families negatively impacted the level of financial knowledge.

We will make messaging faster & cheaper: Kavin Mittal

We will make messaging faster & cheaper: Kavin Mittal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Messaging is going to become the highway for the people coming on to the Internet, says Kavin Bharti Mittal.

How Equitas turns poor people into successful entrepreneurs

How Equitas turns poor people into successful entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Pushpal Shinde now earns some Rs 50,000 a month.

We are quite optimistic for the whole year: Cognizant CEO

We are quite optimistic for the whole year: Cognizant CEO

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Rajeev Mehta says the slow beginning in North America was primarily on account of some health care clients, evaluating the impact of the Affordable Care Act before deciding on their technology spending.

Markets may remain at elevated levels

Markets may remain at elevated levels

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Dilip Bhat, joint managing director of the Prabhudas Lilladher group, a financial products agency, talks to Business Standard about the market rally ahead of the elections.

Infy founders distance themselves from baby

Infy founders distance themselves from baby

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Murthy no more chairman emeritus; founders do not want to be addressed as promoters.

'Online will soon be the preferred route for buying property'

'Online will soon be the preferred route for buying property'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Brotin Banerjee, managing director and chief executive officer, talks to Business Standard on how the e-commerce space has broken down the barriers between a buyer and a seller.

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus to be available in India on October 17

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus to be available in India on October 17

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Also, after years of rumours and speculation, Apple unveiled its first wearable device, Apple Watch.

Pawan Ruia's slipping turnaround tag

Pawan Ruia's slipping turnaround tag

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Dunlop & Jessop head for closure & new ventures abroad yet to inspire but tycoon says he's still going strong.

This IITian's venture is educating poor children in villages

This IITian's venture is educating poor children in villages

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Hippocampus Learning Centres bridges urban-rural gap through affordable, quality pre-schooling for kids.

'Potential of returns the highest in small-caps'

'Potential of returns the highest in small-caps'

Rediff.com27 May 2014

S Naren, CIO of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, in an interview with Chandan Kishore Kant, says cyclicals will offer good value.

We are trying to develop the rural markets: Maruti CMD

We are trying to develop the rural markets: Maruti CMD

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The recently anointed managing director and chief executive officer at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd tells Business Standard how he intends to get back to over 50 per cent share in the domestic market, apart from a larger role in the parent's global operations.

'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

Rediff.com21 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.

A start-up that helps you find a home easily in a new city

A start-up that helps you find a home easily in a new city

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The start-up works with 2,000 owners and hosts 10,000 tenants across four cities - Bengaluru, the National Capital Region, Hyderabad and Pune.

HealthifyMe: A start-up that helps people live healthy

HealthifyMe: A start-up that helps people live healthy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

HealthifyMe is an app that connects users to fitness trainers virtually, motivate them on goals.

How Walt Disney plans to strike it big in India

How Walt Disney plans to strike it big in India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Siddharth Roy Kapur will take charge as managing director of the Walt Disney Company India from January 1.

A start-up by IIM, IIT grads to quickly deliver food from restaurants!

A start-up by IIM, IIT grads to quickly deliver food from restaurants!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Swiggy, a Bengaluru-based food ordering and delivery start-up, says it aims to revolutionise this segment.

'Premature to talk of changes in Ranbaxy top brass now'

'Premature to talk of changes in Ranbaxy top brass now'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries will take a call on whether to shut Ranbaxy's troubled factories or make changes in the top management of the latter only after its $4-billion acquisition deal is complete.

Big launches at Asia's largest auto show

Big launches at Asia's largest auto show

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Over 22 passenger and commercial vehicle makers and 18 two- and three-wheeler makers will take part amid proximate security.

We've tried to understand India's needs: IKEA India chief

We've tried to understand India's needs: IKEA India chief

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Patience has kept IKEA, the euro 27-billion Swedish retailer, going despite entry hurdles. So says Juvencio Maeztu, its chief executive officer for India.

A unique idea to train entrepreneurs in the jungle!

A unique idea to train entrepreneurs in the jungle!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Jungliceo.com has wowed new business owners.

Now, a 'war room' to turn Mumbai into Shanghai!

Now, a 'war room' to turn Mumbai into Shanghai!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Of the 27 projects being monitored, four to five are critical for Mumbai.

Meet the man behind GST's IT backbone

Meet the man behind GST's IT backbone

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

GSTN CEO Prakash Kumar tells Sudipto Dey how IT can improve service delivery of government departments.