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Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Only Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are ahead of her.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

ER&D software firms navigate Q2 bends with growth arrows in sight

ER&D software firms navigate Q2 bends with growth arrows in sight

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The July-September quarter results of software companies in the engineering research and development (ER&D) segment were broadly in line with expectations, though there have been cuts in revenue growth guidance. While results were a mixed bag, and there are cautionary views on the near-term outlook, brokerages and global consulting firms highlight the strong growth trajectory for the sector. They expect this segment of the software sector to grow by 8-12 per cent going forward.

World Bank report warns of heatwaves beyond endurance in India

World Bank report warns of heatwaves beyond endurance in India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Severe heatwaves, responsible for thousands of deaths across India over the last few decades, are increasing with alarming frequency and soon the country could become one of the first places in the world to experience heatwaves that break the human survivability limit, according to a new report.

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

One thing is for sure: It smacks of the regulator's lack of confidence in the bank's board, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Consumer anxiety at highest levels since Covid outbreak

Consumer anxiety at highest levels since Covid outbreak

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Consumer anxiety is at the highest levels since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in India with the less affluent most skeptical about economic outlook while a majority of consumers think their income in the next six months will be lower than the pre-COVID levels, says a latest study. As per the COVID-19 consumer sentiment research by global management consulting firm Boston Consulting group (BCG) conducted between May 23 and May 28, 2021, covering around 4,000 respondents across metros, tier I, II, III, IV and rural India, 51 per cent of consumers expected their spends over the next six months to be lower. In the last round of survey conducted from July 20 to August 2, 2020, the figure stood at 40 per cent.

10 biggest markets for luxury cars in the world

10 biggest markets for luxury cars in the world

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Economic slowdown fails to dent luxury car sales.

ITC replaces TCS as India's most admired company

ITC replaces TCS as India's most admired company

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Second-ranked L&T has been rated highest on leadership

Most expensive cities in the world

Most expensive cities in the world

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

While prices are rising just about everyday in Indian cities, they are nothing compared to some places.

Indian start-ups offer high salaries, flexible timings

Indian start-ups offer high salaries, flexible timings

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Many Indian start-ups are doling out handsome pay packets, with junior level employees getting not less than Rs 5 lakh a year besides providing flexible work timings.

World's biggest emerging markets for retail sector

World's biggest emerging markets for retail sector

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at some of the biggest emerging markets for the retail sector.

20 most expensive cities for foreigners

20 most expensive cities for foreigners

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Let's take a look at 20 most expensive cities for foreigners in the world.

Tepid growth in jobs and salaries ahead

Tepid growth in jobs and salaries ahead

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Hay Group, a global management consultancy, in its annual General Industry Compensation Report covering all levels of management, expects a pay increases of an average 11.2 per cent across job roles in 2013.

70% leaders create demotivating climate for staff

70% leaders create demotivating climate for staff

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Two in every 3 Indian leaders give instructions and later criticise what employees are getting wrong rather than praise the right.

Meet 5 highest paid CEOs of the US

Meet 5 highest paid CEOs of the US

Rediff.com22 May 2012

For the fifth year, the Wall Street Journal partnered with Hay Group, a global management consulting firm, on its annual survey of CEO Compensation.

Indian executives lead in job hopping

Indian executives lead in job hopping

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

About 60 per cent executives in India plan to quit their jobs within five years against the global average of 44 per cent

Want to know how Indians spend their money? Read on...

Want to know how Indians spend their money? Read on...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Indian consumer market is poised to grow 3.6 times between 2010 and 2020, faster than most other emerging markets.

Chief executive salaries in India march north: Survey

Chief executive salaries in India march north: Survey

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

The Top Executives' Compensation report by the group showed that compensation was pegged at more than Rs 7 crore (Rs 70 million) at larger, more complex organisations.

Firms strive to evolve successful biz plans

Firms strive to evolve successful biz plans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

According to a survey of global management consultant firm Booz & Company, 64 per cent of the executive surveyed said that their companies have too many conflicting priorities.

Mobile transactions to soar in India

Mobile transactions to soar in India

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Payments and banking transactions through mobile phones in India are expected to touch $350 billion (Rs 1,560 crore) by 2015, according to The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm.

12 nations that are BURSTING with opportunity!

12 nations that are BURSTING with opportunity!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The rankings have changed significantly over the last year based on their recovery after the global recession.

Indians may get 12% salary HIKE in the New Year

Indians may get 12% salary HIKE in the New Year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Amid economic sluggishness, employees in the country have a reason to smile as a survey has predicted up to 12 per cent pay hikes in the New Year.

The world's top 20 outsourcing hotspots

The world's top 20 outsourcing hotspots

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

India remains the favourite backoffice of the world thanks to its 'first-mover advantage' and deep skill base, as per global management consulting firm AT Kearney's ranking of the best outsourcing destinations.

How Internet is creating jobs worldwide

How Internet is creating jobs worldwide

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Internet has a sweeping impact on growth, prosperity and has created 2.4 jobs for every job that it has destroyed.

7-fold rise in Net banking in India since 2007

7-fold rise in Net banking in India since 2007

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

As many as 7 per cent of bank account holders in the country are using the Internet for banking transactions, while branch banking has fallen by a full 15 percentage points, according to a report by global management consultancy McKinsey & Company.

7% account holders in India use Net banking

7% account holders in India use Net banking

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Branch usage has dropped by 27 per cent on an average across Asia between 2007 and 2011.

Accenture to lay off senior execs by 7%

Accenture to lay off senior execs by 7%

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Restructuring is expected to cost the company $247 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 ending August 31. Of the costs, about $119 million would be related to reduction of excess office space globally and the remaining for severance and related costs of workforce reduction.

India imports nearly 18 tonnes gold in May

India imports nearly 18 tonnes gold in May

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

India has been ranked as the most attractive nation for retail investment among 30 emerging markets by US-based global management consulting firm A T Kearney. According to the entity's Global Retail Development Index, India is followed by Russia (2), China (3), United Arab Emirates (4) and Saudi Arabia (5).

Indian healthcare market to grow: McKinsey

Indian healthcare market to grow: McKinsey

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Driven by strong local demand, Indian health care market is expected to continue growing close to previously projected rates of 10 to 12 per cent, McKinsey said in its report 'New Opportunities for US-India Biopharma and Healthcare Collaboration'.

The world's top 10 BPO hotspots

The world's top 10 BPO hotspots

Rediff.com22 May 2009

India, China and Malaysia continue to lead with a unique combination of high people skills, favorable business environment and low cost, according to global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney's Global Services Location Index (GSLI).

8 Indian cities among world's riskiest BPO spots

8 Indian cities among world's riskiest BPO spots

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

India may have been hailed for long as the world's top outsourcing destination, but according to a survey in the annual Black Book of Outsourcing, as many as 8 Indian cities are among the world's 25 riskiest places for offshoring.

India remains No.1 outsourcing destination

India remains No.1 outsourcing destination

Rediff.com19 May 2009

India continues to be the most favoured back-office of the world, but the Middle East and North Africa region is slowly emerging as a promising offshoring destination, global management consulting firm A T Kearney says.

Indian students anxious about their job prospects

Indian students anxious about their job prospects

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Indian students are worried that the economy's current instability may adversely affect their job prospects, according to a study by global management consultancy Accenture.

'Healthcare sector needs $3 trillion in 10 years'

'Healthcare sector needs $3 trillion in 10 years'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

As per a white paper, 'Aarogya Bharat 2025', India Healthcare Roadmap for next 10 years launched at NATHEALTH event on Tuesday said the country is healthier now than ever before, but its 'continued economic progress is threatened by the country's under-served and under-consumed healthcare system'.

Firms may sell non-core assets to tide over slump

Firms may sell non-core assets to tide over slump

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

In the survey, 56 per cent of the companies said they would divest non-core assets so that they could focus more on their core businesses. Around 23 per cent of the respondents said they wanted to sell the non-core businesses as they needed the money to pay debts, or bolster their balance sheet. The challenge for the companies, however, remains to make their non-core assets attractive for sale.

Is India still a BPO hotspot?

Is India still a BPO hotspot?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam--now ranked among the top 20 offshoring locations, the report said.

Offshoring losing cost advantage: study

Offshoring losing cost advantage: study

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Labour cost advantage associated with offshoring information technology services to countries like India, China and the Philippines, are declining.

'We get better than average talent in India'

'We get better than average talent in India'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

William D Green, chairman and CEO of Accenture, the $20 billion global management consultancy and technology services company, is in India to chair a select meet of the board of directors. On global economy, he said that there are some pockets of challenges (slowdown) and other pockets of great success (accelerators). "Firms will continue to outsource and offshore as they aspire to become globally efficient and locally responsive," he said.

Accenture, Sun in JV deal

Accenture, Sun in JV deal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing firm Accenture and Sun Microsystems on Wednesday announced that they have teamed up to set up an innovation centre in Bangalore for Sun solutions.

Offshoring: India rules the world

Offshoring: India rules the world

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

India is the world's leading offshore services location according to the Global Services Location Index, the latest annual survey by global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney.