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Cognizant files lawsuit against Infosys over trade secrets; Infy denies allegations

Cognizant files lawsuit against Infosys over trade secrets; Infy denies allegations

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

IT major Cognizant's subsidiary TriZetto has slapped a lawsuit on Infosys in a US federal court, accusing the Bengaluru-headquartered company of stealing trade secrets and information related to healthcare insurance software. Infosys, in a statement, denied all allegations. The company asserted it is aware of the lawsuit and will defend its position in the court.

Licious eyes IPO in 24 months, 500 stores in five years

Licious eyes IPO in 24 months, 500 stores in five years

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The fresh meat and seafood delivery startup Licious plans to set up 500 stores nationwide within the next five years as part of an omnichannel strategy. The aim is to attract new users in the offline channel and encourage them to transact online as well. The move would also help the company in its efforts to achieve profitability and go for an initial public offering (IPO) in the next 24 months, according to the sources.

Senior Infosys executive accused of sexual harassment

Senior Infosys executive accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

External investigators say case of 'gender insenstivity'.

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

A readout of the meeting reportedly said Lord Johnson "made clear that he was keen to see a bigger Infosys presence in the UK and would be happy to do what he could to facilitate that".

Infosys executive council member Subrahmanyam Goparaju resigns

Infosys executive council member Subrahmanyam Goparaju resigns

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

In the seventh top level exit in six months at Infosys, Subrahmanyam Goparaju, Senior Vice President and a member of the Executive Council that frames business strategy, has resigned.

Top Infosys executives' salaries raised to Rs 6 crore

Top Infosys executives' salaries raised to Rs 6 crore

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

With Infosys reportedly increasing the pay packages of senior executives, including executive vice-presidents and a few vice-presidents, threefold, the Indian information technology (IT) services space might well get a new benchmark.

Phaneesh Murthy ropes in top Infosys executive

Phaneesh Murthy ropes in top Infosys executive

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Head of Infosys' European arm, Srinjay Sengupta, has joined technology and operations firm iGATE Global Solutions as its chief sales officer, iGATE announced on Thursday.

Infosys, Microsoft ink multi-year deal with Ausgrid

Infosys, Microsoft ink multi-year deal with Ausgrid

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

IT major Infosys and Microsoft have entered into a multi-year strategic engagement with Ausgrid to accelerate the cloud transformation of the largest electricity distributor on Australia's east coast. This programme will further Ausgrid's vision to connect communities and empower lives with a focus on affordability, reliability and sustainability, Infosys said in a regulatory filing on Monday. "With over 4 million Australians relying on our services every day, it is essential we are maintaining our high standard of reliability and connectivity, as well as delivering on the expectations of Australian communities," Nick Crowe, acting CIO at Ausgrid, said.

Infosys confident about more offshoring opportunities

Infosys confident about more offshoring opportunities

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed demand and clients understand that every work does not have to be done onsite, which is expected to open a lot more offshoring opportunities from large global markets going forward, according to a top Infosys' executive. The Bengaluru-based company, which logged a 23 per cent jump in its December 2021 quarter revenue, also said its portfolio of services and capabilities, especially on cloud and digital, are resonating well with clients and it sees a good pipeline for that. "In the long run, if you see, COVID-19, while it had a huge impact on demand, the entire ability for the supply side to deliver in a remote environment really will shine up, and that has opened up the eyes of many of our clients that every work does not have to be done onsite.

Income Tax portal seeing steady progress: Infosys CEO

Income Tax portal seeing steady progress: Infosys CEO

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Under fire for technical glitches plaguing the new income tax return filing portal, Infosys CEO Salil Parekh on Wednesday said the new portal developed by his company is seeing "steady progress" and already 1.9 crore returns have been filed. He further said that taxpayers' concerns are being "progressively addressed". "We are seeing a steady progress on the income tax system. As of yesterday we had over 1.9 crore returns that have been filed using the new system.

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The tax portal problem is a goof-up by both sides, and making Infosys the only villain in the story is quite unfair, argues Shyamal Majumdar.

Kiran Mazumdar's tweet praising Rohan Murty kicks up dust

Kiran Mazumdar's tweet praising Rohan Murty kicks up dust

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Proxy advisory firms say the praise on Twitter was uncalled for.

How Infosys plans to cut employee costs

How Infosys plans to cut employee costs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Infosys chief N.R. Narayana Murthy has said the company is looking at reducing the number of top officials and subcontractors at onsite locations in a bid to reduce operational costs, according to Barclays.

Murthy brings Infosys back to the starting line

Murthy brings Infosys back to the starting line

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The company is reaping the benefits of change as focus shifts back to traditionally-profitable businesses and deal volumes.

As Ritika Suri quits Infosys, Sikka faces drain at the top

As Ritika Suri quits Infosys, Sikka faces drain at the top

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

She was among the key executives brought in by Sikka from SAP and was overseeing large deals

Murthy constitutes Infosys 'dream team' at chairman's office

Murthy constitutes Infosys 'dream team' at chairman's office

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

According to sources privy to the development, Murthy has chosen a team of four senior executives -- former Infosys India business unit head Binod Hampapur Rangadore, Ranganath D Mavinakere, Deepak Padki and Rohan Murty.

Job prospects in 2014 better than 2013 but below pre-2008 level

Job prospects in 2014 better than 2013 but below pre-2008 level

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Companies are expected to firm up their business plans for the second half of the year.

Murthy concerned over decline in Infosys' growth

Murthy concerned over decline in Infosys' growth

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The Infosys co-founder, who was brought back to head the firm in June last year, also expressed unhappiness over the laggard performance in the last two years.

Debate before taxing rich at extremely high rates: Narayana Murthy

Debate before taxing rich at extremely high rates: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

We have to walk a very fine line between our desire to mobilise more and more taxes or having higher percentage of taxes, he says

Murthy's insights valuable for Infosys, industry: Nasscom

Murthy's insights valuable for Infosys, industry: Nasscom

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) on Saturday welcomed re-appointment of N R Narayana Murthy as Infosys Executive Chairman, saying his insights into the company and the technology industry would be valuable.

Infosys' Kris Gopalakrishnan praises Modi

Infosys' Kris Gopalakrishnan praises Modi

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Infosys executive co-chairman and president of the Confederation of Indian Industries Kris Gopalakrishnan on Friday heaped praise on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as 'a global leader'.

2013 to be a better year for IT sector: Infosys

2013 to be a better year for IT sector: Infosys

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Company's co-Chairman S Gopalakrishnan says uncertainties continue as unexpected events happen

We need to encourage research, says Infosys's Gopalakrishnan

We need to encourage research, says Infosys's Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Infosys felicitates outstanding researchers in various fields.

IT sector needs new prods to meet $300 bn target: Infy

IT sector needs new prods to meet $300 bn target: Infy

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Infosys executive co-chairman Kris Gopalakrishna today said IT industry should create new products and revenue streams to achieve the $300 billion revenue target by 2020.

IT sector likely to grow at 11% this fiscal: Infosys

IT sector likely to grow at 11% this fiscal: Infosys

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The revenue of Indian IT sector for 2011-12 is pegged at $100 billion with over 70 per cent of IT exports in US and Europe.

Infosys to set up its second campus in Kerala

Infosys to set up its second campus in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Infosys Ltd will set up a new campus at Technocity here, estimated to cost Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion), providing a boost to the IT sector in the state.

Infosys bags multi-million euro deal from Deutsche Bank

Infosys bags multi-million euro deal from Deutsche Bank

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Infosys will be a strategic partner under Deutsche Bank's Supplier Partnership Programme.

Infosys sounds the WARNING for IT sector!

Infosys sounds the WARNING for IT sector!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Infosys says further deterioration of economic conditions in US and Europe could hit the domestic IT sector.

'IT top brass like politicians who hike their salaries'

'IT top brass like politicians who hike their salaries'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

"Year-after-year, the IT companies remove and sack professionals and simultaneously hike their top executives' salaries in the name of fancied compensation based on variable pay and stock incentives," FITE general secretary AJ Vinod said.

Ola Cabs' CFO and CMO exit in top-level churn

Ola Cabs' CFO and CMO exit in top-level churn

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The development comes amid Japan's SoftBank booking an investment loss of 39.28 billion yen (USD 350 million) on its investments in India, including those in Ola and e-commerce company Snapdeal.

Nothing is as painful as staying stuck, says Narayan Murthy

Nothing is as painful as staying stuck, says Narayan Murthy

Rediff.com16 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.

How Punyakoti, Sanskrit's 1st animation film, got made

How Punyakoti, Sanskrit's 1st animation film, got made

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Seven years ago, Ravishankar Venkateswaran heard a story during a bus ride.

'We stand by Satyam but no job applications'

'We stand by Satyam but no job applications'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Amidst the outrage among certain Satyam employees to Infosys Co-Chairman and Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy's statement last week that Infosys would not recruit employees from the disgraced IT firm based in Hyderabad, top Infosys executives on Tuesday stood by their stand. They also couched their views on the Satyam scam in decidedly softer terms. Infosys said that the accounting scandal at Satyam did not call into question the competence of its (Satyam) employees.

Narendra Patni: India's infotech revolution pioneer is dead

Narendra Patni: India's infotech revolution pioneer is dead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Narendra Kumar Patni, pioneer of India's information technology (IT) services revolution, passed away in the US.

Infosys' Australia honcho quits

Infosys' Australia honcho quits

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Why Vishal Sikka quit Infosys

Why Vishal Sikka quit Infosys

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

In his blog, sikka said, "It is clear to me that despite our successes over the last three years, and the powerful seeds of innovation that we have sown, I cannot carry out my job as CEO and continue to create value, while also constantly defending against unrelenting, baseless/malicious and increasingly personal attacks."

Modi can change course of dialogue on US visas: Murthy

Modi can change course of dialogue on US visas: Murthy

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Exuding confidence in Narendra Modi's leadership, IT industry veteran NR Narayana Murthy today said the new Prime Minister is "in a position to change the course of dialogue" on US visas for the over $118 billion industry.

Infosys global sales head Basab Pradhan quits

Infosys global sales head Basab Pradhan quits

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Weeks after NR Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys, the country's second largest software exporter on Tuesday saw its global sales and marketing head Basab Pradhan quitting the company.

Infosys may set up shop in Bengal

Infosys may set up shop in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Infosys has been demanding SEZ status to start its Bengal campus, but the state government has been against providing it.

Infosys rebuts Murthy over pay hike for COO

Infosys rebuts Murthy over pay hike for COO

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'Pravin Rao's commitment and contribution to the company has been immense, and his partnership over the past three years has been critical to the successes and growth of our company,' said Vishal Sikka, chief executive officer at Infosys.