News for '-it-companies'

Why smartphone makers are under govt lens

Why smartphone makers are under govt lens

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

A Chinese company named Shanghai AdUps has been sending massive data about phones and users to servers in China.

Nasscom prepares 5-point agenda for the new govt

Nasscom prepares 5-point agenda for the new govt

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The counting of votes of the 16th general elections are scheduled for May 16, following which the new Indian government will be formed.

Have Indian IT firms ganged up to keep salaries of freshers low?

Have Indian IT firms ganged up to keep salaries of freshers low?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

To attract people from tier-1 colleges IT services companies must increase payment to freshers: Mohandas Pai.

Inspiring story of a poor farmer's son

Inspiring story of a poor farmer's son

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

He fought poverty. He fought racism. He sacrificed his football career for his family. Today, Varun Chandran, from a small Kerala village, is the CEO of his own IT company and a dollar millionaire.

Caparo CEO Angad Paul plunges to death from 8th floor

Caparo CEO Angad Paul plunges to death from 8th floor

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Angad Paul, son of NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, has died after falling from his penthouse home in central London.

A 'servant leader' who promises to turn around Infosys

A 'servant leader' who promises to turn around Infosys

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Vishal Sikka's may be a formidable name in the global technology segment, but he isn't your average geek who has time only for technology labs and technical journals.

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The lawsuit pointed out that the plaintiff's experience with Infosys demonstrates the 'discriminatory nature of Infosys' employment practices'.

Sensex slides 285 points on weak FY16 growth forecast; IT, metal stocks disappoint

Sensex slides 285 points on weak FY16 growth forecast; IT, metal stocks disappoint

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Among the private banking majors ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were down 0.2%-0.5% each.

All that you need to know about Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka

All that you need to know about Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Well-known among the Silicon Valley elite, Vishal Sikka is the first external CEO for Infy.

Bad news for IT job seekers

Bad news for IT job seekers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Ratings agency Crisil on Monday said the information technology sector is likely to lose its position as a mass employment engine and new recruitments will nearly halve over the next three years, even though companies will continue to report good revenue growth.

Wipro, HCL Tech outshine TCS and Infy in March quarter

Wipro, HCL Tech outshine TCS and Infy in March quarter

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Both firms have broken TCS' streak of industry-leading performance over the past few quarters by posting higher revenue and earnings growth this quarter.

Market rises for 3rd day as crude oil weakens, rupee recovers

Market rises for 3rd day as crude oil weakens, rupee recovers

Rediff.com28 May 2018

The BSE benchmark Sensex surged about 241 points to end at 35,165.48 and the NSE Nifty gained 84 points to close at 10,688.65.

TCS meets bump on digital highway

TCS meets bump on digital highway

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The challenge before TCS is to be totally at home with the IPR regime of developed economies.

Wipro's Q3 net profit falls 5.8% to Rs 2,114.8 crore

Wipro's Q3 net profit falls 5.8% to Rs 2,114.8 crore

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

For the March 2017 quarter, Wipro expects revenues from IT services business to be in the range of $1,922 million to $1,941 million.

Sensex slumps to 1-week low; IT stocks fall before TCS results

Sensex slumps to 1-week low; IT stocks fall before TCS results

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Sensex shed 167 points to close at 28,633 and Nifty dropped 55 points to end at 8,695.

Nasscom concerned over curbs in US Immigration Bill

Nasscom concerned over curbs in US Immigration Bill

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Officially called the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernisation Act, 2013, the Bill being pushed by the Obama administration gives the domestic IT professionals in the US a 60-day period to find a new job after they lose the existing one, among several other sweeping reforms.

5 things about Vishal Sikka who is likely to head Infosys

5 things about Vishal Sikka who is likely to head Infosys

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

A well known figure among the Silicon Valley elite, Sikka recently quit his job at SAP.

Murthy's recipe to save IT jobs: Pay cuts for seniors

Murthy's recipe to save IT jobs: Pay cuts for seniors

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Murthy also said this is not for the first time that the industry has faced the layoff problem and hence there should not be any extreme anxiety as the industry had dealt the issue and found solutions then.

'Government is not focussing on job creation'

'Government is not focussing on job creation'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

'If jobs do not happen, the demographic dividend we have will become a demographic disaster.'

How best to tackle the 'US factor'

How best to tackle the 'US factor'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

In IT, the two-way flow of investments and intellect has been central to the growing linkage, which provides a great opportunity for both nations to improve the quality of life of their citizens, says Raman Roy.

The BIG problem Indian IT firms are facing

The BIG problem Indian IT firms are facing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

They need to upgrade their skills and become smaller, smarter organisations, says Devangshu Datta.

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Market leaders in this line of business - New India Assurance and Tata AIG - have begun to reassess the premium on risk exposure of their portfolio in the director's and officer's liability business.

As automation rises, new jobs dry up in IT sector

As automation rises, new jobs dry up in IT sector

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Sector added only 200,000 employees in FY16, down from 230,000 in FY15

Peelamedu: Building India's next 'Silicon Valley'

Peelamedu: Building India's next 'Silicon Valley'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The Coimbatore suburb has been growing significantly due to strong economic policies, says Naveen Nandwani.

How ITC Infotech plans to boost digital capabilities

How ITC Infotech plans to boost digital capabilities

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

ITC Infotech looks to buy 'sub-$50 mn' firms

Rain cripples Chennai's auto and IT units

Rain cripples Chennai's auto and IT units

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Schools closed for a day, crops damaged; more downpour on cards

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

'There is large-scale sacking, and salaries in smaller companies are lower than the minimum wages of Rs 18,000 a month.'

Brexit: Bear shadow on India Inc

Brexit: Bear shadow on India Inc

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Firms to find alternative export routes or face increased trade barriers

On Chandra's last day, TCS board may okay buyback

On Chandra's last day, TCS board may okay buyback

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Infosys, Wipro may follow suit as investors eye a piece of the large cash kitty as growth slows.

A $2,000 H-1B fee on Indian companies could return in US

A $2,000 H-1B fee on Indian companies could return in US

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The Bill would impact only Indian companies.

WARNING! Mid-level techies may become irrelevant

WARNING! Mid-level techies may become irrelevant

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

A recent McKinsey report warns that unless IT professionals re-train themselves, they could become irrelevant.

Tatas strike back: 'Unforgivable attempt to besmirch group'

Tatas strike back: 'Unforgivable attempt to besmirch group'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Refusing to be drawn into a point by point clarification of Mistry's letter, the company said: "It will be beneath the dignity of Tata Sons to engage in a public spat with regard to the several unfounded allegations appearing in his leaked confidential statement."

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The company owns 12 of 45 facilities it has in India and around 75 per cent of its global headcount of 2,44,300 is based in the country

Kansas shooting of Indian techie flags up safety concerns

Kansas shooting of Indian techie flags up safety concerns

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Indian IT industry veterans believe lack of maturity from the political leadership may have helped people in the US to take advantages.

TCS, Wipro spend crores on US lobbying in 2013

TCS, Wipro spend crores on US lobbying in 2013

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The two company spent about over Rs 3.15 crore.

More cheer so far this earnings season

More cheer so far this earnings season

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

More than half the Sensex companies have declared their results for the third quarter and there are more positive surprises than disappointments.

Are PSU stocks worth betting on?

Are PSU stocks worth betting on?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Retail investors should carefully follow recent moves on high dividend payouts or stake sales in state-controlled companies

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Did you know that employers have to pay equal remuneration to its male and female employees who are carrying out the same or similar work?

2 States: It was a fairytale wedding

2 States: It was a fairytale wedding

Rediff.com2 May 2014

We asked you, our dear readers, to share your 2 States stories and here is Pillai Vineet Janardhanan and his wife Amruta Bansode's tale

The sword that hangs over our IT industry

The sword that hangs over our IT industry

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The challenges before the IT industry are many and its response over the coming months will shape the future of what has been one of the most vibrant value-creating and livelihood-enabling sectors.