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Since taking over, Wipro CEO has spent $1bn on acquisitions

Since taking over, Wipro CEO has spent $1bn on acquisitions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Wipro has been quite aggressive among Indian IT services companies in acquisitions as a strategy to buy the capabilities in emerging technologies.

What went wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

What went wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Entities like CarDekho, Cartrade and a host of other online players went live even as Carnation, former Maruti managing director Jagdish Khattar's first entrepreneurial venture, was searching for the right business model, says Ajay Modi.

WEF preps for Modi mantra with tastes of India, twists of yoga

WEF preps for Modi mantra with tastes of India, twists of yoga

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to attend Davos meeting in about 20 years since H D Deve Gowda in 1997.

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Far from public glare, company is investing in tech firms and providing consultancy.

Wipro has strong succession plans in place: CFO

Wipro has strong succession plans in place: CFO

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

It has replacements ready even for senior managers, in case someone quits.

Infosys to make maiden start-up investment

Infosys to make maiden start-up investment

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

This will be Infosys' first investment from its innovation fund dedicated to start-ups and emerging technologies.

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.

Snapdeal plans American listing in 2016-17

Snapdeal plans American listing in 2016-17

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Snapdeal had appointed merchant bankers for listing on an American stock exchange

Snapdeal on an expansion mode, may launch an IPO by 2016

Snapdeal on an expansion mode, may launch an IPO by 2016

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Indian e-commerce company raises Rs 600 crore in sixth round of funding.

Dividends deluge to keep taxman at bay

Dividends deluge to keep taxman at bay

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

To save promoters from 10% levy, 70 firms call board meetings on interim pay.

CSR regime begins on a disappointing note; 2/3rd cos miss target

CSR regime begins on a disappointing note; 2/3rd cos miss target

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

However, RIL has exceeded the mandatory 2% prescribed limit, spending the maximum amount of Rs 761 crore

Modi's US visit: India Inc still guessing on delegation

Modi's US visit: India Inc still guessing on delegation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

No business delegation has been cleared yet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's visit to America from Friday.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

End of American dream for Indian youth?

End of American dream for Indian youth?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Experts say Indian students will have to accept that international space for them is shrinking.

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Poor disclosure among India-listed firms is a turnoff for foreign investors.

How Neemuchwala broke the jinx at Wipro

How Neemuchwala broke the jinx at Wipro

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Under Neemuchwala's digital-first vision, Wipro has accelerated investments in automation, analytics, cloud and cognitive technologies over the past three years, says Ayan Pramanik.

UK Sinha lists priorities, challenges in his new role

UK Sinha lists priorities, challenges in his new role

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Sebi will be taking a number of measures to develop a derivatives market of commodities.

Modi Sarkar and the scary silence of India Inc

Modi Sarkar and the scary silence of India Inc

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Talking corporate heads are a barometer of the business community's engagement with the economy. If they have nothing to say now there should be cause for concern.

'India Inc can overcome hurdles in adopting new accounting standard'

'India Inc can overcome hurdles in adopting new accounting standard'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

From FY18, Ind-AS will be mandatory for all listed entities, barring those listed on the SME platform.

Wipro gets fresh tax demand of Rs 816 cr

Wipro gets fresh tax demand of Rs 816 cr

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The Bengaluru-headquartered company said the 'draft assessment order' from tax authorities for 2008-09 fiscal has arised primarily due to denial of deduction under section 10A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in respect of profit earned by its undertaking in the Software Technology Park at Bengaluru.

World faces 'bloodless' cyber war threat: PM

World faces 'bloodless' cyber war threat: PM

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

We have to move from E-governance to M-governance. M-governance does not mean Modi governance. It means Mobile governance, the PM said.

Snapdeal launches billion-dollar loan plan for its merchants

Snapdeal launches billion-dollar loan plan for its merchants

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The Kunal Bahl-led firm wants to add 1,000 sellers every three months in its loan scheme.

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

It was supposed to be a panacea against corruption, leakage and a magic wand for financial inclusion. But everywhere you look are people who enrolled, only to fall through the cracks again.

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.

India Inc seeks ease of doing biz in return for 'Make in India' call

India Inc seeks ease of doing biz in return for 'Make in India' call

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

India Inc is seeking at least quarterly interactions with senior government representatives to establish a channel of communication and help change the opinion at the highest level.

Promoter families rule the roost in India Inc

Promoter families rule the roost in India Inc

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

In peace and at war, firms remain tethered to promoter families in a uniquely Indian way.

New funds ride fourth wave of venture capital

New funds ride fourth wave of venture capital

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The past few years have seen the first cycle of mergers and acquisitions, exits, and track-records being created.

Few lessons world leaders can learn from Tim Cook

Few lessons world leaders can learn from Tim Cook

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Few lessons world leaders can learn from Tim Cook.

9 personal finance mistakes to avoid

9 personal finance mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

All of us have made these mistakes, so let's begin by seeing how many of them we can avoid/minimise...

Jaitley to sell 'Make in India' at Davos summit

Jaitley to sell 'Make in India' at Davos summit

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The Confederation of Indian Industry will organise a round table on investment.

Time to end tax havens: Richest 1% own 58% of India's total wealth

Time to end tax havens: Richest 1% own 58% of India's total wealth

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Globally, just 8 billionaires have same amount of wealth as the poorest 50% of the world population.

Business in 2014: West Bengal faces plant closures, ponzi slur

Business in 2014: West Bengal faces plant closures, ponzi slur

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

While the Trinamool government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, tried its best to attract investors, including from Singapore, not much headway could be made.

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'What is forgotten but is actually as important for a society's long run success is morality.' 'Morals and trust are the nuts and bolts of an economy.' 'Without those you can get short run success, but not long-run development.'

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A majority of India's billionaires gained wealth in the last one year in spite of the stock market decline.

Wipro seen matching rivals' revenue growth

Wipro seen matching rivals' revenue growth

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Wipro, India's third largest information technology (IT) services company, is expected to continue with its strong show during the October-December quarter of financial year 2014.

Rs 50,000-cr cheer for life insurance?

Rs 50,000-cr cheer for life insurance?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Bupa and Axa have already declared their intention to raise stakes.

Sholay, through the eyes of Salim Khan

Sholay, through the eyes of Salim Khan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

One of the most successful screenplay writers of his time, Salim Khan looks back at his most popular work.

Wipro Q1 profit rises 29.5% to Rs 2,103 cr

Wipro Q1 profit rises 29.5% to Rs 2,103 cr

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The Bangalore-headquartered firm had posted a net profit of Rs 1,623.3 crore (Rs 16.23 billion) in the year-ago period, it said in a BSE filing.

Bain sues EY in US court for $60-mn loss in Lilliput

Bain sues EY in US court for $60-mn loss in Lilliput

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Bain alleges that it invested around $60 mn based on false financial statements that EY had audited and certified