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Work on Wipro second campus to start soon

Work on Wipro second campus to start soon

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

India's third largest service provider Wipro Technologies, is set to begin construction on Rajarhat campus, the second in the city, 'as quickly as possible', said state information technology minister, Debesh Das.

Wipro bets on banking, financial services

Wipro bets on banking, financial services

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

The Citi deal should help Wipro beef up its presence in the banking and financial services (BFSI) space. The target company does work in the technology infrastructure services space as also application development and maintenance and the Rs 19,957 crore (Rs 199.57 billion) Wipro should be able to leverage these services with other clients. The assured revenues of $500 million will come in handy at a difficult time.

Wipro files for patents for e-Enabler

Wipro files for patents for e-Enabler

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Wipro Technologies, the global IT services division of Wipro Ltd, announced on Tuesday that it had filed patent application for e-Enabler, a new solution kit based on Service Oriented Architecture. This solution provides SOA-based platform to align applications to business processes, cuts deployment time and enables faster time to market, the company said.

Wipro now on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Wipro now on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

DJSI is an international indicator, which tracks the financial performance of companies having outstanding sustainability conduct.

Will Nifty-IT Outperform Post Elections?

Will Nifty-IT Outperform Post Elections?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The Nifty IT index, data shows, has outperformed the markets in each of the last four election years post the result. announcement.

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The funds raised by employees were matched by an equal contribution from Wipro.

Wipro wins 3-year contract from Emirates NBD

Wipro wins 3-year contract from Emirates NBD

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Emirates NBD is a banking group and a market leader across core business lines and is the leading retail banking franchise in the United Arab Emirates and is also a major player in the corporate banking arena.

Loyalty is 'irrelevant', it's performance that matters in Wipro

Loyalty is 'irrelevant', it's performance that matters in Wipro

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Wipro, India's third-largest software services company is making a shift in its human resources practice.

Wipro gets serious about financial services segment

Wipro gets serious about financial services segment

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Wipro is trying to strengthen its presence in the banking, financial services and insurance segment by increasing its revenue share on par with other leading Indian information technology service companies.

Wipro shares jump over 9% on smart Q1 results

Wipro shares jump over 9% on smart Q1 results

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The scrip was the top gainer at the BSE benchmark Sensex during the morning session.

Wipro wins UK award for best offshoring project

Wipro wins UK award for best offshoring project

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Now in its ninth year, the annual NOA Awards recognise best practices in outsourcing projects, the city-headquartered company said.

Markets fall dragged by IT stocks, foreign fund outflows

Markets fall dragged by IT stocks, foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Among Sensex shares, Tech Mahindra fell by over 6 per cent after the company reported a 60 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 510.4 crore in the December quarter. Bharti Airtel, ITC, HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Wipro, HDFC Bank, Nestle, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services and Maruti were among the other major laggards. NTPC, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the gainers.

Demerger will make Wipro a pure-play IT company: CFO

Demerger will make Wipro a pure-play IT company: CFO

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

An interview with Wipro's CFO and executive director Suresh Senapaty where he explains what the new structure will mean for the company.

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Neoteric in tie-up with Wipro

Neoteric in tie-up with Wipro

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

IT distribution company Neoteric Infomatique Pvt Ltd announced on Friday a strategic alliance with infotech major Wipro for distributing the latter's manufactured notebooks, desktops and servers.

Sensex surges 482 pts on buying in banking, IT stocks

Sensex surges 482 pts on buying in banking, IT stocks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Wipro, Kotak Mahindra Bank and NTPC were among the major gainers in the Sensex pack. The five stocks that defied the trend included UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, Tata Motors and Nestle.

Wipro eyes IP markets in Japan

Wipro eyes IP markets in Japan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Wipro Technologies, which runs the global IT business of the IT-to-soaps conglomerate, is looking to increase its business from Japan and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. It sees a strong demand for intellectual property (IP) in areas such as semiconductors, System on Chip (SoC) and Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) design coming from Japan and the APAC region, which is emerging as the new growth engine of the world.

Markets fall for 2nd straight session on weak global trends

Markets fall for 2nd straight session on weak global trends

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Disappointing quarterly earnings numbers and revenue forecast from IT services company Wipro also weighed on investor sentiments. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 247.78 points or 0.38 per cent to settle at 65,629.24 points. During the day, it plunged 533.52 points or 0.80 per cent to 65,343.50 points.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Movement in the equity market this week will largely be dictated by quarterly earnings of blue-chip firms HDFC Bank and Hindustan Unilever, along with the announcement of WPI inflation data and global trends, analysts said. Trading activity of foreign investors, global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar trend would also guide the movement.

Wipro Consumer Care to intensify rural focus

Wipro Consumer Care to intensify rural focus

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

WCCGL, a division of software giant Wipro, which has been selling its Santoor brand of soaps at the Rs 5 and Rs 10 price points in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, now plans to introduce it in five more states.

Ranbaxy Fine set to buy Wipro Biomed

Ranbaxy Fine set to buy Wipro Biomed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

close to the development confirmed that a deal could be signed between the parties shortly

Wipro CEO Neemuchwala gets $1.8 mn pay package in FY'16

Wipro CEO Neemuchwala gets $1.8 mn pay package in FY'16

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Abidali Neemuchwala, who had joined Wipro in 2015 as group president and chief operating officer, was also given 200,000 in stock options in the financial year ended March 2016.

Wipro to own 66% in Saudi firm JV

Wipro to own 66% in Saudi firm JV

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Wipro Infotech, the IT division of the Rs 107 billion Wipro, has announced a joint venture agreement with the Dar al Riyadh group of Saudi Arabia.

Wipro, Airtel win 'Oscars of Outsourcing'

Wipro, Airtel win 'Oscars of Outsourcing'

Rediff.com29 May 2007

The awards, presented by the online community Outsourcing Centre, are given for the world's best outsourcing arrangements.

Wipro Q2 net profit dips 7.6% at Rs 2,070 crore

Wipro Q2 net profit dips 7.6% at Rs 2,070 crore

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Wipro said it expects its IT service revenue for the October-December quarter of 2016-17 to be in the range of $1,916 million to $1,955 million

Sensex climbs 167 points on buying in bank shares, Reliance

Sensex climbs 167 points on buying in bank shares, Reliance

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Benchmark Sensex rebounded by 167 points in a volatile trade on Friday amid buying in ICICI Bank, State Bank of India and Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 167.06 points or 0.23 per cent to settle at 71,595.49. During the day, it hit a high of 71,676.49 and a low of 71,200.31.

Wipro Q2 profit rises 6%, sees muted revenue growth in Q3

Wipro Q2 profit rises 6%, sees muted revenue growth in Q3

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The company's growth was driven by a decline in total expenses, lower finance cost and higher other income.

Sensex down 111 pts on profit-taking, foreign fund outflows

Sensex down 111 pts on profit-taking, foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

From the Sensex basket, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HCL Technologies, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and Larsen & Toubro were the major laggards. Mahindra & Mahindra, Nestle, Tata Motors and IndusInd Bank were among the gainers.

Wipro goes green with PCs, laptops

Wipro goes green with PCs, laptops

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

As a part of its Tox Tech campaign, Greenpeace in 2005 issued a list of demands on Wipro, including introduction of a take-back policy, recycling and a policy for phaseout of hazardous materials.

Wipro disappoints, posts surprise fall in Q3 profit

Wipro disappoints, posts surprise fall in Q3 profit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Revenues from IT services segment, which accounts for a significant portion of the company's topline, stood at $2.013 billion, remaining flat sequentially and up by 5.8 per cent year-on-year.

Wipro to buy US mortgage services firm for $75 million

Wipro to buy US mortgage services firm for $75 million

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The deal is expected to close in the January-March quarter.

Infy BPO VP joins Wipro outsourcing arm

Infy BPO VP joins Wipro outsourcing arm

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Infosys BPO Vice President Ramit Sethi has joined Wipro BPO as Senior Vice-President-Knowledge Services and Capital Markets.

Sensex surges 376 points; auto, IT shares advance

Sensex surges 376 points; auto, IT shares advance

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Wipro was the biggest gainer in the Sensex chart, rising 4.79 per cent, followed by M&M, L&T, Tata Motors, Maruti, Infosys, Nestle India and IndusInd Bank.

Wipro forays into glycerin soap market

Wipro forays into glycerin soap market

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Targeted at the north and east of India apart from the big metros, WCCL aims to position the brand in the premium segment, but at a discounted price than the existing players. The company also expects to corner a 10 per cent market share in the glycerin soap market in the first year.

Early-bird net profit growth slowest in 7 qtrs

Early-bird net profit growth slowest in 7 qtrs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The early-bird results for the April-June quarter of 2024 (Q1FY25) hint at a slowdown in corporate revenues and profits in FY25. Corporate profits might face headwinds from a continued revenue growth slowdown and a reversal in margin gains from lower commodity and energy prices in FY24. The combined net profit (adjusted for exceptional gains and losses) of the 210 companies that have declared their Q1FY25 results so far is down 4.2 per cent from the year-ago period - their worst showing in seven quarters.

TCS mcap crosses Rs 15 lakh crore as shares soar

TCS mcap crosses Rs 15 lakh crore as shares soar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) jumped 4 per cent on Tuesday, taking its market valuation to above Rs 15 lakh crore mark. The stock of the country's second most valued firm by market valuation jumped 4.05 per cent to settle at Rs 4,133.45 apiece on the BSE. During the day, shares of the company climbed 4.45 per cent to Rs 4,149.75 -- its all-time high.

Wipro on the prowl in US, Europe

Wipro on the prowl in US, Europe

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

The deals -- worth $50-200 million (Rs 300-1,000 crore) -- are across the healthcare, travel, telecom and manufacturing verticals.

Wipro ties up with Israeli firm

Wipro ties up with Israeli firm

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Wipro Infotech on Tuesday announced its partnership with Israel-based RiT Technologies for marketing of latter's Intelligent Physical Layer Management Solutions in the country.