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Jefferies downgrades IT, cuts earnings estimates

Jefferies downgrades IT, cuts earnings estimates

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Jefferies has downgraded Indian information technology (IT) companies Infosys, HCLTech, and Mphasis to "hold"; LTI MindTree, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Hexaware to "underperform", citing artificial intelligence (AI)-related concerns. Coforge, Sagility and IKS, however, still remain its top picks.

Bharti Airtel finds its frequency: High Arpu, low capital expenditure

Bharti Airtel finds its frequency: High Arpu, low capital expenditure

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The stock of Bharti Airtel, India's largest listed telecommunications (telecom) services provider, recently hit an all-time high on expectations of higher average revenue per user (Arpu), a stable market setup, and fresh revenue lines.

VHT: Padikkal hits 4th ton as Karnataka drub Tripura

VHT: Padikkal hits 4th ton as Karnataka drub Tripura

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Padikkal's fourth VHT ton this season powers Karnataka to big win vs Tripura

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.

Accenture guidance delays hopes of demand pick-up for Indian IT: Analysts

Accenture guidance delays hopes of demand pick-up for Indian IT: Analysts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

At a time when the market is betting on a 'higher for longer' global interest rate view, Accenture's (ACN) weak revenue forecast is a negative read-through for the Indian IT firms, according to analysts. The Dublin-based company sees its revenue growth at 2-5 per cent in constant currency (cc) for the financial year 2024 (FY24), below the pre-Covid levels of 5-8 per cent for FY17-20. The weak projection, thus, signals that slower demand is likely to persist this year, and any recovery is unlikely in the near-to-medium term, experts note.

Accenture's lowered guidance spells more trouble for IT sector: Analysts

Accenture's lowered guidance spells more trouble for IT sector: Analysts

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IT major Accenture's second straight cut in its revenue growth forecast for FY23 suggests there is more pain ahead for the Indian IT sector, say analysts. Accenture has lowered the top end of its FY23 growth guidance in constant currency (CC) to 9 per cent from 10 per cent earlier. The firm, which follows a September-August fiscal cycle, expects a 2-6 per cent CC growth in Q4 of FY23 (June-August 2023) versus the 6-10 per cent prior guidance.

'Long-term outlook for Infosys remains intact'

'Long-term outlook for Infosys remains intact'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Strong Q3 brings Infosys comfort amid macro risks.

Should you invest in IT stocks? Here's what experts say

Should you invest in IT stocks? Here's what experts say

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

An aggressive rate hike by the US Fed and the possibility of a recession can trigger a slide in these stocks, which will be a good opportunity to buy from a long-term perspective.

Jio's new offer dampens tariff hike talk, adds to Vi's worries

Jio's new offer dampens tariff hike talk, adds to Vi's worries

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The new offer is part of its strategy to turn India to an exclusively 4G market.

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The event that was inaugurated by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will have 11 rounds before the best player in the under-20 category can be determined in both sections.

Why Sarfaraz was not selected for Irani Cup

Why Sarfaraz was not selected for Irani Cup

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Mumbai's run machine Sarfaraz Khan was ruled out of the match because of injury.

Airtel is one of the most-loved large-cap stocks on the bourses

Airtel is one of the most-loved large-cap stocks on the bourses

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The company has a valuation of Rs 2.22 trillion, up from Rs 1.33 trillion a year ago.

Ranji: Surya returns in style; Anustup hits ton to lift Bengal

Ranji: Surya returns in style; Anustup hits ton to lift Bengal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

A summary of action from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team

Ranji: Tamil Nadu settle for draw against Delhi

Ranji: Tamil Nadu settle for draw against Delhi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

In an act of gamesmanship, pacers, right-arm quick Harshit Rana (1/27 in 3 overs) and left-arm seamer Kuldip Yadav (2/27 in 3 overs) also wasted time, either faking cramps or tying shoelaces or not delivering the ball even after completing the action.

Ranji roundup: UP down Karnataka; Mumbai in control

Ranji roundup: UP down Karnataka; Mumbai in control

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Young Karan Sharma led from the front with a calm and composed 93 not out as Uttar Pradesh knocked out favourites Karnataka with a five-wicket win in their Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous best being 145. The double-century will do more good to his already healthy batting average of 48.49.

Ranji Roundup: Sidhu's maiden fifty rescues Delhi

Ranji Roundup: Sidhu's maiden fifty rescues Delhi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

A round up of the fourth and final day's action of the Ranji Trophy matches on Sunday.

'Writers and directors will be the focus of Jaipur film fest, not stars'

'Writers and directors will be the focus of Jaipur film fest, not stars'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The sixth Jaipur International Film Festival will see 156 films from 90 countries screened at the festival.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai on the verge of early exit

Ranji roundup: Mumbai on the verge of early exit

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Vidarbha piled up a mammoth 511 in their first essay and then reduced Mumbai to 169 for six on the second day of their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy Game in Nagpur on Monday.

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Want to play games for a living?

Want to play games for a living?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Every day at 9 am, five 20-somethings who live in a 4-bedroom apartment in Bengaluru have a session with their physical trainer. After a workout, they spend the next 8 to 10 hours in their spacious living room, headphones in place and computer screens in front of them. Their salaried job: To play video games for the rest of the day.

Ranji roundup: Pitch controversy mars Delhi-MP match

Ranji roundup: Pitch controversy mars Delhi-MP match

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

BCCI's North Zone curator Sunil Chauhan overwatered the Feroz Shah Kotla pitch and then, breaching protocol, left the venue before the start of Delhi-Madhya Pradesh Ranji Trophy match on Saturday, his indiscretion leading to a delay of two and half hours.

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra restrict Mumbai; Rawat puts Delhi in command

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra restrict Mumbai; Rawat puts Delhi in command

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai-Saurashtra match ends in exciting draw

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai-Saurashtra match ends in exciting draw

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in strong position; Waghmode, Shah slam tons

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in strong position; Waghmode, Shah slam tons

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Medium pacers Dhawal Kulkarni and Tushar Deshpande wrecked havoc by grabbing four wickets apiece as Mumbai put themselves in the drivers seat by dismissing Tamil Nadu for a paltry 87 on the opening day in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, in Lahli, on Thursday.