News for 'Business Analytics'

Calsoft to acquire 100% stake in US company

Calsoft to acquire 100% stake in US company

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

To strengthen its enterprise offerings in the analytics and business rules management space, Chennai-based California Software will acquire a 100 per cent stake in US-based technology consulting firm International Innovations.

A tribute to Subir Raha, leader extraordinaire

A tribute to Subir Raha, leader extraordinaire

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The former ONGC chairman's passion for everything that he set out to do was such that he would settle for nothing short of being the best, says Sudhir Bisht.

WNS buys Marketics for $65 million

WNS buys Marketics for $65 million

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

WNS Holdings, a $300 million BPO services provider, has acquired Bangalore-based knowledge processing firm Marketics Technologies for $65 million (about Rs 290 crore) in cash.

Expert tips to crack the GRE

Expert tips to crack the GRE

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In an online chat with readers, Jason Baran, spokesperson for the GRE programme at Educational Testing Service (ETS) addressed queries related to the entrance exam and offered crucial advice.

The myth and magic of unicorns

The myth and magic of unicorns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Becoming a unicorn is surely a marker for a company in its growth story, but it's not a major achievement nor is it a turning point of any significant worth.

Start-up tips: How to invest less and make MORE money

Start-up tips: How to invest less and make MORE money

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Surround yourself with people who are also working hard on their own side projects, says Saagar Panchal.

How Infosys plans to boost digital tech services

How Infosys plans to boost digital tech services

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Nia builds on Mana, the first AI platform introduced by the software services major last year. It also includes the robotic process automation capabilities of AssistEdge, another Infosys solution.

Infosys to buy California's Panaya for $200 mn

Infosys to buy California's Panaya for $200 mn

Rediff.com17 Feb 2015

First acquisition under Sikka's plan of buying technologies for tomorrow

Want to work for a bank?

Want to work for a bank?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

ABN AMRO is looking for Relationship Managers, and Sales Manager/ Team Leaders.

Chennai home away from home, says Ford, to invest Rs 1300 cr

Chennai home away from home, says Ford, to invest Rs 1300 cr

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The automaker will invest USD 195 million (about Rs 1,300 crore) and would employ 3,000 workers over the next five years, Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford said in the Tamil Nadu capital today.

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.

IIM-K placements hit a high note

IIM-K placements hit a high note

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

The average stipend on campus zoomed 25 per cent as compared to last year. Accenture Business Consulting and Boston Analytics offered the highest domestic stipend at Summer Placements 2008 - Rs 50,000 per month.

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Strengthening of rules governing insider trading is among the key proposals in the agenda set by Sebi for 2018-19, along with making improvement to the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations (PIT) and Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices regulations.

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Upskilling would not only improve chances of employability but would also increase the scope of jobs based on skills they have acquired over a period of time, says Akhand Swaroop Pandit, co-founder and CEO, The Catalyst Group.

Paytm to flex offline muscle

Paytm to flex offline muscle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Paytm is banking on its offline network of merchants to fight bigger rivals Amazon and Flipkart

Synovate on lookout for buyouts in India

Synovate on lookout for buyouts in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Market research firm Synovate, part of the Aegis Group Plc, is on the lookout for acquisition opportunities in India.

After BPO & KPO, now comes PPO

After BPO & KPO, now comes PPO

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Person-to-person outsourcing gains currency with small offices and individuals.

Real estate brokers ready plan to beat sluggish growth

Real estate brokers ready plan to beat sluggish growth

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Consolidation is happening because of a prolonged slowdown in residential sales which has also brought down the business of brokerages.

Flipkart partners NIFT to train upcoming entrepreneurs

Flipkart partners NIFT to train upcoming entrepreneurs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Consumers are exposed to trends from across the globe and now expect creative as well as unique products.

J&J to make India R&D hub

J&J to make India R&D hub

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The world's largest manufacturer of healthcare products, Johnson & Johnson, is making India a global hub of its research and development as it looks to ramp up its pharmaceutical business in the country.

Solve this case, win Rs 25,000!

Solve this case, win Rs 25,000!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Rediff Business presents the TCS Smart Manager Case Contest # 31 for managers, along with The Smart Manager, the management magazine! We give you a profile and the history of a company. All you have to do is study it and post your solution in 500 words or less.

Obamacare a bitter pill for Cognizant

Obamacare a bitter pill for Cognizant

Rediff.com9 May 2014

In the quarter, Cognizant's revenue grew one per cent over the past quarter in North America.

How Vishal Nevatia built a Rs 700 cr company

How Vishal Nevatia built a Rs 700 cr company

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

PE firm True North's investment model is to take 51% stake in mid-sized companies and make them large, says Niraj Bhatt.

UBS to invest $40 mn in Hyderabad service centre

UBS to invest $40 mn in Hyderabad service centre

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

UBS has already recruited 180 people in the city.

Hiring outlook for next 6 months improves; 88% ready to hire

Hiring outlook for next 6 months improves; 88% ready to hire

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

According to the TeamLease Employment Outlook Survey for the next six months (October 2014 - March 2015), global macroeconomic trends and domestic demand have put business and employment sentiment on a fast paced upward trajectory.

Indian firm launches products for global retailers

Indian firm launches products for global retailers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Bangalore-based specialised software solution provider Manthan Systems has launched two new analytical products primarily targeting retailers and consumer packaged goods industry in North America and Europe.

Jagame Thandhiram is an Important Failure

Jagame Thandhiram is an Important Failure

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Jagame Thandhiram is a failure alright, but it is certainly an interesting one, given that both the ideas that it was borne out (twin seeds, if you may) were sure-shot movie ideas on their own, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Ritika Suri to manage Infy innovation fund

Ritika Suri to manage Infy innovation fund

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

In January, the company had decided to hand the charge of M&A to Suri.

Modi on how to track undeclared wealth

Modi on how to track undeclared wealth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Modi said officers must fix clear targets to improve the country's tax administration by 2022, the 75th anniversary of Independence.

What is gig economy, the future of India's workforce?

What is gig economy, the future of India's workforce?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Employees are finding the 9 to 5 work cycles engaging anymore and are looking for greater flexibility, more challenging work, and new learnings.

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

While Reliance has the clout to negotiate prices with suppliers for its e-commerce, not to forget the cost advantage of integrated warehouse and supply chains, Amazon and Walmart are no pushovers, they too have deep pockets.

What pandemic, ask India's insurance companies

What pandemic, ask India's insurance companies

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Though COVID-19 will wreak more damage to the finances of the Indian population, the insurance sector is unlikely to get hurt.

Will govt impose GST on education and health?

Will govt impose GST on education and health?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

If the items and services such selected subsequently pass the test from the fitment committee and the GST Council, this would be the first of such rate hikes, after a series of cuts in the process of rate rationalisation that started in November 2017.

India has 43% of global IoT market: Survey

India has 43% of global IoT market: Survey

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Persistent, L&T Technology and TechM named among leading service providers

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though the system is called faceless, it would have a room for inviting tax payers through video conferencing.

How RBI can prevent frauds

How RBI can prevent frauds

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Historically, the RBI has tried to keep the crooks at bay by issuing a circular a day. What it needs is more onsite supervision. Merely checking high-frequency data with the help of technology is insufficient, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India, a nation of Unicorns?

India, a nation of Unicorns?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

As 8 new startups join the 2018 club, average time taken to be a $1 billion firm now stands at 5-7 years, next only to China, says a Nasscom report

What's preventing top execs from investing in digital technology

What's preventing top execs from investing in digital technology

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India Inc is shying away from investing in digital technologies.

Tata group unveils plan to ride the start-up wave

Tata group unveils plan to ride the start-up wave

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The Tata group is planning a big splash.