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Flipkart sees a slew of changes in top management

Flipkart sees a slew of changes in top management

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

These top level changes have come soon after Flipkart co-founder and Group CEO Binny Bansal resigned over allegations of serious personal misconduct in November.

TCS Q4 net profit dips marginally to Rs 8,049 crore

TCS Q4 net profit dips marginally to Rs 8,049 crore

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Revenue grew 5.1 per cent in the quarter under review to Rs 39,946 crore from Rs 38,010 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal.

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Sebi said Thapar-promoted and -related entities owed Rs 1,723.19 crore as receivables to the company, while connected parties owed another Rs 462.74 crore.

Bharti names ex Wal-Mart executive Raj Jain as retail CEO

Bharti names ex Wal-Mart executive Raj Jain as retail CEO

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Bharti Retail on Friday announced appointments of former head of Walmart India Raj Jain as its CEO and Pankaj Madan, another senior executive of erstwhile joint venture Bharti Walmart, as Chief Financial Officer.

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

Gurnani new CEO of Mahindra Satyam

Gurnani new CEO of Mahindra Satyam

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Gurnani succeeds A S Murthy who was appointed by the government board after the multi-crore rupee scam broke out in then Satyam Computer Services. Gurnani has been heading the global operations of Tech Mahindra.

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Talks between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to improve the relations got off on a rough note at the northeastern Chinese port city of Tianjin, with Xie launching a blistering attack on Washington, accusing it of being the "owner of coercive diplomacy".

Lockdown puts question mark over corporate results

Lockdown puts question mark over corporate results

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Most listed corporate entities in the country are in a fix. With the sudden declaration in late March of a nationwide lockdown to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, the final calculations of their financial results for the year 2019-20 (FY20) are hanging in limbo. Till April 19, only 41 of the 3,947 companies listed on the BSE have managed to finalise the dates for the declaration of their yearly financial results.

20 years of India's insurance sector

20 years of India's insurance sector

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Twenty years after India's insurance sector was opened up, unshackling the control of state-owned companies, as many as 50 private players have set up shop. Along with their foreign partners, private players have brought about a sea change in the product offering, distribution and underwriting processes, and services levels. Yet, India's insurance penetration needle has not moved much.

7-point instructions for BCCI office bearers

7-point instructions for BCCI office bearers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) has issued a seven-point instruction for the three existing BCCI office bearers - vice president CK Khanna, joint secretary Amitabh Chaudhary and treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry.

Covid-19 crisis: $30-billion headache for IT companies

Covid-19 crisis: $30-billion headache for IT companies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

According to outsourcing advisors and experts, while almost half of the deals are likely to see delay, the others are expected to be renewed at a lower price as enterprises ask for discounts in roll-over contracts.

TCS announces Rs 16,000 crore buyback plan

TCS announces Rs 16,000 crore buyback plan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday announced a mega-Rs 16,000 crore buyback plan at Rs 3,000 per equity share. In 2017 and 2018 too, TCS had undertaken buyback offers of similar sizes.

Yes Bank fraud: ED arrests 2 former Cox and Kings executives

Yes Bank fraud: ED arrests 2 former Cox and Kings executives

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested the former CFO and internal auditor of the Cox and Kings Group in connection with its money laundering probe in the Yes Bank alleged loan default case. The agency said ex-chief financial officer Anil Khandelwal and internal auditor Naresh Jain were arrested under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Indian economy in better shape to tackle Covid 2nd wave: CEA Subramanian

Indian economy in better shape to tackle Covid 2nd wave: CEA Subramanian

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'Overall, compared to the previous episode, we are in a better shape because the vaccine is already out there and vaccination drives are proceeding'

Infy severance pay: 'Sebi's decision matters, not individual emotions'

Infy severance pay: 'Sebi's decision matters, not individual emotions'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The whistle-blower may strongly feel about the issues he had raised.. the regulator will follow the due legal process and decide, Balakrishnan said.

ICICI rejigs brass, Chanda Kochhar is joint MD

ICICI rejigs brass, Chanda Kochhar is joint MD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

ICICI Bank on Friday reshuffled its management as Nachiket Mor, an executive director, decided to quit. The board, at its meeting on Friday, promoted deputy managing director Chanda Kochhar as the joint managing director and chief financial officer (CFO) of the bank. The incumbent Group CFO Vishakha Mulye has been made executive director of the bank's subsidiary, ICICI Lombard General Insurance.

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Online travel firm MakeMyTrip's top executives Deep kalra and Rajesh Magow have decided to draw 'zero salary' from April 2020, while the rest of its leadership team will take a reduction of around 50 per cent in their compensation amid the covid-19 outbreak. Group Executive Chairman Deep Kalra and its group CEO Rajesh Magow have decided to take 'zero salary' from April 2020 as the company plans to undertake multiple "tough measures" to keep overall expenses at a minimum amid the covid-19 outbreak.

'IT cos in India to shed 5-10% of mid-level workforce'

'IT cos in India to shed 5-10% of mid-level workforce'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Ex-Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan said the IT companies 'have to get employees who understand new technologies, they have to get rid of some of the employees, who are more on the legacy, and try to attract talent which is more digital'.

CBI quizzes top Kingfisher, UB officials for the 2nd day

CBI quizzes top Kingfisher, UB officials for the 2nd day

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

While Raghunathan is a named accused in the CBI's case registered in October last year, Nedungadi had resigned recently from the post of CFO of the UB group.

Where have all the Indian bankers gone?

Where have all the Indian bankers gone?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

There is a dearth of talent in the Indian banking industry. A testimony to this is the two new CEOs in the private sector -- Sandeep Bakhshi in ICICI Bank Ltd and Amitabh Chaudhry in AXIS Bank Ltd -- have come from the insurance sector, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Infosys Q2 net profit grows 10.3% to Rs 4,110 crore

Infosys Q2 net profit grows 10.3% to Rs 4,110 crore

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Bengaluru-based firm's revenue grew 17.3 per cent to Rs 20,609 crore in the quarter under review as compared to Rs 17,567 crore in the same period of 2017-18

As Ritika Suri quits Infosys, Sikka faces drain at the top

As Ritika Suri quits Infosys, Sikka faces drain at the top

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

She was among the key executives brought in by Sikka from SAP and was overseeing large deals

Was it Narayana Murthy's crusade or just a petty fight?

Was it Narayana Murthy's crusade or just a petty fight?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

While Infosys board gave a clean chit to the Panaya deal, Murthy stands firm on his allegations and said, 'sadly, it appears we will no longer know the truth'.

COVID-19: India Inc asks RBI for one-time loan recast

COVID-19: India Inc asks RBI for one-time loan recast

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The one-time restructuring of loans will help every firm and prevent cost-cutting measures such as lay-offs.

Why Indian IT firms are bracing for more disruptions

Why Indian IT firms are bracing for more disruptions

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Most Indian IT firms work as system integrators for Huawei and though the exposure is very less as of now, the potential is more due to 5G roll out. As pressure to keep the Chinese firm out of the 5G network grows, other global firms, including Japan's NEC, South Korea's Samsung, Finland's Nokia and Sweden's Ericssion are increasing their investments to grab more market share in the telecom sector.

Wipro Q4 net slips 6% to Rs 2,345 cr; suspends revenue guidance

Wipro Q4 net slips 6% to Rs 2,345 cr; suspends revenue guidance

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Wipro posted a 4.6 per cent rise in revenue at Rs 15,711 crore in January-March quarter compared to Rs 15,006.3 crore in the year-ago period.

Infy seeks Sebi help over Bansal's Rs 17.38 cr severance pay

Infy seeks Sebi help over Bansal's Rs 17.38 cr severance pay

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Analysts say IT major cleaning up act before new CEO takes over; regulator might take a year

These women CEOs bagged the highest salaries

These women CEOs bagged the highest salaries

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

In the male-dominated corporate world, these brilliant women have proved their mettle and made a big difference.

India Inc asks new recruits to 'stay home'

India Inc asks new recruits to 'stay home'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Many firms have asked those joining on April 1 to delay their on-boarding by 2-3 months. The outlook for the airline, tourism, hotel, and media industries is bleak too.

FPIs pull out nearly Rs 400-cr in just 5 sessions on global cues

FPIs pull out nearly Rs 400-cr in just 5 sessions on global cues

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

However, they put in Rs 2,744 crore in the debt markets during the period under review.

5 Indian women among the world's most powerful

5 Indian women among the world's most powerful

Rediff.com30 May 2014

PepsiCo's India-born Chief Indra Nooyi is 13th; Cisco Chief Technology and Strategy Officer Padmasree Warrior is 71st on Forbes list on '100 most powerful women'

CFOs upbeat about economy, worried over inflation

CFOs upbeat about economy, worried over inflation

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Chief financial officers in the country are cautiously optimistic about the future and are neutral about their companies' performance in the short term, said the Deloitte India CFO Survey 2013.

'Budget plays to the political class'

'Budget plays to the political class'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Lalit Ahluwalia, CFO, Ranbaxy North America, presents his views on the Indian Budget 2009 at Asia Society in New York.

SBI to pick up 49% stake in Yes Bank

SBI to pick up 49% stake in Yes Bank

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

From the appointed date, the authorised capital of the private sector bank would stand altered to Rs 5,000 crore and the number of equity shares at 2,400 crore having face value of Rs 2 each.

Twitter's goal in IPO: To avoid becoming Facebook

Twitter's goal in IPO: To avoid becoming Facebook

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Twitter CFO Mike Gupta grilled banks about how to sidestep the problems that beset Facebook's IPO from start to finish.

China protests US ban on TikTok, WeChat; warns counter measures

China protests US ban on TikTok, WeChat; warns counter measures

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The US on Friday issued orders to ban popular Chinese social media apps TikTok and WeChat from Sunday to safeguard national security, weeks after India banned them, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Overall, Tata Steel becomes the seventh non-financial firm, including four oil PSUs to report quarterly revenues of Rs 50,000 crore.

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.

Ranganath Mavinakere: The man behind Infosys' successful comeback

Ranganath Mavinakere: The man behind Infosys' successful comeback

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

"There was not a single decision that I took during my second tenure without discussing it with Ranga and getting valuable input from him," says Narayana Murthy.