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Wipro to buyback shares worth Rs 2,500 crore

Wipro to buyback shares worth Rs 2,500 crore

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In a bonanza to its shareholders, country's third largest IT firm Wipro on Thursday said it will buyback up to four crore shares worth around Rs 2,500 crore (Rs 25 billion).

Hiring activities grow by 4% in October: Naukri.com

Hiring activities grow by 4% in October: Naukri.com

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Sector-wise, oil & gas witnessed monthly growth of 30 per cent in hiring while insurance sector registered an increase of 25 per cent compared to September.

Ananth Narayanan to continue as Myntra-Jabong CEO

Ananth Narayanan to continue as Myntra-Jabong CEO

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Narayanan said while there would be some redundancies as a result of integration of the back-end functions of Myntra and Jabong, it will, however, be less than 10 per cent of the overall headcount

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

People move from investment banking to growth equity or from venture capital to growth equity or entrepreneurship, depending on what's attractive at different points of life.

Sikka's first year ends with signs of progress for Infosys

Sikka's first year ends with signs of progress for Infosys

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The route to that target is clear in Sikka's mind.

Twice shy Tata ticks all SIA boxes

Twice shy Tata ticks all SIA boxes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), which recently received a no-objection certificate from the ministry of civil aviation to start a full-service airline (Tata-SIA Airlines), are in the process of securing an import licence for 20 Airbus A320 aircraft.

Jabong-Myntra merger: 10% staff to go

Jabong-Myntra merger: 10% staff to go

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Myntra CEO Ananth Narayanan, who was earlier against the merger of the two fashion e-tail companies, is learnt to be meeting each Jabong employee one-to-one.

How bad employee behaviour can dent a company's reputation

How bad employee behaviour can dent a company's reputation

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Wayward employee behaviour at Uber and Infosys highlights the risk to corporate reputations.

Moderate rise in hiring in September

Moderate rise in hiring in September

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Hiring activities witnessed a moderate increase of 3 per cent in September with most of the sectors showing positive recruitment trends after a dip in the index the previous month, according to job portal Naukri.com said.

Dept of Post, Mahindras, Sun Pharma join banking race

Dept of Post, Mahindras, Sun Pharma join banking race

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The Department of Post, Tech Mahindra, Videocon Group and stock exchange NSE have joined big corporates like Ambanis and Birlas to seek entry into banking business through newly created niche category of Payments and Small Finance Banks.

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

Rediff.com28 May 2018

To outgoing Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao, negotiating big deals was an art form, as an international report pointed out after the $130-billion sale of Vodafone's 45 per cent stake in Verizon Wireless, says Nivedita Mookerji.

TCS Q4 net zooms 73% to Rs 6,413 crore

TCS Q4 net zooms 73% to Rs 6,413 crore

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The country's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services on Monday reported a stellar 72.7 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 6,413 crore for the fourth quarter of last fiscal ended March 31.

Platform deals see a big push from investors

Platform deals see a big push from investors

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Decision to build or buy a platform is a function of price but buyouts are helping large investors create a medium and influence outcomes.

Microfinance industry coming back to life

Microfinance industry coming back to life

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

New players show up after 3 years; northern states take lead in loan growth.

November sees moderate rise in hiring numbers: Job portal

November sees moderate rise in hiring numbers: Job portal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The Naukri Job Speak Index -- which tracks monthly hiring activities online -- stood at 1,300 showing a 1 per cent growth in hiring, when compared to October 2013.

Indian firms to raise $5-billion forex loans

Indian firms to raise $5-billion forex loans

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The private companies announced projects worth Rs 11.33 lakh crore (Rs 11.33 trillion) during 2014-16.

The 3 challenges Rajesh Gopinathan faces at TCS

The 3 challenges Rajesh Gopinathan faces at TCS

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Gopinathan is aware of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Your dream house will cost more now

Your dream house will cost more now

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Increase in service tax would make properties costlier to buyers.

Past imperfect, future tense for India Inc

Past imperfect, future tense for India Inc

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Q1 results indicate more pain ahead, as slowdown has spread to more sectors, pricing power has come down and rising interest cost is eating into profits.

DLF files appeal against regulatory ban

DLF files appeal against regulatory ban

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

India's most heavily indebted property firm, DLF has filed an appeal with the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) against a ban from tapping capital markets for three years, a spokeswoman for the appellate told Reuters.

Why Sumant Sinha chose clean energy over politics

Why Sumant Sinha chose clean energy over politics

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

'Right time, right place, right business and I could see I was the right person. It was a now or never moment in a sense. If I didn't do it then, then when? There is little point in entering a business as an entrepreneur when someone else has proven the concept.' BJP leader Yashwant Sinha's son started ReNew Power during the UPA II government to focus on clean energy.

Tatas in AirAsia India pilot seat

Tatas in AirAsia India pilot seat

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With its nominees on the board, Tata Sons will have the controlling stake of 51%.

The rupee fall: 10 firms that are most worried

The rupee fall: 10 firms that are most worried

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The rupee's fall against the dollar is bad news for companies which have increased their exposure to foreign currency loans in recent years.

10 ways the Price Waterhouse fallout changed auditing in India

10 ways the Price Waterhouse fallout changed auditing in India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

PwC one of the big four audit firms, has expressed disappointment at the conviction of two former partners in the Satyam scam.

'A bold step': Bankers, industry hail demonetisation move

'A bold step': Bankers, industry hail demonetisation move

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Some initial reactions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight.

Can Tata Sons steer AirAsia India out of turbulence?

Can Tata Sons steer AirAsia India out of turbulence?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Most airlines have fattened their profits, turned the corner, or cut their losses, except AirAsia India.

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The huge amount of investments being made by telcos in India for telecom gear, there is no way this demand could be met only by Europeans.' 'The Chinese are quick in installation and offer great value for money.'

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The judge fixed April 26 as the next date of hearing when he will appear via video link from jail.

Here's how Ashok Leyland turned two loss-making subsidiaries around

Here's how Ashok Leyland turned two loss-making subsidiaries around

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Nissan' exit from the light commercial vehicle joint venture has helped speed up consolidation and growth for the company

SpiceJet resumes operation, pays cash to buy jet fuel

SpiceJet resumes operation, pays cash to buy jet fuel

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Of the 243 listed flights, it claimed to have operated 75 across the country after 1600 hours on Wednesday.

Promoters take biggest hit of Rs 5,500 cr in DLF share plunge

Promoters take biggest hit of Rs 5,500 cr in DLF share plunge

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

This is one of the rare orders by Sebi where it has barred a bluechip firm and its top promoter/executives.

DLF shares tank 28% on Sebi order; loses Rs 7,500-crore market value

DLF shares tank 28% on Sebi order; loses Rs 7,500-crore market value

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The stock fell by 24.5 per cent to its 52-week low level of Rs 111.25 in opening trade at the BSE.

For Subrata Roy, anxiety rises as deal unravels

For Subrata Roy, anxiety rises as deal unravels

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Subrata Roy is in jail since March last year.

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

eBay and PayPal will be sharper and stronger, and more focused and competitive as leading, standalone companies in their respective markets.

'Urjit Patel is the right man to succeed Raghuram Rajan'

'Urjit Patel is the right man to succeed Raghuram Rajan'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'RBI and the economy will gain tremendously from Urjit Patel's experience in both private and public sectors'

Your holiday abroad could be cheaper this year!

Your holiday abroad could be cheaper this year!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

A few adjustments can help foreign travellers and students reduce the impact of a falling rupee.

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google Inc announced a surprise overhaul of its operating structure on Monday, creating a holding company called Alphabet to pool its many subsidiaries and separate the core web advertising business from newer ventures like driverless cars.

Why is the Vodafone chief concerned about high spectrum price

Why is the Vodafone chief concerned about high spectrum price

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The chief of the British telco's Indian subsidiary, which is the second largest cellular operator in India, also said the recent decisions by telecom authorities have disappointed the sector.

India's billionaires' success mantras

India's billionaires' success mantras

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Three businessmen disclose their success mantras: One belongs to an old Marwari family, another is a second generation industrialist whose father scripted an amazing rags-to-riches story and the third was a professional till one day he succumbed to the charms of entrepreneurship.

Why Hindustan Unilever may cut jobs

Why Hindustan Unilever may cut jobs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The company plans to overhaul business and rationalise costs in a bid to reach parent Unilever's new profit targets, reports Viveat Susan Pinto.