News for 'Infosys Technologies'

Infosys 9th on 'The Wired 40' list

Infosys 9th on 'The Wired 40' list

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Infosys allots shares

Infosys allots shares

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003

Infosys Technologies Ltd allotted 179 equity shares of par value of Rs 5 to Bankers Trust Co, New York, the depository of company's ADRs

Infosys Consulting eyes US buy

Infosys Consulting eyes US buy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Infosys Consulting Inc, the strategic consulting arm of IT services giant Infosys Technologies, is planning to acquire a small consulting company with revenues in the $100-140 million range (Rs 450-650 crore) as part of its inorganic growth initiatives in the US.Market sources said Infosys had been looking at a suitable acquisition target in the US with consulting expertise in verticals like aerospace, retail, healthcare and financial services.

Infosys again faces legal action for age and gender discrimination in US

Infosys again faces legal action for age and gender discrimination in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Infosys Technologies is being sued again by a former senior employee for discrimination on the basis of age, gender and ethnicity while hiring in the US. The suit filed by Jill Prejean, vice-president of talent acquisition, has alleged that the company discriminated and retaliated when she tried to point out the discriminatory actions. Infosys' motion to dismiss the claims made by Prejean was rejected by a judge from the United States District Court Southern District of New York.

Infosys Q1 net down 2% at Rs 1,488 cr

Infosys Q1 net down 2% at Rs 1,488 cr

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

The consolidated revenue of the country's second largest software exporter rose to Rs 6,198 crore

Basab Pradhan quits Infosys

Basab Pradhan quits Infosys

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Infosys BPO targets flab, growth

Infosys BPO targets flab, growth

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Terminates services of over 600 contract workers in February.

Bangalore: Infosys, airport attacks foiled

Bangalore: Infosys, airport attacks foiled

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

"Police have foiled a conspiracy to attack the airport and Infosys," Chief Minister H D Kumarawamy said.

Sensex, Nifty join global selloff on trade war fears

Sensex, Nifty join global selloff on trade war fears

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Tata Steel was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, sliding 8.59 per cent, followed by Tata Motors, Larsen & Toubro, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharmaceutical, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and NTPC, were the major laggards. On the other hand, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, ICICI Bank, ITC, Asian Paints and Axis Bank were among the gainers.

Indian IT companies need to be paranoid: HCL CEO

Indian IT companies need to be paranoid: HCL CEO

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The time is up for the over three-decades-old business model with the advent of artificial intelligence, HCL Technologies' chief executive C Vijayakumar said on Monday. Speaking at industry lobby grouping Nasscom's annual NTLF event in Mumbai, Vijayakumar said companies need to be "paranoid", given the wide-ranging impact of AI and stressed that this attitude will help them to be relevant and grow. "I strongly believe that the business model is ripe for disruption.

Infosys partners with Microsoft to accelerate adoption of GenAI

Infosys partners with Microsoft to accelerate adoption of GenAI

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Infosys said on Tuesday it is collaborating with Microsoft to jointly develop industry solutions that leverage Infosys Topaz, Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cognitive Services. Both organisations are bringing together their respective artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance enterprise functions with AI-enabled solutions across multiple industries. The integrated solutions are aimed at accelerating the rapid democratisation of data and intelligence that will help businesses increase productivity and drive new revenue growth.

Infosys intranet among world's 10 best

Infosys intranet among world's 10 best

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Infosys is the first Indian company to be selected for Nielsen Norman Group's Intranet Design Annual Award.

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Could the impending new crisis, vibe coding, similarly create not a disaster like what befell Indian handlooms during the Industrial Revolution but another opportunity like what the Y2K crisis created?' asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Infosys plans secondary ADR

Infosys plans secondary ADR

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

Infosys Technologies Ltd plans a sponsored secondary ADR program. The company board okayed sponsorship of an ADR issue of 2 to 3 million shares, equivalent to 4 to 6 million ADRs.

Infosys positioned in leaders quadrant

Infosys positioned in leaders quadrant

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Infosys Technologies Ltd announced on Friday it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc., in the leaders quadrant in the 'Magic Quadrant for North American offshore applications services 2007' report.

Satwalekar nominated Infosys director

Satwalekar nominated Infosys director

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Infosys Technologies has announced the appointment of Deepak Satwalekar, managing director & CEO of HDFC- Standard Life Insurance, as the lead independent director in line with the company's commitment to good corporate governance practices.

Infosys is AUTOSAR partner

Infosys is AUTOSAR partner

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Infosys Technologies has become the first Indian company to join Automotive Open Systems Architecture development partnership to develop protocol and standards for next-generation automotive electronics.

BT-Infosys tech tie-up

BT-Infosys tech tie-up

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

The two firms have signed an advanced development deal that will provide BT with a novel automated resource management system.

Infosys launches universal banking solution

Infosys launches universal banking solution

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Finacle is a universal banking solution from Infosys which addresses the core banking, treasury, wealth management, consumer and corporate e-banking, mobile banking and web-based cash management requirements of retail, corporate and universal banks worldwide. Standard codes like ISO Country / Currency, SWIFT BIC Codes, UCPDC Codes are also incorporated in the Finacle BIAB framework, the company informed.

Infosys, Philippines bank in pact

Infosys, Philippines bank in pact

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Infosys Technologies on Tuesday announced that it has signed an agreement with China Banking Corporation in the Philippines, to deploy its Internet banking solution Finacle.

Will start work on West Bengal centre in 3-6 months: Infosys

Will start work on West Bengal centre in 3-6 months: Infosys

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

IT major Infosys Technologies will start construction work on its first software development centre in West Bengal, at Rajarhat near here, in three to six months, a top company official said on Friday.

Take a sabbatical, Infosys tells employees

Take a sabbatical, Infosys tells employees

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

India's second-largest information technology services provider, Infosys Technologies, has issued letters to its employees stating they could opt for a one-year sabbatical to engage themselves in philanthropic activities. They would continue to draw 50 per cent of their salary during the period. Infosys crossed the 100,000-employee mark in India in the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

US market a 'wild card' for Indian IT: Nasscom Prez

US market a 'wild card' for Indian IT: Nasscom Prez

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

United States, the largest market for the $282 billion Indian IT sector, is a "wild card" for the industry, lobby grouping Nasssom's president Rajesh Nambiar said on Monday. Speaking to reporters Nambiar said the tariff threats by the US may turn out to be the biggest headwind for the sector. "Broadly, if you were to look at the headwinds, the biggest unknown there would be the tariffs and the impact of what happens in the US market," Nambiar said.

IT stocks bleed: Nifty IT at 9-mth low

IT stocks bleed: Nifty IT at 9-mth low

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Information technology (IT) stocks ended at their lowest in nearly nine months after a fresh bout of selling, triggered by concerns over a recession in the US, the key market for domestic software exporters. A report by Morgan Stanley citing risks to growth also weighed on sentiment.

Infosys BPO inks pact with MortgageFlex Systems

Infosys BPO inks pact with MortgageFlex Systems

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

The alliance focuses on the support of US loan servicing loan modification initiatives as defined under the Home Affordable Modification Program or alternative loan modification programs, Bangalore-headquartered Infosys said.

Infosys' result: Harbinger of bad times?

Infosys' result: Harbinger of bad times?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Infosys Technologies' fourth-quarter results have been poorly received. The bellwether stock has taken a severe beating, bringing the markets down with it.

Infosys begins Progeon share buyback

Infosys begins Progeon share buyback

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Infosys Technologies has announced that it has kicked off a buyback plan for a certain section of employees who have shares of the erstwhile Progeon, now Infosys BPO.

Infosys likely to slash variable pay

Infosys likely to slash variable pay

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Anticipating weakening demand from the US market, coupled with pricing and margin pressures in the fourth quarter of the current financial year, Infosys Technologies will look at slashing variable pay-out to its employees.

Infosys plans centre in Kolkata

Infosys plans centre in Kolkata

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Software major Infosys Technologies Ltd on Wednesday said it seeks to set up a development centre in the city.

Infosys grows footprint in the Nordics with new proximity centre in Norway

Infosys grows footprint in the Nordics with new proximity centre in Norway

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Bengaluru-based IT major Infosys is growing its footprint in the Nordics by establishing a new proximity centre in Oslo, Norway, as part of its continued expansion plans in the region. The new centre is expected to enable Infosys to attract, re-skill, and upskill local talent to work on global opportunities through next-gen technologies like cloud, AI, IoT, 5G, and software engineering. The Nordic region consists of five sovereign states - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - besides the three autonomous territories connected to these states: the Faroe Islands and Greenland (Denmark), and land (Finland).

Infosys selected best outsourcing partner

Infosys selected best outsourcing partner

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Infosys Technologies Ltd announced on Tuesday its selection as Best Outsourcing Partner by readers of Waters, a leading publication covering the needs of chief information officers in the global capital market firms.

Infosys eyes acquisitions in US

Infosys eyes acquisitions in US

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Infosys Technologies Ltd expects to find acquisition opportunities in the US during the downturn, co-chairman Nandan Nilekani was quoted as saying on Friday. "Acquisitions will definitely be very accessible in this market from a price point of view," Nilekani told the Wall Street Journal in an interview. "If it makes sense, we'll do it."

Infosys scouts for land in Bengal

Infosys scouts for land in Bengal

Rediff.com30 May 2006

A high-level team from Infosys Technologies Limited visited Rajarhat in West Bengal on Tuesday to survey land for setting up a development centre in the state.

What triggers Infosys stock's rise and fall?

What triggers Infosys stock's rise and fall?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Though the Infosys stock has regularly tanked on days the company's results are announced, it has made up for the losses before the announcement of the next results.

Infosys exceeds India's sovereign rating

Infosys exceeds India's sovereign rating

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Infosys Technologies Ltd has become the first company in India to obtain BBB rating, higher than the country's sovereign rating (BB+/Stable/B), from global credit rating agency Standard & Poor's, reflecting the company's strong financial profile.

Infosys plans 5-fold rise in BPO workers

Infosys plans 5-fold rise in BPO workers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

To tap the domestic market, the country's second-largest information technology company set up a separate unit within its BPO arm in 2009.

Infosys debuts on Nasdaq 100

Infosys debuts on Nasdaq 100

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

The Nasdaq 100 index comprises the largest non-financial stocks on the exchange. In November 2006, Infosys went in for issue of $1.65 billion American Depository Receipts.

West Bengal assures Infosys of all cooperation

West Bengal assures Infosys of all cooperation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The software major has plans to invest Rs 500 crore at Kolkata campus that will create employment for 5,000 professionals. The company is yet to get possession of 90 acres of land assured by the state government. West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Thursday said that Infosys had shown apprehension about investing in the state following recent incidents in Singur where Trinamool Congress has been agitating against acquisition of farmland by the state governme