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Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata rank 17th on UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022'

Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata rank 17th on UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty have made their debut on the UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022' topped by the Hinduja family. Sunak and his wife, whose father N R Narayana Murthy co-founded Indian IT major Infosys, are ranked 17th on the list, with an estimated wealth of 790 million pounds. The combined wealth of this year's list sits at 113.2 billion pounds, an increase of 13.5 billion pounds over that of last year.

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

A bit of economic reforms stalled and decisions delayed -- what Narayana Murthy spoke of -- don't hurt if a country's compassionate and inclusive social fabric has survived intact; if the country is happy, observes Shyam G Menon.

Infosys may cut FY14 revenue guidance: Morgan Stanley

Infosys may cut FY14 revenue guidance: Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Wage hikes and rupee depreciation may affect the business.

All of us would like one of the presidents as next CEO: Murthy

All of us would like one of the presidents as next CEO: Murthy

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Murthy talks about his role at the company, retirement plans and the direction in which Infosys is headed.

With 101 votes, Rishi Sunak wins 2nd round in race to become UK PM

With 101 votes, Rishi Sunak wins 2nd round in race to become UK PM

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak tightened his grip on the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and British prime minister as he bagged 101 votes to again emerge as the winner of the latest voting round on Thursday.

PM promises more reforms to industry captains

PM promises more reforms to industry captains

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Industry asked the government to be 'brave and bold' and said that it will rise to the occasion.

As power shifts back to Bengaluru, Infy may hire less in US

As power shifts back to Bengaluru, Infy may hire less in US

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Firm's dented image following Sikka's exit could bring down revenues in the margin rich US market and force Infy to hire fewer Americans, as hiring locals in developed markets comes at a cost.

Infy rejects reports of co-founders selling stake

Infy rejects reports of co-founders selling stake

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The report published by an English daily said the promoters wanted to sell their entire stake as they were unhappy over the manner in which the company was being run.

Infosys appoints Salil S Parekh as CEO, MD

Infosys appoints Salil S Parekh as CEO, MD

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Parekh, who is joining the company from Capgemini, will take over on January 2, 2018..

Infosys global sales head Basab Pradhan quits

Infosys global sales head Basab Pradhan quits

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Weeks after NR Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys, the country's second largest software exporter on Tuesday saw its global sales and marketing head Basab Pradhan quitting the company.

Will AI Reduce Working Hours?

Will AI Reduce Working Hours?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1930, John Maynard Keynes predicted that by 2030 technology would be so advanced that three hours of work per day would suffice. Has AI brought about the transformation that Keynes predicted, asks Atanu Biswas.

RSS gen secy lauds Sangh weekly that called Infosys 'anti-national'

RSS gen secy lauds Sangh weekly that called Infosys 'anti-national'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Speaking at the inauguration of the magazine's new office, Vaidya went on to suggest that in such a war, sometimes 'good people' have to be targeted because they are on the side of wrong.

Pix: A wedding in Mahesh Babu's family

Pix: A wedding in Mahesh Babu's family

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Rohan Murty, the master of many trades

Rohan Murty, the master of many trades

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Rahul is fascinated by history and ancient texts

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

9th candidate enters fray to succeed Johnson, Rishi Sunak frontrunner

9th candidate enters fray to succeed Johnson, Rishi Sunak frontrunner

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

British Indian former Cabinet minister Rishi Sunak maintained his lead as the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and next UK prime minister widened on Sunday with a total of nine candidates in the fray, with Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt emerging as an early second favourite.

Rohini Nilekani sells Infosys shares for philanthropic work

Rohini Nilekani sells Infosys shares for philanthropic work

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

IT services major Infosys has said wife of one of its co-founder Nandan Nilekani, Rohini Nilekani has raised about Rs 163.58 crore by selling 5.77 lakh of her shares of the company for philanthropic work.

Infosys @ 25: Stock surges 23% on BSE in 2018

Infosys @ 25: Stock surges 23% on BSE in 2018

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Starting its journey with a gross revenue of $5 million during its stock market debut on June 14, 1993, Infosys has reached dizzying heights, with a revenue of $10.93 billion in 2017-18

Guided Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired

Guided Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The conversion facilitated range enhancement and improvement in Pinaka's accuracy.

Infosys settles ex-CFO severance payment row

Infosys settles ex-CFO severance payment row

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The fee of Rs 6 lakh consists Rs 1.5 lakh in respect of each application for each alleged offence by the company and Rs 25,000 by each of the current and former key managerial personnel for each alleged offence.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

Will Nandan Nilekani return to Infosys?

Will Nandan Nilekani return to Infosys?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Co-founder Nilekani could take the role of non-executive chairman, becoming a bridge between the board and Murthy, reports Ayan Pramanik.

'Anti-nationalism' in the business world

'Anti-nationalism' in the business world

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Global investment is agnostic when it comes to nationalism, says Kanika Datta.

RSS distances itself from article calling Infosys 'anti-national'

RSS distances itself from article calling Infosys 'anti-national'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday distanced itself from an article critical of Indian software major Infosys that was published in Panchjanya, a magazine associated with the saffron organisation.

Infosys global sales head quits; 11th top-level exit

Infosys global sales head quits; 11th top-level exit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

India's second largest software services firm, Infosys on Thursday saw the exit of its global head of strategic sales, marketing and alliances Prasad Thrikutam.

KV Kamath to step down, Infosys starts hunt for chairman

KV Kamath to step down, Infosys starts hunt for chairman

Rediff.com12 May 2015

After news of KV Kamath stepping down as the non-executive chairman, Infosys is on the hunt for filling up the post.

Rishi Sunak faces queries on wife's taxes, family wealth in 2nd TV debate

Rishi Sunak faces queries on wife's taxes, family wealth in 2nd TV debate

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The UK's prime ministerial race frontrunner, Rishi Sunak, spoke of his pride in what his Indian parents-in-law -- Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty -- had achieved, as he fought back over media commentary around wife Akshata's family wealth.

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

That a brown skinned man -- albeit one who speaks with a posh English accent -- would one day be the front-runner in a race to elect Boris's successor and head the party once led by Churchill and Thatcher would seem indigestible to the white men and women who have formed the trunk of the Conservative party for generations.

Govt should listen to people disturbed by 'intolerance', Rahul tells Govt

Govt should listen to people disturbed by 'intolerance', Rahul tells Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the government on the issue of intolerance telling it not to learn the "wrong lessons" from the Pakistan.

Infy CEO Vishal Sikka gets thumbs-up from investors

Infy CEO Vishal Sikka gets thumbs-up from investors

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Investors also appreciate the role being played by the founders; analysts, too, remain unperturbed.

Infosys BPO's LatAm head quits, joins Capgemini

Infosys BPO's LatAm head quits, joins Capgemini

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

In another senior-level exit from Infosys, Humberto Andrade had quit as head of the company's Latin America business process outsourcing (BPO) operations to join rival Capgemini.

'Cultural differences' cat is out of Infosys bag

'Cultural differences' cat is out of Infosys bag

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

I have no hesitation to say that the cultural milieu is different, said chairman R Seshasayee in a rare media interaction.

Amazon seeks to acquire complete control of Prione

Amazon seeks to acquire complete control of Prione

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

E-commerce major Amazon on Wednesday said it will acquire Prione Business Services - its joint venture firm with Catamaran, subject to requisite regulatory approvals. Prione Business Services was formed in 2014 and was coming up for renewal on May 19, 2022. In August this year, Amazon and NR Narayana Murthy's Catamaran announced that they will not continue their JV beyond May 2022. The two parties had not disclosed the reason behind the decision.

Sikka promotes 5,000 employees to keep them back at Infosys

Sikka promotes 5,000 employees to keep them back at Infosys

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Sources said the promotions, most of those on the delivery side of the business, would be handed out before October.

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If elected, 42-year-old Sunak will go on to make history as the first Prime Minister of the UK of Indian heritage.

Infy loses ex-CFO Rajiv Bansal's severance package case

Infy loses ex-CFO Rajiv Bansal's severance package case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

As per the award, Infosys is required to pay Bansal the outstanding severance amount of Rs 12.17 crore, with interest

As Sikka resigns, Rs 22,519 crore wiped out from Infosys m-cap

As Sikka resigns, Rs 22,519 crore wiped out from Infosys m-cap

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Infosys was the worst performer among the bluechips on both the key indices.

What really is the problem at Infosys?

What really is the problem at Infosys?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'The problem is not the performance under Vishal Sikka, but the quality of Infy's board of directors, argues Debashis Basu.

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has written to his boss, Boris Johnson, to be referred to one of the British Prime Minister's independent advisers to review all his ministerial declarations of interest amid a row around his family's tax affairs. The Indian-origin finance minister, who has been fighting back attacks over wife Akshata Murty's tax arrangements in India and also Opposition allegations around his own finances, said in a Twitter post on Sunday that he is confident the independent review by House of Lords peer Christopher Geidt, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, will provide "further clarity". "My overriding concern is that the public retains confidence in the answers they are given and I believe the best way of achieving this is to ensure those answers are entirely independent, without bias or favour," Sunak states in his letter to Johnson.

What Nandan plans to do at Infosys

What Nandan plans to do at Infosys

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

New strategy for Infosys by October, says Nandan Nilekani. New chairman's other priorities: Hiring CEO, reviewing Panaya probe reports.