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Infosys Q2 results beat estimates; stock surges

Infosys Q2 results beat estimates; stock surges

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

It has also informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 10, 2014, inter alia, has declared interim dividend of Rs 30 per equity share. The interim dividend declared in the previous year was Rs. 20 per equity share.

All eyes on Infosys Q2 results, Sikka's new growth strategy

All eyes on Infosys Q2 results, Sikka's new growth strategy

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Infosys has been struggling to revive high growth for two years.

New FDI norms pose rejig challenge for e-commerce majors

New FDI norms pose rejig challenge for e-commerce majors

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Some companies are already seeking review of the new norms.

Severance pay row: Why Rajiv Bansal may have the upper hand over Infosys

Severance pay row: Why Rajiv Bansal may have the upper hand over Infosys

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Former finance head Bansal, who left Infosys in 2015, has gone for arbitration over severance pay

Sunak Is Indian, But Sonia A Foreigner?

Sunak Is Indian, But Sonia A Foreigner?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

If the Indian son-in-law can become prime minister in another country, could the daughter-in-law have not become one here, especially considering that the Indian culture and tradition is for the bahu to live, think and act like her in-laws, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ashok Vemuri may turn investor

Ashok Vemuri may turn investor

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Vemuri holds about 400,000 shares in IGATE which, at an offer price of $48 apiece, will give him $19.2 million

Sikka holds firm in face of whistleblower charge: 'Change we must'

Sikka holds firm in face of whistleblower charge: 'Change we must'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Infosys has said it will look into allegations that $200-million Panaya deal was significantly overvalued.

Infosys won't work with Russian clients, says Salil Parekh

Infosys won't work with Russian clients, says Salil Parekh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

India's second-largest software services company Infosys on Wednesday posted 12 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,686 crore for March quarter 2021-22. The Bengaluru-based company had registered a net profit (after minority interest) of Rs 5,076 crore in the corresponding period previous year, according to a regulatory filing. Infosys' revenue grew 22.7 per cent to Rs 32,276 crore in the quarter from Rs 26,311 crore in the year-ago period, it added.

Balakrishnan moves up another level at Infosys

Balakrishnan moves up another level at Infosys

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

In another significant senior-level realignment at Infosys, V Balakrishnan, one of the two internal candidates being considered for the chief executive's post, has been given additional charge of the new utilities and resources vertical.

Infosys ADR holders complain to Sebi

Infosys ADR holders complain to Sebi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Legal experts fear such shareholder activism could turn into a class-action suit against Infosys

How Vishal Sikka transformed Infosys

How Vishal Sikka transformed Infosys

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

I started my journey as the CEO of this iconic company with a mission to transform it on the basis of software, especially (artificial intelligence), and innovation, enabled by education. Three years later, I feel proud of our progress and achievements: Vishal Sikka.

Infosys shareholders happy with real 'Sikka'

Infosys shareholders happy with real 'Sikka'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Stamp of approval on CEO's strategy and long-term goal for the company

The politics behind Rajan's exit

The politics behind Rajan's exit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Rajan's departure from the RBI is an end to 'outside interference' in policy making, government insiders feel.

Infosys to give 100% bonus to employees to stem attrition

Infosys to give 100% bonus to employees to stem attrition

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The city-based firm had witnessed exits, especially of senior level executives, in the last couple of years and one of the main tasks before Vishal Sikka when he took over as the chief executive officer last year was to check the high attrition levels.

In Sebi's Fire: Vivek & Roopa Kudva

In Sebi's Fire: Vivek & Roopa Kudva

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

After Chanda and Deepak Kochchar, the Kudvas are the second power couple in the financial world to come under the regulatory glare.

I've been thinking of quitting Infosys for over a year: V Balakrishnan

I've been thinking of quitting Infosys for over a year: V Balakrishnan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

My interest is to work with young entrepreneurs to build businesses and see if I can add value to the boards of other global companies.

How celebrities helped Modi to increase his Twitter visibility

How celebrities helped Modi to increase his Twitter visibility

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

According to a study, Modi's rise to political leadership coincided with the expanding use of social media in India.

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Far from public glare, company is investing in tech firms and providing consultancy.

Major events in my life linked to milestones at Infosys: Kris

Major events in my life linked to milestones at Infosys: Kris

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Reminiscing time spent at the firm he co-created with six other friends in 1981, Infosys non-executive chairman S Gopalakrishnan said many major events in his life are linked to major milestones of Infosys.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

New overseas clients help Infy post 1.3% growth in Q1 net profit

New overseas clients help Infy post 1.3% growth in Q1 net profit

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Revenue of the Bengaluru-based firm grew 1.7 per cent to Rs 17,078 crore in the June quarter as against Rs 16,782 crore in the year-ago period.

Infosys settles nearly 5% up, mcap rises Rs 8,600 crore

Infosys settles nearly 5% up, mcap rises Rs 8,600 crore

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Shares in Infosys Ltd rose as much 6.7 percent on Friday, after the company raised the lower-end of its fiscal 2014 dollar revenue growth guidance.

President Kalam, an idea whose time had come

President Kalam, an idea whose time had come

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Here was an Indian like you and me, who reached the country's highest office without compromising on his integrity or values. Here was a politician who was not a Muslim, or Tamil, or a boatman's son -- but an Indian president, who opened his office to all Indians, says Sriram Karri.

Ratan Tata's love for start-ups grows stronger

Ratan Tata's love for start-ups grows stronger

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Designing is another critical area for him, especially in the business of furniture.

No merit in news about massive layoffs in IT sector: Kris Gopalakrishnan

No merit in news about massive layoffs in IT sector: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

IT industry always looks for talent with right technical capability, says Gopalakrishnan

'Political development in US to impact Infosys biz'

'Political development in US to impact Infosys biz'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Infosys as working on becoming "independent of the visa issue" as much as possible and hire more locals

Innovation remains a distant dream for Indian entities

Innovation remains a distant dream for Indian entities

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Indian cos or academic institutions accounted for only 1,394 patent cooperation treaty applications

K V Kamath: A man who always challenges the status quo

K V Kamath: A man who always challenges the status quo

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Under KV Kamath's leadership, ICICI Bank's revenues grew multi-fold.

How India Inc can avoid an Infy-like conflict

How India Inc can avoid an Infy-like conflict

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

An appraisal of performance of the board and practice of values and their synergy with the organisational strategy are all crucial for an organisation to evolve into an institution, say Ramachandran Kavil & Sougata Ray.

Amazon, trade bodies' courtroom battle may impact e-commerce policy

Amazon, trade bodies' courtroom battle may impact e-commerce policy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The case may drag for a few years, experts say, as CAIT and DVM have said they will appeal against the interim relief granted to Amazon.

India Inc expects 'renewed vigour in economy' under Modi 2.0

India Inc expects 'renewed vigour in economy' under Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Several leading industrialists, including Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani, Vedanta Resources Limited executive chairman Anil Agarwal, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata, Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Welspun Group chairman and Assocham president B K Goenka, attended the swearing-in ceremony.

As CEO I have been managing top 25 clients: Vishal Sikka

As CEO I have been managing top 25 clients: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

In our case, the reason for this downward revision of guidance is because there are clients where we have had one time hits because of ramp-downs and things like this, says the Infosys CEO.

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Its aim is to make computer programming accessible for everyone.

Crossword book awards: Karan Johar, Sudha Murty, Sadhguru win big!

Crossword book awards: Karan Johar, Sudha Murty, Sadhguru win big!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The country's oldest book awards saw some interesting wins.

Will Salil Parekh manage to bring Infosys back to its heyday?

Will Salil Parekh manage to bring Infosys back to its heyday?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The latest whistleblower complaint accusing him of pressuring finance team members to inflate profitability has come right out of the blue. There's another allegation that he made racist remarks against some board colleagues. For a man with a singular focus on the business and clients, all of this must have blindsided him.

Why some fund managers have quit their jobs

Why some fund managers have quit their jobs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

They are making switch to the high-growth alternative investments fund industry, reports Pavan Burugula.

Can India Inc manage its mergers?

Can India Inc manage its mergers?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

It may be the season for corporate matchmaking but India Inc's record of managing partnerships is far from impressive, says Shailesh Dobhal.

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

Infy may be back with stock option plans

Infy may be back with stock option plans

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Vishal Sikka said such a plan is on the anvil.

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.