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Ghosts of Panaya, Skava continue to haunt Infosys

Ghosts of Panaya, Skava continue to haunt Infosys

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

In 2015, Infosys, under the leadership of then CEO Vishal Sikka, had bought Israeli automation technology firm Panaya for around $ 200 million and e-commerce service provider Skava for $1 20 million. The buyouts were mired in controversy owing to allegation of over-payment apart from not being an ideal fit.

Airtel veteran Nilanjan Roy is Infy's new CFO

Airtel veteran Nilanjan Roy is Infy's new CFO

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Nilanjan Roy spent 13 years with Bharti Airtel, prior to which he worked for 15 years with Unilever across their global operations.

Narendra Patni: India's infotech revolution pioneer is dead

Narendra Patni: India's infotech revolution pioneer is dead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Narendra Kumar Patni, pioneer of India's information technology (IT) services revolution, passed away in the US.

Will a cess on services make Swachh Bharat a success?

Will a cess on services make Swachh Bharat a success?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The intial round of efforts did not achieve the objectives fully.

N-deal gets thumbs up from India Inc

N-deal gets thumbs up from India Inc

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

"If this (123 Agreement) was to go through, this will be a very big signal... It will enhance US investments into India. Not only US but also other countries like France, Germany... We are very hopeful that this will go through."

'Aadhar is a national security threat'

'Aadhar is a national security threat'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

'The government that is talking all the time about national security and national interests should be concerned.' 'When national interests are jeopardised by their own project, they should pause and listen.' 'Whether it is the BJP or the Congress, they all want control over the people.' 'They don't give a damn if anything happens to the people of the country; they are only interested in what they can get out of the data.'

Adoor honoured with Padma award

Adoor honoured with Padma award

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

President A P J Abdul Kalam presented the awards at a function at the Ashoka Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.\n\n

'Incredible India @60' campaign in NYC

'Incredible India @60' campaign in NYC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The Yale University and the Confederation of Indian Industry are jointly holding two panel discussions on India in New York later this month, featuring corporate leaders like Indra Nooyi and Nandan Nilekani.

Infosys gets whistleblower plaint against CEO

Infosys gets whistleblower plaint against CEO

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The whistleblower, claiming to be an employee working in the finance department, said he was submitting a 'whistleblower complaint' unanimously as the matter stated was 'volatile' and that he feared retaliation on disclosing the identity.

National water portal soon: Sam Pitroda

National water portal soon: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Addressing the 'Infovision 2006 Knowledge Summit' through videoconferencing from Chicago, Pitroda said the public portal is being developed by NKC member and Infosys CEO Nandan M Nilekani and his family through their foundation.

Infosys rings Nasdaq opening bell from Mysore

Infosys rings Nasdaq opening bell from Mysore

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

IT major Infosys Technologies Ltd became the first Indian company to remotely ring the opening bell of Nasdaq from its Mysore campus on Monday.

Land woes hit Infosys's expansion plans

Land woes hit Infosys's expansion plans

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

Constraints in acquiring land is hindering software major Infosys Technologies from expanding further in Bangalore, Nandan M Nilekani, chief executive officer, and managing director said on Wednesday.

K V Kamath is Forbes Asia businessman of the year

K V Kamath is Forbes Asia businessman of the year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

The CEO of ICICI Bank is the third Indian in four years to win the accolade.

World not yet flat; blame it on non-economic issue

World not yet flat; blame it on non-economic issue

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Fortune 500 CEOs' vision of a flat world created by large and super efficient corporations without boundaries has hit a roadblock being posed by growing geopolitical and socio-cultural risks across the world, including India, a new study says.

The gentle giant of Infosys

The gentle giant of Infosys

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Kris is gentle but firm, consultative yet decisive, and thoughtful yet action-oriented

Spotted: Azim Premji in Ooty

Spotted: Azim Premji in Ooty

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Reader Prasad H V sent us this picture.

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.

How Infy realised its US dreams

How Infy realised its US dreams

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Infosys moves closer to its clientsand its U.S. competitors.

Infosys hunts for talent in US universities

Infosys hunts for talent in US universities

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

For the first time ever, India's second largest software exporter Infosys Technologies would aggressively scout for talent in US universities, from where it would hire 300 fresh graduates.

India has not made real progress: Murthy

India has not made real progress: Murthy

Rediff.com12 Aug 2006

"But the real progress in India has not taken place simply because the reforms have not touched the poor people," he said at a book release function in Bangalore.\n\n

Infosys to expand Australia, Japan operations

Infosys to expand Australia, Japan operations

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

Software major Infosys Technologies plans to expand operations in Australia and Japan and also rapidly scale up its China operations, as part of its "de-risk" strategy.

Infy top bosses take home Rs 862 cr via ADS

Infy top bosses take home Rs 862 cr via ADS

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Eight directors of Infosys Technologies have pocketed Rs 862 crore (Rs 8.62 billion) by offering 3.60 million shares as part of the company's third sponsored American depositary shares issue.

Infosys ADS priced at $53.5, oversubscribed

Infosys ADS priced at $53.5, oversubscribed

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Infosys Technologies' third sponsored ADS offering has been oversubscribed 3.4 times on a global scale. Infosys has priced the offer at $53.50 taking the total value of the offer to $1.6 billion.

Infosys brass offers 1.3 crore shares through ADS

Infosys brass offers 1.3 crore shares through ADS

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Infosys directors - N R Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani, T V Mohandas Pai (head of HR) and five others - have collectively offered 1.3 crores

Kumble unlikely to contest Lok Sabha poll

Kumble unlikely to contest Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Talk that Anil Kumble, the former Indian captain, will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha election from Karnataka has been making the rounds. Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa finds out if Kumble will indeed spin a political googly.

Infosys sees growth in new sectors

Infosys sees growth in new sectors

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Paying more attention to offering clients end-to-end solutions, even as the firm grew new lines of business, will be the way forward at Infosys Technologies.

Infosys: Directors, FIIs own 57%

Infosys: Directors, FIIs own 57%

Rediff.com8 May 2006

N R Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani and other directors of Infosys Technologies along with Foreign Institutional Investors own half of the company despite a gradual drop in their shareholdings.

India, an agent of change: Infosys CEO

India, an agent of change: Infosys CEO

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

That's how Infosys CEO Nandan Nilekani sees the country's impact on the US economy, through globalisation and outsourcing.

Path-breaking ideas? Try reading these books, Mr Modi!

Path-breaking ideas? Try reading these books, Mr Modi!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

India's primary failings have been in its inability to deliver health and education for all.

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The Council also discussed process to make return filing simpler with just one return to be filed every month.

Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs, reports Sheetal Agarwal.

As govt gives WEF a miss, corporate honchos will represent India

As govt gives WEF a miss, corporate honchos will represent India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The WEF meeting is crucial because of its theme encompassing globalisation at the time of rising nationalism and trade war, and the fourth industrial revolution due to rapid strides being made in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Transforming India: From data poor to data rich

Transforming India: From data poor to data rich

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Entirely new businesses have been built using data to disrupt traditional companies.

Richest Lok Sabha candidates' club grows threefold

Richest Lok Sabha candidates' club grows threefold

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Self-proclaimed heir of Rani Rashmoni, lottery baron join businessmen in the list of MP-aspirants with assets worth over Rs 100 cr, reports Abhineet Kumar.

Coffee Day's Rs 1,150-crore IPO over-subscribed

Coffee Day's Rs 1,150-crore IPO over-subscribed

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Coffee Day Enterprises has already raised over Rs 334 crore from anchor investors.

Infosys readies China plan

Infosys readies China plan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Infosys Technologies has drawn up mega expansion plans for its subsidiary in China to build up service delivery capabilities and serve the local market.

'There is no such thing as a Hindu. He is a political construct'

'There is no such thing as a Hindu. He is a political construct'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In this May 2014 interview with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com, the politically conscious Karnad spoke of why he is concerned about Modi coming to power.