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Bibek Debroy joins as full time member of NITI Aayog

Bibek Debroy joins as full time member of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Debroy worked as a consultant in the Department of Economic Affairs in Finance Ministry.

Accenture to continue to look at India for hires

Accenture to continue to look at India for hires

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Accenture -- considered as one of the top-most employers in India among the global technology services companies -- is believed to have over 150,000 workers in India, next to IBM.

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Naik bids goodbye to L&T as chairman

Naik bids goodbye to L&T as chairman

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

He would not be part of the day-to-day activities of L&T in his non-executive role. He would, however, be there at important company events.

Distance MBA programmes at IMSR

Distance MBA programmes at IMSR

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Distancee MBA programmes at Indian Management School & Research Centre, IMSR.

Interview with Ramco Systems founder P R Venketrama Raja

Interview with Ramco Systems founder P R Venketrama Raja

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

When most software companies in India stuck to services, Ramco Systems founded by P R Venketrama Raja in 1992 decided to create products by concentrating on research and development.

PSBs get more teeth to checkmate defaulters

PSBs get more teeth to checkmate defaulters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The Ministry of Home Affairs amended its guidelines on October 12 to include the chairman, managing director or chief executive officer of each public sector bank on the list of authorities who can issue requests for opening look-out circulars against whom an FIR is yet to be filed.

World anti-money laundering body deletes FIFA-related warning

World anti-money laundering body deletes FIFA-related warning

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

A world anti-money laundering body has deleted all trace of an alert it issued last week warning that financial institutions had not done enough to police suspicious financial activity by officials at FIFA.

'Far from truth': Govt on Amnesty's 'witch-hunt' claims

'Far from truth': Govt on Amnesty's 'witch-hunt' claims

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The MHA said all the "glossy statements" about humanitarian work and speaking truth to power are nothing but a "ploy to divert attention" from their activities which were in clear contravention of laid down Indian laws.

India's top IT firms' headcount drops first time in a decade

India's top IT firms' headcount drops first time in a decade

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

By the end of the June quarter, the top four - TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Tech employed 10,15,000 employees - down by 9,144 employees over the previous quarter.

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Because of the failure of the UPA era (2004-14), we will add another 10 crore by 2025...total 20 crore in the 21-45 age group with low skills, low education.'

Harsh reality check for India's realty developers

Harsh reality check for India's realty developers

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Listed realty developers saddled with unsold properties worth Rs 1 trillion

Why not to expect a runaway pre-Budget market rally

Why not to expect a runaway pre-Budget market rally

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Liquidity issues post the crisis at DHFL, progress of monsoon, rupee trajectory at the domestic level and oil prices are some factors that will keep markets choppy, analysts say.

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Ratan Tata, Narayana Murthy, Nilekani bet big on start-ups

Ratan Tata, Narayana Murthy, Nilekani bet big on start-ups

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The family office category was up 38 per cent, led by names such as Ratan Tata, Ronnie Screwvala and various Infosys co-founders.

Finance ministry rules out COO appointment in RBI

Finance ministry rules out COO appointment in RBI

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The finance ministry has ruled out the proposal for the appointment of a chief operating officer (COO) of the rank of deputy governor in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as the government feels no interim arrangements should be made for such high-profile appointments.

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.

Indian IT firms worst hit as H-1B visa rejections rise

Indian IT firms worst hit as H-1B visa rejections rise

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Among IT services firm, Cognizant witnessed over 60 per cent of its initial applications rejected, followed by Capgemini, Accenture, Wipro, and Infosys. In 2018, the top six Indian firms got just 16 per cent or 2,145 H1B work permits.

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Till recently, iPhone production in India was limited to older models at a lower price tag. So far, Apple has localised production of five smartphone models - iPhone SE (1st Gen), 6S, 7, XR and 11.

5 things to watch in Infy results

5 things to watch in Infy results

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

At least three brokerages, two domestic and one global, have said the company could cut its revenue growth guidance again in dollar terms

RBI to cut repo rate by 25 bps in April: Nomura

RBI to cut repo rate by 25 bps in April: Nomura

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The Reserve Bank is likely to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) after the Budget.

How TCS employees can become eligible for higher pay package

How TCS employees can become eligible for higher pay package

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Campus recruits can also aim to double the existing entry level package by proving their skills through the TCS national qualifier tests.

Markets will be choppy amid 21-day lockdown, say analysts

Markets will be choppy amid 21-day lockdown, say analysts

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Given the developments, analysts expect fiscal and monetary support from the government and RBI to revive sentiment. However, recovery, they say, from these levels will be slow and painful.

'Which university should I opt for?'

'Which university should I opt for?'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

Should you invest in smart-beta funds?

Should you invest in smart-beta funds?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Investors should allocate about 5% to 10% to such funds.'

A former ISI chief's SENSATIONAL story

A former ISI chief's SENSATIONAL story

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

General Asad Durrani's disclosures could leave considerable egg on the face of those currently wielding the stick in Pakistan, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

With revenue of $31 mn, ignio is another feather in TCS cap

With revenue of $31 mn, ignio is another feather in TCS cap

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

ignio has more than 75 patents filed in the artificial intelligence, machine-learning and intelligent-automation space

India Inc goes slow on increments; hikes pay for select few

India Inc goes slow on increments; hikes pay for select few

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

While salary growth may range from a marginally positive to stagnant or even negative, the increment for some of the "super-specialised" profiles can go beyond 15%.

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Sunak announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) would be hiked from 400 pounds to 624 pounds.

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

At the end of 2018-19, the Tata group had a consolidated debt of Rs 2.77 trillion. Tatas not only plan to avoid big-ticket acquisitions for now, the group's main focus will be on improving key metrics and reduce debt, say Shally Seth Mohile & Dev Chatterjee.

How Infosys has changed under CEO Salil Parekh

How Infosys has changed under CEO Salil Parekh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

2019, however, will be a bigger test as the firm continues to deal with rising attrition and margin pressure.

Is Zomato's Deepinder Goyal up for a challenge?

Is Zomato's Deepinder Goyal up for a challenge?

Rediff.com12 May 2021

With scrutiny that comes with a public listing, Deepinder Goyal's leadership could face its sternest test yet.

How to pick winning mutual funds

How to pick winning mutual funds

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

'To ensure you remain with the better performers, you need to consistently monitor your MF portfolios and weed out the non-performers, even if they are from a star fund manager or a fund house with a sound record.'

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra & Mahindra have decided to scrap their previously announced automotive joint venture and it will continue its independent operations in India as it is. The two companies determined that they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the December 31, 2020 'longstop' or expiration date of a definitive agreement the organisations entered into in October 2019, Ford Motor Company said in a statement.

Which funds should you invest in after RBI rate hike?

Which funds should you invest in after RBI rate hike?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Invest in liquid funds if you have a horizon of three months, ultra-short-term for six months, and low-duration funds for one year.

TCS buys digital design firm W12 Studios, its 1st acquisition in 5 years

TCS buys digital design firm W12 Studios, its 1st acquisition in 5 years

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

W12 Studios will be part of TCS Interactive, further strengthening the already impressive array of creative and experience services it offers

Raghuram Rajan sees himself teaching in US in five years

Raghuram Rajan sees himself teaching in US in five years

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

When asked if he sees himself back in Chicago, he said, "Yeah, Chicago has been kind to me over my history".

Rupee suffers biggest slump in 6 yrs; closes at 4-mth low of 70.73

Rupee suffers biggest slump in 6 yrs; closes at 4-mth low of 70.73

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Investors are anxious over the US-China trade tension, a sharp devaluation in yuan and uncertainty over Kashmir issue.

Wall Street, Silicon Valley excited about India: Michael Schlein

Wall Street, Silicon Valley excited about India: Michael Schlein

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Enthused by India's financial inclusion drive, US-based Accion, one of the biggest micro finance organisations in the world, has renewed its focus in India. Michael Schlein, bottom, left, chief executive officer of Accicon, tells Namrata Acharya in an email interview the Wall Street and Silicon Valley are eager to participate in opportunities presented by the issuance of the small finance and payment bank licences, the expanded banking correspondent opportunities, and the Jan-Dhan Yojna.

How the economy stands to gain from bank recapitalisation move

How the economy stands to gain from bank recapitalisation move

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The move will have cascading effects for lot of related sectors