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Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups

Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Wipro, has set up a venture capital (VC) fund that will look at investing in early-to-middle stage technology start-ups globally.

Wipro ups IT services revenue guidance to 8-10% in Q1

Wipro ups IT services revenue guidance to 8-10% in Q1

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Wipro on Friday revised upwards its IT services revenue outlook to 8-10 per cent sequential growth in the June 2021 quarter, following the completion of its $1.45 billion buyout of Capco. While announcing its March quarter results earlier this month, Wipro had said it expects to log a sequential growth of 2-4 per cent in its IT services revenues in the June 2021 quarter without including revenue from Capco and Ampion acquisitions. In March, Wipro had announced the acquisition of London-headquartered Capco in a $1.45 billion (over Rs 10,500 crore) deal - its largest ever till date.

What Deepika Padukone told corporates about mental illness

What Deepika Padukone told corporates about mental illness

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

The actress in conversation with the Wipro scion.

Depression is like any other illness: Deepika

Depression is like any other illness: Deepika

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

"Repeat after me: Depression is an illness like any other illness such as cancer and diabetes," Padukone wrote on Twitter.

Wipro promotes Premji heir apparent to board

Wipro promotes Premji heir apparent to board

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

He joins the board from May 1.

At Wipro, a lot is likely to change under the new CEO

At Wipro, a lot is likely to change under the new CEO

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The company is unlikely to continue with the CEO-COO model

Premji's son moves up another level at Wipro

Premji's son moves up another level at Wipro

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

He is understood to have been promoted as a vice president,while he would continue in his present role as chief strategy officer.

WFH rules simplified! More jobs for small town India

WFH rules simplified! More jobs for small town India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Tier-II and tier-III towns have a reason to rejoice.

Ghosal, Suchde set up title showdown

Ghosal, Suchde set up title showdown

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Top seed Joshna Chinappa and second seed Urwashi Joshi also registered comfortable wins to enter the women's final, in the 37th Bombay Gymkhana Maharashtra State Open Senior Squash Championship on Tuesday.

The man who will step into Azim Premji's shoes

The man who will step into Azim Premji's shoes

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Since his low-key entry into Wipro five years ago, Rishad Premji is being carefully groomed to lead the company one day. Indulekha Aravind on the man who could succeed Azim Premji.

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Vial, syringe makers ramp up

COVID-19 Vaccine: Vial, syringe makers ramp up

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

'The government should put the whole road map together for the vaccine and decide how industry can support...' 'They should allow the private sector to vaccinate.'

Data, AI can add $450-500 bn to India's GDP by 2025: Nasscom

Data, AI can add $450-500 bn to India's GDP by 2025: Nasscom

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Nearly 45 per cent of this value is likely to be delivered by 3 sectors - consumer goods and retail, agriculture and banking and insurance, the Nasscom report said.

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Azim Premji, chairman of IT major Wipro, was conferred the highest French civilian honour for his outstanding contribution to developing the information technology industry in India, his economic outreach in France, and his laudable contribution to society as a philanthropist through the Azim Premji Foundation and Azim Premji University

Sunil Mittal's son joins Bharti's subsidiary

Sunil Mittal's son joins Bharti's subsidiary

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Incidentally, the shareholders' approval for Shravin Mittal's appointment with an annual salary of up to Euro 250,000 (nearly Rs 1.50 crore), came on the same day (September one) when Wipro promoted chairman Azim Premji's son Rishad as chief strategy officer. Shravin would be a staff member in Bharti Airtel International (Netherlands) BV, or BAIN.

Amit Shah to inaugurate mobile congress on Monday

Amit Shah to inaugurate mobile congress on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Home minister heads several groups of ministers, including the one to decide the revival package for Bharat Sanchar Nigam and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam. His ministry also takes decisive calls on national security in relation to telecom operations as well as equipment and technology used in the industry.

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Burjis Godrej, 25, son of Nadir Godrej will join Godrej Agrovet in July

Jaitley in US, CII biz delegation follows

Jaitley in US, CII biz delegation follows

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The CII delegation includes many eminent names.

Wipro CEO Neemuchwala gets $1.8 mn pay package in FY'16

Wipro CEO Neemuchwala gets $1.8 mn pay package in FY'16

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Abidali Neemuchwala, who had joined Wipro in 2015 as group president and chief operating officer, was also given 200,000 in stock options in the financial year ended March 2016.

Wipro staff to get shares worth over Rs 1 cr

Wipro staff to get shares worth over Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Its being offered under the restricted stock unit plans of 2005 and 2007

Ambani's twin kids made directors of Rel Jio & retail ventures

Ambani's twin kids made directors of Rel Jio & retail ventures

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Isha and Akash, 23, were appointed to the boards of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd and Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, the company said.

Premji, Shiv Nadar in Forbes list of 100 richest tech tycoons

Premji, Shiv Nadar in Forbes list of 100 richest tech tycoons

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Microsoft founder Bill Gates with an estimated fortune of $78 billion heads the list

Infosys to make maiden start-up investment

Infosys to make maiden start-up investment

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

This will be Infosys' first investment from its innovation fund dedicated to start-ups and emerging technologies.

Wipro to invest in robotics, artificial intelligence

Wipro to invest in robotics, artificial intelligence

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Company identifies areas like cognitive technologies, artificial intelligence, man-machine interface, robotics

Sensex ends 214 points higher amid volatility; IT, FMCG gain

Sensex ends 214 points higher amid volatility; IT, FMCG gain

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 214 points at 27,890 and the 50-share Nifty closed up 52 points at 8,430.

Promoter families rule the roost in India Inc

Promoter families rule the roost in India Inc

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

In peace and at war, firms remain tethered to promoter families in a uniquely Indian way.

On Chandra's last day, TCS board may okay buyback

On Chandra's last day, TCS board may okay buyback

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Infosys, Wipro may follow suit as investors eye a piece of the large cash kitty as growth slows.

Next-gen Ambanis, Godrejs see their wealth rise as markets rally

Next-gen Ambanis, Godrejs see their wealth rise as markets rally

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

As record stock market rally continues, the value of shares directly owned by next-generation business leaders at 20 major corporate houses has soared over 18 per cent to Rs 17,000 crore.

Post a dull Q4 Wipro chief has lots to fix, will manage, he says

Post a dull Q4 Wipro chief has lots to fix, will manage, he says

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

If I focus on today, I will have to give up the future, says T K Kurien.

Changes stir hopes of stability at Wipro

Changes stir hopes of stability at Wipro

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

IT majr Wipro needs stability at the top deck, say industry watchers.

Will Mahinda Rajapaksa be defeated?

Will Mahinda Rajapaksa be defeated?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

As the island heads for elections, two major factors worry Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. One is the division in the Sinhala vote and the other is the prospect of the Tamils and Muslims voting heavily against him.

'It was no longer gossip, it was history'

'It was no longer gossip, it was history'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'I realised I didn't have to wait for a spectacular event or a character to emerge. All stories of ordinary people, of your family, are extraordinary,' novelist Yasmeen Premji tells Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com

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