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'There should be an uptick in growth'

'There should be an uptick in growth'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'There are some encouraging signs.' 'Notice that we have not said 7%-plus, we are keeping it at 6% to 6.5%.'

Will BPM firms' plan to change pricing model succeed?

Will BPM firms' plan to change pricing model succeed?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

As more and more businesses move towards digital technology-enabled solutions such as chatbots to increase interaction with their own customers, BPM companies have seen a significant chunk of their revenue proceeds shifting towards business outcomes.

Can robotics really ease hiring pain?

Can robotics really ease hiring pain?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

HR can make better hiring decisions with solutions powered by robotics & machine learning.

GST: Did we just miss the biggest opportunity?

GST: Did we just miss the biggest opportunity?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

With all the brouhaha over GST, and (often) a limited understanding of the long-term forces shaping India's logistics sector, companies seem to have omitted factoring in some underlying trends that could shape supply chain excellence, says Neelesh Mundra.

Rupee slide has only short-term benefits: Nasscom chief

Rupee slide has only short-term benefits: Nasscom chief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The depreciating rupee against dollar has a short-term benefit for the IT industry and the sector should not depend on currency management for profits, a top functionary of industry body Nasscom said.

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

IT firms are training employees of their clients and even aspiring IT professionals, in order to create fresh revenue streams amid shrinking deal sizes in traditional software maintenance, says Ayan Pramanik.

After recent rejig at Wipro, all eyes on Rishad Premji

After recent rejig at Wipro, all eyes on Rishad Premji

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Rishad joined the company in June 2007.

Policyholders prefer to buy insurance physically

Policyholders prefer to buy insurance physically

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The online channel has only been successful in making inroads in metro cities.

Cyrus Mistry bats for Modi's Make in India

Cyrus Mistry bats for Modi's Make in India

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry is keen to promote the 'Make in India' campaign.

How to crack IIT-JEE 2017

How to crack IIT-JEE 2017

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

With less than five months to go, it's time you fine tuned your skills and assessed your preparation for the big day.

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Under its Turnaround 2.0 programme, Tata Motors will work to improve its sales capabilities -- "as the product itself is not enough" -- use experiential marketing to excite the market and cut costs to make its offerings more competitive.

Last minute tips to crack IIT-JEE Advanced

Last minute tips to crack IIT-JEE Advanced

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Steer clear of new concepts. Attempt more mocks and sample papers.

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

All that India must aim for is to match China's military prowess adjusted to equal Beijing's India-specific military capability, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Corona effect: Job offers for IIMs, IITians cancelled

Corona effect: Job offers for IIMs, IITians cancelled

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

What will happen to the job placement and summer internship plans of India's management and IIT students? Many campuses are stepping in to help students hang on to their placements, in spite of the lockdown.

Indian IT firms eye robotics, driverless cars for next round of growth

Indian IT firms eye robotics, driverless cars for next round of growth

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The catchwords today are digital, analytics, robotics.

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's IT/BPO story isn't over yet, believes Ganesh Natarajan.

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's IT/BPO story isn't over yet, believes Ganesh Natarajan.

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Early data from its vaccine candidate 'mRNA-1273' showed it produced protective antibodies in a group of eight healthy volunteers, Moderna said. The other closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is the one being developed by scientists at Oxford University.

India has 43% of global IoT market: Survey

India has 43% of global IoT market: Survey

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Persistent, L&T Technology and TechM named among leading service providers

India has 4th largest start-up hub in world

India has 4th largest start-up hub in world

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Indian IT-BPM industry raked in revenues of $119 bn in 2014-15.

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Of the seven surveys presented under Modi govt, predictions of three were quite close to the actual GDP growth rate, one saw the base year change in between, but the last three were way off the mark.

Wipro closing in on a large acquisition

Wipro closing in on a large acquisition

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Firm evaluating options, could spend over $400 million.

Infosys to step on the gas, eyes big acquisitions

Infosys to step on the gas, eyes big acquisitions

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Pravin Rao says firms with revenue of $600-700 millon will be preferred.

Vishal Sikka's big plans to turn around Infosys

Vishal Sikka's big plans to turn around Infosys

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Infosys boss says new strategy moving in right direction, optimistic of regaining bellwether status.

What is gig economy, the future of India's workforce?

What is gig economy, the future of India's workforce?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Employees are finding the 9 to 5 work cycles engaging anymore and are looking for greater flexibility, more challenging work, and new learnings.

Murthy will forever be known as Mr Infosys: Sikka

Murthy will forever be known as Mr Infosys: Sikka

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Vishal Sikka talks about his chemistry with N R Narayana Murthy and about his plans to strengthen the leadership team.

5 job skills that will take you to the TOP

5 job skills that will take you to the TOP

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Qualities that relate to emotional intelligence such as empathy and curiosity will be a big consideration factor for hiring managers of the future, says Sanjay Bahl.

UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India

UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The company declined to disclose the names of the firms it was acquiring as the regulatory clearances and some negotiations are still in process.

58 per cent Indian employers facing talent crunch: Survey

58 per cent Indian employers facing talent crunch: Survey

Rediff.com18 May 2015

According to a global Talent Shortage Survey, Indian employers are finding it difficult to fill in positions in IT, accounting and administrative assistance.

Can social media turn fortunes of a political party?

Can social media turn fortunes of a political party?

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Digital campaigns compared to billboards or even print ads not only have the power to reach wider audiences but also reduce the campaign costs. The focus on social media by political parties at election time, therefore, is hardly misplaced.

Infosys to acquire digital commerce firm; invests in start up

Infosys to acquire digital commerce firm; invests in start up

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Infosys announced acquisition of digital commerce company Kallidus for $120 million.

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In an interview with Peerzada Abrar and Romita Majumdar, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said that his company would continue to bet heavily on India's engineering talent pool.

Look who hired IIM-A grads this year

Look who hired IIM-A grads this year

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The e-commerce firm recruited 18 post graduate students.

Digital push slows down banks' branch expansion plans

Digital push slows down banks' branch expansion plans

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Branch additions for most major banks in the current financial year do not correspond to the number of the past two years.

FAQs: All you need to know about the GRE

FAQs: All you need to know about the GRE

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The Graduate Record Examination is an important test for admission into masters and doctoral programmes in the US.

Frauds can't be wished away; banks among easy prey: RBI

Frauds can't be wished away; banks among easy prey: RBI

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Frauds can have immediate impact on the banks' financials and can also cause a systemic risk in extreme cases

Brands find it's not Mushkil to plug into KJo's Dil

Brands find it's not Mushkil to plug into KJo's Dil

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Facebook, Airbnb, Paytm, eBay join the film's cast of brands, look to connect with young audiences.

Modi's spectacular tour de force

Modi's spectacular tour de force

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'Howdy Modi is an unforgettable celebration of the crowning of Modi as a world statesman,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

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

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019, names company CEO as successor

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019, names company CEO as successor

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Daniel Zhang will be promoted to the executive chairman on September 10, 2019, while Ma remains a director on Alibaba's board.