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Aptech CEO Anil Pant passes away

Aptech CEO Anil Pant passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Aptech managing director and CEO Anil Pant died on Tuesday, the company informed in a regulatory filing. "The company regrets to inform about the sad demise of Dr. Anil Pant, Managing Director and CEO of the company on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Dr. Pant's contribution and energy will be missed by the company. "All the directors and employees of the company convey their deepest condolences to his family," Aptech Limited said in the filing.

TCS pink slip to techies with fudged CVs

TCS pink slip to techies with fudged CVs

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

The IT-BPO industry is becoming increasingly alert on fake biodatas. India's largest IT serivces provider, Tata Consultancy Service, has recently asked close to 20 employees at its Kolkata centre to leave after the company, during the background verification, found that these employees have used fudged resumes to get jobs.

Yay or nay? Rate Sitharaman's 8th Budget!

Yay or nay? Rate Sitharaman's 8th Budget!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth budget on Saturday.

Investors richer by Rs 10.47 lakh cr in two days

Investors richer by Rs 10.47 lakh cr in two days

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Stock investors have become richer by Rs 10.47 lakh crore in two straight days of gains in markets as benchmark Sensex jumped 2 per cent. At close on Wednesday, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies surged by Rs 10,47,565.48 crore to Rs 4,52,58,633.53 crore ($5.37 trillion) in two days of gains. "The feel good factor of Trump's win in the US election had a rub-off effect on world equity markets, including local indices as domestic investors resorted to value buying, especially in IT stocks, which pushed the benchmark Sensex above the 80k mark.

TCS buys 75% in Swiss co for $80.3 mn

TCS buys 75% in Swiss co for $80.3 mn

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Tata Consultancy Services has acquired 75 per cent equity stake in its Switzerland-based partner, TKS-Teknosoft, from the promoter for Swiss francs 100.5 million (about $80.3 million).

TCS Q1 net profit up 10.8% at Rs 8,131 crore

TCS Q1 net profit up 10.8% at Rs 8,131 crore

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Revenue of the Mumbai-based firm grew 11.4 per cent to Rs 38,172 crore in the June 2019 quarter, compared to Rs 34,261 crore in the same quarter of 2018-19.

TCS bullish on Indian economy

TCS bullish on Indian economy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

There has been a distinct trend change in the micro-indicators like rising auto sales and consumer confidence index in the last 20 quarters, Chandrasekaran stated.

TCS plans to expand China centre

TCS plans to expand China centre

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

India's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services will expand its one-year old China software development centre in a big way over the next couple of years.

TCS to launch smart cards for microfinance

TCS to launch smart cards for microfinance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

India's largest IT-ITeS company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is all set to launch its smart card solution that would enable banks to reach the remote areas and address their need for microfinancing.

ONGC topples TCS to become the most valued firm

ONGC topples TCS to become the most valued firm

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

During the afternoon trade, ONGC commanded a market value of over Rs 2.48 lakh crore -- the highest for any listed company in India.

TCS is now world's 2nd most valuable IT firm

TCS is now world's 2nd most valuable IT firm

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

With a market cap of $60 billion, exceeds Accenture and HP but trails IBM

TCS' operating margin to slip 25 bps on suit payout

TCS' operating margin to slip 25 bps on suit payout

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Company has agreed to pay Rs 160 cr to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees over unpaid wages.

IT Freshers, What You Need To KNOW

IT Freshers, What You Need To KNOW

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The IT sector's fresher hiring is expected to rise by 20% to 25% for 2024-2025. The increase in hiring is driven by a focus on specialised skills catering to segments like AI, machine learning and data analytics.

BPO backlash! US state nixes TCS deal

BPO backlash! US state nixes TCS deal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

A $15.2-million contract between a subsidiary of India-based Tata Consultancy Services and an American state agency has been cancelled, falling victim to politics in view of elections in the US next year.

TCS to turn company affairs ministry paperless

TCS to turn company affairs ministry paperless

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Two Tata-controlled companies -- Tata Consultancy Services and CMC -- have been selected by the government to make the ministry of company affairs paperless through a project that would earn them a revenue of Rs 314 crore.

TCS announces Rs 2,628 cr bonus for employees

TCS announces Rs 2,628 cr bonus for employees

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Tata Consultancy Services on Thursday said it will give out one-time bonus to employees that will be cost it Rs 2,628 crore.

TCS market value crosses Rs 4 trillion

TCS market value crosses Rs 4 trillion

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Tata group's IT firm TCS on Monday attained a market valuation of Rs 4 lakh crore - becoming the second company in Indian markets after Reliance Industries to cross this milestone.

Nokia cuts 300 jobs; TCS, HCL bag Nokia IT function

Nokia cuts 300 jobs; TCS, HCL bag Nokia IT function

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

It had announced slashing of up to 10,000 jobs globally by the end of 2013.

TCS Q1 net up 33% at Rs 630 crore

TCS Q1 net up 33% at Rs 630 crore

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

TCS ranked 58th most valuable US brand

TCS ranked 58th most valuable US brand

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

TCS' brand value grew 286 per cent from $2.3 billion in 2010 to $9.04 billion in 2016

TCS beats Reliance to be India's most valued firm

TCS beats Reliance to be India's most valued firm

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Reliance Industries lost its position of the country's most valued company to Tata group firm TCS this afternoon, as the shares of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led corporate giant fell sharply in a weak market.

FM unveils simpler tax law, middle class gets relief

FM unveils simpler tax law, middle class gets relief

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday unveiled 'transformative' tax reforms that ranged from a simpler income tax law to higher TCS threshold for remittances and income tax benefits for middle class.

TCS attains Rs 5-lakh cr market cap

TCS attains Rs 5-lakh cr market cap

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

In dollar terms, TCS' market valuation rose to $84 billion.

TCS may hire 18,000 this year

TCS may hire 18,000 this year

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

TCS, which requires more people to handle its growing business, witnessed an 8.7 per cent annual attrition rate at the end of the second quarter.

TCS to raise billing rates of contracts

TCS to raise billing rates of contracts

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Tata Consultancy Services is planning to raise the billing rates by 3 to 5 per cent for existing contracts, which are up for renewal, and for new contracts by 5-10 per cent.

Tatas get SEBI nod for TCS IPO

Tatas get SEBI nod for TCS IPO

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

Market regulator SEBI has given clearance to Tatas for the proposed initial public offering of Tata Consultancy Services, that is likely to realise over Rs 5,000 crore (Rs 50 billion).

Tata Sons finances escape Covid blow; TCS remains the prime cash cow

Tata Sons finances escape Covid blow; TCS remains the prime cash cow

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The 14 listed Tata group companies in which Tata Sons holds a stake are paying out a record Rs 35,441 crore to their shareholders by way of dividends and share buyback for FY21.

TCS says no major impact of Israel conflict on its business

TCS says no major impact of Israel conflict on its business

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The country's largest IT services company TCS on Wednesday said it has 250 staffers in Israel and stressed that the ongoing conflict will not have any major impact on its business. The company said it is in constant touch with all staffers, and at present, the focus is their safety and to look at how they help the communities they live in. It has initiated business continuity plans wherever necessary to ensure that the customers do not get impacted, TCS chief operating officer N Ganapathy Subramaniam told reporters, adding that it does not expect any major impact of the war on its business.

TCS to open new centre in Detroit

TCS to open new centre in Detroit

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Information technology solutions and services major Tata Consultancy Services is to open an 'automotive centre of excellence' in Detroit, North America, which is expected to be "fully functional", within the next two months.

TCS to open 3rd centre in China; to up headcount

TCS to open 3rd centre in China; to up headcount

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Tata Consultancy Services plans to open its third IT centre in China in the current fiscal and increase its headcount five-fold to 5,000 by 2010, a senior official said on Friday.

TCS to create 1,000 jobs in US

TCS to create 1,000 jobs in US

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Tata Consultancy Services America was awarded a $2.5 million Rapid Outreach Grant by the Ohio government to aid businesses growth and job-creation.

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.

IT firms may focus on tiered hiring strategy

IT firms may focus on tiered hiring strategy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

As the job markets open up, top IT services firms may look at a tiered strategy in which they hire entry-level talents at higher salaries, amid a major technological shift, say HR analysts.

FPI selling spree, IT stocks dampen investor sentiment

FPI selling spree, IT stocks dampen investor sentiment

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, NTPC, HCL Technologies, Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank and Reliance Industries were the major laggards. Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, Nestle and State Bank of India were among the gainers.

No cut in variable pay this year: TCS

No cut in variable pay this year: TCS

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

India's largest IT firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will not announce a cut in variable pay of its employees this year , despite the company reporting a negative net profit on sequential basis.Last quarter, the company had announced a reduction in its staff variable pay as it did not achieve the internal targets.

'86% executives using AI to boost revenue'

'86% executives using AI to boost revenue'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

As many as 86 per cent of senior business executives have deployed artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance revenue streams or create new ones, said a report by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday. As many as 69 per cent of businesses are more focused on using AI for innovation and increasing revenue than on improving productivity and optimising cost, said the 'TCS AI for Business Study'.