News for 'Top India Inc'

Why are foreign banks marching out of retail banking?

Why are foreign banks marching out of retail banking?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Foreign banks set the template in consumer banking in its infancy, but have almost vacated this booming space.

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The tax portal problem is a goof-up by both sides, and making Infosys the only villain in the story is quite unfair, argues Shyamal Majumdar.

Azim Premji is India's most generous businessman

Azim Premji is India's most generous businessman

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

When it comes to philanthropy, Indians don't share the table with the likes of Bill Gates but still there are a few who do really donate and the latest list is topped by Azim Premji of Wipro.

Pegatron to assemble Apple iPhones in Tamil Nadu, after Foxconn

Pegatron to assemble Apple iPhones in Tamil Nadu, after Foxconn

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The company is planning to invest Rs 1,100 crore in the new mobile phone manufacturing facility.

5 reasons why Modi is India's most successful CEO

5 reasons why Modi is India's most successful CEO

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

'A CEO is successful if he is able to retain the confidence of his shareholders. And the shareholders of India Inc have backed their prime minister-CEO to the hilt,' says Sudhir Bisht.

India ranks ninth in crony-capitalism index: The Economist

India ranks ninth in crony-capitalism index: The Economist

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The study claims that from its peak of 18 per cent of gross domestic product in 2008, the crony capitalists' wealth is now down to three per cent

Social media grievance panels to be in place by Nov 30: IT minister

Social media grievance panels to be in place by Nov 30: IT minister

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The government will come out with proposed modalities and terms of references for setting up grievance appellate committees to address social media users' complaints in the next 10-12 days, and expects the panel to be in place by November 30, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Tuesday.

Will it finally be Kharge, Selja or Wasnik for Congress president?

Will it finally be Kharge, Selja or Wasnik for Congress president?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

In a day of frantic developments, Digvijaya Singh entered the fray for the Congress president's election as Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot opted out of the race and the suspense over his continuation at the helm in the state deepened with the party saying it would be decided in a day or two.

Demonetisation shocker: 50% of BSE 200 stocks erase 2016's gains

Demonetisation shocker: 50% of BSE 200 stocks erase 2016's gains

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

'Unless India Inc's earnings offer promise in March 2017 quarter, sentiment may not reverse in a hurry.'

The best of Inc: Maharashtra's leading entrepreneurs

The best of Inc: Maharashtra's leading entrepreneurs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

In this series, we feature some of the top businessmen across different states in India. Featured here are the top entrepreneurs (in no particular order) from Maharashtra.

India opens boardrooms to women but few mid-career dropouts return

India opens boardrooms to women but few mid-career dropouts return

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Women are opting out of high-flying career due to family responsibilities, says a study.

Why the Indian CEOs are on a high

Why the Indian CEOs are on a high

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

For Indian CEOs, the US, China and the UK are important markets.

CWC to meet on Sunday to discuss poll debacle

CWC to meet on Sunday to discuss poll debacle

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The Congress Working Committee will meet on Sunday to discuss the outcome of the assembly elections in five states where the party received a drubbing, sources said.

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'It's the brazen corruption involving politicians that makes you sit up years after the event,' notes Nivedita Mookerji after reading B K Syngal's Telecom Man.

Simon & Schuster set for India operations

Simon & Schuster set for India operations

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

The establishment of Simon & Schuster India is part of Simon & Schuster, Inc's strategic focus to bringing the works of its authors to widest possible global audience.

Swimmers Srihari, Maana fall short in 100m backstroke

Swimmers Srihari, Maana fall short in 100m backstroke

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Competing in their maiden Olympics, both swimmers put up underwhelming performances and were unable to match their personal best times in the 100 metres backstroke.

Markets may bring more cheer this Samvat

Markets may bring more cheer this Samvat

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Experts believe there are more such decisions in the offing, which along with a recovery in economic growth and India Inc.

US to unveil plans for global distribution of vaccine

US to unveil plans for global distribution of vaccine

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

In the next two weeks, the United States will detail plans to equitably distribute about 80 million (8 crore) COVID-19 vaccine doses globally without 'political requirements' of those receiving them, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.

Pandemic push: Demand soars for digital, technical skills across industries

Pandemic push: Demand soars for digital, technical skills across industries

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The Indian IT services sector is scrambling to retain talent since digitisation-led transformation has increased the demand for a digitally skilled workforce. As a result, the pull for jobs for tech professionals is also coming from non-IT sectors, leading to higher attrition among IT companies. The average number of tech jobs from non-IT sectors has seen a 41 per cent uptick in March-May'21 versus March-May'19, according to data from Naukri.com.

Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over IPL media rights

Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over IPL media rights

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Amazon's rivalry in India with oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries looks set to head to the cricket field, where they will likely battle media heavyweights for telecast rights to the Indian Premier League (IPL) with its hundreds of millions of viewers.

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Kejriwal's centralised way of governance might work in Delhi, but Punjab will call for delegation, observes Sanjeev Nayyar.

Sagarmala project: Poor planning on container traffic haunting shippers

Sagarmala project: Poor planning on container traffic haunting shippers

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Since January this year, Indian exporters have begun to dread the shipping news. That's because most of it would be about another lot of shipping companies deciding to avoid Indian ports on account of delays.

Rs 1 trillion relief for corporate bonds, courtesy RBI

Rs 1 trillion relief for corporate bonds, courtesy RBI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The RBI on Friday said it will give banks Rs 1 trillion through targeted long-term repo operations (TLTROs), of up to three-year maturity, to deploy in "investment-grade corporate bonds, commercial paper, and non-convertible debentures over and above the outstanding level of their investments in these bonds as of March 27, 2020."

PSUs became the biggest laggards on Indian bourses

PSUs became the biggest laggards on Indian bourses

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Market cap of government companies has remained unchanged in the past 8 years.

Ease of doing biz: What helped India's ranking?

Ease of doing biz: What helped India's ranking?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Enactment of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has been instrumental in pushing up India's ranking in the 'Doing Business' report

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The US has been, historically, a sleeping partner in India-China relations. Today, any attempt by the Modi government to make a bilateral move to improve relations with Beijing could upset Biden's apple cart, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Is it too risky to bet on Indian stocks now?

Is it too risky to bet on Indian stocks now?

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The Nifty Index features 50 of the largest companies in the country and represents close to 50 per cent of total market capitalisation. It is now trading at valuations that could only be justified if India Inc grows earnings at better than thrice the GDP growth rate. This is extremely unlikely, says Devangshu Datta.

Door Looks SHUT For Corporate Run Banks

Door Looks SHUT For Corporate Run Banks

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

It may be a 'no-go' for banking licences to large industrial houses.

2021: What worked with work, or didn't

2021: What worked with work, or didn't

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'During the course of these two years, as new people have joined, we have no mental picture to associate with them and hence, have little connection with them.'

India to remain in lockdown till May 3, announces PM Modi

India to remain in lockdown till May 3, announces PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

In a nearly 25-minute televised address to the nation, Modi said implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in its second phase and detailed guidelines will be brought out on Wednesday to ensure that outbreak does not spread to new areas.

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.

Half of BSE 500, Sensex stocks are back with a bang

Half of BSE 500, Sensex stocks are back with a bang

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Mid-cap information technology (IT) stocks dominate the list of companies that are trading significantly above their 200-DMA

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'In the short term, we may see some disruptions due to Covid, but in the medium-to-long term, we should keep an eye on US inflation and 10-year bond yields.'

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Following the order, the Peace and Harmony Committee of the Delhi Assembly deferred its proceedings, and said it would notify the further course of action and the next date of sitting in due course of time.

Bullish on India, says Apple's Tim Cook

Bullish on India, says Apple's Tim Cook

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

"We are investing in India... We've already launched an app accelerator centre. That's on top of working with the channel and looking at expanding our go-to-market in general," Cook said during the company's third quarter earnings call on Tuesday.

China's Huawei all set to start manufacturing in booming India

China's Huawei all set to start manufacturing in booming India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Pending final approvals, Huawei would become the first big-name Chinese phone maker to manufacture hardware in India's growing market.

Net profit of Nifty firms halves in fourth quarter

Net profit of Nifty firms halves in fourth quarter

Rediff.com29 May 2015

23 Nifty companies reported an annual decline in net profit.

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Does your favourite institute feature in the list?

Gartner's top 10 predictions for 2005

Gartner's top 10 predictions for 2005

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

India will remain the highest growth market for telecommunications in the Asia-Pacific region with around 35 million new subscribers in 2005, marking a 18 per cent increase from 2004.