News for 'Vishal Sikka'

Ranganath Mavinakere: The man behind Infosys' successful comeback

Ranganath Mavinakere: The man behind Infosys' successful comeback

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

"There was not a single decision that I took during my second tenure without discussing it with Ranga and getting valuable input from him," says Narayana Murthy.

How Infosys plans to earn $20 billion revenue

How Infosys plans to earn $20 billion revenue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Design thinking refers to solving traditional tech problems using newer, different and innovative methods

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.

In last 2-3 years, we had lost our way: Infosys COO

In last 2-3 years, we had lost our way: Infosys COO

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Once the IT bellwether, Infosys was also reporting laggard performance and facing harassment allegations by overseas employees.

TCS CEO's salary up 14% to Rs 21.2 crore

TCS CEO's salary up 14% to Rs 21.2 crore

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

N Chandrasekaran received Rs 2.62 crore (Rs 26.2 million) as perks.

Infosys elevates 12 leaders as executive VPs

Infosys elevates 12 leaders as executive VPs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

With the appointment of Vishal Sikka as CEO and Managing Director of the company, IT major Infosys has elevated 12 leaders to the position of Executive Vice President with additional responsibilities.

Why Q1 was unusual for Infosys

Why Q1 was unusual for Infosys

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The new CEO's next challenge is to grow margins.

Infosys raises staff salaries by 6%

Infosys raises staff salaries by 6%

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Infosys usually gives a wage rise to employees every April.

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Parekh in a video address to employees expressed delight on leading the iconic company

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.

Pai backs Murthy, says Infy COO 'pay hike spectacular, not performance'

Pai backs Murthy, says Infy COO 'pay hike spectacular, not performance'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Pai argued that at a time when the salary for entry level software engineers had not been raised in the IT industry in India for the past seven years, it was totally wrong to hike the compensation for top-level executives.

Salil Parekh is just what the doc ordered for Infy

Salil Parekh is just what the doc ordered for Infy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

In Parekh, an IIT-Bombay and Cornell University alumnus, Infosys may have finally found a person who will grab the market opportunity with good execution.

'No founder will retire and walk out'

'No founder will retire and walk out'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'After some time, they all want to know what is happening in their companies.' 'It is better they remain board members rather than talk outside.'

As power shifts back to Bengaluru, Infy may hire less in US

As power shifts back to Bengaluru, Infy may hire less in US

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Firm's dented image following Sikka's exit could bring down revenues in the margin rich US market and force Infy to hire fewer Americans, as hiring locals in developed markets comes at a cost.

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sikka promises to develop tech for event

What Nandan plans to do at Infosys

What Nandan plans to do at Infosys

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

New strategy for Infosys by October, says Nandan Nilekani. New chairman's other priorities: Hiring CEO, reviewing Panaya probe reports.

US-based firm prepares class-action suit against Infosys

US-based firm prepares class-action suit against Infosys

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

In a statement, Rosen Law Firm said it is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Infosys resulting from allegations that the company may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

Infy seeks Sebi help over Bansal's Rs 17.38 cr severance pay

Infy seeks Sebi help over Bansal's Rs 17.38 cr severance pay

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Analysts say IT major cleaning up act before new CEO takes over; regulator might take a year

Infosys is back on track but still time to become IT bellwether

Infosys is back on track but still time to become IT bellwether

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

It is not that platforms and products are something that Infosys has not tried earlier.

Infosys retains law firm to probe whistleblower complaints

Infosys retains law firm to probe whistleblower complaints

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Nandan Nilekani said one board member had received two anonymous complaints on September 30, 2019 - one dated September 20, 2019, titled 'Disturbing unethical practices' and an undated note with the title, 'Whistleblower Complaint'.

Infosys appoints Salil S Parekh as CEO, MD

Infosys appoints Salil S Parekh as CEO, MD

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Parekh, who is joining the company from Capgemini, will take over on January 2, 2018..

Infy founders red-flag governance issues

Infy founders red-flag governance issues

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Sore points: Sikka's salary, high severance pay to executives, poor disclosures.

Infosys founders' stake sale: Should investors worry?

Infosys founders' stake sale: Should investors worry?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Analysts say the company remains on a firm footing, stake sale by the founders will not impact fundamentals.

KV Kamath to step down, Infosys starts hunt for chairman

KV Kamath to step down, Infosys starts hunt for chairman

Rediff.com12 May 2015

After news of KV Kamath stepping down as the non-executive chairman, Infosys is on the hunt for filling up the post.

Infy board has to address concerns: Murthy

Infy board has to address concerns: Murthy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy on Monday denied that he had withdrawn his concerns about governance lapses at the firm, saying the board has to address these "properly" and "full transparency should be displayed and people responsible for it should become accountable".

Infy to cut bench strength, increase automation

Infy to cut bench strength, increase automation

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Infosys has been aggressively embracing automation tools.

Infy to hire 2,000 locals in North Carolina

Infy to hire 2,000 locals in North Carolina

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Infosys is planning to hire the first 500 within two years.

The men behind Infosys' remarkable success

The men behind Infosys' remarkable success

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

What is perhaps most fascinating is that Infosys was not the first large Indian IT company to raise its head, nor has it been the largest; but it has often shown a remarkable ability to market itself so that it has punched above its weight.

What lies ahead for TCS, Infosys, HCL

What lies ahead for TCS, Infosys, HCL

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Credit Suisse thinks it possible for the company to narrow its forecast ('guidance') range.

Infosys ADR holders complain to Sebi

Infosys ADR holders complain to Sebi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Legal experts fear such shareholder activism could turn into a class-action suit against Infosys

TCS gets a woman executive on board

TCS gets a woman executive on board

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

With this, the total strength of TCS's board has increased to 11.

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.

Infosys CFO Rajiv Bansal resigns; MD Ranganath to take charge

Infosys CFO Rajiv Bansal resigns; MD Ranganath to take charge

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Ranganath has held several leadership positions.

Infy rejects reports of co-founders selling stake

Infy rejects reports of co-founders selling stake

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The report published by an English daily said the promoters wanted to sell their entire stake as they were unhappy over the manner in which the company was being run.

Narayana Murthy's biggest regret: Quitting Infosys in 2014

Narayana Murthy's biggest regret: Quitting Infosys in 2014

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

A lot of my decisions are based on idealism, says N R Narayana Murthy

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Murthy's letter comes even as Sikka celebrates the completion of three years at the helm of India's second largest software exporter.

Seshasayee replaces Kamath as Infosys chairman

Seshasayee replaces Kamath as Infosys chairman

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Seshasayee has been an independent director on the company's board since January 2011.

Will Salil Parekh manage to restore Infy's past glory?

Will Salil Parekh manage to restore Infy's past glory?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Over the last years, taking the helm at Infosys has always had a strong resemblance with taking a roller-coaster ride

India Inc's tryst with China

India Inc's tryst with China

Rediff.com12 May 2015

India seeks greater market access for its products including textiles, pharmaceuticals and bovine meat.

'Culture of discrimination and retaliation is widespread at Infosys'

'Culture of discrimination and retaliation is widespread at Infosys'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Erin Green, former head of immigration, Infosys says says only the loss of a big client could push Infosys to correct its internal corporate culture.