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Wipro CEOs on the company's growth secret

Wipro CEOs on the company's growth secret

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Wipro, despite the 1.5 per cent drop on the volume front, has seen a positive uptake in terms of client additions and revenues.

Shaw Wallace engages Wipro to evolve IT roadmap

Shaw Wallace engages Wipro to evolve IT roadmap

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Jumbo Group company, Shaw Wallace & Co has requisitioned Wipro Ltd to evolve an IT roadmap aimed at incorporating cutting business applications and business intelligence tools.

Govt disagrees with Wipro chief's remarks on governance

Govt disagrees with Wipro chief's remarks on governance

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

"I cannot agree with any statement which says that there is lack of governance. I cannot agree with that perception at all," Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni told reporters.

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

Wipro to recruit 2500 IT professionals for Kolkata

Wipro to recruit 2500 IT professionals for Kolkata

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

India's leading software company Wipro Technologies on Monday said it would recruit 2500 professionals for its upcoming software development centre at Kolkata to be operational from June 2004.\n\n\n\n

India's Billionaire Club Has New Entrants

India's Billionaire Club Has New Entrants

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The IPO boom in 2023 added four new promoters to the billionaires' list.

Wipro snaps up European firm for euro 41 mn

Wipro snaps up European firm for euro 41 mn

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Wipro has acquired European retail solutions provider Enabler.

Infy, HCL Tech, Wipro among the greenest in BRICS

Infy, HCL Tech, Wipro among the greenest in BRICS

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Brazil's alternative energy company, Cemig, tops the list of Environmental Tracking (ET) BRICS 300 Carbon Ranking.

The threat to Infosys, TCS, Wipro

The threat to Infosys, TCS, Wipro

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

Top Indian IT companies such as Infosys, TCS and Wipro, which are mainly into software services business, could be toppled by lesser known firms in the outsourced (software) product development business in the coming years, according to industry offi

Wipro hires more locals in projects abroad

Wipro hires more locals in projects abroad

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

It is understood that the company is hiring more local people in overseas markets for front-end sales and support roles. It is having more locals as client managers in key areas like the US and Europe.

Aim higher, Wipro chief tells BPOs

Aim higher, Wipro chief tells BPOs

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Wipro sees big opportunity in India, China

Wipro sees big opportunity in India, China

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

With the economic downturn continuing in western markets, India's third largest software exporter Wipro is seeing opportunities in the domestic market in a big way.

Wipro opens global service centre in Malaysia

Wipro opens global service centre in Malaysia

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

This centre will cater to the infrastructure and application management service requirements of customers across the ASEAN region through a remote service delivery model.

Wipro, Motorola to invest $20 mn in JV company

Wipro, Motorola to invest $20 mn in JV company

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

The joint venture firm will be fully operational by the end of August this year.

Wipro plans buyout in BPO segment

Wipro plans buyout in BPO segment

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Wipro variable pay now linked to staff's accounts

Wipro variable pay now linked to staff's accounts

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Also, dedicated resources for top 60 clients, in a set of moves to encourage growth.

Wipro net up 5% at Rs 178 cr

Wipro net up 5% at Rs 178 cr

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

Wipro Lighting aims to top FMCG

Wipro Lighting aims to top FMCG

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

We'll catch up, it's a matter of time, says Wipro chief

We'll catch up, it's a matter of time, says Wipro chief

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Wipro has devised a strategy to beat larger rivals.

TCS, Infy, Wipro recalling Indian staff from Japan

TCS, Infy, Wipro recalling Indian staff from Japan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

As Japan makes frantic efforts to deal with the nuclear radiation leaks from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in the aftermath of earthquake and tsunami, Indian information technology firms have begun relocating the families of their Indian employees in the country.

Wipro CFO sells shares worth Rs 3.6 crore

Wipro CFO sells shares worth Rs 3.6 crore

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Executive director and chief financial officer of Wipro Suresh C Senapaty has sold 85,000 shares of the company.

Accenture's lowered guidance spells more trouble for IT sector: Analysts

Accenture's lowered guidance spells more trouble for IT sector: Analysts

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IT major Accenture's second straight cut in its revenue growth forecast for FY23 suggests there is more pain ahead for the Indian IT sector, say analysts. Accenture has lowered the top end of its FY23 growth guidance in constant currency (CC) to 9 per cent from 10 per cent earlier. The firm, which follows a September-August fiscal cycle, expects a 2-6 per cent CC growth in Q4 of FY23 (June-August 2023) versus the 6-10 per cent prior guidance.

Mcap of BSE-listed firms touch all-time high of Rs 296.48 lakh crore

Mcap of BSE-listed firms touch all-time high of Rs 296.48 lakh crore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms touched an all-time high of Rs 296.48 lakh crore on Friday as the benchmark Sensex hit its new life time peak amid bullish investor sentiments.hit its new lifetime peak. Rallying for the third day running, the 30-share Sensex surged 499.42 points or 0.78 per cent to reach its all-time high of 64,414.84 in early deals. Thanks to the rally in equities, the market capitalisation (mcap) of BSE-listed companies jumped to Rs 2,95,72,338.05 crore.

TCS, Wipro in race for Tirupati temple project

TCS, Wipro in race for Tirupati temple project

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Currently TTD offers four main e-services such as e-seva, e-accommodation, e-sudarshanam and e-hundi to the devotees and the Sri Seva project would help the administration in offering services like providing rooms, laddus as well as in tonsuring.

Wipro revamp will show results in 3 quarters

Wipro revamp will show results in 3 quarters

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Wipro Technologies on Tuesday said the company would have to wait at least three quarters to reap benefits from realigning the organisational structure.

'Wipro to perform better in 2-3 quarters'

'Wipro to perform better in 2-3 quarters'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

T K Kurien, CEO, IT business of Wipro, throws light on the company's strengths of weaknesses and its strategy.

Infy, HCL, Wipro among world's top 10 outsourcing cos

Infy, HCL, Wipro among world's top 10 outsourcing cos

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

According to a PTI report, in the latest '2012 Global Outsourcing 100', compiled by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, three Indian firms have found a place in the top 10, with Accenture heading the list.

Investors lose Rs 2.89 lakh crore in two days of market fall

Investors lose Rs 2.89 lakh crore in two days of market fall

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Investors' wealth fell by Rs 2.89 lakh crore in two days of market fall, with the BSE Sensex tumbling 796 points on Wednesday, amid weak global market trends ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Fresh foreign fund outflows and caution ahead of a host of interest rate decisions from global central banks also added to the overall bearish trend. Besides, the US Fed meeting, the BoE (Bank of England) and the BoJ (Bank of Japan) are also scheduled to meet this week.

Wipro Q3 net up 19% at Rs 274 cr

Wipro Q3 net up 19% at Rs 274 cr

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Premji still the highest paid in Wipro

Premji still the highest paid in Wipro

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

In the financial year 2007-08, Premji received a whopping $328,556 towards his annual compensation package. This included $107,701 as salary and allowances, $127,621 towards compensation and incentives, $35,298 for housing and $41,895 towards the long-term compensation, the company told the Securities and Exchange Commission in its annual filing.

Wipro Q1 net up 18.37% at Rs 1,580 crore

Wipro Q1 net up 18.37% at Rs 1,580 crore

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 1,334.9 crore (Rs 13.34 billion) in the April-June quarter of last fiscal, Wipro said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Infy, Wipro to have organic veggies for staff

Infy, Wipro to have organic veggies for staff

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Both companies are in talks with a Bengaluru-based non-governmental organisation, International Competence Centre for Organic Agriculture, for the supply of organically-grown vegetables to their canteens.

Wipro Q1 net up 25% at Rs 908 crore

Wipro Q1 net up 25% at Rs 908 crore

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Wipro Limited, the $5 billion software to soaps major, has reported a 25 per cent increase in its net profit for the first quarter of the current fiscal as against the corresponding period of last fiscal. The topline has increased by 43 per cent.The net profit has smarted up to Rs 908 crore (Rs 9.08 billion)for the first quarter, while the topline has moved to Rs 5,967 crore (Rs 59.67 billion).

Why Premji's dual CEO model for Wipro failed

Why Premji's dual CEO model for Wipro failed

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Many analysts say the management structure was faulty, as the model can work at best as a stop-gap arrangement.

From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

In a move towards gender inclusion, Tamil Nadu has partnered Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) to offer a 5 per cent job reservation for LGBTQAI+ and people with disabilities at GCPL's upcoming fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing unit in Thiruporur in Chengalpattu district. According to industry experts and activists, while companies acknowledge transgender communities, this is the first time the entire spectrum of gender minorities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (one's sexual or gender identity), asexual and intersex, is receiving such a notable share of job participation in the private sector while signing memoranda of understanding with states.

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Indian IT services companies have seen several CEO changes that have, over the past few months, led to some crucial exits at the mid-senior level in a trend that is likely to continue. According to a recent Motilal Oswal report, "Movement of mid-to-senior leadership at IT services firms is a reality, partially on account of multiple CEO-level changes.

Wipro says Spectramind on track to meet Q3 target

Wipro says Spectramind on track to meet Q3 target

Rediff.com14 Dec 2002

Wipro Ltd, India's third-largest software exporter, said on Friday its back office services firm, Spectramind, was on track to meet its revenue target of $12.5 million for the quarter ending December.

Wipro will acquire firms to expand

Wipro will acquire firms to expand

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003