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Will IT firms see a meltdown in 2017?

Will IT firms see a meltdown in 2017?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

It's the second time Nasscom has projected single-digit growth in a decade.

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.

Once the king of markets, can BPL now make a comeback?

Once the king of markets, can BPL now make a comeback?

Rediff.com18 May 2016

An old consumer electronics warhorse looks to leverage its past.

Infosys delivers in-line numbers but why isn't Dalal Street enthused?

Infosys delivers in-line numbers but why isn't Dalal Street enthused?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Panaya drags Q1 profits though revenue improves on the back of large deal wins, good traction in North America.

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

NITI Aayog recommendations cite the need for greater industry-academia collaboration to meet skill demand

How Tata Motors is wooing the fairer sex

How Tata Motors is wooing the fairer sex

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Cars like the Land Rover Evoque, endorsed by Victoria Beckham, have more women customers than men.

Infosys: Sikka magic may revive double-digit revenue growth

Infosys: Sikka magic may revive double-digit revenue growth

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Infosys: Sikka magic may revive double-digit revenue growth

Which is the highest paying industry in India?

Which is the highest paying industry in India?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

As per location-specific salary trends, IT capital Bangalore tops the chart as the highest paying city in the country, with an average annual CTC paid for talent across all levels and functions at Rs 14.6 lakh.

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Engineering product firms were among the first to embrace AI and machine learning. And the early adopters are reaping gains.

Hit by weak rupee, HP, Lenovo to hike prices soon

Hit by weak rupee, HP, Lenovo to hike prices soon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Leading computer makers, including Lenovo and HP, are set to hike prices of their products by up to 10 per cent in coming weeks, hit by increasing input costs due to rupee's southward journey.

Employees in India likely to get average salary hike 9.7% in 2019

Employees in India likely to get average salary hike 9.7% in 2019

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Only five sectors such as consumer internet companies, professional services, life sciences, automotive and consumer products are projecting double-digit increment.

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.

'We are at our best when we set the pace'

'We are at our best when we set the pace'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'If you look at voice and data realisations in India, they are the lowest in the world.'

'Gross hiring by TCS will go down for FY17'

'Gross hiring by TCS will go down for FY17'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

'We are at a time and position that we do not need higher number of visas.'

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.

Infosys extends Sikka's term, raises base salary to $1 million

Infosys extends Sikka's term, raises base salary to $1 million

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Infosys is steadily trying to get back its lost ground under Sikka.

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Begin with ITC. Larsen & Toubro, yes. ICICI and HDFC, yes again.

Titan takes big leap towards 'Make in India'

Titan takes big leap towards 'Make in India'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

New plant will manufacture around 1 mn cases per annum.

Wipro rejigs top level executives, Senior VP Sankaran quits

Wipro rejigs top level executives, Senior VP Sankaran quits

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

In a top level reshuffle, software services major Wipro on Thursday appointed Soumitro Ghosh as head of Wipro Infotech replacing Senior VP and Business Head of Global Infrastructure Services Anand Sankaran, who quit the company hours before the rejig was announced.

India is 4th largest smartphone market globally

India is 4th largest smartphone market globally

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The report forecasts that by 2020, four out of every five smartphone connections worldwide will come from the developing world.

Over 5 million jobs may be lost in 5 years: WEF

Over 5 million jobs may be lost in 5 years: WEF

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The countries with positive employment outlook included India, Mexico and Turkey, as also the Gulf Cooperation Council region.

Wipro Q2 profit rises 6%, sees muted revenue growth in Q3

Wipro Q2 profit rises 6%, sees muted revenue growth in Q3

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The company's growth was driven by a decline in total expenses, lower finance cost and higher other income.

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.

Flipkart sets 3-year deadline to make profits

Flipkart sets 3-year deadline to make profits

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The start-up, which has invested $100 million over the past eight years, sells 50 million products.

Infosys will in no way become a product firm: Vishal Sikka

Infosys will in no way become a product firm: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Vishal Sikka reiterates infy's commitment to surpass sector growth rate in FY17, be a $20-bn revenue firm in CY2020.

How Bharati plans to counter call drops

How Bharati plans to counter call drops

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Small cells improve coverage in areas where traffic is high.

Infosys to increase staff salary by up to 12%

Infosys to increase staff salary by up to 12%

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Restricted stock units can be an effective tool to curb employee attrition and retain key talent

Country's first post office savings bank ATM in Chennai

Country's first post office savings bank ATM in Chennai

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

After launching the ATM service at Thiyagaraya Nagar Head Post Office, Chidambaram said that Rs 4,909 crore had been allocated for the IT modernisation of Department of Posts in the interim budget for 2014-15.

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

2018: Another good year for Hollywood in India

2018: Another good year for Hollywood in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Franchise films will continue to dominate the calendar, with big-ticket movies like Avengers: Infinity War, Aquaman, Dark Phoenix, Deadpool 2, Black Panther.

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

How tech enabled the Thai cave rescue

How tech enabled the Thai cave rescue

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Drones, high capacity auto prime pumps, autonomous vehicles, robots, all played a role in the seemingly impossible rescue, reports Pranjal Sharma.

Infosys extends Vishal Sikka's term as CEO by 2 years

Infosys extends Vishal Sikka's term as CEO by 2 years

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

India's second largest IT firm Infosys has extended the tenure of its chief Vishal Sikka by nearly two years till March 2021, saying his initiatives have helped the company move towards reclaiming its industry leadership position.

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Fintech players are customising solutions for rural markets and helping SMEs learn how to use the services

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.

'I am the general who will lead from the front'

'I am the general who will lead from the front'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

'The biggest struggles are in the human mind.'

Maha polls: Parties use social media to woo voters

Maha polls: Parties use social media to woo voters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Taking a cue from the success of the online campaign in Lok Sabha election, parties have opened up their war chest to spend on social media to expand the reach of their mass contact campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly polls.

Hyundai brings back Santro 3 years after shelving it

Hyundai brings back Santro 3 years after shelving it

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The car is expected to hit the road on October 23 and is being launched as Hyundai celebrates two decades in the country. Industry sources say that it will be priced at Rs 3,70,000 to stay competitive with its biggest competitors, Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki Celerio.

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

CEO Vishal Sikka's strategy is in line with focus on academic research in new technologies.

2017 saw questions, will 2018 get us answers on economy?

2017 saw questions, will 2018 get us answers on economy?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The NDA government was initially reticent about fleshing out its economic strategy for the future. But now that it has taken enough bold initiatives on the economic front it must have the confidence to tell us more about its approach going forward, says Abheek Barua.