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India set to have 150 unicorns by 2025

India set to have 150 unicorns by 2025

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

$47.6 bn capital invested across 921 deals in India in 2020, despite pandemic.

At least 5 Indian airports have tabletop runways

At least 5 Indian airports have tabletop runways

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Tabletop runways are constructed on hilly or elevated terrains. Also, there could be low lying areas adjacent to such runways and there could be gorges at the end of such runways. Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Arvind Singh told PTI that tabletop runways are there at four airports operated by it.

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

After Infosys, hike in other IT companies also seen in 6-9% range.

2nd dry run of vaccine: Vardhan reviews preparations across states

2nd dry run of vaccine: Vardhan reviews preparations across states

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday sought keen oversight and personal indulgence of health ministers, principal secretaries and additional chief secretaries of states and union territories to lead the second nationwide mock drill on the COVID-19 vaccination scheduled to be held on January 8.

'In Q2 so far, we are continuing with our hiring'

'In Q2 so far, we are continuing with our hiring'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Infosys is on a much stronger wicket today than where it was a few years ago, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the business, says its CEO & MD Salil Parekh. In an interview to Bibhu Ranjan Mishra & Sai Ishwar, Parekh talks about the company's plans with regard to salary hike deferment, fresher hiring, acquisitions, and much more.

Having Robots for 'Make in India' is not a bad idea

Having Robots for 'Make in India' is not a bad idea

Rediff.com29 May 2015

For Make in India's success, Modi govt msut remove policy paralysis.

Prayagraj to house Indian Railways' ambitious freight programme

Prayagraj to house Indian Railways' ambitious freight programme

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Built by the French railway technology company Alstom, it will host a 90-metre-long digital wall for train operation, said to be the second largest in Asia.

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The alliance combines capabilities of both the companies to offer a set of solutions comprising connectivity, computing, storage solutions, and other technology services and applications required by Indian businesses, and will span the broad Reliance Industries ecosystem, including its existing and new businesses.

CES 2020: 4 dream gadgets for your home

CES 2020: 4 dream gadgets for your home

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

These consumer-friendly gadgets are designed to make your life simpler.

Has India lost out in the global 5G race?

Has India lost out in the global 5G race?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Several factors have held India back. One is DoT policy somersaults and lack of clarity on whether to or not to ban Chinese gear makers.

Are you a novice in the kitchen? This can help

Are you a novice in the kitchen? This can help

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Wonderchef Nutri-Pot prevents overcooking, thereby preserving all nutrients in the food, says Dhruv Munjal.

The bank branch is dead; long live the branch

The bank branch is dead; long live the branch

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Banks now ride on what is defined as a "banking outlet". This is a fixed-point service unit, manned by either the bank's staff or its business correspondent (BC), where all kinds of services - acceptance of deposits, encashment of cheques, cash withdrawal or lending of money - are provided for a minimum of four hours per day, for at least five days a week. Banks are now turning to reposition the manner in which they acquire customers, report Abhijit Lele and Raghu Mohan.

Petrol pumps withdraw strike over daily price revision

Petrol pumps withdraw strike over daily price revision

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the new timing of the price change was agreeable to the dealers and so daily price revision will be implemented from June 16

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Adapting to the new hybrid normal of remote and office work, cautiously optimistic corporate are looking to hire more people and provide better appraisals in the new year as they step out of the pandemic-ravaged 2020. The coronavirus pandemic emerged as the biggest inflection point for the Indian job landscape. For the corporates, work-from-home and remote workers became the new normal and for the professionals, online learning and digital skills took centrestage.

India Inc to see a 10% salary increase in 2020

India Inc to see a 10% salary increase in 2020

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The Salary Budget Planning report released by Willis Towers Watson said the median salary increase at the executive level for 2020 is projected at 10.1%, an increase from 9.6 per cent in the previous year.

5 simple and smart investment tips for 2020

5 simple and smart investment tips for 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Understand the magic that SIP brings to the table for you as an investor, says Satyen Kothari. You can start by investing as little as Rs 500 per month.

IT majors face multiple margin issues

IT majors face multiple margin issues

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Slowing growth, stronger rupee and higher local hiring to pull firms down this financial year

Despite slew of records, problems still plague MGNREGA

Despite slew of records, problems still plague MGNREGA

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

MGNREGA scheme: A significant Rs 17,370.58 crore has been carried forward over to the next financial year as unpaid dues as demand for work continued unabated for the scheme in rural areas.

A reskilling programme on steroids

A reskilling programme on steroids

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

At a time of massive job losses that is what the much-vaunted Indian IT sector needs. Ritwik Sharma reports.

Should you invest in these 5 stocks?

Should you invest in these 5 stocks?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

These five stocks, which have lagged the markets over the last two years, have doubled in value since March 23.

Call centres to rethink strategies

Call centres to rethink strategies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

The current level of automation available in the Indian call centre industry is very rudimentary with only the language assistance interface or the first level of the call being automated.

How Modi can create thousands of jobs

How Modi can create thousands of jobs

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'What the government should do to create jobs is to help revive the MSME sector.' 'This sector gives employment to lakhs of people.' 'The MSME sector provides more employment than the big industries.' 'So, what should be done immediately is to revive the MSME sector.'

'New manufacturing will not create employment'

'New manufacturing will not create employment'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Speaking at the annual management conclave 'Confluence 2014' held at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), Rekhy stated that automation in manufacturing such as 3D printing will result in loss of job creation in the industry.

By 2021, you will get your I-T refunds within 24 hours

By 2021, you will get your I-T refunds within 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The government has already sanctioned Rs 4,200 crore for upgradation of information technology infrastructure of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for processing returns, refunds, faceless scrutiny and verification.

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Although residential sales faced a major set back in Q2, they made a comeback with help of pent up demand.

Internet users in India to cross 500 mn in 2016: Prasad

Internet users in India to cross 500 mn in 2016: Prasad

Rediff.com5 May 2016

India has now around one billion mobile subscribers, he added.

Why Wipro will hire more freshers this year

Why Wipro will hire more freshers this year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The company's decision comes when there has been a dip in intake due to tepid demand, increasing automation, reports Debashis Mohapatra.

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Changes in the draft essentially mean that the year of the Motor Vehicles Bill 2016 will change to 2019 besides other such technical amendments. But the contents of the bill remain the same.

Birla Sun Life's policies in 30 mins

Birla Sun Life's policies in 30 mins

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Birla Sun Life Insurance on Wednesday announced that it has adopted the Automated Underwriting and Risk Analysis software to automate its underwriting process which would enable the company to issue policies in just 30 minutes.

The Ticking Time Bomb

The Ticking Time Bomb

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Nearly 31 million Indians are unemployed and looking for jobs. While economic growth has been humming along, the pace of job creation has been poor. A revealing excerpt from Dev Kar's India: Still A Shackled Giant.

Why India's engineering grads should worry

Why India's engineering grads should worry

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

'Lakhs of engineers graduate every year in India and the IT industry used to be the primary recruiter. That is going to end.'

Sachin Bansal's firm buys IT consulting firm MavenHive

Sachin Bansal's firm buys IT consulting firm MavenHive

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The two parties did not share the deal size but said MavenHive's two founders and 40-odd team members have joined the Bansal-owned firm. MavenHive was started by Bhavin Javia and Anandha Krishnan in 2012.

COVID-19 vaccination drive to start in India on Jan 16

COVID-19 vaccination drive to start in India on Jan 16

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

After healthcare and frontline workers, priority will be given to those above 50 years of age and the under-50 population groups with co-morbidities numbering around 27 crore, it added.

Panaya deal: Probe clears Infosys of any wrongdoing

Panaya deal: Probe clears Infosys of any wrongdoing

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

There were no evidence of any kickbacks, inappropriate contracting or unreasonable expenses

Infosys open to 'bigger scale' acquisitions: Sikka

Infosys open to 'bigger scale' acquisitions: Sikka

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Infosys, the country's second largest IT services firm, is open to 'bigger scale' mergers and acquisitions but with a caveat, it is not interested in "yesterdays" companies.

ICMR plans to scale-up testing capacity to 1 lakh/day

ICMR plans to scale-up testing capacity to 1 lakh/day

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The ICMR has approved over 200 labs (both public and private) for COVID-19 testing through-PCR machines.

Stimulus package: 'Bank lending targets unfeasible'

Stimulus package: 'Bank lending targets unfeasible'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Former RBI governor R Gandhi said that the RBI needs to re-introduce a one-time restructuring package and mere moratoriums will not suffice in unprecedented times like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Labour codes to herald new reforms; job creation to be major challenge

Labour codes to herald new reforms; job creation to be major challenge

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The implementation of four labour codes in one go from April 1 next year will usher in a new wave of reforms in industrial relations and also help in attracting more investments but employment generation will remain a key challenge in 2021. This year has also been a challenging year for the work force as well as for employers due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government imposed a nationwide lockdown from March 25, which had an adverse impact on economic activities and resulted in exodus of migrant workers from large cities to their homes in the hinterland. Many migrant labourers lost their jobs and it took months for them to return back to their work places from their native places.