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Noel Tata To Debut At Tata Sons Board Meeting Today

Noel Tata To Debut At Tata Sons Board Meeting Today

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Indications are that the Tata Sons stand on listing of the company may come up for a discussion even if it's not part of the agenda

Jet Air appoints new CEO, COO

Jet Air appoints new CEO, COO

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

Jet Airways on Thursday announced the appointment of Wolfgang Prock-Schauer as chief executive officer and Peter Luethi as chief operating officer with immediate effect.

Ponting named Punjab Kings Head Coach

Ponting named Punjab Kings Head Coach

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Punjab have never won the IPL since the league's inception in 2008 and the four co-owners will be hoping Australia's World Cup-winning captain takes them all the way.

Raveendran on why Byju's auditor BDO resigned

Raveendran on why Byju's auditor BDO resigned

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Byju's audit firm BDO had suggested backdating of reports, which the company refused, and their resignation is more of optics, a top official of the edtech firm alleged on Saturday. Speaking on the resignation of BDO as its audit firm, Byju's CEO Byju Raveendran told PTI that the auditors are the first to know about insolvency proceedings but they did not inform about it to the court-appointed insolvency resolution professional (IRP). "They have asked us to do multiple backdating of reports.

Boxing body accuses IOC of 'abusive behaviour' in Olympic market

Boxing body accuses IOC of 'abusive behaviour' in Olympic market

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The International Boxing Association (IBA) urged its national federations on Monday to join legal action in Switzerland against what it called the "abusive behaviour" of Olympic organisers.

Eicher Motors shareholders refuse to re-appoint Siddhartha Lal as MD

Eicher Motors shareholders refuse to re-appoint Siddhartha Lal as MD

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Eicher Motors' shareholders in its recently held annual general meeting (AGM) have rejected a proposal for re-appointment of Siddhartha Lal as the company's managing director for a period of five years with effect from May 1 this year. During the company's 39th AGM, which was held earlier this week, the members also rejected the proposal of increasing Lal's remuneration. While 73 per cent of the votes favoured the re-appointment, the rest 27 per cent were against it.

Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant gets two-year extension

Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant gets two-year extension

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Before taking over as the CEO of National Institution for Transforming India (Niti Aayog), he was Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, which has been rechristened as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

Byju's fails to pay BCCI; faces bankruptcy proceedings

Byju's fails to pay BCCI; faces bankruptcy proceedings

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Edtech company Byju's, which was once India's most valuable start-up worth an estimated $22 billion, will face insolvency proceedings for failure to pay Rs 158.9 crore to cricket board BCCI. The Bengaluru bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday allowed bankruptcy proceedings against the firm and appointed an interim resolution professional, suspending the company's board of directors and freezing its assets.

Why reduce the bank CEO to a titular head!

Why reduce the bank CEO to a titular head!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The CEO will neither be able to guide the senior team in operational matters nor decide on their appointment, compensation or removal.' 'Yet, the CEO is responsible for the profit and loss of the bank!' 'Why would the senior executives listen to him?' 'Which self-respecting professional would want to be a CEO with these constraints?' asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Arun Sarin appointed CEO of Vodafone

Arun Sarin appointed CEO of Vodafone

Rediff.com19 Dec 2002

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the nomination of popular Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, as his defence secretary.

Shareholder nod sought to pay IndiGo CEO's salary

Shareholder nod sought to pay IndiGo CEO's salary

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

According to the annual report, Ronojoy Dutta's remuneration package includes a gross annual salary of $1.27 million, which would be payable in rupees. Also, he is entitled for a commitment bonus payout. In FY20, he received a remuneration of Rs 11.4 crore in his role as CEO and whole-time director.

Quick-commerce companies expand Tier-II ops ahead of festival season

Quick-commerce companies expand Tier-II ops ahead of festival season

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

After making the model work in metro cities, players in the quick commerce sector are rapidly expanding their footprint into smaller tier 2 cities and markets beyond that ahead of the festival season.

'Make Us Proud, Once Again'

'Make Us Proud, Once Again'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Cricket fraternity hails Gautam Gambhir appointment

Vedanta appoints former Rio Tinto head as CEO

Vedanta appoints former Rio Tinto head as CEO

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Albanese, 56, will take the helm on April 1.

Appointment of CEO, CFO top priority: Karnik

Appointment of CEO, CFO top priority: Karnik

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

On the possibility of the company tapping banks for funds, he said, "We need a bank loan...as this is a viable commercial company. This is not a so called bailout". The board was given the tough task of protecting the interest of over 50,000 Satyam's employees and stakeholders following Raju's revelation of fudging accounts.

Kotak Mahindra Bank's joint MD KVS Manian steps down

Kotak Mahindra Bank's joint MD KVS Manian steps down

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Tuesday announced that its joint managing director K V S Manian, a veteran at the private sector lender, has stepped down with immediate effect. Manian, who had been with the lender for nearly three decades, was elevated in a management rejig in January.

Now, book vaccination appointments on WhatsApp

Now, book vaccination appointments on WhatsApp

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

To contact MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot, citizens can save the WhatsApp number +91 9013151515 on their phones; start a chat by typing 'Book Slot' and send it to the number.

Indra Nooyi appointed as PepsiCo CEO

Indra Nooyi appointed as PepsiCo CEO

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

PepsiCo on Monday announced that Indra K. Nooyi has been appointed as chief executive officer from October 1, 2006.

Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory

Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'It is notable how humble he was and didn't want anything different just because he was a Tata.'

Toomey new Jet Airways' CEO

Toomey new Jet Airways' CEO

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The appointment followed the resignation of Nikos Kardassis on June 7 after he served two terms as CEO between 1993-1999 and again from October 2009 till May 2013.

Ex-Cognizant executive Debashis Chatterjee is new Mindtree CEO

Ex-Cognizant executive Debashis Chatterjee is new Mindtree CEO

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Chatterjee said the compNY is not aware of any major client concerns at this point.

Byju's $200 million rights issue fully subscribed

Byju's $200 million rights issue fully subscribed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Edtech major Byju's top official on Wednesday said the company's $200 million rights issue has been fully subscribed and asked all shareholders to participate in the "renewed mission". Think and Learn Private Limited, which operates under Byju's brand name, has floated $200 million rights issue at less than 99 per cent enterprise valuation compared to its peak valuation of $22 billion. "Our rights issue is fully subscribed and my gratitude to my shareholders remains strong.

Aaqib Javed joins Sri Lankan coaching staff until T20 World Cup

Aaqib Javed joins Sri Lankan coaching staff until T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Sri Lanka on Saturday appointed former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed as their fast-bowling coach until the completion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June.

IOC's sharp rebuke: IOA slammed for wrestling woes

IOC's sharp rebuke: IOA slammed for wrestling woes

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

IOC urges IOA to appoint CEO quickly, asks it to settle wrestling issue by following UWW rules and directives

RBI directs pvt banks to have at least two wholetime directors

RBI directs pvt banks to have at least two wholetime directors

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

In a move to strengthen governance in private sector banks and wholly-owned subsidiaries of foreign banks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday directed them to have at least two wholetime directors. Lenders that do not meet the requirement will have to submit the names for the RBI's approval within four months. Banks need prior approval from the banking regulator for the appointment of wholetime directors.

Dinesh Khara appointed new SBI chairman for 3 years

Dinesh Khara appointed new SBI chairman for 3 years

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The government on Tuesday appointed SBI's senior-most managing director Dinesh Kumar Khara as the chairman of the the country's largest lender. He replaces Rajnish Kumar, who completed his three-year term on Tuesday.

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) chairman Bibek Debroy passed away this morning, a senior EAC-PM official said. He was admitted to AIIMS. Debroy (69) was educated in Ramakrishna Mission School, Narendrapur; Presidency College, Kolkata; Delhi School of Economics; and Trinity College, Cambridge.

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Ghosh, 43, will be reporting to 25-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, who founded OYO with a single hotel in 2013.

Meet Sandeep Bakhshi, the new CEO of ICICI Bank

Meet Sandeep Bakhshi, the new CEO of ICICI Bank

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

A seasoned banker with over 30 years of experience, Bakhshi is a mechanical engineer from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. He has a post-graduate degree in management from Xavier Labour Relations Institute.

No need to worry: Bandhan Bank's outgoing chief writes to employees

No need to worry: Bandhan Bank's outgoing chief writes to employees

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Bandhan Bank's managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) Chandra Shekhar Ghosh (pictured), who has decided to step down, on Wednesday said the bank will need at least three months to identify his successor. He has also written to his employees, asking them "not to worry" over his surprise decision. "Whatever, our experience in the earlier selections, when we selected two executive directors on the basis of that experience we need a minimum three months of time for selection of candidates and then it will go to RBI and then whatever is the time taken by RBI for approval," Ghosh said.

My Son Raj Subramaniam, The FedEx CEO

My Son Raj Subramaniam, The FedEx CEO

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'He is a busy man these days, still, he makes it a point to call me at least once a month.'

Anish Shah is new MD-CEO of Mahindra group

Anish Shah is new MD-CEO of Mahindra group

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

When Anand Mahindra becomes non-executive chairman in November, Shah will become the first professional MD and CEO in the history of the Mahindra group to have a complete oversight of and responsibility for the Mahindra group businesses.

5 highest paid CEOs of Indian IT companies

5 highest paid CEOs of Indian IT companies

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

With a total compensation of Rs 1,500 million, C P Gurnani of Tech Mahindra is the highest paid CEO of a tech firm.

Sebi makes separation of chairperson and MD, CEO roles voluntary

Sebi makes separation of chairperson and MD, CEO roles voluntary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

In a significant move, markets watchdog Sebi on Tuesday decided to implement the requirement to separate the positions of chairperson and managing director at listed companies on a voluntary basis and not make it mandatory for now. The development also comes against the backdrop of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently saying the regulator should hear if Indian companies have a view on the matter even as she made it clear that she was not "giving a diktat". The top-500 listed entities were required to split the roles of chairperson and managing director/chief executive officer before the April 2022 deadline.

Analysts bearish on Wipro after Delaporte's exit, see up to 15% downside

Analysts bearish on Wipro after Delaporte's exit, see up to 15% downside

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Even as Srini Pallia, a Wipro veteran, is set to take charge as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, analysts expect the stock's underperformance to continue in the near-future. This, they believe, will be on the back of likely loss of market share, and difficult business environment. "We expect Wipro to underperform peers on growth once again in FY25 as channel checks and media reports suggest Wipro is losing share with select clients across multiple verticals.

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Singapore-based fashion technology startup Zilingo on Friday said it has sacked Indian-origin co-founder and CEO Ankiti Bose following an independent forensic audit into complaints of serious financial irregularities. On March 31, Bose was placed under suspension following complaints of alleged discrepancies in the company accounts. "Following an investigation led by an independent forensics firm that was commissioned to look into complaints of serious financial irregularities, the company has decided to terminate Ankiti Bose's employment with cause, and reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal action," Zilingo said in a statement.

Capgemini veteran Thierry Delaporte named Wipro CEO

Capgemini veteran Thierry Delaporte named Wipro CEO

Rediff.com29 May 2020

IT services major Wipro on Friday said it has appointed Capgemini group veteran Thierry Delaporte as its chief executive officer and managing director, effective July 6, 2020. In January this year, the company had said its CEO and Managing Director Abidali Z Neemuchwala had decided to step down from the company. Abidali Neemuchwala will relinquish his position as CEO and MD on June 1.

Elon Musk decides not to join Twitter board: CEO Parag Agarwal

Elon Musk decides not to join Twitter board: CEO Parag Agarwal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

In an unexpected turn of events, Elon Musk, the world's richest man and the biggest shareholder of Twitter, has decided not to join the board of the micro-blogging platform. The decision of Musk -- who has made a raft of suggestions in recent days for Twitter, even wondering whether its headquarters should be turned into a homeless shelter -- was made public by the platform's India-origin CEO Parag Agarwal in a tweet on Sunday evening. With a 9.2 per cent stake, Musk is currently the biggest shareholder of Twitter, which had entered into an agreement with the billionaire whereby he will get a seat on the platform's board till the 2024 annual shareholders' meeting. He was to join the board on April 9.

Wipro's leadership crisis gets more severe with Thierry Delaporte's exit

Wipro's leadership crisis gets more severe with Thierry Delaporte's exit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The writing has been on the wall for some time. Exodus of senior leadership and growth behind its peers are reasons that have prompted Thierry Delaporte, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Wipro to resign, analysts said. Delaporte, Wipro's seventh CEO, also resigned without completing his five-year term, like his predecessor Abidali Neemuchwala decided to end his tenure prematurely in 2020. Phil Fersht, HFS Research CEO and chief analyst believes the change in leadership was at least six months overdue.