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What is RBI's February 12 circular all about?

What is RBI's February 12 circular all about?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The circular says even a day's delay in servicing loans would be now taken as a 'default'. And once in default, for loans above Rs 2,000 crore, the banks will have to arrive at a resolution within 180 days, else lenders will have to file an application under the IBC within 15 days.

Infy shift sparks succession buzz

Infy shift sparks succession buzz

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Bala gets Murthy's open backing but it's an open field in this long run-up to Shibulal's handing over.

HUL finally acquires Horlicks for Rs 3,045 cr

HUL finally acquires Horlicks for Rs 3,045 cr

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Other Health Food Drinks brands of GSK -- Boost, Maltova and Viva -- would come to HUL's portfolio by virtue of the merger, making it a leading player in the segment.

Infosys' cloud, infrastructure biz head Samson David quits

Infosys' cloud, infrastructure biz head Samson David quits

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

David, is set to join Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a senior VP for Enterprise Services Delivery.

Whistleblower's complaints against Infosys co-founders appalling: Nilekani

Whistleblower's complaints against Infosys co-founders appalling: Nilekani

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Nandan Nilekani said the co-founders have served the company "selflessly" and remain committed to the long-term success of Infosys.

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Apart from navigating the bank through the Covid crisis, Jagdishan may also have to deal with the latest development on the auto loan lending practice scam. He will be expected to deliver consistent profit growth of 20 per cent-plus quarter after quarter, irrespective of the operating environment.

Birlas take control of MF venture with Sun Life

Birlas take control of MF venture with Sun Life

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The Aditya Birla group, led by Kumar Mangalam Birla, has taken charge of its mutual fund joint venture with Sun Life Financial of Canada by buying 1 per cent stake from the latter.

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Overall, Tata Steel becomes the seventh non-financial firm, including four oil PSUs to report quarterly revenues of Rs 50,000 crore.

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

According to a calculation by the government, India's airlines currently have 633 aircraft of which they may operate only 200.

India has wage problem, not job problem: Mohandas Pai

India has wage problem, not job problem: Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

India is not producing good jobs, but creating a lot of Rs 10,000-Rs 15,000 low-paid jobs which are not fancied by degree holders. Pai suggested that India adopt the Chinese model of opening up labour-intensive industries and building infrastructure near coasts, besides investing heavily in hitech R&D to meet the aspirations of job-seekers.

Dr Reddy's to launch Covid drugs remdesivir and favipiravir in August

Dr Reddy's to launch Covid drugs remdesivir and favipiravir in August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Apart from favipiravir and remdesivir, its key Covid-19 products, DRL has already launched nutraceutical products and hand sanitisers during the pandemic.

Indian Sports Honours: Meet the winners

Indian Sports Honours: Meet the winners

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Milkha Singh, 92, best known as the 'Flying Sikh' and most remembered for finishing fourth in the 400m final in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games, was bestowed with the lifetime achievement award.

Three Indian biz women among the world's most powerful

Three Indian biz women among the world's most powerful

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

The list includes political leaders, corporate executives, NGO heads, top government functionaries and a first lady. Here, we present you the world's top 30 businesswomen.

Aditya Puri named best banking CEO in Asia

Aditya Puri named best banking CEO in Asia

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

He is the chief executive and managing director of the second largest private sector lender HDFC Bank

Embattled Europe is now a fan of offshoring

Embattled Europe is now a fan of offshoring

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Hobbled by the European crisis, countries like France and Germany who once fiercely resisted offshoring IT jobs are increasingly doing so, sending coveted contracts India's way.

HUL's strong Q2 results signal revival of demand

HUL's strong Q2 results signal revival of demand

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Hindustan Unilever Ltd, India's largest personal care product maker, on Tuesday reported a better-than-expected increase in its September quarter net profit and revenues, signalling a revival of demand following the world's biggest lockdown.

Hospitals not in the pink of health amid Covid-19 crisis

Hospitals not in the pink of health amid Covid-19 crisis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected outpatient services, but also led to deferment of elective surgeries, and resulted in the loss of medical tourism, all of which would hit the FY21 financials.

Indian airlines go on penny-pinching spree!

Indian airlines go on penny-pinching spree!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Amid surging oil prices and depreciating rupee, Indian carriers are becoming frugal.

Cognizant to cut up to 7,000 jobs in next few months

Cognizant to cut up to 7,000 jobs in next few months

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The company has not detailed out the geographies that would be impacted by the reductions. However, given that India accounts for the biggest share of the company's headcount, the impact of these layoffs is expected to be significant.

Infosys Q2 net up 24.29% at Rs 2,369 crore

Infosys Q2 net up 24.29% at Rs 2,369 crore

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The company's revenues were up 21.7 per cent to Rs 9,858 crore (Rs 98.58 billion) in the second quarter from Rs 8,099 crore (Rs 80.99 billion) in the year-ago period, Infosys said in a BSE filing.

US SEC starts probe into Infosys whistleblower charges

US SEC starts probe into Infosys whistleblower charges

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

"The company has been in touch with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the anonymous whistleblower complaints (anonymous complaints) and has learnt that the SEC has initiated an investigation into this matter. The company will cooperate with the SEC's investigation," Infosys said in a statement.

Will DLF survive its growing debt problem?

Will DLF survive its growing debt problem?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

With a huge debt burden of Rs 22,758 crore, DLF is scrambling to sell non-core assets to give itself some breathing room.

Balakrishnan, Vemuri likely to join Infosys board

Balakrishnan, Vemuri likely to join Infosys board

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Infosys Technologies will soon induct two of its top executives to its board, to fill the vacancies left by the resignations of human resources and administration director Mohandas Pai and co-founder K Dinesh.

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The company said the committee, headed by independent director D Sundaram and assisted by independent legal counsel Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, found that the "allegations are substantially without merit".

Yahoo! names Scott Thompson as new CEO

Yahoo! names Scott Thompson as new CEO

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Yahoo Inc has named Scott Thompson, who runs eBay's online payment unit PayPal, as its new CEO.

How things improved for steel, cement cos in May

How things improved for steel, cement cos in May

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

In the domestic segment, demand is currently led by rural markets, oil and gas, LPG and B2C segments like roofing and sheeting.

Wartsila Corporation cuts 400 jobs globally

Wartsila Corporation cuts 400 jobs globally

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The Finland-based power plant and equipment company Wartsila Corporation today said it will reduce about 400 jobs globally in its support functions and information management services.

'India needs a chief technology officer'

'India needs a chief technology officer'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The country must adopt Singapore's three-pronged strategy of creating new jobs, redeploying displaced workers and constantly upskilling workers.

Indian CFOs most optimistic in the world

Indian CFOs most optimistic in the world

Rediff.com17 May 2011

93 per cent Indians expect to see modest or substantial top-line growth at their companies.

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Do not click on any pop-ups, links in messages or notification balloons if you are off the corporate VPN, warns Niranjankumar Laxman Upadhye.

M&M succession plan: Change of role for Anand Mahindra

M&M succession plan: Change of role for Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Mahindra will serve as a mentor and sounding board for the managing director on issues to be presented to the board, especially in the areas of strategic planning, risk mitigation and external interface. In addition, he will be available to provide feedback and counsel to the managing director on key issues facing the enterprise.

Slugfest continues, now Seshasayee slams Murthy

Slugfest continues, now Seshasayee slams Murthy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Murthy's charges, he said, are patently false and slanderous.

How this corporate trainer lost 18 kg in 6 months

How this corporate trainer lost 18 kg in 6 months

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Rediff reader Larry Rub, 40 from Dubai tells us how he adopted simple habits, changed his lifestyle and lost weight.

PW to cross-examine some entities in Satyam scam

PW to cross-examine some entities in Satyam scam

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has allowed Price Waterhouse to cross-examine some of the entities involved in the Satyam scam. The capital market regulator has, however, refused permission to cross-examine the erstwhile top brass of Satyam, including Ramalinga Raju (former chairman) and Vadlamani Srinivas (former senior vice-president & CFO).

I've been thinking of quitting Infosys for over a year: V Balakrishnan

I've been thinking of quitting Infosys for over a year: V Balakrishnan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

My interest is to work with young entrepreneurs to build businesses and see if I can add value to the boards of other global companies.

Infy whistle-blower wants Sebi to act in Panaya, Bansal issues

Infy whistle-blower wants Sebi to act in Panaya, Bansal issues

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The whistle-blower's letter to Sebi said future disclosures on any wrongdoing could potentially not be exposed if Infosys is let off the hook now.

Banks should pass on rate-cut benefits to spur investment, says India Inc

Banks should pass on rate-cut benefits to spur investment, says India Inc

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

CEOs have complained that high interest rates have blocked their investment decisions. At the same time, customers are also deferring their purchases for new consumer durables, cars, and homes.

Adani to invest $12 bn over next 5 years

Adani to invest $12 bn over next 5 years

Rediff.com12 May 2011

It plans to invest $6.9 billion in Australia.

Regulatory blocks, tax environment concern for CFOs: Deloitte

Regulatory blocks, tax environment concern for CFOs: Deloitte

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

About 65 per cent of the CFOs are positive about India's growth

Anil Ambani firm to sell BIG FM to Music Broadcast

Anil Ambani firm to sell BIG FM to Music Broadcast

Rediff.com27 May 2019

This deal will make Music Broadcast, which currently operates 39 channels, the largest private FM Channel operator.