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Survey pegs India's FY25 GDP growth at 6.5-7%

Survey pegs India's FY25 GDP growth at 6.5-7%

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

India's GDP is likely to grow at 6.5 to 7 per cent in the current fiscal year amid global challenges which may impact exports, said Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled in Parliament on Monday. The growth projected for 2024-25 is lower than the economic growth rate of 8.2 per cent estimated for the previous financial year. The Reserve Bank has projected the GDP growth for the fiscal year ending March 2025 at 7.2 per cent.

SC raps Karnataka HC judge over 'objectionable' remarks

SC raps Karnataka HC judge over 'objectionable' remarks

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

In a viral video of the court proceedings, the judge was seen reprimanding a woman lawyer on Thursday and reportedly made some objectionable comments.

Cognizant rejigs top brass

Cognizant rejigs top brass

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Cognizant to buy US-based TriZetto for $2.7 billion

Cognizant to buy US-based TriZetto for $2.7 billion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Deal to bolster firm's position in healthcare IT.

Cognizant's Coimbatore unit to hire 400

Cognizant's Coimbatore unit to hire 400

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

The new facility of Cognizant Technology Solutions, a leading global IT offshore services provider, at Coimbatore is set to go operational soon, a senior company official said.

Cognizant to focus on Asia, Latin America

Cognizant to focus on Asia, Latin America

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Francisco D' Souza, president and chief executive of Cognizant Technology Solutions (earlier called Dun and Bradstreet Satyam Software), believes Asia and Latin America would be the nearly $3-billion New Jersey-based offshore IT service major's focus areas of growth.

What is price of human life, asks HC over death of 2 kids in Mumbai water tank

What is price of human life, asks HC over death of 2 kids in Mumbai water tank

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Kamal Khata took suo motu cognizance of the tragic incident and initiated a public interest litigation on the issue.

HCLTech raises guidance on better-than-expected performance

HCLTech raises guidance on better-than-expected performance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

IT services major HCL Technologies (HCLTech) on Monday reported a 10.51 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,235 crore in July-September quarter of FY25, as the company raised the lower band of its growth guidance on the back of better-than-expected performance. The Noida-headquartered firm had posted a net profit of Rs 3,832 crore in the year-ago period. HCLTech increased the lower band of its revenue growth guidance to 3.5-5 per cent year-on-year in constant currency, against a guidance of 3-5 per cent in the first quarter.

Cognizant to hire 6,500 engineers

Cognizant to hire 6,500 engineers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

IT services major Cognizant Technology Solutions has said it would hire 6,500 people in the next nine months and announced that its Chinese centre would start operations in April.

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.

Cognizant net up 15.4% to $319.6 million

Cognizant net up 15.4% to $319.6 million

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Leading software outsourcing firm Cognizant Technology on Tuesday reported a 15.4 per cent rise in net profit at $319.6 million in the quarter to September driven by a strong ramp up in demand for outsourcing services, up from $276.9 million a year ago.

Polaris, Cognizant to expand Toronto operations

Polaris, Cognizant to expand Toronto operations

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

IT majors Cognizant Technology Services and Polaris Sofware Lab are looking at ramping up their Toronto operations as part of a strategy to use Canada as a near-shore option for clients in the US.

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.

Cognizant displaces Infy to become 2nd-largest IT firm

Cognizant displaces Infy to become 2nd-largest IT firm

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The revenues of the top 5 India-based IT services providers worldwide rose by over 13 per cent to $34.3 billion (around Rs 1,900 crore) last year from $30.3 billion in 2011.

Why 4,500 Indian IT Leaders Moved On

Why 4,500 Indian IT Leaders Moved On

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

With the rush of growth after the pandemic slowing down, many leaders are moving to firms that may be smaller but are growing much faster and have the headroom to grow.

Sandeshkhali violence: NCPCR seeks probe into cruelty on child

Sandeshkhali violence: NCPCR seeks probe into cruelty on child

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The report indicates that the miscreants forcibly entered her house and physically assaulted her. Shockingly, they also snatched her infant daughter and callously threw her away, the commission said.

Cognizant widens its gap with Infosys

Cognizant widens its gap with Infosys

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Beats estimates with 22 per cent increase in net profit.

NCW seeks FIR against Mahua Moitra for remarks against Rekha Sharma

NCW seeks FIR against Mahua Moitra for remarks against Rekha Sharma

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The NCW said it strongly condemns the defamatory remarks and requests strict action against Moitra.

Tough immigration rules in US may hit Cognizant hardest

Tough immigration rules in US may hit Cognizant hardest

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Visa-related restrictions and costs to affect profitability of all major offshore-centric IT firms.

Elon Musk's livestream with Trump hit by massive cyber attack

Elon Musk's livestream with Trump hit by massive cyber attack

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Elon Musk has announced that a massive DDoS attack hit his livestream with former United States President Donald Trump, forcing X owner to scale down the live audience.

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The implementation of this toll collection system, which will eventually eradicate toll booths, necessitates the fitting of an on-board unit (OBU) in every vehicle that can track a vehicle's location in real time.

Cognizant Q4 net up 16.3% at $24.3 million

Cognizant Q4 net up 16.3% at $24.3 million

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

US-based IT services major Cognizant on Wednesday reported a 16.3 per cent rise in net profit at $324.3 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, helped by broad-based growth across industries and geographies.

Cognizant Q1 net up 9.7%; ups revenue forecast for 2015

Cognizant Q1 net up 9.7%; ups revenue forecast for 2015

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The company's revenue grew 20.2 per cent to $2.91 billion.

Cognizant to offer BPO services from Phoenix unit

Cognizant to offer BPO services from Phoenix unit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Cognizant's Phoenix BPO center will initially provide claim processing services for one of the largest healthcare plans in the US, it said in a statement.

Cong shares video of BJP leader threatening Rahul, seeks Modi's reply

Cong shares video of BJP leader threatening Rahul, seeks Modi's reply

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also shared the video and said the BJP leader is openly threatening to kill the Leader of the Opposition of this country.

Cognizant is 'Best US company in India'

Cognizant is 'Best US company in India'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Nasdaq-listed IT services major Cognizant has been chosen as the 'Best US company in India' for 2005 by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.

Cognizant, Genpact raise hope amid the IT gloom

Cognizant, Genpact raise hope amid the IT gloom

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Though domestic IT majors like Infosys Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Technologies painted a gloomy picture of the IT sector in the coming quarters, technology bellwether Cognizant Technology Solutions and Genpact, India's largest Business Process Outsourcing firm, not only posted better results but have also given decent guidance to the markets.

Bishnoi gang wanted to kill me, my family: Salman

Bishnoi gang wanted to kill me, my family: Salman

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

He heard a firecracker-like sound while being asleep at his residence in Galaxy Apartments in the early hours of April 14, Khan told police.

Cognizant to invest $76 million in India

Cognizant to invest $76 million in India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

IT giant Cognizant would be investing around $76 million across its centres in India.

Cognizant in talks to buy Genpact

Cognizant in talks to buy Genpact

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Information technology services major Cognizant is at an advanced stage of negotiations to acquire Genpact, the business process outsourcing (BPO) giant.

US has shortage of tech talent, warn Infy, Cognizant

US has shortage of tech talent, warn Infy, Cognizant

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

'It is not that the H1B visa employees are coming in to displace jobs.'

CEO explains why Cognizant has an ambitious growth target

CEO explains why Cognizant has an ambitious growth target

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The digital opportunity is not just tech opportunity, but an opportunity to reinvent client business model.

No cognizable offence made out against CM: Delhi police

No cognizable offence made out against CM: Delhi police

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Delhi police on Saturday told a court that prima facie "no cognizable offence" is made out against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in a complaint alleging misuse of Rs 22.56 crore in government funds for an advertisement campaign before the 2008 assembly polls.

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

A woman riding pillion on a motorcycle was groped and harassed by a group of men in a waterlogged area in Lucknow, prompting police to arrest four people and take action against eight officials, including the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) concerned.

Cognizant to invest $35 mn in India

Cognizant to invest $35 mn in India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

US software major Cognizant Technology Solutions will invest $ 35 million in India to expand its infrastructure and development centres.