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PHOTOS: Ivanka's day in the city of Nizams

PHOTOS: Ivanka's day in the city of Nizams

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

This is Ivanka Trump's first big solo outing on the international stage.

Gender equality? Nah, women in India earn 18.8% less than men

Gender equality? Nah, women in India earn 18.8% less than men

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The number of women found in highest-paying industries is lacking.

ITC goes in for more tests of its products

ITC goes in for more tests of its products

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

ITC on Monday said it is conducting more tests on its products at accredited labs across India.

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

IT firms are training employees of their clients and even aspiring IT professionals, in order to create fresh revenue streams amid shrinking deal sizes in traditional software maintenance, says Ayan Pramanik.

Indian regulator also scans Ranbaxy

Indian regulator also scans Ranbaxy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The move comes in the wake of many facilities of Ranbaxy in India being barred by the US Food and Drugs Administration for supplying medicines to the US.

Professor, 2 others arrested over links to Dhaka terror attack

Professor, 2 others arrested over links to Dhaka terror attack

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Acting deputy vice chancellor of a private university has been arrested in Dhaka along with two others for sheltering militants who carried out Bangladesh's worst terror attack at a cafe in which 22 people were killed by suspected Islamic State militants.

7 ways Indian startups will get a big boost

7 ways Indian startups will get a big boost

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

IIM Ahmedabad's CIIE signed a MoU with Tata Trust for founding partner for the Bharat Fund, which will provide seed funding to Indian entrepreneurs.

FIPB clears 7 pharma FDI proposals, defers 3

FIPB clears 7 pharma FDI proposals, defers 3

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The FIPB, headed by Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram, discussed 30 foreign direct investment proposals, including 10 from pharma sector.

'Employees use social media before making career move'

'Employees use social media before making career move'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The advent of online talent communities and online job boards not only helps companies to find the right talent, it also helps employees to have more information about their preferred places to work.

Infosys elevates 12 leaders as executive VPs

Infosys elevates 12 leaders as executive VPs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

With the appointment of Vishal Sikka as CEO and Managing Director of the company, IT major Infosys has elevated 12 leaders to the position of Executive Vice President with additional responsibilities.

'We won't be investing in the Flipkarts of the world'

'We won't be investing in the Flipkarts of the world'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

After another profitable quarter, Anil Chanana, chief financial officer, HCL Technologies, tells Karan Choudhury that customer confidence is at an all-time high.

Super 30 founder invited to speak at German university

Super 30 founder invited to speak at German university

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Anand will also interact with the Indian and German students at the Technical University of Chemnitz.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

Infosys co-founders start new venture to promote start-ups

Infosys co-founders start new venture to promote start-ups

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Infosys' co-founders, S D Shibulal and S Gopalkrishnan, on Tuesday launched Axilor Ventures, a business incubator and platform for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

TCS reports 8.4% rise in Q2 profit but nervous Street pulls stock down

TCS reports 8.4% rise in Q2 profit but nervous Street pulls stock down

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday reported an 8.4 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,586 crore for the second quarter ended September 30 and said uncertainties in environment had resulted in holdbacks in discretionary spend by customers.

Indian drug makers face heat of US regulator's crackdown

Indian drug makers face heat of US regulator's crackdown

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Data also show that several other leading domestic pharma companies have recalled their products from the US

Rejig at Infosys to push CEO's strategy

Rejig at Infosys to push CEO's strategy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The company has decided to consolidate its delivery functions horizontally

Our strategy is to stay relevant to the customer: N Chandrasekaran

Our strategy is to stay relevant to the customer: N Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

'Despite muted growth in financial services, all other businesses have done well.'

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'We have often heard the mythical argument that patents block access to life-saving drugs, but only 5% of medicines from multinational companies are under patent protection in India.' 'Where these patented products are beyond the reach of Indian patients, the companies have programmes to facilitate access to their drugs, for free or for a fraction of the price,' points out Ranjana Smetacek, former director general, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India.

Start-ups to offer record salary hike in 2016

Start-ups to offer record salary hike in 2016

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Overall, it has projected a 10.3% salary rise for India Inc in 2016 compared to 10.6% in 2015.

PE investments up 27% to $3 bn in Jul-Sep quarter

PE investments up 27% to $3 bn in Jul-Sep quarter

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A quarterly study of PE investment activity based on data provided by Venture Intelligence, such funds in the third quarter of this year totalled $3.01 billion through 103 deals, according to the PwC MoneyTree India report.

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven lauded India as 'global power' and said the two countries are a 'perfect match'.

Online hiring up 7% in Feb, banks, IT employed most: Monster

Online hiring up 7% in Feb, banks, IT employed most: Monster

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Healthcare sector is hiring staff, says Monster.com.

TCS Q3 net up 14% at Rs 6,083 crore

TCS Q3 net up 14% at Rs 6,083 crore

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The company's revenue rose by 11.7 per cent to Rs 27,364 crore.

Sensex ends 310 points lower; highest single-day loss since Brexit

Sensex ends 310 points lower; highest single-day loss since Brexit

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Bank shares were the top losers along with index heavyweight RIL

PE investments in India up 74%; highest in 6 years

PE investments in India up 74%; highest in 6 years

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The investments exceeded the $2 billion mark for the first time in 6 years.

Shanghai Fosun to buy Gland Pharma for $1.4 billion

Shanghai Fosun to buy Gland Pharma for $1.4 billion

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The founders of Gland Pharma, led by Ravi Penmetsa, and KKR, together own 96 per cent of the company.

Obama, Modi to boost bilateral business ties

Obama, Modi to boost bilateral business ties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Trade and economic issues, including visa, totalisation pact and impediments hampering investments, are likely to figure at Monday's US-India CEO Forum meeting, which will be jointly addressed by visiting US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Wipro Q3 net up 8% at Rs 2,193 cr, names new CFO

Wipro Q3 net up 8% at Rs 2,193 cr, names new CFO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

IT major Wipro on Friday reported a 9 per cent rise in Q3 net profit at Rs 2,192.8 crore in Q3.

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

HSBC maintained "overweight" rating on Indian equities, saying "fundamentals are strong".

Markets at day's low; PSU banks shine

Markets at day's low; PSU banks shine

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Markets at day's low; PSU banks shine.

Private equity players cheer 2014 with $11 bln deals

Private equity players cheer 2014 with $11 bln deals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Led by the booming e-commerce sector, private equity investments in India surged over 17 per cent with deals worth $ 11.49 billion

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Saudi Arabia is insisting on 'In Kingdom' total value-addition requirements

'We don't sacrifice margins for revenue growth'

'We don't sacrifice margins for revenue growth'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'The key is to keep the growth sustainable over a period of time.'

Markets pare gains to end flat; auto, IT gain, aviation stocks fall

Markets pare gains to end flat; auto, IT gain, aviation stocks fall

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Overnight, the Wall Street closed on a flatter note.

India Inc likely to give 10.6% salary hike in 2015

India Inc likely to give 10.6% salary hike in 2015

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

It is a slight improvement over last year.

Attrition to come down after few quarters: Infosys

Attrition to come down after few quarters: Infosys

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

IT services major Infosys, which has been battling high attrition rates, expects the situation to continue for a few more quarters before it can be brought down to "comfortable" levels, its Chief Operating Officer U B Pravin Rao said.

Markets end in green as Fed rate hike fears dim

Markets end in green as Fed rate hike fears dim

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Financials were the top gainers lead by private lenders ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank

ITC pushes Yippee noodles to replace Maggi

ITC pushes Yippee noodles to replace Maggi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

ITC has provided retailers with leaflets to assure customers of Yippee noodle's quality and safety standards

India most attractive investment destination globally, says a survey

India most attractive investment destination globally, says a survey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

India has been ranked as the most attractive investment destination in the world for the next three years.