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Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Ballooning debt forces more and more Indian promoters to sell out to global majors and PE players.

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Rediff.com21 Sep 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.

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

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.

'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.

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.

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

'Emergence of another coronavirus is inevitable'

'Emergence of another coronavirus is inevitable'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'The worst case scenario is a rebound of the virus.' 'Life is not going to be what it was.' 'Life as we know it has changed forever.' 'The new normal therefore is test, trace and treat.'

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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'.

'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.'

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".

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.

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.

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

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.

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

NSE revises circuit limits of over 1,400 scrips

NSE revises circuit limits of over 1,400 scrips

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

This measure will ensure that the price of a scrip cannot move upward or downward beyond a limit set for the day.

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.

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

'US FDA not on a witch hunt against India pharma firms'

'US FDA not on a witch hunt against India pharma firms'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

This is not just a Ranbaxy or Wockhardt problem, says K Satish Reddy

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:

Sensex rises 145 points to end at fresh 2016 high

Sensex rises 145 points to end at fresh 2016 high

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

n the broader market, both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices, were up 1.2% and 0.7% each.

Sensex ends shy of 26K ahead of US Fed meet; Metal shares drag

Sensex ends shy of 26K ahead of US Fed meet; Metal shares drag

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The winter session of Parliament will commence on November 26.

Bankruptcy bill passage enthuse markets; Nifty settles at 7,900

Bankruptcy bill passage enthuse markets; Nifty settles at 7,900

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Participants are eagerly waiting for the key macrodata -- IIP and CPI numbers due to be released later today.

No pay, it's all work for these Indian promoters

No pay, it's all work for these Indian promoters

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Around 300 promoters serve their company boards for free.

TCS Q4 net zooms 73% to Rs 6,413 crore

TCS Q4 net zooms 73% to Rs 6,413 crore

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The country's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services on Monday reported a stellar 72.7 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 6,413 crore for the fourth quarter of last fiscal ended March 31.