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Oudin puts former champ Sharapova out

Oudin puts former champ Sharapova out

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

Flushing Meadows shook with an explosion of deafening roars on Saturday as American teenage sensation Melanie Oudin sent former champion Maria Sharapova spinning out of the US Open.

TCS buys digital design firm W12 Studios, its 1st acquisition in 5 years

TCS buys digital design firm W12 Studios, its 1st acquisition in 5 years

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

W12 Studios will be part of TCS Interactive, further strengthening the already impressive array of creative and experience services it offers

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Google and Facebook need to be tamed, their garb of 'Investing in India's future' need to be pulled off,' observes Vibhu Arya.

Satyam crisis might hurt SanDisk

Satyam crisis might hurt SanDisk

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

In its annual report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for 2008, Nasdaq-listed SanDisk has stated it is facing risks due to the situation at Satyam, which is the system integrator for installing a new ERP system for the memory disk maker.

Syntel looks to lay off employees

Syntel looks to lay off employees

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

While the exact number of employees being asked to quit could not be confirmed, sources said close to 1,000 employees were tipped to go. Syntel has around 11,000 employees in India. The shifting of employees to the KPO operations is part of increasing its utilisation and reducing the bench strength.

Markets rally on global cues, metals lead

Markets rally on global cues, metals lead

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The NSE Nifty shut shop at 4,914, up 58 points.

Infosys selected best outsourcing partner

Infosys selected best outsourcing partner

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Infosys Technologies Ltd announced on Tuesday its selection as Best Outsourcing Partner by readers of Waters, a leading publication covering the needs of chief information officers in the global capital market firms.

Cognizant makes it to Fortune 1000 listing

Cognizant makes it to Fortune 1000 listing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Fortune 1000 comprises a list of thousand largest American companies in terms of revenues compiled by the US business magazine.

How Allergan plans to boost Botox sales in Indian market

How Allergan plans to boost Botox sales in Indian market

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

While the Botox segment is growing annually at around 20-25% in the country, Allergan India's aesthetics business is growing at 60%

Markets succumb to weak global cues

Markets succumb to weak global cues

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

The Nifty closed below the psychological mark of 5k at 4,987, lower by 54 points. Realty, energy and bank stocks were the major draggers.

Narendra Patni: India's infotech revolution pioneer is dead

Narendra Patni: India's infotech revolution pioneer is dead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Narendra Kumar Patni, pioneer of India's information technology (IT) services revolution, passed away in the US.

Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to all 11 charges

Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to all 11 charges

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Financier Bernard Madoff has pleaded guilty to all 11 charges in one of the largest swindles in Wall Street history. He faces as many as 150 years in prison when sentenced.

Markets end below 17,000

Markets end below 17,000

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

The Nifty closed below the 5,000 mark for the first time in seven days and the Sensex ended below the 17,000 mark. The market breadth was fairly negative. Out of 2,825 stocks traded on the BSE, 1,875 declined and 871 advanced.

Markets end weak on volatile trading

Markets end weak on volatile trading

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The Nifty closed at 5,114, lower by 27 points. The market breadth was fairly negative. Of 2,844 shares traded on BSE, 1,471 declined, and 1,322 rose.

Post fundraising, OYO's estimated value is pegged at $5 billion

Post fundraising, OYO's estimated value is pegged at $5 billion

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

This e-series funding round also makes OYO the most valued hospitality company in the country, ahead of the Tata group's Indian Hotels Company, which owns the Taj brand of hotels, and EIH, which owns the Oberoi brand of hotels.

Taking the bite out of a bear market

Taking the bite out of a bear market

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Find out which financial instruments will protect you from bear market volatility.

Sensex futures now in US

Sensex futures now in US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

In a move to allow US investors to directly participate in India's equity markets, Chicago-based US Futures Exchange (USFE) will exclusively license the Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex for US dollar-denominated futures trading beginning February 22 next year. At present, US investors can buy only a handful of Indian stocks listed on the New York and Nasdaq exchanges through an American Depository Receipt (ADR) authorisation.

Infosys plans SEZs in 5 tier II cities

Infosys plans SEZs in 5 tier II cities

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Infosys Technologies plans to set up five SEZ in Tier II cities -- Mysore, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram.

Aegis BPO's PeopleSupport buy hits hurdle

Aegis BPO's PeopleSupport buy hits hurdle

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

"Levi & Korsinsky usually investigates a deal when any of the clients complain about chances of fraud in the transaction. In Aegis's acquisition of PeopleSupport, we received a complaint from a client who is a shareholder of PeopleSupport. After our investigation, if we find any fraud, we will take up the issue before the court. At this point of time, we can not disclose the name of the client," said Juan E Monteverde, associate, Levi & Korsinsky.

Sensex bucks global trend, sheds 511 points

Sensex bucks global trend, sheds 511 points

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The NSE Nifty ended at 2,995, down 147 points. The market breadth was negative - out of 2,638 stocks traded, 1,566 declined, 998 advanced and the rest were unchanged on Wednesday.

NYSE seeks Infy listing

NYSE seeks Infy listing

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

World's largest exchange, the New York Stock Exchange is wooing India's showpiece IT firm Infosys Technologies to list its shares on its trading platform.

Wipro buys US firm for $600 mn

Wipro buys US firm for $600 mn

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The acquisition will be conducted through a tender for all the outstanding shares of Infocrossing, followed by a merger of Infocrossing with a Wipro subsidiary.

Sensex ends down 367 points; Ranbaxy soars 9%

Sensex ends down 367 points; Ranbaxy soars 9%

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

The NSE Nifty ended at 3,513, down 93 points. The market breadth was extremely negative - out of 2,652 stocks traded, 2,164 declined, 442 advanced and the rest were unchanged on Wednesday.

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Keshav Murugesh, CEO of the Nasdaq-listed WNS, discusses the impact of the Trump administration on BPO and BPM industry with Ayan Pramanik.

Another bearish day: Sensex sheds 4%

Another bearish day: Sensex sheds 4%

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Asian markets were weak this morning on uncertanaity over the $700 billion US bailout plan. Later on, the European markets, too, opened on a weak note, and US futures also indicated a negative start from Dow and Nasdaq. The market breadth was extremely negative - out of 2,684 stocks traded, 2,282 declined, 361 advanced and 41 were unchanged on Monday.

We plan to have a separate domestic team: BPO boss

We plan to have a separate domestic team: BPO boss

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Rohit Kapoor, COO and co-founder, EXL Service, talks to Business Standard about the company's third-quarter performance, growth plans and outlook.

Avocent  to expand India biz

Avocent to expand India biz

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

US-based Avocent Corporation, supplier of connectivity solutions for enterprise data centres, service providers and financial institutions, said on Monday it plans to expand operations in India and is mulling a software development unit.

iGate Q1 revenue dips, to freeze hiring

iGate Q1 revenue dips, to freeze hiring

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Software firm iGate on reported a 19.42 per cent decline in its revenue at $44.8 million in the first quarter of 2009.

Sensex gains 496 points to 14,287

Sensex gains 496 points to 14,287

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

The market breadth was fairly positive - out of 2,724 stocks traded, 1,782 advanced, 858 declined and the rest were unchanged today.

Rediff, Sify stock prices too pricey?

Rediff, Sify stock prices too pricey?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Amid speculations the US-listed Indian portal Rediff.com was on takeover radar of giants like Yahoo and Google, a leading business publication said shares of India's internet firms were too expensive.

Rupee rise will hit IT firms' margins: Infosys

Rupee rise will hit IT firms' margins: Infosys

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

India's export-driven IT services industry would see erosion in margins due to the strengthening of the rupee, a top official of Infosys Technologies said on Friday.

Cisco names Salgame as India head

Cisco names Salgame as India head

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

The Nasdaq-listed information technology networking major Cisco Systems has appointed Rangnath Salgame as its president for operations in India and SAARC region.

Don't cut interest rates

Don't cut interest rates

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

The RBI is of course fighting tooth and nail to hold interest rates while every constituency, political, business and economic is baying for lowering them. So far, the RBI has held on admirably. Whether it will manage to hold on is a question mark. I strongly feel it should, because high interest rates are the last reason growth will be affected. The good news is that an economic slowdown may exert pressure on asset prices, both in the commercial and non-commercial space.

Investing: Your MF queries answered

Investing: Your MF queries answered

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Rediff bullish on online book sales

Rediff bullish on online book sales

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The Nasdaq-listed company started selling books online just two months back and has collected good revenue so far. It has made a catalogue of 1.7 million books for its portal, which would caters to all the age groups.

IGATE sold off domestic IMS biz before buyout by Capgemini

IGATE sold off domestic IMS biz before buyout by Capgemini

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

MindSquare Technologies is a group company of 1neoteric Technology.

Cognizant rings alarm bell for Indian IT services players

Cognizant rings alarm bell for Indian IT services players

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

As Nasdaq-listed company indicates poor spending in financial services space, Indian firms feel jittery

TCS to hawk Mercury's software

TCS to hawk Mercury's software

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Markets may stay volatile this week

Markets may stay volatile this week

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

US credit woes, political stand-off to loom over bourses.

Sensex pares gains, ends up 174 points

Sensex pares gains, ends up 174 points

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

The NSE Nifty ended at 3545, up 54 points. The market breadth was fairly positive - out of 2,683 stocks traded, 1,654 advanced, 974 declined and 55 were unchanged on Tuesday.