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More IT firms may come under US lens for visa issues

More IT firms may come under US lens for visa issues

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Infosys may have put the visa misuse investigations behind it through a civil settlement with the US authorities, but experts believe that the episode might drag its other peers under the scanner.

Why Infosys is not raising the upper limit of its estimate

Why Infosys is not raising the upper limit of its estimate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

A few analysts were surprised by the revenue growth of 3.8 per cent; many had expected revenue growth to be 2.5-2.7 per cent.

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.

Capgemini to complete IGATE merger by June, rules out job cuts

Capgemini to complete IGATE merger by June, rules out job cuts

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The first phase of integration is already over

IT firms widen base with big data

IT firms widen base with big data

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Amid subdued demand for traditional information technology (IT) services offerings, Indian IT services players are betting on big data, as this is high on clients' agenda.

Brexit: Bear shadow on India Inc

Brexit: Bear shadow on India Inc

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Firms to find alternative export routes or face increased trade barriers

Why India Inc prefers to outsource hiring these days

Why India Inc prefers to outsource hiring these days

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Many companies are putting HR's reputation as a back office administrator to rest by either outsourcing or automating most administrative tasks.

IT cos on edge as major deals come up for renewal

IT cos on edge as major deals come up for renewal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Sixteen major contracts worth nearly $14 billion to be renewed by June 2018 but uncertainty looms large.

Indian IT industry finds no mention in first US presidential debate

Indian IT industry finds no mention in first US presidential debate

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

China and Mexico seem to be the target of Donald Trump's campaign and his response to get jobs back to America

Microsoft to work with T-Hub to develop startups: Nadell

Microsoft to work with T-Hub to develop startups: Nadell

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Nadella advised the start-up community to learn from the failures

Tech bubble has burst? Funds prune allocation to IT stocks

Tech bubble has burst? Funds prune allocation to IT stocks

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Underweight on the sector since January amid concerns over growth prospects; no early reversal seen

US visa pain would go beyond Indian IT giants

US visa pain would go beyond Indian IT giants

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

New Delhi has made it clear that any blow to its outsourcing industry would make the country less receptive to helping American companies that run into trouble in India

Rupee fall to cushion wage hike impact at Infosys

Rupee fall to cushion wage hike impact at Infosys

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

HCL Technologies and Infosys should benefit more than TCS and Wipro

'Google tax' looms large: Online products may cost more

'Google tax' looms large: Online products may cost more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Court cases likely over interpretation of the new levy proposed in the Budget for digital economy.

Tata Sons, SIA infuse Rs 500 cr in Vistara

Tata Sons, SIA infuse Rs 500 cr in Vistara

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Vistara's growth and future funding requirement would hinge on how soon the government changes these rules.

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.

To scale up, Tata Steel goes the start-up route

To scale up, Tata Steel goes the start-up route

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The idea is to create a start-up-like activity with a small business unit.

Once again, Infosys rules out layoffs

Once again, Infosys rules out layoffs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Infosys continues to be interested in acquisitions.

Patents are scourge on software industry, says Vishal Sikka

Patents are scourge on software industry, says Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Infosys' spending on research and development has registered a decline.

India Inc wants states to migrate to GST at one go

India Inc wants states to migrate to GST at one go

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Companies are worried that any staggered roll-out of GST could result in cash flow issues with businesses not able claim tax credit due to breakage in the chain

Software lobbyist group co-founder turns troll for Aadhaar

Software lobbyist group co-founder turns troll for Aadhaar

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Sharad Sharma, co-founder and governing council member at iSPIRT, on Tuesday admitted using anonymous accounts to troll on social media those who raised questions on Aadhaar and its applications by the government.

Govt's tax measures not enough to resuscitate IT firms, say experts

Govt's tax measures not enough to resuscitate IT firms, say experts

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

After setting up a committee under N Rangachary last year to look at taxation issues regarding the sector, the government has issued several notifications in the last eight months.

'Next decade to be golden era of entrepreneurship in India'

'Next decade to be golden era of entrepreneurship in India'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Hundreds of Indian companies are expected to go big, issue public issues and even acquired by top global IT firms.

Infosys to hire 10,000, set up 4 tech hubs in US

Infosys to hire 10,000, set up 4 tech hubs in US

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Through these new hires and centres, Infosys will also focus on enhancing its play in new technology areas like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, user experience, cloud and big data.

The big challenge Indian IT companies face in US

The big challenge Indian IT companies face in US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

TCS, Infosys and others are banking on automation to protect their turf in the US, but building a successful revenue model around it may prove difficult

The Huge Call Centre Scam

The Huge Call Centre Scam

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

An industry of scamsters is operating in the guise of call centres in India.

PHOTOS: This is what Gurgaon calls Car Free Day

PHOTOS: This is what Gurgaon calls Car Free Day

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

It was bumper-to-bumper traffic at many spots in Gurgaon.

US to double H-1B, L-1 visa fees to upto $ 4.5K for Indian firms

US to double H-1B, L-1 visa fees to upto $ 4.5K for Indian firms

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The money generated, expected to be more than a billion dollar per annum, would be used to fund a biometric entry and exit tracking system

A reskilling programme on steroids

A reskilling programme on steroids

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

At a time of massive job losses that is what the much-vaunted Indian IT sector needs. Ritwik Sharma reports.

Sensex ends flat after hitting fresh high, Nifty below 9650

Sensex ends flat after hitting fresh high, Nifty below 9650

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market turned negative from positive

Tech Mahindra's journey with Satyam so far

Tech Mahindra's journey with Satyam so far

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

After taking over scam-hit Satyam, Techn Mahindra has made many structural changes in the latter to turn it around.

WhatsApp looking to double users base in one year

WhatsApp looking to double users base in one year

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Responding to a question, Arora said that the whooping $19 billion raised through Facebook is being kept in the bank.

'We want to work with India's start-up community'

'We want to work with India's start-up community'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

An interview with Sridhar Ramaswamy,Senior vice-president, ads and commerce, Google.

Regulations shouldn't deprive people of Internet: Facebook

Regulations shouldn't deprive people of Internet: Facebook

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The new e-mail campaign asks Facebook users to act to save free internet access, while stating that free access to basic internet services is in danger.

Infosys Q4 net up 3.5%; revenue guidance below industry average

Infosys Q4 net up 3.5%; revenue guidance below industry average

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Infosys on Friday posted a 3.5 per cent rise in quarterly net profit, lagging analyst estimates.

Modi's mantra for inclusive growth

Modi's mantra for inclusive growth

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Describing information technology as a change-agent, Modi said IT has the power to transform the country in several ways.

Government plans to allow FDI in e-commerce before April

Government plans to allow FDI in e-commerce before April

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Floats discussion paper for stakeholders' feedback with a deadline of January 28.

India's IT industry staring at jobless growth

India's IT industry staring at jobless growth

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Growing protectionism in their main markets - the US and the UK - has forced them to hire local workers, upending the cost arbitrage model they had built their business on.

Markets snap 1 week losing streak; Nifty ends above 8,550

Markets snap 1 week losing streak; Nifty ends above 8,550

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex was up 188 points at 28,415 and the 50-share Nifty was up 58 points at 8,584.

Govt to finalise guidelines for BPOs in tier II & III cities

Govt to finalise guidelines for BPOs in tier II & III cities

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

BPO, which is growing at 12 per cent annually in the country, is expected to touch $50 billion by 2020 from the present $21 billion.