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Relief for tech firms as I-T revokes circular on transfer pricing

Relief for tech firms as I-T revokes circular on transfer pricing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Clarifies 'profit-split' will not be only method to compute tax

Infosys extends Sikka's term, raises base salary to $1 million

Infosys extends Sikka's term, raises base salary to $1 million

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Infosys is steadily trying to get back its lost ground under Sikka.

Trade after Trump: Here's where the cheer ends

Trade after Trump: Here's where the cheer ends

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

India Inc had cheered Donald Trump's decision to scrap TPP, but now there is a growing sense that it won't really lead to positive growth in trade with the US. Subhayan Chakraborty reports.

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The past few weeks have seen several hundred people let go of by IT services firms joining unions claiming to represent tech workers fighting for their rights.

Europe, UK deals boosted TCS' performance in March quarter

Europe, UK deals boosted TCS' performance in March quarter

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

TCS is likely to hire hire 55,000 employees in FY15 .

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

50 years ago, on April 1, 1968, Tata Consultancy Services -- now India's leading IT company -- was born. The foundation for TCS was laid by Faqir Chand Kohli whose life touched directly or indirectly many, many, Indians, says Shivanand Kanavi.

H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

H-1B workers have minimal skills, says Infosys whistleblower

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

While Pokemon Go prompted people to get out of their chairs and take a walk, Trakinvest became a potential hiring platform for brokerage firms. Anita Babu on gamification in 2017.

Tough times for Indian IT sector, hiring slows down

Tough times for Indian IT sector, hiring slows down

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

While recruitment is falling, the capabilities needed to land an IT job are stiffening.

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

After Infosys, hike in other IT companies also seen in 6-9% range.

Modi's paisa vasool US trip

Modi's paisa vasool US trip

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'Embracing comes naturally to us; we embrace everything and everyone, but it takes a master to extend it to a firm hand-shaker like Trump, and to literally bend him to your method.'

Amazon's cloud unit looks to higher engagement with Indian start-ups

Amazon's cloud unit looks to higher engagement with Indian start-ups

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Amazon is working on deepening its engagement with young technology companies in the country.

There will be a slowdown in hiring across the industry: Wipro CEO

There will be a slowdown in hiring across the industry: Wipro CEO

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Wipro has a good brand because of the trust and quality it enjoys globally.

Fresher salaries peak as startups look for young talent: study

Fresher salaries peak as startups look for young talent: study

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

About 120 start-ups, mostly e-commerce ones, have signed up on Hirees platform to recruit candidates who are actively seeking jobs.

Is Bharat ready for a Digital India?

Is Bharat ready for a Digital India?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

More than 250,000 gram panchayats are yet to be connected through broadband.

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Western businesses and diplomats in Delhi privately say Modi's reputation as a man of action has been hurt by setbacks on economic reform.

Why India has high hopes from Obama's next visit

Why India has high hopes from Obama's next visit

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

India is expected to strongly push for a bilateral totalisation agreement with the US during President Barack Obama's visit later this month.

Indian IT is dead!

Indian IT is dead!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

But Indian information technology workers might do better without the companies that held them back, says Mihir S Sharma.

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

A billion Indians on Pichai's homecoming radar

A billion Indians on Pichai's homecoming radar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Pichai will visit India accompanied by the heads of various Google business units

Indian startups' American dreams

Indian startups' American dreams

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Indian entrepreneurs increasingly looking to sell their products in US

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.

Developers built 36 apps at first ever Aadhaar hackathon

Developers built 36 apps at first ever Aadhaar hackathon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Teams of students and coders demonstrated in 24 hours diverse programmes impacting health and livelihood issues with use of a personal identity number.

Belgian blow to trade pact

Belgian blow to trade pact

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The country has also asked India to further reduce tariffs on goods.

TCS, Infosys back in the game with strong Q2 results

TCS, Infosys back in the game with strong Q2 results

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Ebitda margin, too, was lower than the expected 29.1 per cent.

Sydney killing: 'Onsite dream' turns sour for IT employees

Sydney killing: 'Onsite dream' turns sour for IT employees

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Experts say most IT companies give a list of do's and don'ts.

Infosys to have 25% women in leadership roles by 2020: Sikka

Infosys to have 25% women in leadership roles by 2020: Sikka

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Gender diversity is important to the success of companies,he said.

Start-Up India: Good intent but will it actually work?

Start-Up India: Good intent but will it actually work?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

While a three-year tax holiday and relaxation of capital gains for funds have been received favourably, others argue that not enough has been announced.

Can Indian IT do away with offshore delivery tag?

Can Indian IT do away with offshore delivery tag?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Sikka's regret over lack of strategic talk with clients hints at larger problem

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

E-commerce is awash in money, raising concerns about whether this is just another unsustainable internet trend headed for a bust.

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Cyber crimes caused by the insured's employees also get covered under the policy but would exclude the actual perpetrator.

Infosys Q2 results: 5 key takeaways

Infosys Q2 results: 5 key takeaways

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

IT major Infosys on Friday announced a 3.1% increase in profit to Rs 3,096 cr, besides announcing a 1:1 share bonus

TRAI bars differential tariff for Internet access

TRAI bars differential tariff for Internet access

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

TRAI said that Internet service providers would not be allowed to discriminate on pricing of data access for different web services.

Indian banks develop an appetite for start-ups

Indian banks develop an appetite for start-ups

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Lenders taking up incubator-style roles with small investments in start-ups

The terrifying prospect of more job losses

The terrifying prospect of more job losses

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'What we are going to see is a large number of white collar jobs getting lost.' 'Job loss can drive people to depression, drugs, alcoholism and even suicide as there is no one to turn to when they are down.' 'There is no in-between now -- things go from a luxurious lifestyle to no lifestyle.'

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Government seeks stakeholders' comments by Jan 30 on discussion paper.

Indian businesses turn sceptical on Modi's landmark tax reform

Indian businesses turn sceptical on Modi's landmark tax reform

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

India's existing web of federal and state sales taxes is levied at different stages of the supply chain and often results in double taxation, while forcing trucks to spend nearly a quarter of their road time in border checks or other inspections.

Despite ban, Uber, other taxis continue service

Despite ban, Uber, other taxis continue service

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Despite Uber facing a ban across many states, including Karnataka and Maharashtra, for Lingaraju, a driver employed by the company in Bengaluru, it is business as usual.

Interesting things Amazon chief said about India

Interesting things Amazon chief said about India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

As for his interest in space, Amazon founded Blue Origin, a privately funded aerospace company.

Information Technology: Boost for hardware, but disappointment for IT services

Information Technology: Boost for hardware, but disappointment for IT services

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The key proposals from the IT industry that were not addressed included removal of dual levies on software products