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India has 43% of global IoT market: Survey

India has 43% of global IoT market: Survey

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Persistent, L&T Technology and TechM named among leading service providers

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.

Over 80% engineering graduates in India unemployable: Study

Over 80% engineering graduates in India unemployable: Study

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

The finding is part of Aspiring Minds National Employability Report

Infosys employees can now don casuals on weekdays

Infosys employees can now don casuals on weekdays

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The new move is expected to help boost employee morale.

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

Factors that boosted Oct services PMI to 8-month high

Factors that boosted Oct services PMI to 8-month high

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

India's services industry expanded at its fastest pace in eight months in October as new business rose with discounting probably stoking demand, a survey showed on Wednesday.

'India is net job creator for US companies not the other way round'

'India is net job creator for US companies not the other way round'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The US has emerged as a preferred destination for Indian investment. In fact, India now ranks second, behind the UAE, in the list of fastest-growing foreign investors in the US, he argued in his article.

Wipro gets serious about financial services segment

Wipro gets serious about financial services segment

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Wipro is trying to strengthen its presence in the banking, financial services and insurance segment by increasing its revenue share on par with other leading Indian information technology service companies.

Wipro looks to gain ground in BFSI segment

Wipro looks to gain ground in BFSI segment

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Wipro is trying to strengthen its presence in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) segment by increasing its revenue share on par with other leading Indian information technology (IT) service companies.

Early birds of December quarter fail to cheer

Early birds of December quarter fail to cheer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Combined net profit up 7.4% over a year ago, versus 11.2% in Q2.

TCS stock hits lifetime high after stellar results

TCS stock hits lifetime high after stellar results

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Shares of India's largest information technology services company Tata Consultancy Services spurted by 20 per cent to touch an all-time high in early trade on the BSE on Friday, boosted by smart growth in net profit for the first quarter of FY2011-12, which analysts termed as above market expectations.

Extend benefits: IT sector

Extend benefits: IT sector

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

IT sector wants STPI benefits extended for one year in this Budget.

US trade team to learn Mumbai dabbawallahs' secrets

US trade team to learn Mumbai dabbawallahs' secrets

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke's robust meetings in Mumbai, includes a bilateral with the Governor of the RBIndia Dr D Subbarao and senior officials at the Department of Atomic Energy and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, in addition to speeches to the Federation of the Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the National Association of Software and Service Companies, will also be punctuated with an interaction with the dabbawallahs or tiffin caterers.

Indian IT firms eye robotics, driverless cars for next round of growth

Indian IT firms eye robotics, driverless cars for next round of growth

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The catchwords today are digital, analytics, robotics.

Wipro shares surge nearly 8% post Q3 earnings

Wipro shares surge nearly 8% post Q3 earnings

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Shares of IT services major Wipro on Monday surged nearly 8 per cent after the company reported an 8 per cent growth in consolidated net profit in the December quarter.

Indian IT firms look West for patents

Indian IT firms look West for patents

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

The industry has registered a 29-fold increase in patents over 2005-2008.

First Asian city to host Gay Games

First Asian city to host Gay Games

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event.

Infotech in 2020: The $300 billion question

Infotech in 2020: The $300 billion question

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

A National Association of Software and Services Companies study done by McKinsey suggests that the industry has quadrupled its gross domestic product contribution to four per cent, contributed to 45 per cent of all incremental urban employment created in the last 10 years, employed over two million people and gave impetus to new entrepreneurs, and increased the number of tertiary education institutions in the country.

Vajpayee: The father of 2nd generation economic reforms

Vajpayee: The father of 2nd generation economic reforms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Modelled loosely around the National Highway System of the US, he in 2001 launched the Golden Quadrilateral and the North-South & East-West Corridor projects to build 4/6 lane highways between four top metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata as well as from Srinagar to Kanyakumari and Porbandar to Silchar.

Services activity jumps to over 3-year high in March

Services activity jumps to over 3-year high in March

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

A reading above 50 indicates expansion while a one below this level means contraction.

The man who shaped Wipro's IT business

The man who shaped Wipro's IT business

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Banerjee was one of the people instrumental in shaping the future of Wipro's IT business in its early days.

IT: New segments to bring 80% fresh opportunities

IT: New segments to bring 80% fresh opportunities

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

National Association of Software & Services Companies president Som Mittal said that growth has come back to India's IT and ITeS industry and 'the growth is going to be very different from the growth that we had in the past'.

Bharti Airtel to invest $600 mn in Nigeria

Bharti Airtel to invest $600 mn in Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

India's largest cellular service company Bharti Airtel will invest $600 million in Nigeria's mobile market following its take over of Zain Telecom's African business for around SUD 10.7 billion.

'Devalue the Rupee by 24%'

'Devalue the Rupee by 24%'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'You need to devalue the currency, ignite inflation, which then begins to oil the wheels of the economy.' 'Without that this severe recession is not going to reverse.'

Ketan Parekh link surfaces in realty scam

Ketan Parekh link surfaces in realty scam

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

CBI officials, however, said no such evidence had so far been found. CBI, on receiving a tipoff from its sources, found that a private financial services company, its chairman and managing director, and other associates were allegedly bribing senior officials of public sector banks and financial institutions for facilitating largescale corporate loans.

The vanishing middle manager

The vanishing middle manager

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Can business schools re-invent their role, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

The man who donated a Rs 8-cr garland to Lord Balaji

The man who donated a Rs 8-cr garland to Lord Balaji

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Raju's grandfather had commissioned a similar sahasra nama mala for Lord Balaji 50 years ago. Raju now wanted to offer a new garland.

Why Premji's dual CEO model for Wipro failed

Why Premji's dual CEO model for Wipro failed

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Many analysts say the management structure was faulty, as the model can work at best as a stop-gap arrangement.

Gender inclusivity: IBM bags 2 awards

Gender inclusivity: IBM bags 2 awards

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

IBM India won the award in 'Best IT Services and Products Company' category and IBM Daksh in 'Best BPO Company'.

Flexible work plan for women raising family mooted

Flexible work plan for women raising family mooted

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Nasscom, the information technology and BPO industry body, on Monday favoured a flexible work atmosphere for women engaged in raising their family to curb dropout rates and boost their numbers in mid-level and senior management positions in companies.

Wipro, Tata Steel, Tata Power in world's most ethical cos' list

Wipro, Tata Steel, Tata Power in world's most ethical cos' list

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Three Indian companies Wipro, Tata Steel and Tata Power have been named among the World's Most Ethical Companies.

Who will be the big sectoral gainers in 2019?

Who will be the big sectoral gainers in 2019?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

There are also signs that the private sector investment cycle is slowly coming back, as capacity utilisation figures across industry continue to slowly creep up. A pickup in investments will front load profitability, says Akash Prakash.

No surprises for people! Only 18% grads fit for IT jobs

No surprises for people! Only 18% grads fit for IT jobs

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

As per the study of over 40,000 technical graduates by assessment technology company Aspiring Minds, a majority of fresh engineering graduates require additional training to be eligible for any job in the IT/ITeS sector.

Obama visit: Nasscom to raise outsourcing issue

Obama visit: Nasscom to raise outsourcing issue

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

President Obama is scheduled to arrive in India on November 6.

Indian IT firms look beyond North America, EU

Indian IT firms look beyond North America, EU

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Browbeaten by recession and anxiety about mounting protectionism in key markets have led Indian information technology (IT) companies to extend their reach in the countries of Africa, the West Asia and Asia Pacific.

Wipro plans second pay rise in October

Wipro plans second pay rise in October

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Sources in the company said the company had already started appraisals to give the hike from October. The Azim Premji-owned company -- which also has interests in consumer care, lighting and engineering equipment -- usually gives salary hikes to its offshore employees in October and onsite employees in January.

Two DTH operators begin unbundled services

Two DTH operators begin unbundled services

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

With the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) directive for operators offering digital television services to allow consumers to select and pay subscription for channels they choose to watch, instead of offering only bundled packages, direct-to-home (DTH) service companies have begun rolling out the services.

TCS to hire 50% more students for 2011-12

TCS to hire 50% more students for 2011-12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country's largest information technology services company, will hire 50 per cent more students from campuses for 2011-12.