News for 'software firm'

Indian banking software, a hit abroad

Indian banking software, a hit abroad

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The size of the banking software application market globally is estimated to be at about $75 billion in 2007. The market is growing at about 5 per cent a year.

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The CVC had asked the CBI to probe the 'irregularities in the tendering process and award of contract and undue benefit caused to the SAP/IBM'.

Highest paymasters in the software sector

Highest paymasters in the software sector

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

The average Rs 6,20,000 per annum salary was significant, considering the 30-40 per cent annual incrase in the talent pool of the top 50 companies, a nation wide survey by IDC India for Cybermedia's flagship publication Dataquest said.

Karnataka rolls back quota bill for Kannadigas in jobs

Karnataka rolls back quota bill for Kannadigas in jobs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Karnataka government on Wednesday put the reservation bill for Kannadigas in private firms on hold amid fierce criticism from business leaders and tech tycoons.

Over 100,000 small and mid-sized firms flout GST e-invoicing rules

Over 100,000 small and mid-sized firms flout GST e-invoicing rules

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Over 100,000 small and medium-sized businesses are non-compliant with e-invoicing norms under the goods and services tax (GST) regime, a mandatory requirement for businesses with an annual turnover of over Rs 5 crore. E-invoicing provides real-time access to invoices that are prepared by the supplier on the purchase of goods, allowing faster accessibility to input tax credit, thereby limiting the manipulation of fake credit as it has to be generated before the transaction. "The default has been reported mainly in businesses with a turnover between Rs 5 crore and Rs 20 crore," a senior official informed

Japanese cos eye India for software development

Japanese cos eye India for software development

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

Japanese information technology companies are mapping out a new base to outsource software development in India, according to Nihon Keizai Shimbun Monday.

Subex in largest software buy abroad

Subex in largest software buy abroad

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Subex Azure, a telecom software product firm, is making the largest-ever overseas acquisition by an Indian software player by acquiring Canada-based Syndesis Limited for $164.5 million (around Rs 740 crore or Rs 7.4 billion) in an all-cash deal.

Reliance, Tata on TIME's list of world's most influential companies

Reliance, Tata on TIME's list of world's most influential companies

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Group have made it to the prestigious TIME's list of 100 World's Most Influential Companies of 2024. TIME called Reliance 'India's Juggernaut'. This is the second time that Reliance has found its way into the TIME list. Jio Platforms, the firm that holds digital properties of the conglomerate, was included in the inaugural TIME 100 Most Influential Companies List of 2021. Serum Institute is the other Indian company on the list.

Indian software market logs highest growth among BRICS

Indian software market logs highest growth among BRICS

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The revenue of Indian software market was at $4 billion in 2014.

Why there is a growing demand for software engineers in India

Why there is a growing demand for software engineers in India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

On LinkedIn, job postings for software engineers were the highest across multiple industries.

Pune car crash: Police quiz teen's grandfather; driver may be made witness

Pune car crash: Police quiz teen's grandfather; driver may be made witness

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The officer said that the driver may be presented in the court as a witness in the case.

India's software biz turned superstar after '91

India's software biz turned superstar after '91

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

'Firms such as Infosys, were started by people without instantly recognisable surnames. Our success motivated numerous new entrepreneurs,' writes Nandan Nilekani in his book Imagining India.

Security software mart to grow 40%

Security software mart to grow 40%

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

The security solutions software market in India is expected to touch $130 million by 2009 from $36.3 million in 2004 with the next wave of growth coming from small and medium enterprises, according to research firm IDC.

Entrepreneurs, $20 Bn Is Waiting For You

Entrepreneurs, $20 Bn Is Waiting For You

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'In the next 15-20 years, India will have at least 50 new (AI-driven) billion-dollar companies that are going to solve problems for the largest companies around the world.'

50 per cent of software in India illegal: KPMG

50 per cent of software in India illegal: KPMG

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Illegal and unlicensed software installations continue to be a problem and source of revenue loss for software companies worldwide.

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A judicial magistrate (first class) granted bail to the 17-year-old boy's father Vishal Agarwal, a prominent builder, and his grandfather, who were arrested in May-end and are currently in judicial custody.

Right to be forgotten goes before SC, Madras HC order stayed

Right to be forgotten goes before SC, Madras HC order stayed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

"How can a court order this? To say that the judgment, a public document, be pulled down will have very serious ramifications," said a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra after taking note of the submissions of Ikanoon Software Development Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based legal website.

Chennai man tops Asia's wealthiest under-40 list

Chennai man tops Asia's wealthiest under-40 list

Rediff.com11 May 2015

He topped the list with a personal fortune of $4 billion.

25 best-paying companies for software engineers

25 best-paying companies for software engineers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The well-known names such as Google, Apple, and Facebook do not feature in the top three companies!

Software revenue to surpass $232 bn in 2010

Software revenue to surpass $232 bn in 2010

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The enterprise software market is projected for continued growth in 2011 with revenue forecast to reach $246.6 billion.

'Free software is about freedom, not cost'

'Free software is about freedom, not cost'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

"Software patents are a killer for the economy in the end". It's natural to be surprised at this statement when most major global and Indian information technology firms -- right from IBM, Microsoft, Sun to Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Wipr

High-school students, HCL will make you software engineers

High-school students, HCL will make you software engineers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Indian IT major HCL Technologies will provide training for three months to 100 students each in its Lucknow and Madurai campuses.

Now, Morgan Stanley downgrades IT stocks

Now, Morgan Stanley downgrades IT stocks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Morgan Stanley's Asia and Global Emerging Markets Strategy Report downgraded software firms on valuation and earnings concerns.

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The value of the Indian Premier League went up 6.5 per cent to USD 16.4 billion (around Rs 134,858 crore) in 2024, according to a report by American investment bank Houlihan Lokey.

ITA Software buy: Google, US govt close to pact

ITA Software buy: Google, US govt close to pact

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The proposed agreement is not final, and could fall apart, the report noted.

US military buys social networking spy software

US military buys social networking spy software

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

The US Central Command has purchased the $2.7-million programme -- developed by San Diego firm Ntrepid -- which allows one military user to create multiple personas on internet and engage in extended online communications with terror suspects, The Washington Times reported.

Delhi HC awards Microsoft Rs 20 lakh in 12-yr-old copyright violation case

Delhi HC awards Microsoft Rs 20 lakh in 12-yr-old copyright violation case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday awarded Rs 20 lakh to Microsoft in damages in a 12-year-old copyright infringement suit. Microsoft said that a Mumbai-based firm was illegally using its software programs in which its copyrighted products, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and Windows Server were being reproduced and used for commercial purposes at the firm's offices. The court had on May 24, 2010, passed an injunction restraining the Mumbai firm from infringing the plaintiffs' software programs.

IT revival! Security software to top $16.5 billion

IT revival! Security software to top $16.5 billion

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

With a revival in demand for IT services, the global security software revenue is expected to grow by 11.3 per cent to cross $16.5 billion in 2010, says the research firm Gartner.

Indian software product sales double to $2.2bn in 2013: Nasscom

Indian software product sales double to $2.2bn in 2013: Nasscom

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

The $108 billion Indian IT-ITeS industry is also witnessing the rise of tier II and III cities like Kochi, Ahmedabad and Kolkata as product hubs.

What IT firms are doing to optimise staff costs

What IT firms are doing to optimise staff costs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Already 15-20 per cent of the workforce, earlier used to be procured from staffing firms and subcontractors, are replaced by freelancers tapped from platforms like Topcoder, GitHub, and Upwork.

How to pick the right software: Tips for investors

How to pick the right software: Tips for investors

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

For investors and traders, who want to do technical analysis, there are a number of software packages for intra-day charting and end-of-day (EOD) software.

Infosys profit jumps 30% to Rs 7,969 crore in Q4

Infosys profit jumps 30% to Rs 7,969 crore in Q4

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

IT company Infosys on Thursday said its consolidated profit jumped 30 per cent to Rs 7,969 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 2024. The company posted a profit of Rs 6,128 crore in the same period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing. The consolidated revenue of Infosys during the reported quarter increased by 1.3 per cent to Rs 37,923 crore from Rs 37,441 crore in the same quarter a year ago.

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Could it be about clout? Given its size and influence, RIL doesn't need the media for that, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekhar.

Sensex crosses 73K for 1st time; Nifty scales 22K

Sensex crosses 73K for 1st time; Nifty scales 22K

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Among the Sensex firms, Wipro jumped over 6 per cent after the IT company's December quarter earnings beat estimates. The other prominent gainers were HCL Technologies, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries.

Cut software piracy to boost IT sector growth: IDC

Cut software piracy to boost IT sector growth: IDC

Rediff.com23 Apr 2003

India can create 50,000 new software jobs, add $2.1 billion to its GDP and generate an additional $92 million in taxes if it brings down software piracy by 10 per cent to 60 per cent during the next four years

Infosys doubles its deposits with ICICI

Infosys doubles its deposits with ICICI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Among public sector banks, Infosys has kept the majority of its deposits with Punjab National Bank.

This diwali is brighter for software majors

This diwali is brighter for software majors

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

With the festival of lights just around the corner, things this year are looking brighter and sweeter for the software majors compared to one that went by, when they were struggling to grapple with the effects of the global meltdown.