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IT firms continue to gain market share

IT firms continue to gain market share

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Private sector has continued to look at outsourcing and offshoring, despite government's measures.

TCS offers jobs to 43,600 engineering graduates

TCS offers jobs to 43,600 engineering graduates

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest information technology (IT) services provider, said it had so far made campus offers to 43,600 engineering freshers for 2012-13, higher than the 37,800 offers made this year.

CAT 2011 topper: IIM-Calcutta is the best for finance

CAT 2011 topper: IIM-Calcutta is the best for finance

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Kolkata software engineer who scored a perfect 100 percentile in CAT 2011 says that he is looking forward to he wants to be an investment banker and will join IIM-Calcutta because it is the best management institute to study finance.

Top 10 Indian cos added Rs 1.35 lakh cr in market value last week

Top 10 Indian cos added Rs 1.35 lakh cr in market value last week

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The market valuation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) jumped Rs 31,294.89 crore to Rs 8,25,149.40 crore while Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) added Rs 28,464.11 crore to take its market valuation to Rs 11,33,168.55 crore.

Tatas outdo Sensex under Chandrasekaran, but more dependent on TCS

Tatas outdo Sensex under Chandrasekaran, but more dependent on TCS

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Tata group companies have outperformed the broader market over the past four years, under the chairmanship of N Chandrasekaran. However, the group's fortunes rely heavily on the performance of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) now, as compared to the past. The combined market capitalisation of the group's listed companies has nearly doubled in the last four years, against a 77 per cent rally in the benchmark Sensex during the period. The overall market value of 16 key group firms - excluding listed subsidiaries of such entities - stood at Rs 16.8 trillion as of Friday. This was close to 2x the Rs 8.45 trillion as of February 21, 2017 - the day Chandrasekaran took charge as chairman of Tata Sons.

Ratan Tata's journey is inspirational: Adi Godrej

Ratan Tata's journey is inspirational: Adi Godrej

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Few businessmen demonstrate the zeal that he does for innovating for the bottom of the pyramid, says Adi Godrej.

RIL again becomes most valued firm by market valuation

RIL again becomes most valued firm by market valuation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Since August 9, RIL shares have gone up by over 11 per cent.

Why TCS failed to impress post-Infosys cheer

Why TCS failed to impress post-Infosys cheer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Posts a fall in net profit sequentially despite clocking higher volume growth.

TCS overtakes RIL as India's most valued firm

TCS overtakes RIL as India's most valued firm

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Tata group firm TCS on Wednesday replaced Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries as the country's most valued company in terms of market capitalisation, as investors rallied behind the shares of the IT giant.

We will try our best to retain performers: TCS

We will try our best to retain performers: TCS

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

India's largest information technology services provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), beat analyst expectations on both net profit and operating margins during the fourth quarter ending March 31.

Indian IT firms step up hiring in the US

Indian IT firms step up hiring in the US

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

The Durbin-Grassley Bill might have fallen through but large Indian information technology service providers are taking no more chance of being seen as job snatchers in the US.

TCS Q3 net profit rises 12.2%; board approves Rs 18,000-cr share buyback

TCS Q3 net profit rises 12.2%; board approves Rs 18,000-cr share buyback

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday reported a 12.2 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 9,769 crore for the December 2021 quarter, and announced Rs 18,000-crore buyback offer for its shareholders at Rs 4,500 per scrip. The country's largest software services firm had logged a net profit of Rs 8,701 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue of the Mumbai-based firm grew 16.3 per cent in the quarter under review to Rs 48,885 crore from Rs 42,015 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, TCS said in a regulatory filing.

S Ramadorai on life after TCS

S Ramadorai on life after TCS

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

S Ramadorai is now the vice-chairman of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) after being its MD and CEO for a decade. He is also advisor to the Prime Minister on the National Skill Development Council (NSDC).

Ramadorai hands over TCS reins to 'Chandra'

Ramadorai hands over TCS reins to 'Chandra'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

S Ramadorai has bid farewell to Tata Consultancy Services after being with the organisation for 37 years.

TCS becomes India's 2nd most valued company

TCS becomes India's 2nd most valued company

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The market capitalisation of a listed company corresponds to the cumulative market price of all its shares.

IT job placements: What you must know

IT job placements: What you must know

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Major IT companies are now hiring in large numbers from single engineering college campuses across the country. Careers360 finds out how to make the cut

Is the fall in information technology stocks overdone?

Is the fall in information technology stocks overdone?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

After a sharp correction over the last few months, analysts seem to be turning cautiously optimistic on the information technology (IT) sector and suggest there could be trading opportunities in select counters despite revenue and growth concerns that still plague the sector. "IT stocks valuations have corrected 17 per cent-49 per cent and stock prices have corrected 9 - 42 per cent since mid-December 2021. Nifty IT index valuation has corrected by 27 per cent and price by 21 per cent. "About two quarters ago, we made a case that valuation drivers have peaked.

TCS bets big on 'SME Cloud'

TCS bets big on 'SME Cloud'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country's largest information technology (IT) services provider, has planned to launch what it terms 'SME Cloud' in a fortnight. Under which, it would provide hosted services for enterprises having a Rs 50-500 crore turnover.

No place for Big 3 in first UID project

No place for Big 3 in first UID project

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys Technologies and Wipro were eliminated from the selection process for the project on technical grounds. Another IT major, HCL Technologies, was also rejected. The size of the project is not yet known.

TCS bags Rs 85 cr project from Indian Bank

TCS bags Rs 85 cr project from Indian Bank

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Tata Consultancy Services TCS) said it has bagged a Rs 85-crore three-year deal for implementing smart card-based Financial Inclusion Solution (FIS) for Indian Bank.

Why you shouldn't lie on your CV

Why you shouldn't lie on your CV

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

There have been numerous instances where employees were asked to leave when the information they have shared with the prospective employer has been found to be fraudulent. Background checks are getting more common as companies look to protect their interests and their clients' interests. So, watch what you claim on your CV.

TCS' PADA deal comes under Conservative fire

TCS' PADA deal comes under Conservative fire

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The 600-million (approximately Rs 4,100 crore) UK Personal Accounts Delivery Authority (PADA) deal, which was recently awarded to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to administer the National Employee Savings Trust (NEST) scheme for 10 years, has come under the scanner of the Conservative Party.

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.

Six of top-10 most valued firms add Rs 91,629 cr in m-cap

Six of top-10 most valued firms add Rs 91,629 cr in m-cap

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Six of the top-10 most valued domestic firms added Rs 91,629.38 crore cumulatively in market valuation last week, with ICICI Bank and Tata Consultancy Services clocking maximum gains. During the last week, which was holiday-truncated, the Sensex rallied 929.83 points or 2.10 per cent. The list of gainers had Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Infosys, ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel.

Competition to impact margins: Tata

Competition to impact margins: Tata

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

The Indian information technology (IT) industry will need to move up the value chain to tackle competition from countries like China, Philippines and Vietnam, said Ratan Tata. The Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) chairman was addressing the 15th annual general meeting (AGM) of the company.

Ramadorai is PM's advisor on skills

Ramadorai is PM's advisor on skills

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Vice Chairman S Ramadorai has been appointed advisor to Prime Minister Manomhan Singh on skill development. Ramadorai will enjoy the rank equivalent to a cabinet minister.

M-cap of eight of top-10 most valued firms zooms Rs 1.90 lakh cr

M-cap of eight of top-10 most valued firms zooms Rs 1.90 lakh cr

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued companies zoomed Rs 190,571.55 crore last week, with Bajaj Finance emerging as the biggest gainer, reflecting bullish investor sentiment. While Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) witnessed erosion in their market capitalisation, rest of the eight companies including Hindustan Unilever Limited, HDFC, ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel emerged as gainers. The market valuation of Bajaj Finance jumped Rs 35,878.56 crore to Rs 2,63,538.56 crore, becoming the biggest gainer among the top-10 most valued firms.

How TCS is helping clients digitise their work models

How TCS is helping clients digitise their work models

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Moving over 520,000 employees to a digital work model is no mean feat. Having done so, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is taking these learnings to help clients digitise their work models. Swiss Re is one such client. For the global information technology services firm with a headcount of 528,748 as of end-September, the shift to a single human resource (HR) platform started a few months before the pandemic started, when TCS moved its HR solutions to Microsoft's platform. Siva Ganesan, global head, Microsoft business unit, TCS, still remembers the early days when TCS embarked upon a move from an existing software platform to a digital medium for communications on a Microsoft Office platform.

TCS CEO's maximum salary limit rises 66.6%

TCS CEO's maximum salary limit rises 66.6%

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The board of directors of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has revised the maximum salary limit of chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director N Chandrasekaran to Rs 10,00,000 per month.

TCS may hire 11,000 this quarter

TCS may hire 11,000 this quarter

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

India's largest information technology (IT) services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), may hire close to 11,000 employees in the January-March 2010 quarter. Close to 8,300 staffers are expected to be recruited from campuses, while 3,000 would be laterals or experienced hands.

Data centre outsourcing can work

Data centre outsourcing can work

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

More and more companies are opting for outsourcing data centres. Data centre operators are also called managed service providers (MSPs). These MSPs include Reliance Communications (RCom), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bharti, Netcore, and Ctrl S. The biggest outsourcers are enterprises, banks and financial institutions. IT managers in the Asia-Pacific region rely on outsourcing data centre operations more than their peers.

TCS Q4 net up 31.1% at Rs 2,623 crore

TCS Q4 net up 31.1% at Rs 2,623 crore

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Excellent execution and a constant focus on the customer has helped TCS.

IT biggies' net in line with expectations

IT biggies' net in line with expectations

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Despite wage hikes, an appreciating rupee, and fewer working days nibbling at their profit margins during the quarter ended December 31, 2007, the five IT majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys Technologies, Wipro, Satyam Computer Services and HCL Technologies posted revenue and net profit figures that were in line with market expectations.

TCS Q3 net up 30% at Rs 2,370 cr

TCS Q3 net up 30% at Rs 2,370 cr

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Tata Consultancy Services posted 29.93 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,369.83 crore (Rs 23.69 billion) for the third quarter ended December 31, 2010. The company has announced 200 per cent dividend. It has declared the third interim dividend of Rs 2 per equity share of Re 1 each.

This is the most challenging time: TCS

This is the most challenging time: TCS

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Compared to the last 40 years (of TCS' existence), this is by far the most challenging time. The last nine months, in particular, were quite challenging. Some of our top financial services customers were in a difficult situation.

Now, green bucks for IT companies

Now, green bucks for IT companies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

Indian IT companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, Infosys and Satyam, besides MNCs such as IBM, are working towards becoming carbon neutral while simultaneously converting their expertise in this area to help global companies become environment-friendly.

Why Indian MBAs and engineers love Google

Why Indian MBAs and engineers love Google

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Google has emerged as top choice in the Top 100 Ideal Employer Rankings in a survey conducted among Indian management and engineering students.

IT cos on a hiring spree from small towns

IT cos on a hiring spree from small towns

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Scouting for talent in metros and larger towns is expensive. The cost of acquiring candidates at the entry level jobs for most IT, ITeS companies is estimated to be 15-17 per cent less than those in the metros and tier 1 cities.

Ramadorai set to become BSE chairman

Ramadorai set to become BSE chairman

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

S Ramadorai, vice-chairman of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is set to become non-executive chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) following the exit of Jagdish Capoor last week on health grounds.Ramadorai will join BSE board on Monday and assume the role of chairman later.

TCS to review salary hike soon

TCS to review salary hike soon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The country's largest software vendor Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday said it will review salary increment plans by this month-end as signs of revival of demand in the sector get stronger by the day.