Ayushman Baruah, Aneeka Chatterjee

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Indexation, A Plot Twist For Homebuyers

Indexation, A Plot Twist For Homebuyers

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2024

The finance minister clarified that indexation benefits offered until April 1, 2001 would be protected. This means older properties, including legacy assets, would benefit.

'We are trying and creating solutions for SME segment'

'We are trying and creating solutions for SME segment'

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2024

'The pricing model will be different. The product will be different.'

'Residential and hospitality are best-performing sectors'

'Residential and hospitality are best-performing sectors'

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2024

'The overall market cycle is very positive.'

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2024

High-end apartments, penthouses, and bungalows boasting amenities like swimming pools, expansive driveways, and premium interiors are becoming highly sought after.

Cognizant Tech to acquire Belcan for $1.3 bn in cash and stock

Cognizant Tech to acquire Belcan for $1.3 bn in cash and stock

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2024

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire global engineering company Belcan for about $1.3 billion (Rs 10,853.7 crore) in cash and stock. The transaction is expected to close in the September quarter. The total consideration includes $1.19 billion (Rs 9,935.31 crore) in cash and 1.47 million Cognizant shares, valued at $97 million (Rs 809.53 crore) based on the information technology services provider's closing share price on June 7, 2024.

United Breweries sees fizz in premium beer segment

United Breweries sees fizz in premium beer segment

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2024

Bengaluru-based United Breweries (UBL), makers of Kingfisher beer, is eying strong growth in the premium beer segment, driven by changing consumer preferences towards premiumisation. "Across categories, premiumisation is taking place as people are looking for better choices and beer is no different. "People are upgrading to better beer and newer brands. We have a good offering of premium brands - Kingfisher's premium variants are Ultra and Ultra Max," Vikram Bahl, chief marketing officer (CMO), UBL, said in an interview.

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2024

India's real estate market is poised for growth across categories - residential, commercial, and rental. Currently valued at Rs 24 trillion, or about $300 billion, it is projected to surge to $1.3 trillion by 2034, and then grow further to $5.17 trillion by 2047, indicates a report by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (Credai).

'We will continue to invest in commercial properties'

'We will continue to invest in commercial properties'

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2024

'A positive momentum in the southern market as far as leasing, absorption, and rentals are concerned.'

'Expect formulations biz to outpace API biz'

'Expect formulations biz to outpace API biz'

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2024

'API prices are dragging down margins and impacting our competitive ability.'

Breweries stir up barrels with mercury rising

Breweries stir up barrels with mercury rising

Rediff.com   6 May 2024

For all the livelong years it has been around, beer has been associated with leisure and relaxation. Of late, it has become more than just a beverage. Both amateurs and aficionados prefer an uncorked chilled beer to unwind on a sweltering hot day. As the temperature rises, the breweries gear up to capitalise on this growing trend.

Weak Demand Leads To Drop In Headcount At IT Majors

Weak Demand Leads To Drop In Headcount At IT Majors

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2024

While the current headcount reduction has more to do with slowing demand, the rise of artificial intelligence will impact jobs in the future.

'Our focus is on converting lands into projects'

'Our focus is on converting lands into projects'

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2024

'There has been a huge shift. Consumer needs and requirements have changed, and differ from city to city.'

Wipro's leadership crisis gets more severe with Thierry Delaporte's exit

Wipro's leadership crisis gets more severe with Thierry Delaporte's exit

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2024

The writing has been on the wall for some time. Exodus of senior leadership and growth behind its peers are reasons that have prompted Thierry Delaporte, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Wipro to resign, analysts said. Delaporte, Wipro's seventh CEO, also resigned without completing his five-year term, like his predecessor Abidali Neemuchwala decided to end his tenure prematurely in 2020. Phil Fersht, HFS Research CEO and chief analyst believes the change in leadership was at least six months overdue.

Tapping into India's talent, GCCs eye revenue goldmine

Tapping into India's talent, GCCs eye revenue goldmine

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2024

Global capability centres (GCCs) are increasingly looking to tap into revenue opportunities from the Indian market, which is already a critical talent hub. While capturing the potential of the Indian market has been in the works over the past few years, it's only of late that companies are gaining momentum. India is home to more than 1,580 GCCs, with a total market size of $46 billion and growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4 per cent, according to a Nasscom-Zinnov report.

How Co-living Is Helping Young Millennials

How Co-living Is Helping Young Millennials

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2024

'Factors such as working professionals seeking better lifestyles, traditional housing challenges, community and networking, and urban migration for jobs are driving the growth in the co-living segment.'

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2024

From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. While several citizens have taken to social media to urge Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make work from home mandatory for IT companies, it appears that hybrid mode will continue to be the norm for most - although with new water conservation measures in place. Co-working space provider Urban Vault has, for instance, installed smart water meters to detect leakage.

'Premium and luxury segments becoming more prominent in India'

'Premium and luxury segments becoming more prominent in India'

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2024

'The Indian economy is expected to grow in terms of per capita income and GDP, and with that, the luxury segment becomes more relevant.'

Wipro's health care deals get an artificial intelligence booster shot

Wipro's health care deals get an artificial intelligence booster shot

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2024

Information technology (IT) giant Wipro has a strong pipeline of large artificial intelligence (AI)-led deals in the health care vertical, according to a senior company executive. Health care stands as the third-largest vertical for Wipro, contributing roughly 14 per cent to the company's overall revenue. Moreover, while most other verticals reported negative growth, health care demonstrated robust growth of 9.9 per cent year-on-year and 7.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter in constant currency during the October-December quarter.

Techies, Want A Job At Marlabs?

Techies, Want A Job At Marlabs?

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2024

'The hiring in India will be primarily around skills in data engineering, AI, and product engineering.'

Karnataka's Locals Push Draws Flak

Karnataka's Locals Push Draws Flak

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2024

'Such steps would be a barrier and something people do not want.'