Ishita Ayan Dutt And Shivani Shinde

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Tata Steel's Q4 Net Profit Jumps 125% on Higher Volumes, Cost Cuts

Tata Steel's Q4 Net Profit Jumps 125% on Higher Volumes, Cost Cuts

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

Tata Steel reported a significant 124.9 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to 2,925.74 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, driven by higher volumes and an improved product mix in India, alongside planned cost reductions across its global operations.

Suvendu Adhikari: From Mamata's Minister To West Bengal Chief Minister

Suvendu Adhikari: From Mamata's Minister To West Bengal Chief Minister

Rediff.com   7 days ago

In West Bengal's political circles, it was widely believed that after Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikhari was perhaps the only leader with a truly significant mass base of his own.

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

Rediff.com   4 May 2026

Under the TMC, Bengal has seen expansion of welfare, but not big-ticket private investment.

LTM to introduce 'Blueverse Credit' AI-linked pricing model in FY27

LTM to introduce 'Blueverse Credit' AI-linked pricing model in FY27

Rediff.com   4 May 2026

IT services major LTM is set to introduce a new pricing framework, 'Blueverse Credit', in the first quarter of FY27, aiming to align monetisation with the growing adoption of agentic artificial intelligence.

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2026

Recent controversies at major IT firms like TCS and Infosys have highlighted a persistent gap between workplace conduct policies and their implementation in corporate India. While companies assert zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination, employees and experts point to uneven enforcement and the need to embed ethical behaviour into organisational culture.

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

Recent controversies at major IT firms like TCS and Infosys have highlighted a persistent gap between workplace conduct policies and their implementation in corporate India. While companies assert zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination, employees and experts point to uneven enforcement and the need to embed ethical behaviour into organisational culture.

Why You Should Seriously Consider AI As A Career

Why You Should Seriously Consider AI As A Career

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

Growth in AI engineering hiring is being driven by rapid AI adoption across organisations of all sizes, said the LinkedIn report.

West Bengal Elections: Time For Singur To Move On

West Bengal Elections: Time For Singur To Move On

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

Years after the Nano exit, Singur's farmers now seek industry and jobs, as the land remains caught between failed promises and political contest.

TCS Makes 25,000 Fresher Offers

TCS Makes 25,000 Fresher Offers

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2026

These offers provide some relief to engineering students impacted by the uptake in artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

TCS announces annual salary hikes, prioritises AI skills

TCS announces annual salary hikes, prioritises AI skills

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced annual salary hikes effective April 1, with top performers receiving double-digit increases, while also renewing its multi-year strategic partnership with UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) to support its omnichannel and data-driven transformation with AI.

Rupee likely to stabilise at 92-93 per dollar: EAC-PM chairman

Rupee likely to stabilise at 92-93 per dollar: EAC-PM chairman

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2026

S Mahendra Dev, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, expressed confidence that the rupee would stabilise around the 92-93 level against the US dollar, despite geopolitical tensions, and that foreign investment flows would return.

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2026

For engineers across the country, the Oracle job cuts served as a rude reminder of what the AI era has in store for the tech world.

Dream Sports pivots to fintech, AI, and sports entertainment after gaming ban

Dream Sports pivots to fintech, AI, and sports entertainment after gaming ban

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2026

Following a ban on real-money gaming, Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11, is strategically expanding its portfolio across 11 companies, including a new venture into wealth management and stockbroking, with a focus on serving a mass user base through AI-first solutions, cofounder Harsh Jain confirmed.

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2026

Tea planters in Darjeeling have raised that a shortage of commercial LPG, triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, could hit tea processing during the first flush, the delicate early-season harvest that commands the highest premiums and often sets the tone for the year.

Licious bets big on micro mkts within cities

Licious bets big on micro mkts within cities

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2026

Direct-to-consumer meat and seafood platform Licious is betting big on "micro markets" within cities as the next lever of growth.

'As AI grows, legacy will compress': Noshir Kaka, McKinsey

'As AI grows, legacy will compress': Noshir Kaka, McKinsey

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2026

'The reality is that every one of us will be pushed to learn and relearn faster than ever before. Some people will rise to that challenge. Some may not. But the opportunity itself is massive,' says Noshir Kaka, senior partner, McKinsey.

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2026

'When it comes to enterprise context, there is a big lag between how fast technology is evolving and how it is getting deployed at the end of the day. That is where the challenge is going to be.'

Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2026

'India is often skipping legacy cycles and moving directly to advanced AI-driven operations.'

'GST rate cuts are beginning to translate into higher consumption'

'GST rate cuts are beginning to translate into higher consumption'

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2026

'Despite a challenging FMCG environment, ITC Foods has grown at or above the industry rate.'

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take Quick Commerce Route

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take Quick Commerce Route

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2026

Through its cloud kitchens, ITC is building a portfolio of shorter shelf-life offerings and selling them through quick commerce platforms.