7 college dropouts who are now billionaires in India
The richest man in India, 2nd Richest Man in Asia and 22nd richest person in the world, (according to Forbes) Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani is a college dropout.
Jan 17, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
Mukesh Ambani's wealth equals Estonia's GDP, Azim Premji's networth more than Mozambique's: Forbes
Industrialist Mukesh Ambani, who has been named India's richest person for the 9th year in a row with a sharp increase in networth to USD 22.7 billion, has fortune that is equal to Estonia's GDP, says Forbes India.
Oct 20, 2016, 17:25 PM IST
Azim Premji, Shiv Nadar in Forbes 100 richest tech tycoons list
The '100 Richest Tech Billionaires In The World 2016' list has been topped by Microsoft founder Bill Gates with an estimated fortune of USD 78 billion.
Aug 11, 2016, 11:46 AM IST
Wipro Q1 net profit dips 6.7% to Rs 2,059 crore
Its total income from operations rose 10.7 percent to Rs 13,697.6 crore for the said quarter, from Rs 12,370.6 crore in the April-June 2015 quarter.
Jul 19, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
US market sluggish for Wipro in H1 2016: Azim Premji
Wipro Chief Azim Premji Monday said the US market has been sluggish in the first half of 2016 after posting growth of 2.4 percent in the previous year but the growth is expected to pick up in the remaining 6 months.
Jul 18, 2016, 23:51 PM IST
Wipro Q4 net falls 1.6% to Rs 2,235 crore, revenue up 12.9%
The company's revenue, however, rose 12.9 percent to Rs 13,741.7 crore during the reported quarter, from Rs 12,171.4 crore in the year-ago period.
Apr 20, 2016, 19:02 PM IST
Wipro appoints PayPal exec Patrick Dupuis to Board
Country's third largest software services firm Wipro today said it has roped in financial and business strategist Patrick Dupuis as an independent Board member.
Mar 30, 2016, 18:47 PM IST
Wipro picks up minority stake in US-based Emailage
This investment is in line with Wipro's strategy to participate in the external innovation ecosystem, for which the company has set up Wipro Ventures.
Mar 14, 2016, 21:19 PM IST
Wipro to acquire US-based HealthPlan Services for Rs 3,150 crore
HealthPlan Services employs over 2,000 associates. It offers technology platforms to health insurance companies (payers) in the individual, group and ancillary markets.
Feb 11, 2016, 18:21 PM IST
Wipro to hire 25,000 techies in Karnataka: Azim Premji
The city-headquartered Wipro group has global IT services, consumer care and lighting, aerospace and healthcare systems business with the US-based GE, among others.
Feb 03, 2016, 17:02 PM IST
Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji, Dilip Shanghvi among world's 50 wealthiest people
Three Indians - Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji and Dilip Shanghvi - have made it to a global list of 50 wealthiest people that is topped by Bill Gates.
Jan 28, 2016, 12:46 PM IST
Top 10 Most Generous Indians
Hurun India Philanthropy List has brought out the ranking of the most generous individuals from India.
Jan 12, 2016, 13:31 PM IST
Azim Premji most generous Indian for third consecutive year; Mukesh Ambani ranks sixth
Azim Premji has donated Rs 27,514 crore for education.
Jan 09, 2016, 13:29 PM IST
PE investments seen at record $20 bn this year
An interesting trend in PE and Venture Capital investments this year was the involvement of high net worth individuals.
Dec 27, 2015, 11:41 AM IST
India's Top 10 Richest People in 2015
Mukesh Ambani has retained the tag as India’s richest for the ninth year in a row with a net worth of USD 18.9 billion even as declining macroeconomic barometers flattened the fortunes of the count
Dec 05, 2015, 13:17 PM IST
Wipro to acquire Germany's cellent AG for Rs 518 crore
Country's third largest software services firm Wipro Wednesday said it will acquire German IT consulting firm cellent AG for 73.5 million euros (about Rs 518 crore).
Dec 02, 2015, 23:22 PM IST
ICICI Bank stock gains 2% on stake sale
Shares of ICICI Bank on Tuesday surged nearly 2 percent on the bourses after the company said it will sell 6 per cent stake in its life insurance arm ICICI Prudential Life for about Rs 1,950 crore.
Nov 17, 2015, 12:33 PM IST
Azim Premji's invesment firm puts in Rs 216 cr in Super Vasmol 33 maker
Hair-care player Hygienic Research Institute (HRI) Monday said Wipro chairman Azim Premji's investment firm has invested Rs 216 crore in it.
Oct 26, 2015, 21:48 PM IST
Wipro to train 10,000 on digital technologies this year
Software services firm Wipro Wednesday said it has launched a programme to train around 10,000 employees in digital technologies during the year.
Oct 21, 2015, 23:24 PM IST
Wipro Q2 net profit up 7.2% at Rs 2,235 crore, furloughs to impact Q3
Country's third largest software services firm Wipro Wednesday reported a 7.2 percent growth in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,235.4 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2015.
Oct 21, 2015, 17:42 PM IST
