Cognizant Technology Solutions has disclosed in its latest regulatory filing that its Chief Executive Officer, Ravi Kumar, received a total annual compensation of $16.1 million for 2024, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. In 2023, Kumar’s total compensation stood at $22.6 million, boosted by a significant one-time equity award granted at the time
Kings and maharajas across history had a deep connection with gold. It wasn’t just about wealth. Possessing gold was a symbol of power and status for them. In modern times, gold is more than a mere symbol of wealth – it’s the most trusted haven to fall back upon in uncertain times. No wonder, gold
There is an important news for the employees of the central government. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has clarified that if monthly contribution is being deducted regularly from the salary of an employee under CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme), then it is mandatory to give him CGHS service card, even if he has
By Narry (Narsimha Rao Mannepalli) It’s the Annual earnings season for most of the Indian IT industry and would be a good checkpoint to reflect on where we are and what lies ahead of us. By all indications, FY 2026 is shaping up to be another year of muted growth for the Indian IT industry—likely
In the previous article we explored the concept of Bitcoin wallets—the digital storage mechanism for this emerging asset class. At first glance, this may not seem particularly groundbreaking; after all, we are already familiar with digital wallets offered by banks, PayPal, or Paytm for managing traditional fiat currency. However, to truly appreciate the innovation behind
T V Mohandas Pai, former CFO and board member at Infosys, has once again slammed tax authorities and the central as well as state governments for “oppressing” taxpayers and hounding them with “tax terrorism”. Tax terrorism refers to a situation when the process of tax collection becomes so complex and harsh that ordinary citizens get
IT services giant Infosys on Thursday announced that the company will release results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended March 31 on April 17, 2025. “Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, will announce results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2025 on Thursday, April 17, 2025
Focus on the small finance banking space. Nuvama Institutional Equities initiated its coverage on Jana Small Finance Bank with a ‘Buy’ rating. The brokerage firm sees an upside of 43% at a target price of Rs 600 from its current market price of Rs 419. Nuvama initiated coverage on the stock as it finds the
Retirement planning has become more important now than ever. Given the rising inflation, increase in life expectancy and limited social security facilities, retirement planning is no longer an option but a necessity. If you are in your 30s and want to have a strong retirement corpus at the age of 60, it is important to
From buzzing office towers in Gurugram to multi-crore luxury apartments in Delhi’s prime locations, NCR’s real estate market is scripting a tale of two booming segments. In the first half of 2025, the region not only recorded its highest-ever office leasing activity but also led the country in ultra-luxury home sales, according to a new
Indian equity markets closed the session on a higher note, scaling in the later hours of the trade. The Nifty 50 closed the session 0.24% higher at 25,523, and the Sensex ended the day 270 points higher at 83,712. In line with the overall market sentiments, the Nifty Bank settled over 300 points higher at
In recent months, many banks have cut their fixed deposit (FD) interest rates in the wake of the RBI’s 100 basis points cut in the repo rate since February 2025. Despite this, some banks are still offering attractive interest rates on fixed deposits for senior citizens. These banks are small finance banks, which always have
French IT services giant Capgemini has announced its plan to acquire India-based outsourcing firm WNS for $3.3 billion in cash. The deal values WNS shares at $76.50 each, reflecting a 17 per cent premium over its closing price on July 3. The transaction excludes WNS’s existing financial debt, Capgemini clarified in a press release issued
