Rising from near-death in 2014, Aadhaar eyes 100-cr milestone

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 13:37

It was billed as just another identity number at the start and critics were seen writing its epitaph in 2014, but Aadhaar laid a strong foundation for itself and is set to be a preferred tool for various people- focussed initiatives of the government in the new year.

Infosys founders fully committed to management, it's all good: Sikka

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 20:37

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka Wednesday said the founders of India's second largest IT services firm Infosys still remain committed to the firm and the sold stock will be used for philanthropic purposes.

Vishal Sikka welcomes share sale by Infosys co-founders

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 23:16

As four founder families sold part of their Infosys holdings Monday, CEO Vishal Sikka said monetisation of shares for philanthropic and entrepreneurship purposes was in line with the company's values.

Infosys' shares end nearly 5% down as founders sell shares

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 19:49

Shares of IT services major Infosys fell nearly 5 percent Monday, wiping out Rs 11,611 crore from its market valuation, after its co-founders N R Narayana Murthy and Nandan Nilekani along with their family members, sold shares worth Rs 6,484 crore.

Infosys founders sell stakes for $1 bn; investors lose $2 bn

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 17:24

A total of 3.26 crore shares, accounting for over 5.5 percent stake in the company, were sold through multiple deals by Murthy, Nilekani, Dinesh and some of their family members, as well as wife of Shibulal.

Nilekani ready to contest Lok Sabha polls, to join Congress

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 19:48

Ending speculation about his foray into politics, billionaire Infosys co-founder and head of Aadhar programme Nandan Nilekani on Friday said he would join the Congress and was ready to contest the Lok Sabha polls.

Nandan Nilekani wants to contest Lok Sabha polls, Congress willing

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 12:48

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani is likely to become the first IT czar to contest Lok Sabha Elections.

Will support Nilekani if he fights elections: Gopalakrishnan

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 18:06

Infosys Vice-Chairman and CII President S Gopalakrishnan today said he will support Nandan Nilekani if his former colleague decides to fight elections.

Nandan Nilekani as PM candidate? Congress dismisses talk as `hypothetical`

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 08:53

Congress rejected as "hypothetical" talk of Nandan Nilekani being made the party`s PM candidate.

Talk of Nilekani being made PM candidate `hypothetical`: Congress

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 21:21

Congress on Wednesday dismissed as "hypothetical" talk of Nandan Nilekani being made the PM candidate.

Nandan Nilekani as PM candidate? `Congress keen to commit suicide`

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 12:34

Reacting on the rumours that Congress may name Nandan Nilekani as its candidate for Prime Minister, Janata Dal (United) MP Shivanand Tiwari said the move could be suicidal for the party.

Aadhaar can help in creating national health record system

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 15:36

Aadhaar card could serve as a platform for innovations in health sector by facilitating to create a national portable health record system that can help monitoring epidemics and drug efficacy, UIADI chairman Nandan Nilekani said on Friday.