STPI benefits may live beyond 2009 for SMEs /New York firm to invest $250 Mn in Bharti Infratel/eInfochips sets sights on buyouts in India, U.S.

Daily Dose |   February 06 2008

>> TOP NEWS STPI benefits may live beyond 2009 for SMEs Small and medium enterprises (SME) in the software export business may continue to enjoy income-tax benefits beyond the 2009. New York firm to invest $250 Mn in Bharti Infratel New York-based private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Wednesday said it is investing $250 million in Bharti Infratel. eInfochips sets sights on buyouts in India, U.S. Ahmedabad based eInfochips is planning to make a high-speed growth during the next financial year. >> TECHNOLOGY Compulink bags SKS Microfinance contract Compulink Systems has announced inking a contract with Hyderabad-based SKS Microfinance for developing its business applications. IBS Software to open new centre in Bangalore Kerala-based IBS Software Services, a provider of new-generation IT solutions, plans to open a new development centre in Bangalore by next month. >> BUSINESS Bose India expanding India presence Acoustics major Bose India may have wound up its research and development operations in Bangalore. Mindteck acquires Infotech Consulting Strengthening its global outlook, Mindteck, a global IT services company has acquired Infotech Consulting, a U.S. based multi disciplined technology service firm. >> VENTURE NEWS Global IPOs dip to three-year low The global IPO activity was seen moving in a downward curve in this year, suffering a three-year low with just 45 offers making their debut with volumes totaling $6.32 billion. Wockhardt Hospitals' IPO under-subscribed, closing date extended The initial public offer (IPO) of Wockhardt Hospital faced the brunt of a volatile equity market as the issue remained under-subscribed on last day of its closing. >> OTHER NEWS NASALSA's 10th annual conference begins on Feb 15 North American South Asian Law Student Association (NASALSA) is holding its 10th annual conference from February 15 to 17. Finland prime minister for closer ties with India Finland Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen said trade ties between India and Finland should be strengthened. >> BLOGS Human Resource and Six Sigma - Kishor Jagirdar HR professionals with the right skills can contribute to a Six Sigma initiative at both strategic and tactical levels. This article describes the areas in which HR should play a role in Six Sigma.... MAGAZINE Cover Story Arasan Chip Systems, a builder of IP solutions and related services competes with established names in numerous vertical markets and comes up trumps. Guest Contributor Computing on the mobile: India's ticket to growth By Anand Chandrasekher The author is Senior Vice President, Intel. SiliconIndia Books Romancing with Life: An Autobiography Dev Anand is something of a Bollywood institution. His romantic persona, dialogue delivery.... .... Buy Now Nuclear Weapons & Indian Security Bharat Karnad, This book deals comprehensively with the evolution of Indian nuclear weapons strategy.... Buy Now Featured Mentor Ayan Bhattacharya Strategy Associate, Thomson Corporation

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