Alnoor Peermohamed

Stories by Alnoor Peermohamed

Flipkart remains defiant as sellers protest over new norms

Flipkart remains defiant as sellers protest over new norms

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Sellers on platform listed products out-of-stock on Monday against increased commission, fees on returns.

Infosys shareholders happy with real 'Sikka'

Infosys shareholders happy with real 'Sikka'

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2016

Stamp of approval on CEO's strategy and long-term goal for the company

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Amazon has increased the commission on non-core segments by 2-9 per cent.

Flipkart sellers up in arms over returns policy, threaten to quit

Flipkart sellers up in arms over returns policy, threaten to quit

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

The move comes after Flipkart decided to pass on shipping costs to its sellers, including charging them for reverse logistics.

Ola to raise $1 billion to fend off Uber

Ola to raise $1 billion to fend off Uber

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

The development comes close on the heels of Uber planning to invest substantial part of $3.5 bn Saudi money in India.

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

The firm has bought three choppers from Airbus.

India's first private rocket launch in 4 years

India's first private rocket launch in 4 years

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2016

If successful, this would increase capacity to hurl small satellites into space, meeting both local demand and serving global customers.

E-commerce majors tighten purse strings, reduce incentives

E-commerce majors tighten purse strings, reduce incentives

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2016

Flipkart, Amazon & Paytm have raised commissions from sellers.

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2016

The new Ola app will allow fleet owners to track their cars in real-time, view the performance of their drivers, and even their daily earnings

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2016

US taxi-hailing firm raises the money from Saudi Public Investment Fund to support global expansion.

India outshines US in internet user base

India outshines US in internet user base

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2016

India now has 402 million internet users - second only to China.

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

In India, Amazon has taken an open cheque policy by sinking in over $2 bn to grow its business and tried to build local innovations to help it score over local players Flipkart and Snapdeal.

IIMs, passouts on sticky wicket as Flipkart defers recruitment

IIMs, passouts on sticky wicket as Flipkart defers recruitment

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

While only the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has voiced its concerns so far, the company says it has done so due to the ongoing restructuring of its business

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Rediff.com   19 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to urge Tim Cook to begin manufacturing its prized iPhones in India.

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

Mallya left the country on March 2 and has had his passport revoked.

Why global tech firms are hiring in fast lane

Why global tech firms are hiring in fast lane

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

India has emerged as a favoured location for captive technology units of Walmart, Lowes and Daimler.

More investors mark down Flipkart valuation

More investors mark down Flipkart valuation

Rediff.com   5 May 2016

US mutual funds Valic Co 1 and Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II, which have minority stake in Flipkart, have marked down the value of their stocks in the company

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

Rediff.com   2 May 2016

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently stated that he sees India in the same position that China was seven to ten years ago

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2016

iPhone sales in India were up by 56 per cent during the period.

Ola faces public flak for 'sexist' advertisement, withdraws it

Ola faces public flak for 'sexist' advertisement, withdraws it

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2016

Protesters on Twitter have begun asking people to boycott Ola's service, as mark of disagreement with the company's views