Alnoor Peermohamed

Stories by Alnoor Peermohamed

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2019

In the not too distant future, you could see 5G technology being used for functions such as remotely-performed robotic surgeries, mine equipment operated remotely or cars driven by someone sitting hundreds of miles away. While these ideas will certainly find application globally, the urgent need for them in India could spur swifter adoption here than elsewhere.

Now, Ola eyes scooter-sharing market!

Now, Ola eyes scooter-sharing market!

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2018

Ola commits to invest $100 mn in Vogo, to bring scooter-sharing to its app, reports Alnoor Peermohamed.

What makes the Royal Enfield Twins real special

What makes the Royal Enfield Twins real special

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2018

'If you look at the big opportunity, it is sitting in markets like India, Southeast Asia and Brazil. The US and Europe are very strategic markets for us because they tell us whether we're fit to compete.'

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2018

The report, however, did not include sales of Flipkart's subsidiaries Myntra and Jabong.

Sumer Juneja to head India arm of $100-billion Vision Fund

Sumer Juneja to head India arm of $100-billion Vision Fund

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2018

Unlike many peers in the VC space, LSE grad Juneja doesn't have an entrepreneurial background but is said to be strong in finance skills

Why Binny Bansal will continue to remain a director of Flipkart board

Why Binny Bansal will continue to remain a director of Flipkart board

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2018

A board position requires one to hold at least 3 per cent of the outstanding shares. Binny holds around 5 per cent stake in Flipkart

Apple, Amazon strike deal to boost sales in India

Apple, Amazon strike deal to boost sales in India

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2018

The deal, which will kick in after the holiday season, in January, will give Apple more visibility among online buyers in India. The partnership could help Apple take on Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, which has become one of the leading player in the premium smartphone market thanks to Amazon.

Apple posts flat growth in India

Apple posts flat growth in India

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2018

The launch of premium devices from OnePlus and Samsung in the second half of Apple's reporting period added to Apple's woes.

Amazon India posts nearly $1 billion loss

Amazon India posts nearly $1 billion loss

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2018

In comparison, Flipkart India, the marketplace unit of the country's largest e-commerce marketplace, posted a 750% growth in losses to Rs 20.6 billion.

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2018

Smart homes that do your everyday tasks are now coming on the Indian market. Several real estate firms are making this reality as they venture into constructing automated homes.

How Amazon plans to counter the mega Flipkart-Walmart deal

How Amazon plans to counter the mega Flipkart-Walmart deal

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2018

Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon, has committed to invest $5.5 billion into India and that figure is approaching quickly.

Online retail, a $50-bn business in India

Online retail, a $50-bn business in India

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2018

Indian online shoppers spent an average of $224 in 2017, which was less than a tenth of what the average user spent online in the US at $2,237 in the same year

Indian co dreams of halting Facebook-Google

Indian co dreams of halting Facebook-Google

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2018

Bengaluru-based InMobi and Microsoft combine their powers to break the stranglehold of Google and Facebook in the digital advertising space.

Draft policy for e-commerce has very little for existing players

Draft policy for e-commerce has very little for existing players

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2018

Experts say data localisation and sharing is probably the single-biggest detriment that the draft policy talks about, the rest have no or minor repercussions on the players

Srikrishna privacy report an original model for India: Nilekani

Srikrishna privacy report an original model for India: Nilekani

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2018

'Please don't forget there's still one final piece to fall in place, which is the Supreme Court judgment. Once that happens, it will be ready for being passed.'

Ola rides into profitability, but IPO not yet

Ola rides into profitability, but IPO not yet

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2018

'Ola in India makes money on every ride. Our focus over the past couple of years has been to keep growing the market and our share in the market and build up on sustainable business,' says co-founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal.

Infosys delivers in-line numbers but why isn't Dalal Street enthused?

Infosys delivers in-line numbers but why isn't Dalal Street enthused?

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2018

Panaya drags Q1 profits though revenue improves on the back of large deal wins, good traction in North America.

Zomato @ 10: How it plans to spread its wings further

Zomato @ 10: How it plans to spread its wings further

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2018

It has once again returned to strong growth after a brief hiatus, spurred by the return of investors' confidence (and cash) in India's online food ordering sector.

How PolicyBazaar's Yashish Dahiya changed India's insurance scene

How PolicyBazaar's Yashish Dahiya changed India's insurance scene

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2018

Dahiya's first internet-based venture to sell insurance failed, but he was convinced digital was the future

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2018

The new device, building by a team of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, will keep the heart in good condition for about eight hours.